A couple from Hereford say they 'live like kings' after swapping their nine-to-five jobs for a life working on a campsite in Wrexham, saving £2,000 a month. Shane Williams, 29, and Sarah Camden, also 29, previously worked as an estate agent and in a bank respectively, clocking a combined 90 hours a week. They were 'sick' of getting home at 5pm and not spending enough time together.
Three years ago, they moved to a campsite in Wrexham to work as wardens, earning £1,900 each per month. Their jobs include mowing grass, checking in guests and maintenance, and they get their camping pitch, water and electricity for free. Although they took a pay cut, they say they have 'more free money' and enjoyed four holidays in 2025.
The couple initially lived in a caravan gifted by a relative, and recently bought a new £7,000 caravan with savings. They also purchased a £13,000 campervan in September 2024 for travel. They estimate that by being 'strict' they can save £1,000 each per month, totalling £2,000.
Shane said: 'We were sick of getting home at 5pm at night doing our normal jobs. We had two hours of seeing each other and had to do it all over again, whereas now we get to work with each other every day.' Sarah added: 'You get used to being at home and never in the open, whereas here we’re closer to being outdoors all the time.'
The couple were promoted to head wardens last year, earning an extra £400 each per month, but after a four-month sabbatical to work on social media content, they have returned to their old roles. They plan to save for a house to rent out, using the income as a safety net.
