If you are mostly car-camping, here's what I'd recommend (not sure if you can these in the UK/Europe). Get a 4 or 6 person tent that is free-standing and 3-season. The "people counts" for tents are for sardines, so 4 or 6 will give you some...
Your best item (potentially), you may already have; the wife. Go lightly at first and find out how many different ways she'll drive you nuts. From cooking, to using the restroom etc. they're all different but have equal potential to ruin a good...
Car camping and wild camping are different beasts but always be aware of your environment don't pitch into a wind tunnel are where water can flow. After that anything else is manageable.
Consider weight, temperature etc
Practice pitching your...
We'll be car camping. Mrs CT likes to go for a walk out in the country but not to the extent of being loaded like a pack mule.
Gardens big enough if the weathers decent but otherwise we'd probably be able to dry it in the house but would have to...
@chrismpw we have a battery power complaint.
On second thoughts, put the key in the barrel, and get on the motorway, head out of the window, floor it. Almost as good as the real thing.
Never go with your missus, as the lack of a makeup table and access to a hairdryer will eventually lead to you choosing to sleep in the car for some peace and quiet.