Staycations have been here for the taking in the United Kingdom, which is great news for the first British getaway: an excellent old-fashioned camping vacation is still in style.

It is anticipated that people will be more interested in sleeping outside under the stars as the camping season of 2024 draws closer. According to a survey published by Mintel marketing intelligence agency the previous year, around 4.5 million people who had never camped had their initial camping experience since the beginning of the pandemic.

The low cost of going on vacations in a tent in this day and age, when the expense of living is at an all-time high, has made the idea of trading up plush mattresses for barbecues and blankets while sitting around a campfire more tempting.

We are spoiled for choice in the United Kingdom thanks to its abundant wild beaches, forests, and other areas recognized for their outstanding natural beauty. A camping excursion would be set against a picture-perfect background anywhere in the English Midlands, the Welsh national parks, or the Scottish Highlands.

Best Campsites in UK

The following are some of the best campsites in UK and RV parks to pitch a tent at this summer. Whether you’re looking to commune with nature or get up early to catch a few waves, you’ll find something to enjoy at one of these locations.

Grange Farm, Isle of Wight

At the Isle of Wight, which is classified as an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty and has a strong British history going back to the fifteenth century, you’ll find a place called Grange Farm. Getting there takes just a quick ferry voyage from the coast of England.

Tents, caravans, and RVs with power hookups are welcome at the farm that spans 60 acres and is located in the community of Brighstone. Imagine having breathtaking views of the seaside and the countryside in every direction, as well as contemporary bathroom amenities, and a pig named Mash living on the premises.

Open from the beginning of March to the end of October, with nightly rates starting at £34.50 for a conventional tent or campervan during the high season.

Cornwall’s Wooda Farm Park

The peaceful Wooda Farm Holiday Park can be found in the coastal town of Bude, which straddles both the county of Devon and the county of Cornwall. The time spent in front of screens has been replaced with time spent outside, at the beach, and with farm animals.

Since 1975, the Colwill family has owned these facilities, which provide a nine-hole pitch-and-putt golf course, family toilets, spacious children’s play spaces, and game rooms for the enjoyment of young guests.

Bring the kids and save money with non-electric campsites starting at £49 per night for a group of four.

Caravan Park at Linwater, Edinburgh

Linwater Caravan Park is a wide site located close to the south of Edinburgh. It embodies tranquility and countryside society, yet it is just a few miles from the airport, providing all the advantages of city life while being in the middle of the hustle and bustle.

You can take a break from your stressful life by Going River angling on the historic Union Canal or by hopping on a bike and touring the Pentland Mountains and the Botanical Gardens of Edinburgh.

Starting at £34 a night for an artificial turf pitch that can accommodate two adults during the month of August.

Campsite at Newgale, Pembrokeshire

Surfers will find paradise at Newgale Beach, which features a two-mile stretch of white sand as well as sea, a large break, and waves that are suitable for beginners. At the Newgale Campsite, there is plenty of room for you to extend your surf session, and you can get to the best water activities that Pembrokeshire offers to offer in just two minutes by crossing the street.

Wetsuits and surfboards are available for rent at the surf store located adjacent to the Dukes of Edinburgh bar during times of low tide. During the peak season, surfers who are interested in simple tent camping can do so for only £20 per night.

Bannau Brycheiniog, Cwmdu Capmsite, South Wales

To see the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, which is at the top of many people’s bucket lists in the United Kingdom, you might not have to go as far as Iceland or Finland. You might save hundreds of dollars in travel costs by going to the Cwmdu Campsite, which is located in the middle of the Bannau Brycheiniog. The experience is just as amazing.

Off-the-beaten-path campers in the area that has been designated as a Dark Sky Reserve might get a glimpse of the aurora borealis while they are stargazing if they venture far enough away from the main trail.

If you want the best chance of seeing the lights as well as the constellation on a clear night, you should head to the neighboring Sugar Loaf Mountain. This summer, for only £20 per night, guests may enjoy the night vistas while sleeping beneath the stars in Cwmdu.

Abbey Home Farm, in the Cotswolds

Camping at Abbey Home Farm, which is located close to Cirencester, is one of the most enjoyable ways to escape civilization completely. Tent camping is permitted on the farm campsite, which is dedicated to organic farming methods, environmental protection, and the education of visitors about biodiversity.

Compost toilets as well as water from the farm’s well are the only amenities offered at these low-key establishments. Campers are advised to set up their tents in areas that are vehicle-free to take advantage of the sweeping vistas and are provided with wheelbarrows to move their belongings to their respective campsites.

Camping will set you back only £8 for the night per adult, and there is a two-night must-stay requirement during the busy summer weekends and bank holiday weekends.

Farm at Scaldersitch, Peak District

Pitch your tent at the chic accommodations offered by Scaldersitch Farm instead of getting your hands dirty in a conventional campground. In stunning Peak District deluxe tipis as well as yurts equipped with wood-burning fireplaces, hot tubs, and private washrooms, you won’t have to bid goodbye to the conveniences of home. It’s safe to say that “glamping” is a more fitting word for this agricultural experience.

Within reach of the property via a walk of around twenty minutes is the village of Hartington, which features a variety of pubs as well as farm shops. Approximately £360 would be required to cover the cost of staying for two nights in the woodpecker tipi.

Campsite at Painters Farm, Kent

There is an abundance of things to do and places to discover when camping at Painted Farm’s two-acre Cherry Grove site in the Kent Downs, which has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Painters Farm takes great pride in being a casual and welcoming establishment, and guests are greeted with an appealing display of blossoms from cherry trees and barns decorated with fairy lights.

Explore the World Patrimony sites in Canterbury, which is only 15 minutes away, or explore the historic alleyways of Faversham, which are home to information about a port that operated in the 17th century. It won’t take you more than a quarter of an hour to drive from where you’re pitching to reach the seaside community of Whitstable.

In the summer, nightly rates start at just £24 and guests can rent a fire pit to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Campsite at Lakemoor in Devon

When you spend time camping in the semi-wild riverbank meadow along the shores of the Taw River along with its beaches, you will never be at a loss for places to go swimming in the wild because there will be so many possibilities available to you.

The Lakemoor Devon Campsite provides lakeside views that the whole family may take pleasure in, regardless of whether you are an experienced paddler or swimmer or would rather stay dry while tending to the grill. Tent sites start at about $15 per day for two adults throughout the whole camping season.

The Gaggle is a free house bar located in the countryside of Dorset. It offers crazy playing golf, camping, glamping, and shepherd huts directly in its wildflower back garden. In addition, there is a herd of permanent pygmy goats.

The converted shepherd huts have access to contemporary shower and restroom buildings that are easily accessible, but the pizza and dinners available for takeout from the pub just across the property are the crowning glory. It is no longer necessary to use a faulty gas cooker and spend a whole weekend subsisting on pasta and typically stale non-perishable food items.