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If you've never seen the full brightness of the Milky Way, these are the holiday spots for you. Tucked close to the UK's designated Dark Sky Sites, from wild forests to national parks, they are a stargazer's paradise and totally free from light pollution. Grab your binoculars and watch the heavens put on a show at these Dark Sky campsites!

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113 dark Sky campsites

Birchwood Camping, Leominster, HerefordshireBirchwood Camping, Leominster, Herefordshire
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Birchwood Camping

Leominster, Herefordshire

Peaceful, back to basics camping and glamping with fire pits set across 6.5 acres of wildflower meadows.

Trefechan Wen Coastal Camping, Goodwick, PembrokeshireTrefechan Wen Coastal Camping, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire
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Trefechan Wen Coastal Camping

Goodwick, Pembrokeshire

Off-grid campsite with views of the Preseli Hills. A 20 minute walk to the coast, five minutes to Fishguard.

Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site, Haltwhistle, NorthumberlandHerding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site, Haltwhistle, Northumberland

Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site

Haltwhistle, Northumberland

Dog-friendly camping and glamping site with outdoor hot tubs, 15 minutes from Hadrian's Wall.

Burns Farm Caravan, Campsite and Glamping, Keswick, CumbriaBurns Farm Caravan, Campsite and Glamping, Keswick, Cumbria

Burns Farm Caravan, Campsite and Glamping

Keswick, Cumbria

Peaceful campsite with tent and touring pitches, along with luxury glamping, situated in the Lake District.

North Rhinns Camping, Kirkcolm, Stranraer, Dumfries and GallowayNorth Rhinns Camping, Kirkcolm, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

North Rhinns Camping

Kirkcolm, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

A small and quiet rural campsite for tents and small campervans. Pets and fires allowed!

Ardnamurchan Campsite, Ardnamurchan, Acharacle , ArgyllArdnamurchan Campsite, Ardnamurchan, Acharacle , Argyll

Ardnamurchan Campsite

Ardnamurchan, Acharacle , Argyll

Enjoy ovely sea views from your dog friendly pitch or pod and direct access to the coast for fishing, kayaking etc.

Wild Camping Wiltshire, Marlborough, WiltshireWild Camping Wiltshire, Marlborough, Wiltshire

Wild Camping Wiltshire

Marlborough, Wiltshire

Off-grid almost wild camping with car free pitches. Dark skies site within the North Wessex Downs AONB.

The Dorset Hideaway, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, DorsetThe Dorset Hideaway, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset

The Dorset Hideaway

Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset

Small, rural and luxurious camping, touring and glamping site - with on site spa, fishing and art classes.

Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays, St Agnes, CornwallBeacon Cottage Farm Holidays, St Agnes, Cornwall

Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays

St Agnes, Cornwall

Small and peaceful camping and touring site with spectactular sea views. On a working Cornish family farm.

Hadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan Site, Haltwhistle, NorthumberlandHadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan Site, Haltwhistle, Northumberland

Hadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan Site

Haltwhistle, Northumberland

A wonderfully peaceful dog friendly campsite with glorious views, set just one mile from Hadrian's Wall.

Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site, Hexham, NorthumberlandKielder Village Camping and Caravan Site, Hexham, Northumberland

Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site

Hexham, Northumberland

A quiet site in the rural beauty of the Kielder Forest, ideal for stargazers. Campfires in a firebowl welcome.

Pant Yr Onnen Lakeside Campsite, Bala, GwyneddPant Yr Onnen Lakeside Campsite, Bala, Gwynedd

Pant Yr Onnen Lakeside Campsite

Bala, Gwynedd

Lakeside, family-friendly site set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, on the foreshore of Bala Lake.

Wimbleball Lake, Dulverton, SomersetWimbleball Lake, Dulverton, Somerset

Wimbleball Lake

Dulverton, Somerset

Pitches in the Exmoor National Park with glamping pods, bell tents, cosy cabin, play area, cafe and water sports.

Galloway Activity Centre, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and GallowayGalloway Activity Centre, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Galloway Activity Centre

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Camping with yurts, cabins and more set by Loch Ken. Perfect for watersports, zip wire rides, archery and more.

Smithson Farm Camping and Caravan Park, Burnley, LancashireSmithson Farm Camping and Caravan Park, Burnley, Lancashire

Smithson Farm Camping and Caravan Park

Burnley, Lancashire

All year camping, touring and glamping site in the heart of Pendle Witch Country, close to all amenities.

Glanusk Caravan Park, Crickhowell, PowysGlanusk Caravan Park, Crickhowell, Powys

Glanusk Caravan Park

Crickhowell, Powys

Peaceful pitches on the estate's stunning parkland, set in the Brecon Beacons. Fabulous walking and cycling.

Ekopod, St Clether, Launceston, CornwallEkopod, St Clether, Launceston, Cornwall

Ekopod

St Clether, Launceston, Cornwall

Unique glamping site set in wildflower meadows and woodland by Bodmin Moor and close to the beaches of Bude.

Dolau Afon Holidays, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, CeredigionDolau Afon Holidays, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Dolau Afon Holidays

Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Dog friendly camping site with glamping trailer in the Cambrian mountains, nestled in a designated Dark Sky area.

GlamPods Northumberland, Otterburn, NorthumberlandGlamPods Northumberland, Otterburn, Northumberland

GlamPods Northumberland

Otterburn, Northumberland

Luxury en-suite glamping pods and a BBQ hut set by the beautiful Northumberland National Park. Family friendly.

Sycamore Cottage and Glamping Pods, Birtley, Hexham, NorthumberlandSycamore Cottage and Glamping Pods, Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland

Sycamore Cottage and Glamping Pods

Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland

Luxury pods near Kielder, Hadrians Wall and Northumberland National Park. Perfect for couples and families.

Totteridge Farm Camping Pods & Camping, Pewsey, WiltshireTotteridge Farm Camping Pods & Camping, Pewsey, Wiltshire

Totteridge Farm Camping Pods & Camping

Pewsey, Wiltshire

Peaceful adult only camping pods, with great views and the Wiltshire countryside on your doorstep. Dog friendly.

Calder Farm, Bolton-By-Bowland, Clitheroe, LancashireCalder Farm, Bolton-By-Bowland, Clitheroe, Lancashire

Calder Farm

Bolton-By-Bowland, Clitheroe, Lancashire

Small farm site in Ribble Valley with camping, touring and a glamping pod by the Dales and Forest of Bowland AONB.

Hexham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Park, Hexham, NorthumberlandHexham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Park, Hexham, Northumberland

Hexham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Park

Hexham, Northumberland

Located on one of Britain's most scenic racecourses. South facing with top views of the Northumbrian countryside.

Yonder Green Caravan Park, Padstow , CornwallYonder Green Caravan Park, Padstow , Cornwall

Yonder Green Caravan Park

Padstow , Cornwall

Peaceful, dog friendly camping and touring on a family run park near Padstow and Cornwall's stunning beaches.

Cantref Camp Site, Brecon, PowysCantref Camp Site, Brecon, Powys

Cantref Camp Site

Brecon, Powys

Dog friendly camping in the Brecon Beacons, at a family friendly adventure farm park with horse riding and rides.

Shallow Grange Farm, Chelmorton, Buxton, DerbyshireShallow Grange Farm, Chelmorton, Buxton, Derbyshire

Shallow Grange Farm

Chelmorton, Buxton, Derbyshire

This working farm makes for a family friendly base in the Peaks, close to Buxton and great walks. Fishing on site.

Middle Ruckham Campsite, Tiverton, DevonMiddle Ruckham Campsite, Tiverton, Devon

Middle Ruckham Campsite

Tiverton, Devon

Secluded camping in wildflower meadows on a natural organic farm, set between Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

Colliford Lake Hotel and Holiday Site, St Neot, Liskeard, CornwallColliford Lake Hotel and Holiday Site, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall

Colliford Lake Hotel and Holiday Site

St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall

Enjoy dark skies and views overlooking Colliford Lake from spacious pitches. Family and dog friendly too!

Bryndu Caravan and Camping, Llandefalle, Brecon, PowysBryndu Caravan and Camping, Llandefalle, Brecon, Powys

Bryndu Caravan and Camping

Llandefalle, Brecon, Powys

A quiet, family site for camping and safari tent glamping on a farm by the Brecon Beacons, with a spa on site.

Sennybridge Shepherds Huts and Glamping, Sennybridge, Brecon, PowysSennybridge Shepherds Huts and Glamping, Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys

Sennybridge Shepherds Huts and Glamping

Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys

Idyllic Shepherd's Hut set in the Brecon Beacons with a private wood-fired hot tub. Perfect for a romantic getaway.

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FAQ

Yes, why not spend your evenings stargazing under the clearest of skies and head inside to a cosy bed or perhaps even a hot tub! Check out all dark skies glamping here.
Of course! Scotland has some beautiful scenery and as such some of the clearest skies in the UK. Have a look at all the Dark Sky campsites in Scotland here.
Yes, home to some of the recognised dark sky national parks, Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons but there are also many other areas with Dark Sky campsites in Wales, see more here.
There are many UK national parks that have been awarded Dark Sky Reserve status. Popular national parks, such as the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, Exmoor and the South Downs have all been named Dark Sky Reserves. Northumberland is an area that has the most recognition as being a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park.
Watching the skies come alive with billions of stars, that's one of the best things about camping. Dark sky camping is pitching your tent far from light pollution to allow you to appreciate the 'dark skies'. You'll find plenty of incredible locations with minimal light pollution in the UK. See all dark sky campsites here.