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!
Barnstaple, Devon
Almost wild camping in Exmoor National Park on the North Devon Coast with fantastic sea views. Dog friendly.
4.76 /5
Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, Powys
Ensuite glamping pods with hot tubs, set beside a lake and the Cambrian Mountains. Open all year and dog friendly.
4.82 /5
Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland
Luxury ensuite pods with lake views and fire pits in the North Pennines near Hadrian's Wall. Dog friendly.
4.88 /5
Suffiled, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
A small and peaceful site offering countryside views, ten minutes to the seaside town of Scarborough.
4.8 /5
Dundonnell, Garve, Highlands
Stunning lochside and dog-friendly campsite with a bothy, ideal for remote adventures, Munro-bagging and campfires.
4.59 /5
Solva, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Tranquil, back-to-basics site on the St David's Peninsula just 15 minutes from Newgale beach.
4.89 /5
Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthenshire
Luxury yurts with the Hippie Hot Tub and traditional Mongolian yurts all with fire pits and your own facilities.
4.84 /5
Hepworth, Diss, Suffolk
Relaxing camping and glamping in soft meadow grass, surrounded by bird song and stargazing in rural Suffolk.
4.97 /5
Grantley, Ripon, North Yorkshire
A small, secluded glamping site with ensuite cabins on a working dairy farm in the Nidderdale, Yorkshire Dales.
4.84 /5
Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway
Ensuite glamping pods with direct access to mountain bike trails and walks. Dog friendly and open year round.
4.85 /5
York, North Yorkshire
Luxury pods set in the hillside of a secluded working farm, next to the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.
4.9 /5
Bridport, Dorset
A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!
Ilfracombe, Devon
Off-grid bell tents with sea views and fantastic dark skies. Just ten minutes to Combe Martin beaches.
Girvan, Ayrshire and Arran
Dog and family friendly glamping pods with hot tubs. Onsite play park and kitchen, ten minutes to Galloway Forest!
4.69 /5
Newport, Pembrokeshire
Starlight camping with BBQs and fire pits, hidden in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. 10 mins from a beach.
4.78 /5
Foulden, Scottish Borders
A quiet farm campsite in the Scottish Borders with camping and shepherd's huts, not far from Berwick-upon-Tweed.
4.93 /5
Roch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Friendly, eco campsite with woodland and meadow pitches, private facilities on tent pitches, a yurt and bell tents.
4.76 /5
Combe Martin, Devon
A secluded glamping site nestled between North Devon beaches and the Exmoor National Park.
4.87 /5
Hinderwell, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Peaceful camping and glamping within the North York Moors National Park, just a 20 minute walk from Runswick Bay.
Brede, Rye, East Sussex
Quiet and secluded glamping in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. Open year round with onsite animals!
4.88 /5
St Agnes, Cornwall
Peaceful caravan site with amazing coastal views, two miles from Cornish beaches.
4.84 /5
Appledore, Rye, East Sussex
Ensuite safari tents with luxury kitchens, ensuites and scenic views. Just 15 minutes to Camber Sands!
5 /5
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Family and dog friendly glamping cabins on the Isle of Wight. Onsite farm park, aqua park, restaurant and more!
Mullion, Helston, Cornwall
Peaceful touring site on the idyllic Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, three miles from the South West Coastal Path.
4.97 /5
Betws Y Coed, Conwy
Back to basics, peaceful walk-to site in the heart of Snowdonia with walking and mountain biking on your doorstep.
4.89 /5
Ruthin, Denbighshire
Adult only shepherd's hut with views over the Clwydian Range. Includes a TV, fire pit, WiFi and kitchenette!
4.97 /5
Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy
Beautiful, completely private shepherds' huts in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, private onsite sauna.
5 /5
Leominster, Herefordshire
Peaceful, back to basics camping and glamping with fire pits set across 6.5 acres of wildflower meadows.
Velindre, Brecon, Powys
Luxurious glamping with wood burners and private facilities set by a stream. Next door to the Brecon Beacons!
5 /5
Oakwood, Chichester, West Sussex
A luxurious glamping yurt village with hot tubs and hammocks, in beautiful countryside beside the South Downs.
4.75 /5