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!
Holyhead, Anglesey
Adult only (21+) touring site with sea views, a 30 minute walk to the beach. Dog friendly with an exercise field!
Goodwick, Pembrokeshire
Off-grid campsite with views of the Preseli Hills. A 20 minute walk to the coast, five minutes to Fishguard.
North Hill, Minehead, Somerset
Close to the beautiful sandy beaches of the Exmoor Heritage Coast and the wilderness of Exmoor National Park.
Clitheroe, Lancashire
This parkland setting is your perfect dog friendly base by the Clent Hills, in the Edisford Riverside area.
Lynton, Devon
Camping, touring and safari tents beautifully located above the Exmoor coast, with panoramic views across to Wales.
Rhayader, Powys
A dog friendly touring park by the Elan Valley, along the River Wye and set in the Lakeland of Wales.
Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland
A beautiful and peaceful site located within the Northumberland National Park by Kielder Forest.
Haltwhistle, Northumberland
Dog-friendly camping and glamping site with outdoor hot tubs, 15 minutes from Hadrian's Wall.
Keswick, Cumbria
Peaceful campsite with tent and touring pitches, along with luxury glamping, situated in the Lake District.
Kirkcolm, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
A small and quiet rural campsite for tents and small campervans. Pets and fires allowed!
Ardnamurchan, Acharacle , Argyll
Enjoy ovely sea views from your dog friendly pitch or pod and direct access to the coast for fishing, kayaking etc.
Marlborough, Wiltshire
Off-grid almost wild camping with car free pitches. Dark skies site within the North Wessex Downs AONB.
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
Small, rural and luxurious camping, touring and glamping site - with on site spa, fishing and art classes.
St Agnes, Cornwall
Small and peaceful camping and touring site with spectactular sea views. On a working Cornish family farm.
Haltwhistle, Northumberland
A wonderfully peaceful dog friendly campsite with glorious views, set just one mile from Hadrian's Wall.
Hexham, Northumberland
A quiet site in the rural beauty of the Kielder Forest, ideal for stargazers. Campfires in a firebowl welcome.
Bala, Gwynedd
Lakeside, family-friendly site set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, on the foreshore of Bala Lake.
Dulverton, Somerset
Pitches in the Exmoor National Park with glamping pods, bell tents, cosy cabin, play area, cafe and water sports.
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Camping with yurts, cabins and more set by Loch Ken. Perfect for watersports, zip wire rides, archery and more.
Burnley, Lancashire
All year camping, touring and glamping site in the heart of Pendle Witch Country, close to all amenities.
Crickhowell, Powys
Peaceful pitches on the estate's stunning parkland, set in the Brecon Beacons. Fabulous walking and cycling.
St Clether, Launceston, Cornwall
Unique glamping site set in wildflower meadows and woodland by Bodmin Moor and close to the beaches of Bude.
Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
Dog friendly camping site with glamping trailer in the Cambrian mountains, nestled in a designated Dark Sky area.
Otterburn, Northumberland
Luxury en-suite glamping pods and a BBQ hut set by the beautiful Northumberland National Park. Family friendly.
Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland
Luxury pods near Kielder, Hadrians Wall and Northumberland National Park. Perfect for couples and families.
Pewsey, Wiltshire
Peaceful adult only camping pods, with great views and the Wiltshire countryside on your doorstep. Dog friendly.
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, Northumberland
Located on one of Britain's most scenic racecourses. South facing with top views of the Northumbrian countryside.
Padstow , Cornwall
Peaceful, dog friendly camping and touring on a family run park near Padstow and Cornwall's stunning beaches.
Brecon, Powys
Dog friendly camping in the Brecon Beacons, at a family friendly adventure farm park with horse riding and rides.