Short and sweet is the name of the game! They may only be open for a limited period, but these pop up campsites and exciting festival campsites pack a whole host of fun and camping in the sunshine into that time. Whether it's the countryside, the great atmosphere or the individual feel that you fancy - these sites offer one-of-a-kind camping in places you can't camp the rest of the year.
Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset
A secluded and tranquil meadow camping and glamping site with views of rolling Somerset hills. Campfires welcome.
Weymouth, Dorset
A relaxed campsite for tents and campervans overlooking the Jurassic Coast and Portland Harbour.
4.76 /5
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Almost wild camping in the New Forest and 5m bell tent glamping on a tree lined wildflower meadow. Dog friendly.
4.97 /5
Kingsbridge, Devon
A spacious back to basics site with panoramic sea views over Start Bay, just a 20 minute ferry ride from Salcombe.
4.59 /5
Llanarth, Ceredigion
Ten minutes to Cei Bach Beach via a private coastal path, stunning sea views from family and dog friendly pitches.
4.82 /5
Portland, Dorset
Family run, almost wild camping on the Isle of Portland. Farm animals on site, beaches nearby and more.
4.62 /5
Portland, Dorset
Dog-friendly and family-run almost-wild camping site on Portland Peninsula. A true back to basics adventure!
4.67 /5
Callington, Saltash, Cornwall
Set in the heart of the Tamar Valley, picturesque farm camping 30 minutes from the coast and beaches.
4.37 /5
Rodden, Weymouth, Dorset
Small farm camping site set on the Jurassic Coast within the Dorset AONB. Family and dog friendly.
4.21 /5
South Molton, Devon
Peaceful basic campsite on the Sustrans Route 3 in Exmoor National Park, with idyllic countryside views.
Stanford Bridge, Worcester, Worcestershire
Family-friendly riverside campsite on a 250-acre hop farm with fishing and wild swimming. Tap room/ pub on site.
4.57 /5
Scarisbrick, Southport, Lancashire
Tranquil and family friendly farm campsite with tent pitches just ten minutes to Southport beach. Dogs welcome.
4.45 /5
Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall
Luxury family/dog friendly glamping site with all facilities, campfires and spectacular Views, 10 mins to Beaches.
Aylmerton, Norfolk
Cosy bell tent glamping in a meadow with real double beds, ten minutes from the sea. Twice weekly pizza nights too!
4.45 /5
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Set between the Brecon Beacons and the Gower coast, the site offers you a private bell tent glamping experience.
4.92 /5
Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall
On the Rame Peninsula with panoramic views over the Tamar River. Delicious cafe and bike hire on site!
Goudhurst, Kent
Spacious pop-up campsite with onsite coffee/cocktail bar. Located in the High Weald near Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Elsenham, Essex
Wild camping with a playground and man-made beach on a family petting farm, surrounded by woodland.
4.45 /5
Newport, Pembrokeshire
12 bell tents with stunning views of Fishguard Bay. A two-minute walk from the coastal path and Aber Bach beach.
4.8 /5
Lakenheath, Suffolk
Six fully furnished bell tents each with a private shower room on a working family farm. Family and dog friendly.
Firle, East Sussex
Traditional, off-grid campsite with complimentary fire pits and views of the South Downs, ten minutes from Lewes.
4.76 /5
St Just, Penzance, Cornwall
A small site rich in nature with six grass pitches. Family and dog friendly just 15 minutes from the beach.
Little Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex
A back-to-basics tent campsite in Little Leighs, enjoy the Essex countryside to venture to Chelsmford.
Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria
Rural, peaceful setting with views of Ennerdale Water welcoming tents. Bunkhouse onsite.
4.4 /5
Lanark, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Peaceful, small farm site with glorious countryside views and easy access to the M74. Just 30 minutes from Glasgow.
Hepworth, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
Peaceful, small off-grid site with fire pits, five minutes from the Peak District National Park.
Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset
Pre-erected bell tent glamping for families with onsite animals. Five minutes from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
4.8 /5
Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
Back-to-basics camping with fire pits by the Bluebell Railway, ten minutes from Ashdown Forest. Dog friendly.
Hatherleigh, Devon
Chooose your own pitch at this peaceful, rural off grid campsite a short walk from Hatherleigh town centre.
St Austell, Cornwall
Get back to nature at Pleasant Streams, offering traditional and tranquil camping in lovely rural surroundings.
4.1 /5