Campsites.co.uk camping and glamping awards 2022
The great outdoors is calling right here in the UK. To answer, we have picked the very best campsites for our 2022 Campsites.co.uk camping and glamping awards.
With so many great sites, it hasn't been easy to choose but these are the sites that have offered campers something extra special this year. A huge well done to our winners!
Fun family getaways with a swimming pool, secluded woodland spots, luxury bell tents with a hot tub, back to basics grass pitches with sea views… there's something for everyone.
Previous winners: 2017 | 2018 | 2019
Best campsite award
Camping is all about reconnecting with nature and making memories with the people that matter the most. These fantastic sites do just that, with experience at the heart of everything.
National winners
Winner: Beech Estate Campsite, East Sussex
With secluded pitches and wild bell tents amongst the trees, Beech Estate Campsite is proper camping. This enchanting woodland campsite is completely off-grid, surrounded by wildlife - a fantastic place for campers to get away with their loved ones and get outside. Don't forget to try the bucket showers!
Runner up: Barn Farm Campsite, Derbyshire
Runner up: The Hideaway at Baxby Manor, North Yorkshire
Regional winners
Scotland
Winner: Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping, Scottish Borders
Runner up: Tarbert Holiday Park, Argyll
Runner up: Linwater Caravan Park, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Wales
Winner: Cwmdu Campsite, Powys
Runner up: Tyn-yr-Onnen Farm and Campsite, Gwynedd
Runner up: Brynhaul Camping and Shepherds Huts, Pembrokeshire
South West
Winner: Tregarton Park, Cornwall
Runner up: Watermouth Valley Camping Park, Devon
Runner up: The Old Stables Campsite, Cornwall
South East
Winner: Beech Estate Campsite, East Sussex
Runner up: Seven Acre Woods, East Sussex
Runner up: Painters Farm Campsite, Kent
East of England
Winner: Wardley Hill Campsite, Norfolk
Runner up: Cosy Camping Suffolk, Suffolk
Runner up: Cuckoo Fen Campsite, Cambridgeshire
West Midlands
Winner: Hidden Valley Camping, Worcestershire
Runner up: Abbey Green Farm, Shropshire
Runner up: Twitey's Camping and Glamping Meadows, Warwickshire
East Midlands
Winner: Barn Farm Campsite, Derbyshire
Runner up: Walltree House Camping, Northamptonshire
Runner up: Dale Farm Rural Campsite, Derbyshire
North West
Winner: Birchbank Camping Site, Cumbria
Runner up: Bluebell Wilds, Cheshire
Runner up: Near Howe Certificated Location, Cumbria
North East
Winner: The Hideaway at Baxby Manor, North Yorkshire
Runner up: Flaxton Meadows, North Yorkshire
Runner up: Apple Blossom Caravan and Camping Park, North Yorkshire
Best glamping site award
These glamping sites provide guests with their own slice of comfort with hot tubs, stargazing domes and more. A great experience, a top location and a truly magical experience.
National winners
Winner: Luna Domes at Hoath House, Kent
These high-end geodomes are exceptional. Wood-fired hot tubs, ensuites and not forgetting little touches such as charging ports. Luna Domes at Hoath House has thought of it all, and been well recognised by their guests for it. Total luxury in the Kent countryside.
Runner up: Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts, Gwynedd
Runner up: Wold Meadow, East Yorkshire
Regional winners
Scotland
Winner: West Auchenhean, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Runner up: Ardgay Glamping Pods, Highlands
Runner up: Pathgreen Glamping, Perthshire
Wales
Winner: Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts, Gwynedd
Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Brecon, Powys
Runner up: Nyth Robin, Gwynedd
South West
Winner: Pencuke Farm, Cornwall
Runner up: East Thorne, Cornwall
Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Great Tregath, Cornwall
South East
Winner: Luna Domes at Hoath House, Kent
Runner up: Abbey Farm, Oxfordshire
Runner up: Wheatfields Luxury Glamping, East Sussex
East of England
Winner: Westerby Farm Camping and Glamping, Cambridgeshire
Runner up: Range Farm Glamping Norfolk, Norfolk
Runner up: Old College Glamping, Norfolk
West Midlands
Winner: Greenacres Glamping, Herefordshire
Runner up: Ockeridge Rural Retreats, Worcestershire
Runner up: Wrekin Forest Camping, Shropshire
East Midlands
Winner: Wigwam Holidays Orchard Stables, Nottinghamshire
Runner up: Mulino Pods, Derbyshire
Runner up: Hoe Grange Holidays, Derbyshire
North West
Winner: Cragg Farm Camping Pods, Cumbria
Runner up: Howgills Hideaway, Cumbria
Runner up: Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods, Cumbria
North East
Winner: Wold Meadow, East Yorkshire
Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Water Hall Farm, North Yorkshire
Runner up: Little Wold Away Glamping, East Yorkshire
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Best caravan park award
Touring gives campers the freedom to hit the road and discover new experiences! These caravan parks make the ideal stop, with excellent pitches and facilities to match the opportunities to explore.
National winners
Winner: Blair Drummond Caravan Park, Stirling and Forth Valley
Located in the heart of Scotland in a beautiful walled garden, Blair Drummond Caravan Park is highly rated for cleanliness, amazing service and top location. Complete with spacious pitches with room for awnings, electric hook up and excellent facilities including an onsite shop for those essentials, it's ideal for any tourer.
Runner up: Wallace Lane Farm, Cumbria
Runner up: Northwood Caravan and Holiday Park, Lancashire
Regional winners
Scotland
Winner: Blair Drummond Caravan Park, Stirling and Forth Valley
Runner up: Linwater Caravan Park, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Runner up: Tarbert Holiday Park, Argyll
Wales
Winner: Abbey Farm Caravan and Camping, Denbighshire
Runner up: Brynawelon Caravan and Camping Park, Ceredigion
Runner up: Llanungar Caravan and Camping, Pembrokeshire
South West
Winner: Cosawes Park, Cornwall
Runner up: Oakmoor Touring Park, Devon
Runner up: Eden Valley Holiday Park, Cornwall
South East
Winner: Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park, Hampshire
Runner up: The Barn Caravan Park, West Sussex
Runner up: Dogwood Camping and Glamping, East Sussex
East of England
Winner: Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite, Suffolk
Runner up: Brick Kiln Farm Campsite, Suffolk
Runner up: Clippesby Hall, Norfolk
West Midlands
Winner: Somers Wood Caravan Park, Warwickshire
Runner up: Greenway Touring and Glamping Park, Shropshire
Runner up: Abbey Green Farm, Shropshire
East Midlands
Winner: Bainside House, Lincolnshire
Runner up: Country Meadow Caravan Park, Lincolnshire
Runner up: Pomeroy Caravan Park, Derbyshire
North West
Winner: Northwood Caravan and Holiday Park, Lancashire
Runner up: Welltrough Hall Farm, Cheshire
Runner up: Little Acre Holiday Park, Cumbria
North East
Winner: Wallace Lane Farm, Cumbria
Runner up: Orcaber Farm Caravan and Camping Park, North Yorkshire
Runner up: Mooreacres, South Yorkshire
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Best family campsite award
From traditional camping to holiday parks with many facilities, these family-friendly sites offer a wonderful holiday filled with adventure, fun and lots of memories to be made.
National winners
Winner: Tyn-yr-Onnen Farm and Campsite, Gwynedd
Tyn-yr-Onnen Farm and Campsite is a welcoming family campsite in the stunning Snowdonia National Park. Set on a farm, the site is praised for its excellent location and highly-rated facilities to make family stays as comfortable as possible. Plus there's an onsite play area for the kids and many friendly animals to meet.
Runner up: Little Trevothan Camping and Caravan Park, Cornwall
Runner up: Elm Cottage Touring Park, Cheshire
Regional winners
Scotland
Winner: Blair Drummond Caravan Park, Stirling and Forth Valley
Runner up: Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping, Scottish Borders
Runner up: Linwater Caravan Park, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Wales
Winner: Tyn-yr-Onnen Farm and Campsite, Gwynedd
Runner up: River View Touring Park, Carmarthenshire
Runner up: Tros Y Waen Holiday Park, Gwynedd
South West
Winner: Little Trevothan Camping and Caravan Park, Cornwall
Runner up: Tehidy Holiday Park, Cornwall
Runner up: Petruth Paddocks, Somerset
South East
Winner: Green Hill Farm Holiday Village, Wiltshire
Runner up: The Garlic Farm Yurts, Isle of Wight
Runner up: Dogwood Camping and Glamping, East Sussex
East of England
Winner: The Orchard at Fen End Farm, Cambridgeshire
Runner up: Clippesby Hall, Norfolk
Runner up: Ling's Meadow, Suffolk
West Midlands
Winner: Hidden Valley Camping, Worcestershire
Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Saxon Meadow, Staffordshire
Runner up: Abbey Green Farm, Shropshire
East Midlands
Winner: Brook Meadow, Leicestershire
Runner up: Upper Hurst Farm, Derbyshire
Runner up: Silverhill Woodland Retreats, Nottinghamshire
North West
Winner: Elm Cottage Touring Park, Cheshire
Runner up: Deerstone Glamping, Lancashire
Runner up: Howgills Hideaway, Cumbria
North East
Winner: Apple Blossom Caravan and Camping Park, North Yorkshire
Runner up: Breaks Fold Farm Glamping and Camping, North Yorkshire
Runner up: Kingfisher Lakes Glamping, East Yorkshire
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Best couples campsite award
From private secluded pitches to luxury glamping with hot tubs, these couple-friendly campsites are perfect for some much needed one on one time.
National winners
Winner: Wold Meadow, East Yorkshire
When it comes to romance, it's all about the details and Wold Meadow takes adult-only glamping to another height with their fully-furnished yurts. With the comfort of the bed, the countryside location, the private hot tub and a lovely hamper full of treats (including prosecco), couples will feel like they're a “wold” away!
Runner up: Oaklea, Pembrokeshire
Runner up: Damson View Glamping, Cumbria
Regional winners
Scotland
Winner: Ravens Gully, Ayrshire and Arran
Runner up: Tighlochan Pods, Highlands
Runner up: Pathgreen Glamping, Perthshire
Wales
Winner: Oaklea, Pembrokeshire
Runner up: Rhuallt Country Park, Denbighshire
Runner up: Mulberry's Farm, Anglesey
South West
Winner: Old Oaks Touring Park, Somerset
Runner up: Owley Woods Glamping, Somerset
Runner up: Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping, Devon
South East
Winner: Campsite no longer listed,
Runner up: Luna Domes at Hoath House, Kent
Runner up: Wildwoodland Retreat, Kent
East of England
Winner: Suffolk Shepherds Huts, Suffolk
Runner up: The Nurseries Caravan Park, Lincolnshire
Runner up: Brick Kiln Farm Campsite, Suffolk
West Midlands
Winner: Colemere Caravan Park, Shropshire
Runner up: Hay and Hedgerow Glamping, Shropshire
Runner up: Greenway Touring and Glamping Park, Shropshire
East Midlands
Winner: Mulino Pods, Derbyshire
Runner up: Oxton Hill Hideaway, Nottinghamshire
Runner up: Hoe Grange Holidays, Derbyshire
North West
Winner: Damson View Glamping, Cumbria
Runner up: Bluebell Wilds, Cheshire
Runner up: Northwood Caravan and Holiday Park, Lancashire
North East
Winner: Wold Meadow, East Yorkshire
Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Forcett Grange, North Yorkshire
Runner up: Morndyke Shepherds' Huts, North Yorkshire
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Best holiday park
Booking a holiday for the whole family is no easy task! These were our favourite holiday parks offering great locations, high-end facilities and plenty of action to keep everyone entertained.
Winner: Highlands End Holiday Park, Dorset
Runner up: Wooda Farm Holiday Park, Cornwall
Runner up: Golden Cap Holiday Park, Dorset
The great outdoors
Fuelled by breathtaking views, sensational hikes, and new adventures such as kayaking or paddleboarding, these are our top sites for campers to fully immerse themselves in the great outdoors.
Winner: Tyn-yr-Onnen Farm and Campsite, Gwynedd
Runner up: Beech Estate Campsite, East Sussex
Runner up: Nantcol Waterfalls, Gwynedd
Best budget camping
For budget travellers, camping is one of the best value ways to experience the UK. These winning sites are highly recommended for facilities, location and best value.
Winner: Cosawes Park, Cornwall
Runner up: Galley Hill Farm Camping, Norfolk
Runner up: Court Farm Campsite, Cornwall
Best budget glamping
A back to nature experience with a few added luxuries doesn't have to be expensive. Our winners for glamping on a budget offer just that, without breaking the bank.
Winner: Longthorns Farm, Dorset
Runner up: Burton Springs Holidays, Somerset
Runner up: Westerby Farm Camping and Glamping, Cambridgeshire
Best small campsite
Smaller sites allow campers to get away from the crowds and escape the hustle of everyday life. These sites have peace and quiet at the forefront.
Winner: Cannamore Camping, Devon
Runner up: Wild Meadow Camping, Ceredigion
Runner up: The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm, Devon
Most unique site
Long-gone are the days of canvas tents being your only choice! These are our favourite unique and unusual sites that have really wowed campers this year.
Winner: Wildflower Wood at Beersheba Farm, Cornwall
Runner up: The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm, Devon
Runner up: Living Room Treehouses, Powys
Greener site
Our winning eco-friendly sites are recognised for their hard work and passion for the environment. Take a look and go greener!
Winner: Owl Valley Glamping, Devon
Runner up: Campsite no longer listed,
Runner up: Sunset Tree Camping, West Sussex
Top dog
No one wants to leave their four-legged pal behind! These dog-friendly sites have scenic walks nearby, great facilities, and are 100% pup-approved.
Winner: Campsite no longer listed,
Runner up: Orcaber Farm Caravan and Camping Park, North Yorkshire
Runner up: Hele Valley Holiday Park, Devon
Best coastal campsite
The UK's coastline is full of stunning spots to take in! These beach campsites offer a great opportunity for coastal walks, fantastic beach days and brilliant waves for any camper to enjoy.
Winner: East Crinnis Holiday Park, Cornwall
Runner up: Tehidy Holiday Park, Cornwall
Runner up: Highlands End Holiday Park, Dorset
Best newcomer
These winning sites were newly opened in 2022 and have all hit the ground running. With many happy campers so far, we're excited to follow their journey and see what's to come!
Winner: Pococksgate Farm, Kent
Runner up: Meadow Springs Country and Leisure Park, Powys
Runner up: Glamping at Greendale, Lancashire
Top fishing spot
These fishing campsites have anglers at the forefront. With well-stocked lakes and great facilities, these winning sites are the best catch for quality fishing!
Winner: Burton Springs Holidays, Somerset
Runner up: Field Farm Fisheries, Suffolk
Runner up: Cornish Tipi Holidays, Cornwall
Best for dark skies
There are plenty of incredible locations with minimal light pollution in the UK. All located in designated 'dark sky' areas, these are our top sites to see the stars come alive.
Winner: Bwch yn Uchaf, Gwynedd
Runner up: Walkmill Campsite, Northumberland
Runner up: Langley Dam Glamping, Northumberland
Top campfire spot
Because who doesn't love sitting around a campfire, toasting a marshmallow or two and gazing at the stars? These sites get it and campfires aren't just allowed but strongly welcomed!
Winner: The Orchard at Fen End Farm, Cambridgeshire
Runner up: Brynhaul Camping and Shepherds Huts, Pembrokeshire
Runner up: Brick Kiln Farm Campsite, Suffolk
Best for wild swimming
Nothing beats the refreshing feel after a dip in a lake or winding river. Dive right into nature at our favourite wild swimming spots this year!
Winner: Nantcol Waterfalls, Gwynedd
Runner up: Locksters Pool Camping, Herefordshire
Runner up: Wigwam Holidays Builth Wells, Powys