Back to basics campsites
Pack only the essentials and discover the outdoors with an authentic camping trip, where it'll become obvious just how little you need to relax. Back to basics camping pitches swap any glitz and glam for added adventure!
347 back to basics campsites
Frittenden Orchard
Frittenden, Kent
52 reviews
100%
would recommend
Dog friendly site, pitch up amongst the fruit orchard and enjoy the starry skies. Ten minute walk to a pub!
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Graig Wen
Dolgellau, Gwynedd
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small and tranquil Snowdonia glamping and camping site with direct access to the Mawddach Estuary and cycle trail.
Pitches: 3 x Hardstanding Touring Pitches (Optional Electric), 17 x Lower Tent Camping Fields
Fontmills Farm Campsite
Hellingly, East Sussex
30 reviews
100%
would recommend
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and hardstanding pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Wardley Hill Campsite
Kirby Cane, Bungay, Norfolk
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
Relaxed car-free camping with fires and stunning glamping near the Norfolk Broads and Suffolk Coast. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 14 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
59 reviews
93%
would recommend
Cotswolds camping and glamping site, surrounded by nature and dark skies. A five minute walk to a country pub!
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Ensuite Yami Yurt
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Primrose Fields Campsite
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
Opens 24 July
95 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m long
The Camping Field
Bodmin, Cornwall
57 reviews
96%
would recommend
Spacious grass pitches in the Cornish countryside. Close to Bodmin, just ten minutes from the Eden Project.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 18 x Electric Grass Pitches
Jubilee Camping
Damerham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Opens 24 July
34 reviews
100%
would recommend
A quiet and rural family-run farm campsite. Family friendly with onsite weekend catering and bar. Firepits allowed.
98 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Lower Penderleath Farm Campsite
St Ives, Cornwall
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
A quiet, family friendly site with campfires for exploring West Cornwall. Ten minutes from St Ives.
60 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
7m x 5m
Ocknell Campsite
Fritham, Hampshire
50 reviews
96%
would recommend
Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.
Pitches: 165 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 23 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Rowbury Farm Camping
Goodworth Clatford, Andover, Hampshire
45 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful family-friendly campsite in a wildflower meadow with glorious views. Set in the beautiful Test Valley.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
5m long
South Allington House
Chivelstone, Kingsbridge, Devon
39 reviews
90%
would recommend
Tranquil and eco-conscious back-to-basics campsite, within easy reach of beaches at Salcombe and Beesands.
45 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
7m long
Shire Camping
Oxhill, Warwick, Warwickshire
21 reviews
95%
would recommend
A peaceful rural Cotswold site within 30 mins of Warwick and Shakespeare's Stratford. Family run and dog friendly.
Pitches: 38 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 3 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Cove Camping
Kingsbridge, Devon
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Summer, eco campsite with sea and cove views. Five minute walk to the beach, and a ten minute drive to Salcombe.
45 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Venus Campsite
Baldersby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
28 reviews
100%
would recommend
An adult only, peaceful and back to basics site. Close to the A1 and within 15 minutes of Ripon and Thirsk.
Pitches: 13 x Electric Grass Pitches, 6 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
White House Farm Campsite
Tideswell, Buxton, Derbyshire
Opens 24 July
48 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful back to basics site in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Families and dogs welcome!
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Cefn Coed
Penmaenpool, Gwynedd
110 reviews
95%
would recommend
Peaceful and back to basics woodland camping for tents and campervans. Set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 15 x Non Electric Woodland Tent Pitches
Cockin Farm Campsite
Kendal, Cumbria
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
Rural, family-run farm with camping and glamping. In the Lake District, 15 minutes from Kendal. Open year round!
Pitches: 16 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
South Devon Camping
South Milton, Kingsbridge, Devon
44 reviews
98%
would recommend
A hidden gem, just a short stroll to the beautiful South Milton Sands beach. Fires welcome and pub nearby.
58 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Lamarth Farm
Helston, Cornwall
30 reviews
100%
would recommend
Relaxed, spacious family and dog friendly farm site. Just ten minutes from Gunwalloe Church Cove and Poldhu.
Pitches: 22 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Solo Pitches
