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!
424 back to basics campsites
Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex
61 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.
Hellingly, East Sussex
18 reviews
100%
would recommend
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and campervan pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
Suffield, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
A small and peaceful site offering countryside views, ten minutes to the seaside town of Scarborough.
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
19 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Onsite fishing lake.
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.
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North Chailey, East Sussex
25 reviews
84%
would recommend
Back-to-nature camping and bell tents by the South Downs, surrounded by woodland. Onsite yoga, gong baths and more!
Kirby Cane, Bungay, Norfolk
29 reviews
97%
would recommend
Relaxed car-free camping with fires and stunning glamping near the Norfolk Broads and Suffolk Coast. Dog friendly.
Goodworth Clatford, Andover, Hampshire
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful family-friendly campsite in a wildflower meadow with glorious views. Set in the beautiful Test Valley.
Holt, Norfolk
49 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and touring park in rural Norfolk, just ten minutes from the coast.
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
19 reviews
89%
would recommend
Embrace Mother Nature and bivvy out or swing in a hammock. Real camping with campfires just outside London.
St Ives, Cornwall
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Fantastic woodland glamping near St Ives Bay and top beaches. Cosy, comfortable Landpods with private facilities.
York, North Yorkshire
A peaceful family friendly touring park, set on a small working farm, just 20 minutes from York. Dogs are welcome!
Saltash, Cornwall
19 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.
Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex
14 reviews
93%
would recommend
Back to nature family camping and touring in the Sussex countryside. Dog friendly and campfires allowed.
Brackley, Northamptonshire
44 reviews
91%
would recommend
Countryside camping and bell tent glamping in a charming setting surrounded by nature. Next to Hinton Airfield.
West Buckland, Wellington, Somerset
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful family site at the foot of the Blackdown Hills. Onsite off lead activity and exercise area for dogs!
Bucklesham, Ipswich, Suffolk
32 reviews
97%
would recommend
Tent camping and luxury glamping with private facilities. Within 15 minutes of Ipswich and Felixstowe beaches.
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
80 reviews
94%
would recommend
Friendly camping and glamping site situated at the edge of the Cotswolds. Wild, idyllic and peaceful.
Raydale, Marsett, North Yorkshire
68 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful site for tents and optional tipis in the Yorkshire Dales with panoramic views, close to Lake Semerwater.
Brothertoft, Boston, Lincolnshire
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful off-grid meadow camping and unique glamping. Onsite alpacas, games and communal barn with a bar and cafe!
