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!
351 back to basics campsites
Hook Farm Campsite
West Hoathly, West Sussex
Opens 1 May
60 reviews
95%
would recommend
A family-friendly back to basics campsite ideal for weekend getaways in the beautiful Sussex countryside.
15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
5.5m long
Tree Tops and Train Tracks
Nannerch, Flintshire
22 reviews
100%
would recommend
Traditional camping and tree tents in an ancient woodland, nestled in the valley of the Clwydian Range.
Pitches: 3 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches , Small Non Electric Grass Pitch
Alltycoed Farm and Camping Site
Poppit, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire
23 reviews
87%
would recommend
Camping and glamping yurts by the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Just five minutes from Poppit Sands beach!
100 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
6m long
Eco Escape Campsite
Blackbridge, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
A relaxed, dog-friendly, off-grid, family-run farm campsite in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside.
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Meadow Camping Pitches (No Shelter) , 3 x Non Electric Woodland Camping Pitch (No Shelter)
Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
Opens 1 May
42 reviews
98%
would recommend
Almost wild, dog friendly camping on the River Nene. Kayaking, wild swimming and a pub nearby.
8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
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Chase Camping at Tackeroo Campsite
Rugeley, Staffordshire
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild campsite within the forest at Cannock Chase AONB. Great mountain bike trails and dog walks all around!
70 x Non Electric Hardstanding And Grass Pitches
9m x 8m
Treza Camping
Porthleven, Cornwall
23 reviews
100%
would recommend
A 20 minute walk from the golden sands of Porthleven Beach, back-to-basics family camping.
40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Hafod Hall Camping Club
Bylchau, Denbigh, Denbighshire
35 reviews
86%
would recommend
Picturesque back-to-basics campsite at the edge of Snowdonia. Family and dog friendly with campfires allowed.
Pitches: 24 x Wild Tent Pitches, 3 x Wild Campervan Pitch
Oxcombe Campsite
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Opens 22 May
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Rural campsite in the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds. Surrounded by parkland, farm buildings, and an old church.
10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
6m x 6m
Damside Campsite
Buxton, Derbyshire
Peaceful, back to basics campsite in the Peak District, surrounded by walking routes. Within 15 minutes of Buxton!
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Shepherd's Rest
Foulden, Scottish Borders
17 reviews
94%
would recommend
A quiet farm campsite in the Scottish Borders with camping and shepherd's huts, not far from Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches, 2 x Shepherd's Huts
Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm
Salisbury, Wiltshire
32 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful camping on a working farm with countryside views. Five minutes from Salisbury, 25 minutes to Stonehenge!
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Campervan pitches
Silverstone Camping at Buzzard Holt Hosting
Chackmore, Buckinghamshire
Opens 1 May
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Tent campsite set ten minutes from Silverstone Circuit. A mini onsite farm shop, just a five minute walk to a pub!
50 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
New Green End Farm
Kensworth, Bedfordshire
Opens 1 May
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics campsite on 76 acres of farmland in the Chiltern Hills. Just a ten minute walk from a great pub!
30 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
6m x 6m
Nantcellan Barns
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
17 reviews
82%
would recommend
Nature based camping in a spacious meadow. Great for exploring the West Wales coast and surrounding countryside.
35 x Meadow Camping - Non Electric Grass Pitches
6m x 6m
The Batch Campsite
Churchill, Somerset
20 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild camping pitches for tents with great views atop the Mendips. Dog friendly with fire pits.
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Batch Belles (Dog Friendly)
Farm and Fell
Sedbergh, Cumbria
31 reviews
89%
would recommend
A family-friendly farm site with views of Yorkshire Dales and onsite activities. Close to the Dales Way.
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Main Field)
6m x 8m
West Kellow Yurts
Lansallos, Looe, Cornwall
Opens 17 April
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Cosy yurts and shepherd's hut with log burners set in a peaceful location. A 15 minute walk from Polperro!
Pitches: Bell Tent (Dog Friendly) , Shepherd's Hut (Dog Friendly)
Coleman's Hill Certificated Location
Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire
12 reviews
92%
would recommend
Small touring and bell tent site with countryside views. A five minute walk to a pub and 30 minutes to Warwick.
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches , Bell Tent (Buttercup)
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
12 reviews
92%
would recommend
Off-grid wild glamping in the forest with beautifully furnished bell tents, bucket showers and campfires.
9 x Wild Glamping Bell Tents
