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
Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
Opens 24 July
40 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
Farm and Fell
Sedbergh, Cumbria
28 reviews
86%
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
Nantcellan Barns
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
13 reviews
92%
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
Lane End Camping
Weare, Axbridge, Somerset
45 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and glamping on a working farm with countryside views, 15 minutes from Cheddar Gorge.
Pitches: 7 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 2 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
The Batch Campsite
Churchill, Somerset
21 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)
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Wolford Wood
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
48 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family friendly wild camping situated on the edge of the Cotswolds. 30 minutes from Stratford-upon-Avon.
10 x Non Electric Wild Meadow Camping Pitches
5m long
Shepherd's Rest
Foulden, Scottish Borders
16 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
Oxcombe Campsite
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
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
Silverstone Camping at Buzzard Holt Hosting
Chackmore, Buckinghamshire
Opens 24 July
9 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
Camp Cynrig Glamping Village
Brecon, Powys
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly glamping with private facilities and BBQs. Ten minutes to Brecon with a river for wild swimming!
Pitches: Large Bell Tent, Cabin By The River
Campfire Weekends
Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex
Opens 24 July
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Secluded, peaceful and back-to-basics tent camping at weekends only for over 21s in an AONB. Campfires welcome.
5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Coleman's Hill Certificated Location
Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire
16 reviews
94%
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)
Salhouse Broad
Salhouse, Norfolk
12 reviews
92%
would recommend
Back-to-basics camping near the water on the Norfolk Broads, where you can canoe and enjoy getting back to nature.
Pitches: 21 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Camping Pod (Dog friendly)
Monarch's Way Campsite
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild camping in a small orchard on the Monarch's Way. Set in a scenic village, ten minutes from Sherborne.
Pitches: Non Electric Grass Touring Pitch, 31 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire
Highly ratedWoodland camping in Leicestershire with campfires and a pub a five minute walk away. Great for families and groups!
Pitches: 2 x Non Electric Gravel Campervan Pitches , 22 x Non Electric Woodland Tent Pitches
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
West Kellow Yurts
Lansallos, Looe, Cornwall
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: Barn Owl Yurt (Dog Friendly) , Bell Tent (Dog Friendly)
Mulino Lodge - Farm and Retreat
Kniveton, Derbyshire
13 reviews
92%
would recommend
Three private glamping pods, just outside of the Peaks, with fantastic valley views and campfires. Dog friendly.
Pitches: Lavender Pod (Dog Friendly), Bluebell Pod (Dog Friendly)
Hideaway Camping
Broadbury, Devon
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
A pretty, secluded campsite in rural Devon, edging Dartmoor offering unique glamping igloos, an Airstream and more.
Pitches: Little Owl Pod, Gypsy Caravan
Wayfaring Farm Camping
Filching, Polegate, East Sussex
Opens 3 August
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Off-grid camping site in the South Downs National Park. Within 15 minutes of Eastbourne and the beach.
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Wild Camping Pitches, Badgers Corner Double Pitch
