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!
345 back to basics campsites
Park Farm Campsite
Braydon, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Working farm with back-to-basic pitches and a bell tent, boasting countryside views. 15 minutes from the Cotswolds.
20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
7m x 7m
Sindles Farm
Aldsworth, Emsworth, Hampshire
20 reviews
90%
would recommend
Small, peaceful camping and glamping site on a working farm in the South Downs. Just 15 minutes from Chichester.
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches , Hampshire Hut (Dog Friendly)
Shepherd's Rest
Foulden, Scottish Borders
16 reviews
100%
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
Nantcellan Barns
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
14 reviews
93%
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
Hafod Hall Camping Club
Bylchau, Denbigh, Denbighshire
21 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
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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)
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: 2 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly), 7 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Oxcombe Campsite
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Opens 11 September
11 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
Forest Glen Holiday Park
Loch Ness, Invermoriston, Highlands
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Touring park for guests 12+ with mountain views by the River Moriston, a short walk to Loch Ness. Dog friendly!
Pitches: 6 x Electric Gravel Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass And Gravel Pitches
Silverstone Camping at Buzzard Holt Hosting
Chackmore, Buckinghamshire
Opens 30 April
13 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
8m x 6m
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
Hook Farm Campsite
West Hoathly, West Sussex
51 reviews
94%
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
Campfire Weekends
Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex
Opens 11 September
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
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Woodland camping in Leicestershire with campfires and a pub a five minute walk away. Great for families and groups!
Pitches: 22 x Non Electric Woodland Tent Pitches , 2 x Non Electric Gravel Campervan Pitches
Coleman's Hill Certificated Location
Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire
19 reviews
95%
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
10 reviews
100%
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)
Wayfaring Farm Camping
Filching, Polegate, East Sussex
5 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
Swallow Bach
Llangefni, Anglesey
15 reviews
93%
would recommend
Small, quiet, basic dog friendly site in Anglesey. Ten minutes from Traeth Benllech and 30 minutes from Snowdonia.
Pitches: 5 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding and Grass Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Monarch's Way Campsite
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset
11 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: 31 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Non Electric Grass Touring Pitch
Estuary View Escapes
Millom, Cumbria
41 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, basic motorhome stop over with panoramic views of the Duddon Estuary. Ten minutes to the Lake District.
5 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
10m x 6m
