Dark Sky campsites
If you've never seen the full brightness of the Milky Way, these are the holiday spots for you. Tucked close to the UK's designated Dark Sky Sites, from wild forests to national parks, they are a stargazer's paradise and totally free from light pollution. Grab your binoculars and watch the heavens put on a show at these Dark Sky campsites!
117 dark Sky campsites
Balloch O Dee
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
35 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and glamping site located on a farm with a communal cookhouse. 20 minutes to Galloway Forest Park.
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , The Yurt (Dog Friendly)
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
63 reviews
98%
would recommend
Secluded eco site for campervans, motorhomes and tents. Central communal fire-pit/BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven.
Pitches: Grass Hide-Away Tent Pitch (Optional Electric), 4 x Grass Small Campervan Pitches for Car/Van/Roof Tent 5m max (Optional Electric)
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
60 reviews
95%
would recommend
A magical space in the rolling Cotswolds, for quiet camping surrounded by nature. Airstream and yurt onsite.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Blackcurrant Bell Tent
Henstead Fields Caravan and Campsite
Henstead, Beccles, Suffolk
65 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, peaceful campsite nestled in the Suffolk countryside just ten minutes from a sandy beach. Pet friendly too.
Pitches: 15 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Camping at Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex
36 reviews
92%
would recommend
Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!
37 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
12m x 12m
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Walkmill Campsite
Guyzance, Warkworth, Northumberland
48 reviews
96%
would recommend
Quiet, private tent, caravan and motorhome site. Dog friendly and 15 minutes from the coast.
Pitches: 7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Crook Of The River)
Woodfire at Westerlands
Graffham, Petworth, West Sussex
Opens 10 July
17 reviews
94%
would recommend
Unique off-grid foodie site with homemade gastro dining over live fire. Family and dog friendly in the South Downs!
Pitches: 21 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 4 x Pre-Erected Tents
Canna Farm Campsite
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, The Foxes Den Bell Tent
Newton Farm Campsite
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
18 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping and touring site with sea views. Five minutes drive from Freshwater West Beach!
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Motorhome Pitches, 15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Cosmos Camping
Llangadog, Carmarthenshire
68 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult-only site in the Brecon Beacons. Great for stargazing with modern facilities, a bar and regular food truck.
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site
Haltwhistle, Northumberland
Highly ratedCamping, touring and glamping, some with hot tubs. Onsite petting zoo, two minutes to Hadrian's Wall and a pub!
Pitches: 13 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 5 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Dogwood Camping and Glamping
Brede, Rye, East Sussex
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Quiet and secluded glamping in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. Open year round with onsite animals!
Pitches: 7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 6 x Electric Grass Pitches
Serenity Camping
Hinderwell, Whitby, North Yorkshire
26 reviews
96%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and glamping within the North York Moors National Park, just a 20 minute walk from Runswick Bay.
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Adult Only), 5 x Large Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Sea View Campsite
Dartmouth, Devon
24 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly campsite with sea and countryside views. Five minutes from Slapton Sands Beach and a pub!
44 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
13m x 13m
Langley Dam Glamping
Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland
24 reviews
100%
would recommend
Luxury ensuite pods with lake views, and some with optional hot tubs. In the North Pennines near Hadrian's Wall.
Pitches: The Rushy Lot Ensuite Glamping Pod Cabin with Optional Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Accessible Humbleton Ensuite Glamping Pod Cabin with Optional Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Rockbridge Country Park
Presteigne, Powys
Riverside camping and touring with fishing. A Dark Skies area with a stargazing dome, five minutes to Presteigne.
Pitches: 12 x Electric Grass Riverside Pitches, 10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Prospect House Farm Campsite
Suffield, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
22 reviews
100%
would recommend
A small and peaceful site offering countryside views, ten minutes to the seaside town of Scarborough.
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 2 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Crake Trees
Penrith, Cumbria
11 reviews
91%
would recommend
Camping among the wild meadows of a farm. In the Yorkshire Dales, 15 minutes to the M6, A66 and the Lake District.
Pitches: 20 x Grass Pitches (Two People), 4 x Non Electric Gravel Roof Tent and Campervan Pitches
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite
Barnstaple, Devon
Opens 10 July
20 reviews
100%
would recommend
Almost wild camping in Exmoor National Park on the North Devon Coast with fantastic sea views. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 38 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 12 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Point Farm Campsite
Dale, Pembrokeshire
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small site set along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path with camping and glamping. A short walk to Dale and the beach.
Pitches: Swallow Non Electric Grass Pitch, Kittiwake Non Electric Grass Pitch
