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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!

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117 dark Sky campsites

Grange Farm, Brighstone, Newport, Isle of WightPlaceholder image
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Grange Farm

Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight

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4.74 /5

65 reviews

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A coastal rural campsite with a shop, beside a quiet sandy and shingle beach and near the IOW's Brighstone Forest.


Pitches: 50 x Electric Grass Pitches, 20 x Large Electric Grass Pitches


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Rockbridge Country Park

Presteigne, Powys

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5 /5

9 reviews

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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, 3 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches


Balloch O Dee, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and GallowayPlaceholder image
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Balloch O Dee

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

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4.86 /5

31 reviews

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Peaceful camping and glamping site located on a farm with a communal cookhouse. 20 minutes to Galloway Forest Park.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , The Yurt (Dog Friendly)


Dogwood Camping and Glamping, Brede, Rye, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Dogwood Camping and Glamping

Brede, Rye, East Sussex

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4.66 /5

14 reviews

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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


The Dorset Hideaway, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, DorsetPlaceholder image
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The Dorset Hideaway

Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset

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4.55 /5

20 reviews

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Camping, touring and glamping with hot tubs, 15 minutes to Lyme Regis and beaches and fishing ponds!


Pitches: 8 x Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Electric Grass Pitches (with Picnic Benches and Fire Pits)


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Camping at Tomkins Farm

North Chailey, East Sussex

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4.77 /5

32 reviews

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Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!


37 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

x 8

12m x 12m


Henstead Fields Caravan and Campsite, Henstead, Beccles, SuffolkPlaceholder image
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Henstead Fields Caravan and Campsite

Henstead, Beccles, Suffolk

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4.86 /5

79 reviews

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Small, peaceful campsite nestled in the Suffolk countryside just ten minutes from a sandy beach. Pet friendly too.


Pitches: 4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 15 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches


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Sea View Campsite

Dartmouth, Devon

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4.76 /5

32 reviews

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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

x 6

13m x 13m


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Crake Trees

Penrith, Cumbria

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4.96 /5

15 reviews

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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 Grass Roof Tent and Campervan Pitches


Newton Farm Campsite, Pembroke, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Newton Farm Campsite

Pembroke, Pembrokeshire

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4.64 /5

23 reviews

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Family and dog friendly camping and touring site with sea views. Five minutes drive from Freshwater West Beach!


Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Motorhome Pitches


Woodfire at Westerlands, Graffham, Petworth, West SussexPlaceholder image
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Woodfire at Westerlands

Graffham, Petworth, West Sussex

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4.92 /5

12 reviews

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Unique off-grid foodie site with homemade gastro dining over live fire. Family and dog friendly in the South Downs!

2025 Overall winner of Most Unique Site

Pitches: 21 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 4 x Pre-Erected Tents


Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe, Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, WarwickshirePlaceholder image
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Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire

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4.58 /5

58 reviews

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Cotswolds camping and glamping site, surrounded by nature and dark skies. A five minute walk to a country pub!


Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Blackcurrant Bell Tent


Walkmill Campsite, Guyzance, Warkworth, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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Walkmill Campsite

Guyzance, Warkworth, Northumberland

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4.8 /5

47 reviews

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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)


Canna Farm Campsite, Bugle, St Austell, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Canna Farm Campsite

Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall

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4.88 /5

10 reviews

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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


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Cosmos Camping

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire

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4.98 /5

72 reviews

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Adult-only site in the Brecon Beacons. Great for stargazing with modern facilities, a bar and regular food truck.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 2 x Small Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches


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Cliff Farm Holidays

Pickering, North Yorkshire

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4.9 /5

131 reviews

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Family friendly touring and glamping site located on the edge of the North York Moors. Dog friendly!

2026 Outstanding Sites list

18 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

x 5

6m x 9m


Serenity Camping, Hinderwell, Whitby, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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Serenity Camping

Hinderwell, Whitby, North Yorkshire

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4.85 /5

30 reviews

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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


Berry's Ground Lane Campsite, Barnstaple, DevonPlaceholder image
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4.84 /5

20 reviews

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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


Prospect House Farm Campsite, Suffield, Scarborough, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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Prospect House Farm Campsite

Suffield, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

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4.76 /5

18 reviews

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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


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Little Seed Field

Grantley, Ripon, North Yorkshire

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4.9 /5

12 reviews

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Small, nature-focused glamping with dog friendly cabins, some ensuite. In the Yorkshire Dales, 15 minutes to Ripon!

2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 3 x Standard Cabins (Dog Friendly), Field Mouse Ensuite Cabin (Dog Friendly)


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FAQ

Yes, why not spend your evenings stargazing under the clearest of skies and head inside to a cosy bed or perhaps even a hot tub! Check out all dark skies glamping here.

Of course! Scotland has some beautiful scenery and as such some of the clearest skies in the UK. Have a look at all the Dark Sky campsites in Scotland here.

Yes, home to some of the recognised dark sky national parks, Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons but there are also many other areas with Dark Sky campsites in Wales, see more here.

There are many UK national parks that have been awarded Dark Sky Reserve status. Popular national parks, such as the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, Exmoor and the South Downs have all been named Dark Sky Reserves. Northumberland is an area that has the most recognition as being a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park.

Watching the skies come alive with billions of stars, that's one of the best things about camping. Dark sky camping is pitching your tent far from light pollution to allow you to appreciate the 'dark skies'. You'll find plenty of incredible locations with minimal light pollution in the UK. See all dark sky campsites here.