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
Minehead Camping and Caravanning Club Site
North Hill, Minehead, Somerset
Close to the beautiful sandy beaches of the Exmoor Heritage Coast and the wilderness of Exmoor National Park.
Clitheroe Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Clitheroe, Lancashire
This parkland setting is your perfect dog friendly base by the Clent Hills, in the Edisford Riverside area.
Lynton Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Lynton, Devon
Camping, touring and safari tents beautifully located above the Exmoor coast, with panoramic views across to Wales.
Wyeside Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Rhayader, Powys
A dog friendly touring park by the Elan Valley, along the River Wye and set in the Lakeland of Wales.
Bellingham Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland
A beautiful and peaceful site located within the Northumberland National Park by Kielder Forest.
Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site
Haltwhistle, Northumberland
Dog-friendly camping and glamping site with outdoor hot tubs, 15 minutes from Hadrian's Wall.
Burns Farm Caravan, Campsite and Glamping
Keswick, Cumbria
Peaceful campsite with tent and touring pitches, along with luxury glamping, situated in the Lake District.
North Rhinns Camping
Kirkcolm, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
A small and quiet rural campsite for tents and small campervans. Pets and fires allowed!
Ardnamurchan Campsite
Ardnamurchan, Acharacle , Argyll
Enjoy ovely sea views from your dog friendly pitch or pod and direct access to the coast for fishing, kayaking etc.
Wild Camping Wiltshire
Marlborough, Wiltshire
Off-grid almost wild camping with car free pitches. Dark skies site within the North Wessex Downs AONB.
The Dorset Hideaway
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
Small, rural and luxurious camping, touring and glamping site - with on site spa, fishing and art classes.
Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays
St Agnes, Cornwall
Small and peaceful camping and touring site with spectactular sea views. On a working Cornish family farm.
Hadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan Site
Haltwhistle, Northumberland
A wonderfully peaceful dog friendly campsite with glorious views, set just one mile from Hadrian's Wall.
Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site
Hexham, Northumberland
A quiet site in the rural beauty of the Kielder Forest, ideal for stargazers. Campfires in a firebowl welcome.
Pant Yr Onnen Lakeside Campsite
Bala, Gwynedd
Lakeside, family-friendly site set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, on the foreshore of Bala Lake.
Wimbleball Lake
Dulverton, Somerset
Pitches in the Exmoor National Park with glamping pods, bell tents, cosy cabin, play area, cafe and water sports.
Galloway Activity Centre
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Camping with yurts, cabins and more set by Loch Ken. Perfect for watersports, zip wire rides, archery and more.
Budle Bay Campsite
Belford, Northumberland
Peaceful dark sky site, nearby to the coastal path, just a five minute walk from Budle Bay.
Smithson Farm Camping and Caravan Park
Burnley, Lancashire
All year camping, touring and glamping site in the heart of Pendle Witch Country, close to all amenities.
Glanusk Caravan Park
Crickhowell, Powys
Peaceful pitches on the estate's stunning parkland, set in the Brecon Beacons. Fabulous walking and cycling.
Ekopod
St Clether, Launceston, Cornwall
Unique glamping site set in wildflower meadows and woodland by Bodmin Moor and close to the beaches of Bude.
Dolau Afon Holidays
Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
Dog friendly camping site with glamping trailer in the Cambrian mountains, nestled in a designated Dark Sky area.
GlamPods Northumberland
Otterburn, Northumberland
Luxury en-suite glamping pods and a BBQ hut set by the beautiful Northumberland National Park. Family friendly.
Sycamore Cottage and Glamping Pods
Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland
Luxury pods near Kielder, Hadrians Wall and Northumberland National Park. Perfect for couples and families.
Totteridge Farm Camping Pods & Camping
Pewsey, Wiltshire
Peaceful adult only camping pods, with great views and the Wiltshire countryside on your doorstep. Dog friendly.
Calder Farm
Bolton-By-Bowland, Clitheroe, Lancashire
Small farm site in Ribble Valley with camping, touring and a glamping pod by the Dales and Forest of Bowland AONB.
Hexham Racecourse Camping and Caravan Park
Hexham, Northumberland
Located on one of Britain's most scenic racecourses. South facing with top views of the Northumbrian countryside.
Yonder Green Caravan Park
Padstow , Cornwall
Peaceful, dog friendly camping and touring on a family run park near Padstow and Cornwall's stunning beaches.
Cantref Camp Site
Brecon, Powys
Dog friendly camping in the Brecon Beacons, at a family friendly adventure farm park with horse riding and rides.
Shallow Grange Farm
Chelmorton, Buxton, Derbyshire
This working farm makes for a family friendly base in the Peaks, close to Buxton and great walks. Fishing on site.
