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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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116 dark Sky campsites

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

Suffield, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Opens 3 April

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4.77 /5

23 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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Ling's Meadow

Hepworth, Diss, Suffolk

Opens 8 May

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4.98 /5

12 reviews

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Relaxing eco camping and glamping in meadow grass, surrounded by bird song and stargazing in rural Suffolk.

2025 Overall winner of Greener Site Award

Pitches: 6 x Grass Meadow Pitches, 2 x Bell Tents


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Yorkshire Burrows

York, North Yorkshire

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4.84 /5

10 reviews

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Luxury pods set in the hillside of a secluded working farm, next to the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.

2025 Overall runner up of Most Unique Site

Pitches: Hare's View Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Pheasant's Roost Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)


Hafod Hall Camping Club, Bylchau, Denbigh, DenbighshirePlaceholder image
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Hafod Hall Camping Club

Bylchau, Denbigh, Denbighshire

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4.55 /5

35 reviews

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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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Shepherd's Rest

Foulden, Scottish Borders

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4.93 /5

17 reviews

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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


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Barrhill Holiday Park, Girvan, Ayrshire and ArranPlaceholder image
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Barrhill Holiday Park

Girvan, Ayrshire and Arran

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4.8 /5

15 reviews

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Dog and family friendly glamping pods with hot tubs. Onsite play park and kitchen, ten minutes to Galloway Forest!


Pitches: 3 x Deluxe Ensuite Glamping Pods with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly), Stargazer Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)


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Under the Milky Way

Combe Martin, Devon

Opens 22 May

Star

4.87 /5

12 reviews

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A secluded glamping site nestled between North Devon beaches and the Exmoor National Park.


Pitches: 3 x Bell Tents, Shepherd's Hut


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Wheatfields Luxury Glamping

Appledore, Rye, East Sussex

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5 /5

7 reviews

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Two luxury safari tents with hot tubs, ensuites, scenic views and dogs welcome. 15 minutes to Camber Sands!


Pitches: Sandpiper Ensuite Safari Tent with Optional Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Skylark Ensuite Safari Tent with Optional Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)


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St Agnes Caravan Site

St Agnes, Cornwall

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4.86 /5

13 reviews

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Family friendly caravan site with coastal views, five minutes from St Agnes. Ten minutes to Porthtowan Beach!


15 x Electric Grass Pitches

x 6


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Giddy Farm

Ilfracombe, Devon

Opens 3 July

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4.88 /5

10 reviews

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Off-grid bell tents with sea views, a pizza oven and dark skies. Just ten minutes to Watermouth beaches.


Pitches: 4m Bell Tent (Dog Friendly), 3 x 5m Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)


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Quantock Camping

West Bagborough, Taunton, Somerset

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4.93 /5

18 reviews

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A family and dog friendly glamping site with pods, shepherd's huts, and a cabin. On the edge of the Quantocks.


Pitches: Woodpecker Cabin (Dog Friendly), Hedgehog Camping Pod (Dog Friendly)


Higher Bochym Caravan Motorhome and Camping Site, Mullion, Helston, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Peaceful touring site on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. A five minute drive from the coast and Poldhu Beach!


Pitches: Non Electric Grass Eco Pitch, 6 x Fully Serviced All Weather Pitches


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Wye Glamping

Velindre, Brecon, Powys

Opens 3 April

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4.91 /5

7 reviews

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Luxurious glamping with wood burners and private facilities set by a stream. Next door to the Brecon Beacons!


2 x Glamping Cabins (Dog Friendly)

x 4


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Camp Tapnell

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

Opens 29 April

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4.87 /5

3 reviews

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Family and dog friendly glamping cabins on the Isle of Wight. Onsite farm park, aqua park, restaurant and more!


Pitches: 4 x Glamping Cabins, 8 x Glamping Cabins (Dog Friendly)


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Embrace the Space

Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthenshire

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4.84 /5

14 reviews

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Luxury yurts with the Hippie Hot Tub and traditional Mongolian yurts all with fire pits and your own facilities.

2025 Runner up of Best Glamping Site South Wales

Pitches: Sycamore Traditional Mongolian Yurt (Dog Friendly), Chestnut Traditional Mongolian Yurt with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)


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Cae Main Shepherds Hut

Ruthin, Denbighshire

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4.98 /5

12 reviews

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Adult only shepherd's hut with views over the Clwydian Range. Includes a TV, fire pit, WiFi and kitchenette!


Shepherd's Hut

x 2


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Woodfire at Chapel Field, Firle, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Woodfire at Chapel Field

Firle, East Sussex

Family eco camping and glamping with Touareg tents in the South Downs, with daily gastro meals over a live fire!

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Housedean Farm Campsite

Lewes, East Sussex

Opens 4 April

Family-friendly camping and glamping in the South Downs National Park, just off the A27, 15 minutes from Brighton.

Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site, Haltwhistle, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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Dog-friendly camping and glamping site with outdoor hot tubs, 15 minutes from Hadrian's Wall.

Lakemoor Devon Campsite, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, DevonPlaceholder image
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Lakemoor Devon Campsite

Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, Devon

Glamping, touring and camping site based on a quiet family run small holding with access to the River Taw.

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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.