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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!

123 dark Sky campsites

Ffynnonddewi Camping, Solva, Haverfordwest, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Solva, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

4.89 /5

14 reviews

100%

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Tranquil, back-to-basics site on the St David's Peninsula just 15 minutes from Newgale beach.

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

4.66 /5

48 reviews

92%

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Picturesque back-to-basics campsite at the edge of Snowdonia. Family and dog friendly with campfires allowed.

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

4.75 /5

11 reviews

100%

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Peaceful camping and glamping within the North York Moors National Park, just a 20 minute walk from Runswick Bay.

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Lewes, East Sussex

4.89 /5

19 reviews

89%

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

Langley Dam Glamping, Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland

4.86 /5

24 reviews

100%

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Luxury ensuite pods with lake views and fire pits in the North Pennines near Hadrian's Wall. Dog friendly.

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Velindre, Brecon, Powys

4.88 /5

5 reviews

100%

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

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

4.85 /5

24 reviews

96%

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Quiet and secluded glamping in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. Open year round with onsite animals!

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Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy

4.91 /5

16 reviews

100%

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Back to basics, peaceful walk-to site in the heart of Snowdonia with walking and mountain biking on your doorstep.

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York, North Yorkshire

4.8 /5

7 reviews

100%

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

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

4.72 /5

16 reviews

94%

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

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West Bagborough, Taunton, Somerset

4.88 /5

19 reviews

100%

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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.

Coedfryn Farm Camping Certificated Site, Newport, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Newport, Pembrokeshire

4.8 /5

9 reviews

100%

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Starlight camping with BBQs and fire pits, hidden in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. 10 mins from a beach.

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Ilfracombe, Devon

4.85 /5

8 reviews

100%

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

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Combe Martin, Devon

4.87 /5

11 reviews

100%

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

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Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthenshire

4.83 /5

13 reviews

100%

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

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Foulden, Scottish Borders

4.92 /5

15 reviews

93%

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A quiet farm campsite in the Scottish Borders with camping and shepherd's huts, not far from Berwick-upon-Tweed.

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St Agnes, Cornwall

4.86 /5

13 reviews

92%

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Peaceful caravan site with amazing coastal views, two miles from Cornish beaches.

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

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

Bôn Camping Certificated Site, Roch, Haverfordwest, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Roch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

4.8 /5

6 reviews

83%

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Friendly, eco campsite with woodland and meadow pitches, private facilities on tent pitches, a yurt and bell tents.

Higher Bochym Caravan Motorhome and Camping Site, Mullion, Helston, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Mullion, Helston, Cornwall

4.97 /5

6 reviews

100%

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Peaceful touring site on the idyllic Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, three miles from the South West Coastal Path.

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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.