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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!

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115 dark Sky campsites

Badrallach Campsite, Bothy and Holiday Cottage, Dundonnell, Garve, HighlandsPlaceholder image
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4.55 /5

71 reviews

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A rustic lochside and dog-friendly campsite with a bothy, ideal for remote adventures, Munro-bagging and campfires.


Pitches: 4 x Electric Grass Pitches, 8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays, St Agnes, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Peaceful camping and touring site with sea views. Within a ten minute walk of Chapel Porth Beach and Wheal Coates.


Pitches: 46 x Electric Grass Pitches, 6 x Fully Serviced All Weather Pitches


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)


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: 5 x Wild Tent Pitches, 3 x Wild Campervan Pitch


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Giddy Farm

Ilfracombe, Devon

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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, 3 x 5m Bell Tents


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Under the Milky Way, Combe Martin, DevonPlaceholder image
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Under the Milky Way

Combe Martin, Devon

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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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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

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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


Wheatfields Luxury Glamping, Appledore, Rye, East SussexPlaceholder image
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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 Safari Tent, Skylark Safari Tent


Quantock Camping, West Bagborough, Taunton, SomersetPlaceholder image
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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: Hedgehog Camping Pod (Dog Friendly), Owl Shepherd's Hut (Dog Friendly)


Embrace the Space, Cynwyl Elfed, CarmarthenshirePlaceholder image
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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, Chestnut Traditional Mongolian Yurt with Hot Tub


Camp Tapnell, Yarmouth, Isle of WightPlaceholder image
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Camp Tapnell

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

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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)


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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4.8 /5

19 reviews

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


Pitches: Bell Tent, Yurt (Dog friendly)


Sycamore Cottage and Glamping Pods, Birtley, Hexham, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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Sycamore Cottage and Glamping Pods

Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland

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Luxury pods with outdoor bath tubs, perfect for couples and families. 20 minutes to Northumberland National Park.


Pitches: Willow Ensuite Glamping Pod, Cedar Ensuite Glamping Pod


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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!

Crake Trees Manor, Penrith, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Crake Trees Manor

Penrith, Cumbria

Camping and glamping pods in the wildflower meadows on an organic farm. In Yorkshire Dales, 15 minutes from Lakes.

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.

Hadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan Site, Haltwhistle, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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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.

Burns Farm Caravan, Campsite and Glamping, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Peaceful campsite with tent and touring pitches, along with luxury glamping, situated in the Lake District.

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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.