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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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115 dark Sky campsites

Cambrian Mountains Glamping and Camping, Tregaron, CeredigionPlaceholder image
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4.92 /5

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Peaceful family-run camping and glamping site with stunning mountain views. Just 30 minutes from Aberaeron town.


Pitches: 2 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 6 x Electric Grass Pitches


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Housedean Farm Campsite

Lewes, East Sussex

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4.91 /5

22 reviews

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


28 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

x 8


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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)


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Woodfire at Westerlands

Graffham, Petworth, West Sussex

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4.88 /5

17 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 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2025 Outstanding Sites list

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


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


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Coedfryn Farm Camping Certificated Site, Newport, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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4.84 /5

11 reviews

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


Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Non Electric Grass Touring Pitch


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Pitch and Hike

Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy

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4.9 /5

18 reviews

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


Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches , 2 x Large Non Electric Grass Tent 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: 14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 46 x Electric Grass Pitches


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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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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


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


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: Stargazer Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Astrologer Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)


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

Roch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

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4.8 /5

6 reviews

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


Pitches: 5 x Ensuite Non Electric Meadow Pitches, 7 x Ensuite Non Electric Woodland Pitches


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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


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

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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!


Pitches: 3 x Yurts (Dog Friendly), 2 x Glamping Cabins (Dog Friendly)


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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4.7 /5

52 reviews

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A magical space in the rolling Cotswolds, for quiet camping surrounded by nature. Airstream and yurt on site.


Pitches: Blackcurrant Bell Tent, Hawthorne Bell Tent


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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)


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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: 6m Luxury European Yurt with Hot Tub, Sycamore Traditional Mongolian Yurt


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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.