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
Ruthin, Denbighshire
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only shepherd's hut with views over the Clwydian Range. Includes a TV, fire pit, WiFi and kitchenette!
Appledore, Rye, East Sussex
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Two luxury safari tents with hot tubs, ensuites, scenic views and dogs welcome. 15 minutes to Camber Sands!
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly glamping cabins on the Isle of Wight. Onsite farm park, aqua park, restaurant and more!
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Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, Devon
Glamping, touring and camping site based on a quiet family run small holding with access to the River Taw.
Haltwhistle, Northumberland
Dog-friendly camping and glamping site with outdoor hot tubs, 15 minutes from Hadrian's Wall.
Haltwhistle, Northumberland
A wonderfully peaceful dog friendly campsite with glorious views, set just one mile from Hadrian's Wall.
Keswick, Cumbria
Peaceful campsite with tent and touring pitches, along with luxury glamping, situated in the Lake District.
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.
Pulham Market, Diss, Norfolk
Rural yet centrally based, this is the best of both worlds. Spacious pitches, private facilities and campfires.
Cwmbelan, Llanidloes, Powys
Hidden in the Cambrian mountains, choose wild meadow camping or glamping with hot tubs at this eco-conscious site.
Bala, Gwynedd
Lakeside, family-friendly site set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, on the foreshore of Bala Lake.
Hexham, Northumberland
A quiet site in the rural beauty of the Kielder Forest, ideal for stargazers. Campfires in a firebowl welcome.
Dulverton, Somerset
Pitches in the Exmoor National Park with glamping pods, bell tents, cosy cabin, play area, cafe and water sports.
Drewsteignton, Devon
Excellent 5-star camping, touring and glamping site, exclusively for adults. Located in Dartmoor National Park.
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Camping with yurts, cabins and more set by Loch Ken. Perfect for watersports, zip wire rides, archery and more.
Kirkcolm, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
A small, adults only rural campsite for tents and small campervans. Fires and dogs are allowed.
Penycae, Powys
A family run park behind an award winning pub. Set in a national park with access to Zip World, caving and more.
Bridport, Dorset
A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!
Chelmorton, Buxton, Derbyshire
This working farm makes for a family friendly base in the Peaks, close to Buxton and great walks. Fishing on site.
Marlborough, Wiltshire
Off-grid almost wild camping with car free pitches. Dark skies site within the North Wessex Downs AONB.
