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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

Cae Main Shepherds Hut, Ruthin, DenbighshirePlaceholder image
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Cae Main Shepherds Hut

Ruthin, Denbighshire

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


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Camp Tapnell

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

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


Pitches: Bell Tent, Yurt


Wheatfields Luxury Glamping, Appledore, Rye, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Wheatfields Luxury Glamping

Appledore, Rye, East Sussex

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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


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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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.

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.

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.

Calder Farm, Bolton-By-Bowland, Clitheroe, LancashirePlaceholder image
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Calder Farm

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.

Driftways Glamping and Camping, Pulham Market, Diss, NorfolkPlaceholder image
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Driftways Glamping and Camping

Pulham Market, Diss, Norfolk

Rural yet centrally based, this is the best of both worlds. Spacious pitches, private facilities and campfires.

Belan Bluebell Woods, Cwmbelan, Llanidloes, PowysPlaceholder image
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Belan Bluebell Woods

Cwmbelan, Llanidloes, Powys

Hidden in the Cambrian mountains, choose wild meadow camping or glamping with hot tubs at this eco-conscious site.

Pant Yr Onnen Lakeside Campsite, Bala, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Lakeside, family-friendly site set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, on the foreshore of Bala Lake.

Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site, Hexham, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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A quiet site in the rural beauty of the Kielder Forest, ideal for stargazers. Campfires in a firebowl welcome.

Wimbleball Lake, Dulverton, SomersetPlaceholder image
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Wimbleball Lake

Dulverton, Somerset

Pitches in the Exmoor National Park with glamping pods, bell tents, cosy cabin, play area, cafe and water sports.

Trefechan Wen Coastal Camping, Goodwick, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Trefechan Wen Coastal Camping

Goodwick, Pembrokeshire

Off-grid campsite with views of the Preseli Hills. A 20 minute walk to the coast, five minutes to Fishguard.

Yonder Green Caravan Park, Padstow , CornwallPlaceholder image
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Yonder Green Caravan Park

Padstow , Cornwall

Peaceful, dog friendly camping and touring on a family run park near Padstow and Cornwall's stunning beaches.

Woodland Springs Touring Park, Drewsteignton, DevonPlaceholder image
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Woodland Springs Touring Park

Drewsteignton, Devon

Excellent 5-star camping, touring and glamping site, exclusively for adults. Located in Dartmoor National Park.

Stars and Moor, Liskeard, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Stars and Moor

Liskeard, Cornwall

Small, off-grid site by Bodmin Moor with panoramic views. Great for walking routes, five minutes to Golitha Falls!

Galloway Activity Centre, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and GallowayPlaceholder image
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Galloway Activity Centre

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Camping with yurts, cabins and more set by Loch Ken. Perfect for watersports, zip wire rides, archery and more.

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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.