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

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Lathkill Dale Campground, Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire

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Lathkill Dale Campground

Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Ideally located deep in the Peak District National Park, a peaceful setting, secluded pitches and a village pub.

Marshwood Farm Camping, Dinton, Salisbury, Wiltshire

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Marshwood Farm Camping

Dinton, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Campfire camping, bell tents and chic shepherd huts on a farm set 30 mins from Longleat and Stonehenge.

Y'Gelli Camping, Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire

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Y'Gelli Camping

Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire

Back to nature glamping and hammocks set in stunning natural woodland.

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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!

Alde Garden, Sweffling, Saxmundham, Suffolk

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Alde Garden

Sweffling, Saxmundham, Suffolk

Family friendly glamping including bell tents and yurts in peaceful wildlife garden with a handful of tent pitches.

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Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays, St Agnes, Cornwall

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Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays

St Agnes, Cornwall

Peaceful camping and touring site with sea views. Within a ten minute walk of Chapel Porth Beach and Wheal Coates.

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Ty'n Cornel

Tregaron, Ceredigion

Simple tent camping or shepherd's hut in the hostel garden. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the Cambrian Mountains.

Colliford Lake Park Campsite, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall

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Colliford Lake Park Campsite

St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall

With exclusive views across Colliford Lake immerse yourself in nature and experience wild camping on Bodmin Moor.

Beacon Fell View Holiday Village, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire

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Beacon Fell View Holiday Village

Longridge, Preston, Lancashire

30-acre dog-friendly touring park with breathtaking views of the Ribble Valley and Lakes.

Holden Farm Camping, Alresford, Hampshire

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Holden Farm Camping

Alresford, Hampshire

Welcome to a traditional campsite on a working farm at the western gateway of the South Downs National Park.

Black Mountain Caravan and Camping Site, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire

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Black Mountain Caravan and Camping Site

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire

Back to basics tent camping in the Brecon Beacons, right by a red kite feeding station. Groups welcome.

Denmark Farm Eco Campsite, Lampeter, Ceredigion

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Denmark Farm Eco Campsite

Lampeter, Ceredigion

Camping (tents only), set in a wonderful, wildlife-rich 40-acre nature reserve in Ceredigion.

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Overwater Woodlands

Wigton, Cumbria

Secluded and off-grid woodland camping for tents in the Lake District with a communal firepit and breakfast!

Westermill Farm Campsite, Minehead, Somerset

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Westermill Farm Campsite

Minehead, Somerset

A secluded, hidden valley campsite in the Centre of Exmoor National Park on a 500 acre working farm.

Coed Temple Druid, Clunderwen, Pembrokeshire

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Coed Temple Druid

Clunderwen, Pembrokeshire

Peaceful eco-friendly site with views of the Preseli Hills. Dog friendly, off-grid site with a communal fire pit.

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Gorfanc

Caersws, Powys

Wild and simple camping with camp fires, in the heart of the Mid-Wales countryside.

Long Meadow Certificated Location, Brendon, Lynton, Devon

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Long Meadow Certificated Location

Brendon, Lynton, Devon

Small adult only and dog friendly riverside touring site. Just a five minute drive to the coast!

Wild Northumberland Glamping, Hexham, Northumberland

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Wild Northumberland Glamping

Hexham, Northumberland

Idyllic glamping site with deluxe pods set on the edge of Northumberland National Park, with views of the Cheviots.

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The Gather

Tarbert, Argyll

Pod glamping with stunning 360 degree views and dark skies, complete with onsite cafe/bar and artisan shop.

Ettrick Valley Yurts, Ettrick Valley , Selkirk, Scottish Borders

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Ettrick Valley Yurts

Ettrick Valley , Selkirk, Scottish Borders

Glamping site, nestled by the Scottish Border in the stunning Ettrick Valley, with five Mongolian yurts.

FAQ

Can you go glamping in Dark Sky areas?

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.

Are there Dark Sky campsites in Scotland?

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.

Are there Dark Sky campsites in Wales?

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.

Where are the best dark skies in the UK?

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.

What is dark sky camping?

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.