The 10 Best Campsites UK

Due to the global pandemic, many of us have had to curb our international travel plans and are instead looking a little closer to home, and there is truly no better way to experience the diverse landscapes of the UK than on a camping trip.

From the remote Scottish highlands to the rugged coast of Northern Ireland or the rolling meadows of Southern England, here is our pick for the top 10 best campsites UK: the ultimate tranquil places to switch off, relax, and immerse yourself in nature.

Trwyn yr Wylfa - Snowdonia, Wales

Situated overlooking the North Wales coast a few miles from the famous walled town of Conwy, this award-winning campsite has been running since the 1940s and is the perfect option for lovers of the outdoors and adventure, with the myriad peaks, lakes, and waterfalls of Snowdonia National Park situated just a short drive away!

Book at: https://www.coastalview-camping-conwy-northwales.co.uk/

Ten Acres Vineyard - Devon, England

The perfect options for wine-lovers, this unique campsite is set in a picturesque vineyard in the heart of Devon and offers the choice of camping pitches, or glamping in spacious bell-style tents which come complete with a full-sized double bed, two single futon beds, and a covered outdoor kitchen area. Situated down a country lane far away from traffic noise, the site is just a short drive from some of Devon’s most beautiful sights (including the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor National Park) and also offer affordably-priced tours of the vineyard and winemaking facilities, which culminate with a guided wine tasting!

Book at: https://www.tenacresvineyardcamping.co.uk/

Skye Eco Bells Glamping - Isle of Skye, Scotland

There are few if any places in the UK that match the unique beauty of Skye, the largest of the Inner Hebrides Archipelago the island boasts a wealth of stunning landscapes, from magnificent mist-covered mountains to spectacular lochs, and awe-inspiring coastal cliffs.

Located in a fledgling woodland in the remote northwest of the island, Skye Eco Bells Glamping offers the choice of bell tents cozy wooden cabins, each of which features one double and one single bed, a traditional wood-burning stove, and an outdoor fire pit and BBQ area. Sustainably-run, lighting is provided by candles and rechargeable battery-operated lanterns, whilst the toilets are compostable and washing facilities come in the form of a unique greenhouse shower!

Book at: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/accommodation/skye-eco-bells-glamping-p1182771

Castle Knights - Usk, Wales

Step back in time in this unique campsite located on the grounds of the 13th-century Usk Castle in South Wales. Offering the choice to bring your own or glamping which includes yurts, log cabins, and traditional wooden shepherd’s huts, Castle Knights will give you a taste of medieval life, though it also comes with somewhat more contemporary facilities including a shared kitchen, hot showers, and modern toilets!

Book at: https://www.castleknights.co.uk/

Knepp Estate- Sussex, England

Encompassing some 3,500 acres of beautiful meadows and woodlands on a country estate in West Sussex, Knepp represents one of the largest rewilding projects in all of the UK and is home to a truly extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including several species of deer and owl, kingfishers and hundreds of varieties of butterfly.

Knepp’s campsite offers both bring your own, or glamping which includes shepherd’s huts, yurts, and treehouses, whilst on-site activities include workshops and a host of different walking safaris!

Book at: https://kneppsafaris.co.uk/

Carrowmena Activity Centre - Limavady, Northern Ireland

Located just off Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route, around 30 miles from the breathtaking Giant’s Causeway and a short drive from a number of beautiful landmarks, this charming family campsite offers both the choice of pitch your own or glamping, which comes in the form of bell tents or wooden cabins, whilst the myriad activities on offer including zip-lining, archery, canoeing, and kayaking.

Book at: https://carrowmena.co.uk/

Plush Tents Glamping - Chichester, England

This award-winning ‘glamp’ site is set amongst the beautiful landscapes of the South Downs National Park and offers accommodation in the form of beautifully-hand crafted Mongolian Yurts, which come complete with proper double beds and mattresses (furnished with luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets) vintage furniture, and a wood-burning stove. In addition, outside each yurt is a hammock, a picnic table, and a BBQ, whilst shared facilities include hot showers and proper toilets, a lounge with sofas and a projector, wood-fired hot tubs, and a natural play area.

Book at: https://www.plushtentsglamping.co.uk/

Cornish Tipi Holidays - Cornwall, England

Set on the banks of a scenic lake in a postcard-perfect meadowed valley teeming with wildflowers, this Cornish campsite is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in all of the UK. Offering the choice to pitch your own tent or North American-style canvas tipis, the site also includes hot & cold showers, flushing or composting loos, and a cafe, and is the perfect setting to relax and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature.

Book at: https://www.cornishtipiholidays.co.uk/

Kilvrecht Campsite - Perthshire, Scotland

If you’re looking to escape the humdrum of urban life, get back to basics, and immerse yourself in nature, then this super-peaceful campsite is the perfect option! Situated on the fringes of Loch Rannoch in the remote Scottish Highlands, the campsite features no hot water or electrical charging points, though is rich in natural beauty, surrounded by scenic evergreen forest brimming with wildlife, and located just a short stroll from the banks of the loch!

Book at: https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/tay-forest-park/kilvrecht-campsite

Gill Head Farm - The Lake District, England

Situated on the fringes of Blencathra and the Northern Fells, a short drive from the town of Penrith, this charming family campsite is set on the grounds of a working farm, and is the perfect base from which to explore some of the amazing hiking trails that the lake district has to offer. Featuring the choice of self-catering farmhouse accommodation, camping pods, or a caravan and camping park, the site includes the intriguingly-named ‘Hidden field’ a riverside meadow surrounded by picturesque woodland and home to a waterfall and families of frolicking rabbits!

Book at: https://www.gillheadfarm.co.uk/