Want to reconnect with nature and ditch the buzz and fuss of technology? Breathe in clean air, fall asleep under star-filled skies, and cook your own breakfast with a vast sea view. Sold yet? Take your kids on the first camping experience, whether it’s luxury camping on glamping sites or wild camping in the depths of a Welsh forest or your heart is set on beach camping. There’s a wide variety of camping trips you can enjoy! If you are looking for Camping Near Me, then look no further. We have all the best camping trips around the UK.
Scotland
Linnhe Lochside Holidays
Live out your camping dream at Linnhe Lochside Holidays! Located in West Highlands beside Loch Eil, you can enjoy endless stunning views, have a go at watersports and even visit the nearby Harry Potter attraction – Hogwarts Express! The campsite is also a short distance from Fort William. You should visit the West Highland museum while you’re there too, if you want to sink your teeth into some Scottish history – it can be quite gorey at times!
Not only are tent campers located on the grass by the tranquil waters of Loch Eil & Loch Linnhe, there are also options to camp closer to the beach which also has mountain views of Ben Nevis behind it. If you are after somewhere in the heart of nature Linnhe Lochside is the perfect place.
If you are after some more luxury you can also choose between an Alpine chalet, fully equipped caravan holiday home and a modern lodge. Pitches are set in terraced gardens and there is an excellent range of hardstanding electric spaces for tourers. Whether you bring a VW campervan or a bus size RV, there’s room for you here.
This campsite is family friendly, child friendly, and loved by nature lovers! Hey, why not even get the kids to try out their wildlife photography skills – Countryfile shoutouts here you come!
Northern Ireland
Let’s Go Hydro
1…2…3… LET’S GO HYDRO! Looking for a camping holiday that is overflowing with water-based activities, playgrounds, and a broad range of accommodation? Let’s Go Hydro is the answer to your fun-loving prayers.
Located it Carryduff, Northern Ireland, families can explore 55 acres of lakes and forests, bursting with wildlife. Go wakeboarding or kneeboarding in the reservoir, relax on the family beach or try out the epic inflatable outdoor water park!
Choose from a wide range of luxurious camping stays whether its a Safari Tent, a Lake Pod, Forest Dome or a Belle Tent (and so much more), you can find the perfect staycation home for you and your family with a selection of great facilities too.
This campsite is family friendly, child friendly, and loved by nature lovers! Hey, why not even get the kids to try out their wildlife photography skills – Countryfile shoutouts here you come!
North West
Drybeck Farm
Looking for somewhere quaint and tranquil to pitch up? Drybeck Farm is an idyllic campsite with a great location, nestled on the banks of the River Eden in the heart of Eden Valley.
This riverside camping and glamping site is less than half an hour away from Carlisle if ever you did want to venture out of the wilderness and into a buzzing town. Why not even check out local attractions like Carlisle Castle too on one of your days out? Stop over in a beautiful wooden gypsy caravan, a glamping cabin, a Wigaloo and even a Lantern house! Each glamping option sleeps three- to four people, has a fully equipped kitchen (indoor or outdoor), and even a private wood-fired hot tub to soak in – oof, book me in now!
Kids can spot wildlife by the river like the occasional appearance of the otter, while they explore the beautiful Cumbrian countryside. Dogs are welcome too, so grab your walking boots and get exploring the beautiful outdoors!
Drybeck Farm is definitely one of the most unique camping sites on our list, with vintage furnishings, retreat-like facilities, the chance to stop over in a Yurt and the opportunity to go wild swimming in the river!
North East
Bay Ness Farm
Camping in a forest is all well and good but what if you’re a sea lover? If you are naturally drawn to the coast you’ll love the camping experience on offer at Bay Ness Farm. Located on the North Yorkshire coast of Whitby, you can hitch up your tents on the cliff with a vast expanse of sea ahead of you – what an amazing view to wake up to every morning. Psst, Robin Hood’s Bay is just a 25 minute walk away too!
This family run farm has great access to walking trails and cycling trails so make sure to bring your bikes with you if you want to explore the coastal paths! The farm is also a short drive away from the Golden Sands beach in Whitby. Want to try something different? Take the kids to the Whitby Surf School nearby! They can learn loads of great new skills and gain more confidence in the water at whichever beach they go to in future holidays too.
Camping and touring pitches are on the grass, with electricity available for tourers (though not tents). Both camping and touring pitches are on the hilltop with breathtaking sea views. Here you can enjoy the sun, sand, sea and, well, the sheep too! That’s right, Bay Ness Farm is an actual farm.
East Midlands
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Laurel Park Campsite
Are you a family of animal lovers? Enrich your kids’ childhood memories with a family-friendly holiday in Laurel Park Campsite. In the luscious green area of Spalding, Laurel Park has gorgeous farm animals onsite like donkeys, goats, chickens and more!
You can choose from a wide selection of accommodations from non-electric tent pitches, electric tent pitches, a safari bell tent, and railway wagons too! This park is a dog-friendly campsite, so don’t hesitate to bring along your 4-legged companion.
The park has an onsite Yoga Barn, so people can come and unwind in either Hatha, restorative, Yin, and guided meditation yoga sessions! This campsite is no wifi zone but if you need to get onto the internet the 4G service is very strong here. The idea is to disconnect from your technology and reconnect with your family, yourselves & nature.
West Midlands
Valley Yurts
Wake up in the quiet countryside, stretch out in the morning sunshine and head over to hen coup for fresh laid eggs – you can help yourself! Breakfast sorted *tick*. Want to see more animals? The campsite has recently welcomed two baby pygmy goats which can go over to see.
Put your exploring hats on and get ready to plan an itinerary of magnificent walks! Make sure to add Offa’s Dyke Path, Hergest Ridge and the famous town of Hay on Wye! Check out the neary valley too, it’s known for its vibrant wildlife of buzzards, sparrow hawks, owls, woodpeckers, and the occasional sheep!
The campsite has incredible facilities such as a shared kitchen, fire pits, and a pizza oven. All the yurts – Bramley, Pippin, Russet and Bess – include a double bed and two single beds, and a third single bed can be provided for families with three children. A dining area inside provides you with a place to eat after rustling up dinner over the fire pit outside your yurt. There is also a wood-burning stove which will also keep you warm if it gets chilly in the evenings. Dogs are allowed in the Yurts but not the Shepherd’s Hut – this accommodation is slightly different from the yurts.
Wales
Apple Camping
Who said camping just had to be tents…or lodges, or buildings in general? At Apple Camping in Pembrokeshire families can camp in the most unusual of places. All aboard the grounded aeroplane. Prepare for take off in the U.F.O. Step in the PacMan themed glamping pod or camp out in SONAR the Submarine. Apple Camping is the ultimate glamping hub for families, couples, friends – pretty much everyone. The U.F.O actually already features in our Unique Airbnb blog if you want to find more specific information.
Check out nearby attractions like Pembrokeshire’s Coastal Path and head down to the nearest beach, it’s just a 10-minute drive away. Kayak in the Daugleddau estuary, catch crabs off Tenby harbour wall or kick back on Saundersfoot’s blue flag beach. You can hike, fish, surf and do loads of other great outdoor activities together as family, it’s the perfect location.
There’s so many wacky and wonderful things to explore in each quirky glamping pod as well as the outdoors. Psst, inside the UFO pod you can play retro games from the 1980’s as well as other fun games and vintage memorabilia.
South West
Ocean Pitch Campsite
What do we want? BEACH CAMPING! When do we want it? NOW! If you are a family of beach lovers who want the best access to the beach 24/7 then rest-a-shore-d (couldn’t resist) the Ocean Pitch in Devon is an idyllic spot to park up your touring vehicle, caravans or your own tents.
There are over 30 pitches onsite offering both grass and hardstanding with the option of electric. You can book your plot on the pitches from 19th April to 30th September.
Facilities include hot showers, a toilet block, BBQ area, washing up basins, surf hire, ice pack freezing and battery charge points for mobiles and tablets. Free WiFi is also available.
South East
Beech Estate Campsite
Looking for somewhere completely off-grid? The Beech Estate Campsite really is in the middle of nowhere with no electricity, no mobile phone signal and a wheelbarrow for weaving your gear through the trees to the tent. Up for the challenge?
Recreate your own Bear Grylls and I’m A Celebrity Get Out Of Here moments with your kids, as you completely strip back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Enjoy the fruits of the forest or fresh sea air from the nearby beach. Get out your binoculars and go wildlife watching. Go fishing, biking or hiking – it’s an activity paradise with so much to see and do on your own accord. There’s 2,000 acres of the estate and 600 acres of woodland to explore, so go wild!
Choose from glamping bell tents or off-grid tent pitches. If wild camping is the name of the game then we recommend heading to the ‘faraway’ woodland pitches – they are the ones that are truly cut off. Meanwhile the bell tents are furnished inside and outside to provide more luxury to your stay. The Beach Estate is a great hidden gem in Sussex which families of avid campers will adore!
FAQs
What is the number 1 rule of wild camping?
Leave no trace! The whole point of wild camping is to camp in a natural area but to also leave it natural. Take your rubbish with you and look after the earth that you camp on. Respect your environment.
Can you put a tent up anywhere?
Technically, you can camp anywhere if you have permission. But campers needn’t limit themselves to improved campgrounds. Dispersed campsites scattered across public lands provide an isolated place to pitch a tent.
What should I remember before going camping?
- Always plan for bad weather.
- Check the weather forecast.
- Plan your activities in advance.
- There’s nothing wrong with being over-prepared.
- Look out for camping sales.
- Take a first aid kit.
- Use a packing list before setting off.
- Don’t pitch up under a tree.
What camping essentials should I bring with me?
If you are wondering what camping essentials you should take with you then check out our detailed list in our Camping Essentials article! Here you’ll find everything from camping equipment, medical items, clothing and supermarket items. You can also check out our Kids Sleeping Bags blog too.
Feeling inspired for your next camping trip? Camping isn’t just tents in a field, with so many quirky ways to camp these days, whether it be in a UFO or a luxurious yurt by the seaside, it’s a great way to reconnect with yourself, your family and nature!
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