Best Places to Camp in the UK

Perched atop a hill in the Peak District, this five-pitch site runs on an honesty system, with wide views over Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill. Hike straight from your pitch, then wash up in the spotless shower block before dark.

This riverside farm sits beside the Tem, with wildlife, birdsong, and a walk into Knighton for groceries or fish and chips. Pitch where you like, paddle the stream, climb the hill for valley views, then grab ice cream from the on-site van.

Orchards and green hills surround this Cotswolds site, where private, secluded pitches sit spaced among long grasses near a village church. Expect quiet nights (earplugs provided for the bells), hammocks strung between trees, and easy walks into nearby towns.

This riverside site in the Cambridgeshire fens backs straight onto the water, with generous, spread-out pitches and a fire pit on every one. Launch a kayak or paddleboard from your pitch, then catch Friday pizza night before quiet hours settle in.

Pitches here sit spaced apart by wildflowers and grass in a Cambridgeshire meadow, private and quiet with phone signal still reaching you. Wash up in the shared kitchen, charge your devices, then order a Friday night pizza from reception.

This quiet Norfolk field sits under open skies with no light pollution, shared with owls, kingfishers, and grazing space enough to pick your own pitch. Peter keeps the showers spotless and the farm fridge stocked, with eggs and firewood sold just across the road.

High in the hills above Machynlleth, flat grassy pitches sit along the Glyndŵr Way, with sheep and cows for neighbors and a converted barn of spotless showers and kitchen. Climb the narrow track up, then watch the sun drop over town from your tent.

Woodland pitches sit just steps from a clear river running through this quiet Brecon field, with fire pits scattered throughout and a friendly resident horse named George. Swim, fish, or paddle from your tent, then fall asleep to the sound of water and owls.

A stream loops around this wild riverside site in the Welsh countryside, quiet enough that meteor showers and running water are the main entertainment. Borrow a kayak, wild swim, or wait for Jane's Saturday pizza night from the outdoor oven.

Pitches here sit spaced out along a Northumberland river, with hares and barn owls passing through as you sit by the fire. Walk forty-five minutes to Warkworth Castle and the coast, or just use the honesty-box shop and hot water and stay put.

High in a top field above the Tyne Valley, this wild-feeling site looks out across Northumberland for miles, clear enough at night for skywatching. Amenities stay basic, just portaloos and a standpipe, and a nearby pub delivers pizza on weekends.

Set on a bluff above Cayton Bay, this simple, back-to-basics site puts the North Sea right at your tent flap. Watch the sunset over the water, walk the coastal path to Filey, and look for deer in the field beyond.

Pitches are cut into tall meadow grass and wildflowers on this working farm center near the Llŷn Peninsula's coves, with birdsong mornings and dark, starry skies. Compost loos and outdoor showers keep it simple, while the on-site cafe serves food worth lingering over.

High on a Welsh hilltop, this wild pitch looks over open hills where sheep roam free and a friendly collie greets campers. Drive up in a 4x4, build a fire in the raised pit, then stay up for shooting stars and sunrise.

Pitches climb a hillside above the Mawddach estuary, with birdsong, wide views, and walking trails right from the gate. Book the Gator lift for your gear, then settle in for coffee with a view and a fire Sarah leaves ready for you.

Pitches here are mown into open meadow, separated by long grass and wildflowers so each one feels like its own private clearing. Wash up at the pot-washing station, browse Stan's honesty shack for firewood, and watch for baby ducks and butterflies between the grasses.

Perched in a quiet spot with sweeping views, these pods are spaced apart so neighbours stay out of sight and earshot. Expect a well-kept space with coal for the BBQ and a tea and coffee station ready to go.

A brook runs past grassy pitches here, with hammocks strung between trees and clear skies overhead once the sun sets. Shirley keeps the toilets and showers spotless and will help haul your gear in on the ATV.

Spacious, well-mowed pitches sit among wildflower borders and an orchard, with barn owls calling after dark and two friendly pigs wandering the grounds. Order wood-fired pizza and coffee on weekends, or borrow Philip's local tip and cycle the nearby woodland trails.

On this working farm, a shepherd's hut sits tucked in a private, peaceful spot where sheep and horses wander right up to greet you. Expect a woodburner, a hot shower, oat biscuits waiting inside, and dark skies made for stargazing.

Long grass and private pitches make this woodland site feel miles from anywhere, though London and Chessington's pubs are a short walk away. Each spot gets its own fire pit and BBQ, and mornings start with coffee and pastries from the on-site cafe.

Pitches here sit in a circle around a playing field, divided by long grass left to grow for privacy, with a tap at some sites. Charles and his team pour coffee each morning and hand out marshmallows by the fire at night.

In rural Wales, sheep graze the fields around your tent and a wooded river cuts through the farm for cold dips and quiet play. Simon keeps the compost loos and hot showers spotless, and the barn's fire pit and table tennis fill the evenings.

Mown pitches spread across a Welsh valley give each camper room to breathe, with sweeping views by day and starry skies at night. Wash up in the shed, let kids loose on tree swings and the mud kitchen, then watch for red kites overhead.

Small and quiet in the Mendip Hills, this six-pitch site looks out over Wales and the coast, with an orchard, fire pits, and a badminton court. Cook over the fire, watch the sunset, and let Tim point you toward Cheddar down the road.

Large flat pitches spread across an open field above Cornwall's coast, with sea views, sunsets, and a quiet zone for those who want it. Walk ten minutes to Trevellas Cove for bodyboarding, or follow the coastal path straight into St Agnes.

Old forest pitches sit spaced apart in grassy glades here, private enough that deer wander through camp while you barely see another tent. Gather fresh eggs and local honey from the wood shed, then end the day at your own campfire.