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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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123 dark Sky campsites

Yorkshire Burrows, York, North YorkshireYorkshire Burrows, York, North Yorkshire
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Yorkshire Burrows

York, North Yorkshire

4.8 /5

7 reviews

100%

would recommend

Luxury pods set in the hillside of a secluded working farm, next to the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.

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Little Seed Field, Grantley, Ripon, North YorkshireLittle Seed Field, Grantley, Ripon, North Yorkshire
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Little Seed Field

Grantley, Ripon, North Yorkshire

4.85 /5

12 reviews

100%

would recommend

A small, secluded glamping site with ensuite cabins on a working dairy farm in the Nidderdale, Yorkshire Dales.

Hafod Hall Camping Club, Bylchau, Denbigh, DenbighshireHafod Hall Camping Club, Bylchau, Denbigh, Denbighshire
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Hafod Hall Camping Club

Bylchau, Denbigh, Denbighshire

4.63 /5

52 reviews

90%

would recommend

A back-to-nature family-run campsite that welcomes all! Campfires, dogs and groups are welcome.

Sea View Campsite, Dartmouth, DevonSea View Campsite, Dartmouth, Devon
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Sea View Campsite

Dartmouth, Devon

4.75 /5

16 reviews

100%

would recommend

Family and dog friendly campsite with sea and countryside views. Five minutes from Slapton Sands Beach and a pub!

Old Bidlake Farm, Bridport, DorsetOld Bidlake Farm, Bridport, Dorset
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Old Bidlake Farm

Bridport, Dorset

4.77 /5

6 reviews

100%

would recommend

A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!

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Coedfryn Farm Camping Certificated Site, Newport, PembrokeshireCoedfryn Farm Camping Certificated Site, Newport, Pembrokeshire
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Coedfryn Farm Camping Certificated Site

Newport, Pembrokeshire

4.8 /5

9 reviews

100%

would recommend

Starlight camping with BBQs and fire pits, hidden in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. 10 mins from a beach.

Barrhill Holiday Park, Girvan, Ayrshire and ArranBarrhill Holiday Park, Girvan, Ayrshire and Arran
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Barrhill Holiday Park

Girvan, Ayrshire and Arran

4.72 /5

16 reviews

94%

would recommend

Dog and family friendly glamping pods with hot tubs. Onsite play park and kitchen, ten minutes to Galloway Forest!

Wheatfields Luxury Glamping, Appledore, Rye, East SussexWheatfields Luxury Glamping, Appledore, Rye, East Sussex
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Wheatfields Luxury Glamping

Appledore, Rye, East Sussex

5 /5

7 reviews

100%

would recommend

Two luxury safari tents with hot tubs, ensuites, scenic views and dogs welcome. 15 minutes to Camber Sands!

Wigwam Holidays Moffat, Moffat, Dumfries and GallowayWigwam Holidays Moffat, Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway
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Wigwam Holidays Moffat

Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway

4.86 /5

21 reviews

90%

would recommend

Ensuite glamping pods with direct access to mountain bike trails and walks. Dog friendly and open year round.

Giddy Farm, Ilfracombe, DevonGiddy Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon
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Giddy Farm

Ilfracombe, Devon

4.85 /5

8 reviews

100%

would recommend

Off-grid bell tents with sea views, a pizza oven and dark skies. Just ten minutes to Watermouth beaches.

Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays, St Agnes, CornwallBeacon 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.

Embrace the Space, Cynwyl Elfed, CarmarthenshireEmbrace the Space, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthenshire
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Embrace the Space

Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthenshire

4.82 /5

12 reviews

100%

would recommend

Luxury yurts with the Hippie Hot Tub and traditional Mongolian yurts all with fire pits and your own facilities.

Shepherd's Rest, Foulden, Scottish BordersShepherd's Rest, Foulden, Scottish Borders
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Shepherd's Rest

Foulden, Scottish Borders

4.91 /5

13 reviews

92%

would recommend

A quiet farm campsite in the Scottish Borders with camping and shepherd's huts, not far from Berwick-upon-Tweed.

St Agnes Caravan Site, St Agnes, CornwallSt Agnes Caravan Site, St Agnes, Cornwall
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St Agnes Caravan Site

St Agnes, Cornwall

4.85 /5

12 reviews

92%

would recommend

Peaceful caravan site with amazing coastal views, two miles from Cornish beaches.

Serenity Camping, Hinderwell, Whitby, North YorkshireSerenity Camping, Hinderwell, Whitby, North Yorkshire
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Serenity Camping

Hinderwell, Whitby, North Yorkshire

4.68 /5

8 reviews

100%

would recommend

Peaceful camping and glamping within the North York Moors National Park, just a 20 minute walk from Runswick Bay.

Bôn Camping Certificated Site, Roch, Haverfordwest, PembrokeshireBôn Camping Certificated Site, Roch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
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Bôn Camping Certificated Site

Roch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

4.8 /5

6 reviews

83%

would recommend

Friendly, eco campsite with woodland and meadow pitches, private facilities on tent pitches, a yurt and bell tents.

Dogwood Camping and Glamping, Brede, Rye, East SussexDogwood Camping and Glamping, Brede, Rye, East Sussex
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Dogwood Camping and Glamping

Brede, Rye, East Sussex

4.85 /5

24 reviews

96%

would recommend

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

Pitch and Hike, Betws-Y-Coed, ConwyPitch and Hike, Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy
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Pitch and Hike

Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy

4.9 /5

14 reviews

100%

would recommend

Back to basics, peaceful walk-to site in the heart of Snowdonia with walking and mountain biking on your doorstep.

Cae Main Shepherds Hut, Ruthin, DenbighshireCae Main Shepherds Hut, Ruthin, Denbighshire
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Cae Main Shepherds Hut

Ruthin, Denbighshire

4.98 /5

11 reviews

100%

would recommend

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

Higher Bochym Caravan Motorhome and Camping Site, Mullion, Helston, CornwallHigher Bochym Caravan Motorhome and Camping Site, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall
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Higher Bochym Caravan Motorhome and Camping Site

Mullion, Helston, Cornwall

4.97 /5

6 reviews

100%

would recommend

Peaceful touring site on the idyllic Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, three miles from the South West Coastal Path.

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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.