UK campsites
Whatever your leisure interests might be, we can help you find just the right site for you and your family
■ For enjoying the fresh air
Newgale Campsite
You’ll be able to access the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail with ease from Newgale Campsite, which will guarantee you a variety of exceptional and memorable views.
› Newgale, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 6AS
› newgalecampsite.co.uk
Daisy Bank Caravan Park (1) Situated in seven acres of truly stunning countryside, Daisy Bank Caravan Park has an array of walking routes to choose from, with the Shropshire Hills providing the perfect setting to explore on foot.
› Montgomery, Powys, Wales SY15 6EB
› daisy-bank.co.uk
Moss Side Farm Campsite
Moss Side Farm is located in the heart of the Lake District and has several footpaths that lead straight from the site, including one to Broughton-in-furness and another to Broughton Mills, the next valley along.
› Broughton-in-furness LA20 6DJ
› www.mosssidefarm.com
Graig Wen
Whether you are seeking to take in the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Snowdonia National Park, or you’re after direct access to the scenic Mawddach Trail, Graig Wen has you covered.
› Arthog, Near Dolgellau,
Gwynedd, Wales LL39 1YP
› www.graigwen.co.uk
Petruth Paddocks
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to get out and about and breathe in some fresh air at the relaxed Petruth Paddocks. The campsite is situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, while Cheddar Gorge is only a 20-minute walk away.
› Labourham Drove,
Cheddar BS27 3XW
› www.petruthpaddocks.co.uk
■ Campsites for winter tours
Stroud Hill Park
Ideally located for exploring throughout central Cambridgeshire, the adults-only Stroud Hill Park has numerous amenities to keep you entertained onsite, including a fishing lake and a tennis court.
› Fen Road, Cambridgeshire PE28 3DE
› www.stroudhillpark.co.uk
The Trotting Mare
Situated on the border between North Wales and Shropshire, The Trotting Mare offers plenty of nearby places to explore. The adults-only site is well positioned for visiting Chirk Castle, taking a stroll through the historic city of Chester or exploring the 18th-century Erddig Hall.
› Overton-on-dee, Wrexham LL13 0LE
› www.thetrottingmare.co.uk
The Quiet Site (2)
The Quiet Site sits within the Lake District National Park. There are numerous great attractions a few minutes away, including Aira Force waterfalls, Ullswater Steamers and Lowther Castle & Gardens.
› Ullswater, Cumbria CA11 0LS
› thequietsite.co.uk
Concierge Camping (3)
Ideally situated at the foot of the South Downs National Park, there is plenty to do in the vicinity of Concierge Camping, including nature trails and the historic cathedral city of Chichester.
› Ratham Estate, West Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 8DL
› www.conciergecamping.co.uk
Lady’s Mile Holiday Park
Lady’s Mile Holiday Park, in South Devon, has a choice of entertainment for all the family, with swimming pools, shopping facilities and play areas, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.
› Exeter Road, Dawlish Warren,
Dawlish EX7 0LX
› ladysmile.co.uk
■ Small but beautiful
The Larches Caravan Park
Sitting on the edge of the Lake District, The Larches Caravan Park is ideal for exploring the Solway Coast, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish Borders.
› Mealsgate, Wigton CA7 1LQ
› www.facebook.com/pg/ The-larches-caravan-park
Still Acres Touring & Camping Park Based in the beautiful surroundings of the Garden of England, Kent, Still Acres Touring and Camping Park is situated within well-maintained and immaculate grounds, ensuring that you will be able to enjoy a relaxed and peaceful break.
› Longend Lane, Kent TN12 9SE
› www.stillacres.com
Cheesewring Farm Holiday Cottages and Campsite
Bodmin Moor can be accessed from the family-run Cheesewring Farm, with its hillside location offering visitors sweeping panoramas of the surrounding area.
› Minions, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 5LJ
› www.cheesewringfarm.co.uk
Pleasant Streams Farm Camping Positioned in a quiet little hamlet near the village of Sticker, Pleasant Streams Farm Camping is just three miles away from some of Cornwall’s most stunning coast, making this a great location if you are looking to explore the beaches and cliffs.
› Lower Sticker, St Austell,
Cornwall PL26 7JL
› cornwallfarmcamping. co.uk
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite Located in the gorgeous suroundings of the Lake District National Park, Baystone Bank Farm Campsite provides guests with truly breathtaking views. The small site is also a working farm, with sheep and horses likely to wander by your pitch!
› Whicham, Millom LA18 5LY
› baystonebankfarmcampsite.co.uk
■ Campsites for coastal adventures
Acton Field Camping Site Dorset-based Acton Field Camping Site is only one mile away from the coastal path of the Jurassic Coastline, while the beautiful beaches of Swanage and Studland are also within easy reach.
› Langton Matravers,
Swanage BH19 3BN
› actonfieldcampsite.co.uk
Skysea Caravan & Camping Site Sitting on the dramatic South Gower Coast, Skysea Caravan & Camping Site overlooks the Bay of Port Eynon and has direct access to the Wales Coast Path.
› The Seafront, Port Eynon,
Gower, Swansea SA3 1NN
› www.porteynon.com
Sandy Gulls Caravan Park
The adults-only Sandy Gulls Caravan Park has 35 clifftop pitches with sea views and is right by the beach. The site is also only a mile away from the popular and pretty seaside village of Mundesley.
› Cromer Road, Norfolk NR11 8DF
› www.sandygulls.co.uk
Beadnell Bay Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Stunning views of the Northumberland coast make this a wonderful spot to visit. The sandy cove of Beadnell Bay itself offers an array of watersports and the site is also near the fascinating Farne Islands, home to puffins and grey seals.
› Beadnell, Northumberland NE67 5BX
› www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Bwlchgwyn Farm
Based near the sands of Fairbourne, Bwlchgwyn
Farm overlooks the
Mawddach Estuary and the sensational North
Wales coastline. If you enjoy riding, you can also explore Fairbourne’s fabulous beach by pony.
› Bwlchgwyn,
Arthog LL39 1BX
› www.bwlchgwynfarm.co.uk
■ For admiring stunning views
Little Trethvas
Camping & Touring Site
Little Trethvas is well placed for exploring Cornwall, allowing you to discover the unspoilt Lizard Peninsula, while taking in fantastic beaches, wildlife and striking views, wherever you might wander.
› The Lizard, Helston, Cornwall TR12 7AT
› www.campsiteslizard.co.uk
Sykeside Camping Park
Sykeside Camping Park has numerous footpaths that set off from the site, which is situated in Dovedale Valley. It’s a great spot for embarking on an adventure in the Lake District and Cumbria.
› Brotherswater, Cumbria CA11 0NZ
› www.sykeside.co.uk
Sea Barn Farm Camping Park You are spoilt for choice for great views at Sea Barn Farm Camping Park: this Dorset-based site overlooks the Jurassic Coast, Fleet Lagoon and Lyme Bay.
› Fleet, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4ED
› www.seabarnfarm.co.uk
Bargoed Farm Caravan,
Camping & Glamping Park
Located in the heart of beautiful Cardigan Bay, Bargoed Farm is ideally placed for accessing the Wales Coast Path, as well as exploring the pretty seaside towns of Aberaeron and New Quay.
› Llwyncelyn,
Ceredigion SA46 0HL
› bargoedfarm.co.uk
Gwern Gof Isaf
Gwern Gof Isaf is ideally placed in Snowdonia National Park, with exceptional views of Tryfan. This is also the perfect location if you are looking for some scenic walking, or plan to climb the peaks of the Glyders and the Carneddau.
› Capel Curig, Conwy LL24 0EU
› gwerngofisaf.co.uk
■ Campsites for keen anglers
The Estate Patterdale CL
Patterdale is a lovely five-pitch riverside CL, exclusive to Caravan and Motorhome Club members. From there, you will have access to a private foreshore for fishing, as you take in the glorious surrounding views of Ullswater.
› Glenridding, Cumbria CA11 0PJ
› www.caravanclub.co.uk
Loch Ness Shores Camping and Caravanning Club Site
The beautiful setting of Loch Ness Shores makes this a favourite destination for many – just be careful not to disturb the Loch Ness Monster while you are fishing…
› Monument Park, Inverness IV26YH
› www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Horam Manor Country Park (4) Situated in the East Sussex countryside, Horam Manor Country Park is surrounded by quiet lakes, packed full of fish, including tench, roach, bream and crucian carp.
› Horam, East Sussex TN21 0YD
› horammanorcountrypark.com
Reedham Ferry & The
Archers Touring Park
Journey to the Norfolk Broads and stay at Reedham Ferry & The Archers Touring Park, where you will find lakes onsite and the River Yare running adjacent. This tranquil location is also near Norwich and Great Yarmouth if you fancy visiting a bustling city or a traditional seaside resort.
› Ferry Road, Norwich NR13 3HA
› www.reedhamferry.co.uk
Lakeside Caravan Park
Ideally located in the very heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains, Lakeside Caravan Park is also near the largest natural stretch of water in South Wales, Llangorse Lake, which is renowned for its pike fishing.
› Llangorse Lake, Brecon LD3 7TR
› www.llangorselake.co.uk
■ For hikers and walkers
Bellingham Camping and Caravanning Club Site
There are numerous opportunities to enjoy scenic walking from this campsite in the Northumberland National Park, including a trip to the picturesque Hareshaw Linn waterfall, or a pleasant stroll along the riverbank by the North Tyne.
› Brown Rigg, Northumberland NE48 2JY
› www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Lucksall Caravan & Camping Park (5) Whether you choose to explore among the 90 acres of nearby Lucksall Park, or the adjoining 200 acres of woodland, you will certainly get your step count up while you walk through this magical region of the Herefordshire countryside.
› Mordiford, Hereford HR1 4LP
› www.lucksallpark.co.uk
Matley Wood Campsite
Matley Wood Campsite is a great base for seeing the New Forest. As you stroll through the ancient trees and wide open grasslands, you are sure to find yourself enchanted by the stunning surroundings.
› Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst SO43 7FZ
› www.campingintheforest.co.uk
Rye Hill Farm
Pitching up at Rye Hill Farm will leave you ideally situated for getting your cultural and natural fix, with Hadrian’s
Wall, Durham and the Northumberland National
Park just some of the attractions in the vicinity.
› Slaley NE47 0AH
› ryehillfarm.co.uk
Breckland Meadows
Touring Park
You will be spoilt for choice when choosing walking routes at this peaceful, adults-only site, with Thetford Forest and the Norfolk coastline providing wonderful scenery.
› Lynn Road, Norfolk PE37 7PT
› brecklandmeadows.co.uk
■ Welcome canine companions
Poston Mill (6)
Pets will receive a very warm welcome at Herefordshire’s Poston Mill, with a 10-acre field ensuring your dog gets all of the walks they could wish for throughout the day.
› Peterchurch, Hereford HR2 0SF
› postonmill.co.uk
Tanner Farm Park
You’ll find a huge selection of walking trails leading directly from Tanner Farm Park, including routes through woodland, rolling fields or along a riverbank, where you might even spot a kingfisher or mink. › Goudhurst Road, Kent TN12 9ND › www.tannerfarmpark.co.uk
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
This Lake District campsite has numerous routes to keep your pet occupied, ranging from Lake Windermere to a trek through woodlands, as well as trails around Ambleside.
› Ambleside, LA22 0HY
› www.skelwith.com
Blue Hills Touring Park Perfect for pooches, Blue Hills Touring Park has a ‘Doggy Den’, easy access to the South West Coast Path and a field for your four-legged friend to enjoy.
› Crosscoombe, Cornwall TR5 0XP
› bluehillscamping.co.uk
Bridlington C&MC site
With dog walks onsite and nearby, and a doggy shower, Bridlington C&MC site offers unforgettable holidays for pet owners.
› Bridlington, East Riding YO15 1DU
› www.caravanclub.co.uk
■ Peaceful adults-only sites
Charoland Farm
Set in rural Lancashire, Charoland provides only 10 pitches. This peaceful retreat has numerous pleasant walks to embark on, yet is just nine miles away from bustling Blackpool and 11 miles from Fleetwood.
› Greenhalgh Lane, Lancashire PR4 3HL
› www.charolandfarm.co.uk
Red Kite Touring Park (7)
Set in 20 beautiful acres, Red Kite Touring Park is only a mile away from the town of Llanidloes, with its historic buildings and Chartist history, and is perfectly positioned for setting off to visit the Clywedog Reservoir or explore the Elan Valley.
› Llanidloes, Mid Wales SY18 6NG
› www.redkitetouringpark.co.uk
Grooby’s Pit
For keen anglers, this lovely Lincolnshire campsite has two well-stocked fishing lakes, and for birdwatchers, the local wildlife includes kingfishers and owls.
› Steeping Road, Thorpe St Peter, Skegness PE24 4QT
› www.fishskegness.co.uk
Overbrook Caravan Park
Located on the edge of Thornton-le-dale, in the North York Moors National Park, the tranquil campsite at Overbrook is just half an hour from the attractions of top seaside resorts such as Scarborough.
There are also plenty of sites of historical interest in the surounding area, including Castle Howard and Nunnington Hall.
› Maltongate, North Yorkshire YO18 7SE
› www.overbrookcaravanpark.co.uk
Rosebud Farm Touring Park
A small and peaceful site, Rosebud Farm is as picturesque as its name suggests. Wonderfully placed for exploring North Cornwall, the campsite is only a short walk away from the South West Coast Path.
› St Teath, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 3LB
› www.rosebudfarmtouringpark.co.uk