Summer is here and it’s time to explore the great outdoors with a fun camping trip. This season will see a lot of families and couples choosing to go camping as a perfect opportunity to escape their working lifestyles.

Whether you’re looking to go on your first camping holiday or hoping to find a new location to explore, our guide will show you which camping site to choose to have an unforgettable get-away in 2018…

Baysbrown Farm

Open: March-October

Location: Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JZ

Contact number: 01539 437150

This amazing Campsite is based at the center of an 800-acre farm. It also lies underneath the rocks which make up Bowfell, Crinkle Crags, and the Langdale Pikes — three sights which should already be making up your list of places to visit while here.

If you prefer the laidback approach when it comes to arranging a holiday, you’ll enjoy the process at Baysbrown Farm. Forget booking a designated pitch. Instead, pick the place that you like the most, then simply drop in at the nearby farmhouse to claim it!

Key amenities:

Remote location | Caravans & campervans permitted | Near forests & mountains

Size: Around 200 pitches available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Further information: http://www.baysbrownfarmcampsite.co.uk/

Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite

Open: Mainly weekends, March-September

Location: Nazeing New Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6TD

Contact number: 03000 030 632

Found amid a forest of ash and birch trees, this campsite sits by River Lee and is a great one for adults and kids alike.

There’s so much to do at Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite. Stroll or take a bike ride from Stratford to the Olympic Park or take on the river in a canoe. In the evening, you can unwind in one of the hammocks that swing from the trees onsite.

Key amenities:

Dog-friendly | Campfires permitted | Waterside campsite | Woodland camping

Size: 17 pitches altogether — including 12 Riverside and 5 woodland glades.

Further information: https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/where-to-stay-and-short-breaks/lee-valley-almost-wild-campsit/

Hooks House Farm

Open: March-October

Location: Whitby Road, Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire YO22 4PE

Contact number: 01947 880283

The wonderful scenery that you can enjoy as a guest at Hooks House Farm is one of this campsite’s biggest draws. Relax on a grassy field and choose to look out to sea, along with the neighboring fields, woods, rolling hills or moors.

Feeling adventurous? You’ve come to the right place if you choose Hooks House Farm as your holiday destination. Why not take up the challenge of the coast-to-coast walk that will take in the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and parts of the Lake District?

Key amenities:

Caravans & campervans permitted | Electrical hook-ups | Dog-friendly

Size: Pitches for 50 tents and 20 caravans/campervans.

Further information: https://www.hookshousefarm.co.uk/

Deepdale Backpackers & Camping

Open: All year round

Location: Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, PE31 8DD

Contact number: 01485 210256

Ever fancied spending a few nights in a tepee? Then head to the Deepdale Backpackers & Campingsite in Norfolk. As well as being well-maintained, each tepee comes with a stove — perfect for heating — as well as comfy faux fur-clad mattresses, a barbecue and a lantern.

There is also plenty to keep you and your group entertained during a stay here. Why not take up one of the cookery classes which sees meals being prepared using local produce? Or enjoy some stargazing once the sun sets?

Key amenities:

Campervans permitted | Campfires permitted | Short walk to a nearby pub

Size: 75 grass camping pitches, as well as 7 hard-standing, fully serviced pitches.

Further information: https://www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk/

The Secret Campsite

Open: March-October

Location: Brickyard Farm, Town Littleworth, Cooksbridge, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4TD

Contact number: 07730 525560

The Secret Campsite is ideal for holidaymakers who want to be far away from the sights, sounds, and stresses of the city. This campsite is for tents only — no cars or pets allowed, unfortunately — and is based on a stretch of land that was once occupied by rail tracks but has since seen countryside foliage reclaim the land.

This campsite has a real ‘down to earth’ feel to it and is an incredible spot for people who love the great outdoors. Enjoy sitting around a campfire pit in scenery that is surrounded by a beautiful collection of ancient oak and horn-beam trees. Just be sure to keep an eye out for a passing deer, as they are known to live close to the site!

Key amenities:

Disabled facilities | Campfires permitted | Perfect for a romantic retreat

Size: Pitches for 15 tents, as well as a Tree Tent and the Gridshell facility.

Further information: http://www.thesecretcampsite.co.uk

Ninham Country Holidays

Open?May-September (‘Willow Brook’ camping area is only open July-August).

Location: Ninham Farm, Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Contact number: 01983864243

Based in the south-east of the Isle of Wright, Ninham Country Holidays campsite has a lot to offer all kinds of campers.

Your first choice as a guest here: camp in the ultra-modern ‘Orchard’ fields or go for a spot on the more rustic ‘Willow Brook’ field? Whichever option you go with, you’re guaranteed to make so many wonderful memories at this family-run and award-winning campsite.

Key amenities:

Caravans & campervans permitted | Swimming pool on site | Playground | Disabled facilities | Dog-friendly

Size: Pitches for 140 tents in the ‘Orchard’ camping area, as well as pitches for 80 tents in the ‘Willow Brook’ camping area (only between July and August).

Further information: https://www.ninham-holidays.co.uk/

Pleasant Streams Farm

Open: Easter-September

Location: Pleasant Stream Barn, Lower Sticker, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 7JL

Contact number: 01726 74837

Pleasant Streams Farm is home to ducks, goats, hens, and pigs, which means the site is ideal for children and animal lovers.

Within a ten-minute drive, you’ll stumble onto a beach and you’ll also be near to the Roseland peninsular — offering beautiful coastlines, villages and photo opportunities.

Key amenities:

Caravans & campervans permitted | Electrical hook-ups| Campfires permitted

Size: Pitches for 50 tents within the site’s main camping field, as well as five vintage caravans available for rent.

Further information: http://cornwallfarmcamping.co.uk/

Aberafon

Open: Easter-September

Location: Gyrn Goch, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 5PN

Contact number: 01286 660295

Aberafonis an exciting location. Here, you have the chance to enjoy a private, sandy beach on one side of the site and the mountains of the Llyn Peninsula on the other.

Fancy an adrenaline rush? You’ll be pleased to hear that the surrounding area of the Aberafon campsite is perfect for canoeing downstream and paragliding. The nearby GlasFryn Park sports facility even accommodates wakeboarding lessons, too!

Key amenities:

Campervans permitted | Playground | Dog-friendly | Waterside campsite

Size: Pitches for 65 tens and tourers.

Further information: http://www.maelor.demon.co.uk/aberafon.html

Cleadale Campsite

Open: March-October

Location: Cleadale Campsite, 13 Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Scotland PH42 4RL

Contact number: 01687482480

Did you know that the Cleadale Campsite was a favorite holiday spot of the author, JRR Tolkien? The inspiration for the fantasy landscapes that he created in such well-loved series as The Lord of the Rings can certainly be seen all around the site, from the imposing mountains of Rum that serves as a stunning backdrop, to its grassy vantage point that looks out towards the sea.

Cleadale Campsite is based on the Isle of Eigg, where it’s common for you to spot dolphins, minke whales, and orcas during the ferry crossing.

Key amenities:

Dog-friendly | Wi-Fi | Remote location

Size: Pitches for ten tents.

Further information: http://www.eiggorganics.co.uk/index.html

Gimme Shelter

Open: All year

Location: 2 Dales Farm Cottage, Duloch, Nr Dunfermline, Fife KY11 7HR

Contact number: 01383 417 681

Gimme Shelter is very eco-friendly. You won’t find any showers or access to hot water at this site, while the toilets are of a sawdust-composting style.

Found in the meadows and hills a few miles from the Forth Bridge, Gimme Shelter is calming and relaxing. This tranquil campsite is set amid rich woodland and features fantastically designed hand-carved wooden furniture.

Key amenities:

Campfires permitted | Woodland camping | Forests nearby

Size: No size given, as the site consists of a campsite and a holiday cottage.

Further information: https://coolcamping.com/campsites/uk/scotland/near-edinburgh/fife/1094-gimme-shelter-campsite-and-holiday-cottage

This article was researched and created by Flogas — a leading provider of LPG storage tanks.

Sources:

• http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/camping-holidays/coolest-campsites-in-britain/
• https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/may/01/10-best-cool-campsites-britain
• https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/top-10-cool-campsites-in-england/

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