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Top places to camp

We have pitches and pods in all kinds of beauty spots, by lakes, rivers, mountains and the beach.

Enjoy walks and wildlife-spotting, or take your bike, kayak or SUP on holiday with you. We have campsites near villages and family-friendly pubs, or in dark sky areas for the best stargazing.

Family-friendly camping trips

Camping outdoors is no. 3 in our list of '50 things to do before you're 11¾'. Find a pitch or pod for the school holiday.

Stay in a cosy pod 

You'll find a couple of camping pod options across our campsites, from basic pods to furnished options. Image: Eskdale Campsite, Lake District

Pods at Eskdale Campsite, Cumbria

Tackle a hike or climb a hill 

The Peak District's Upper Booth Campsite is on the Pennine Way just below the Kinder plateau, surrounded by hills and iconic routes. The Lake District's four campsites are near fantastic walks of all kinds and levels of challenge. Image: Great Langdale Campsite, Cumbria

An aerial view of Great Langdale Campsite, Cumbria

Camp by the coast 

For a break with time on the beach, peeking in rockpools and clifftop walks. Image: Highertown Farm Campsite, Cornwall

Highertown Farm Campsite, Cornwall

Campsites for active holidays

The camping fields at Gupton Farm Campsite, Pembrokeshire

Surfing in Pembrokeshire 

Gupton Farm Campsite is by Freshwater West beach, and has a hot outdoor shower and shared barn for drying wetsuits.

Wales

Dogs welcome: 2
Guests enjoying the waterways near Waterclose Meadows Campsite, Cambridgeshire

Kayaking in Cambridgeshire 

Head out on the River Great Ouse from Waterclose Meadows Campsite.

Cambridgeshire

Dogs welcome: 2
An aerial view of Eskdale Campsite, Cumbria

Walking in the Lake District 

Eskdale Campsite is surrounded by great walks, along the river and up through the fells to small mountain lakes.

Lake District

Dogs welcome: 2

Best campsites for stargazing

We have campsites with some of the nation's most star-spangled views. Enjoy the view from your pod deck, sit out under a blanket or take a walk to a special viewpoint.

The night sky from a pod at Cloud Farm Campsite, Devon

Cloud Farm Campsite, Devon 

Exmoor National Park is a Dark Sky Reserve, and you can stay beneath its special skies when you camp at Cloud Farm. This laid-back, riverside campsite has pitches for tents and campervans as well as pods.

Devon

Dogs welcome: 2
Pods at Wasdale Campsite in winter, Cumbria

Wasdale Campsite, Lake District 

A stay at this remote campsite is a great opportunity for a night of stargazing. You can pitch up in your own tent or campervan, or stay in a pod, bell tent or tipi.

Lake District

Dogs welcome: 2

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Group camping 

Explore National Trust campsites ready to welcome your group, with dedicated spaces for group tents in locations surrounded by glorious views and outdoor adventure for every level of challenge.

Tents at Great Langdale Campsite, Cumbria

Find a bunkhouse 

Bunkhouses offer simple, self-catering accommodation for large groups. Image: Watkin Bunkhouse, Gwynedd

An aerial view of Watkin Bunkhouse, with mountains in the background, Gwynedd

Find a bothy 

Bothies offer stripped back accommodation in remote locations. Close to walking trails and national parks, they’re a great option for walkers and people who want to get away from it all. Simple brick or stone structures, bothies offer a 'camping with walls' experience. Image: Peppercombe Bothy, Cornwall

The exterior of Peppercombe Bothy, Devon
An aerial view of Wasdale Campsite and Wastwater, Cumbria

Explore National Trust camping holidays

Find the perfect spot for your trip - by a lake, on the coast, in wild countryside or near mountains. Find out more about pitches for tents, campervans and caravans, and glamping options including pods and safari tents.