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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.

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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.

Don't miss in November

Head to the Lakes 

Whether you're looking for outdoors adventures, charming towns or a quiet place to relax on your camping holiday, you'll find the perfect pitch or pod at a National Trust campsite in the Lake District.

Walk to Stanley Ghyll Force from Eskdale Campsite, Lake District
An aerial view of Castle Ward Caravan Park and Strangford Lough, County Down

Castle Ward Caravan Park 

Historical attractions and nature trails on the lough shore, a short walk from vibrant Strangford village.

Northern Ireland

Dogs welcome: 2

Head to a motorhome site

If you have a self-contained vehicle, choose a quiet site with the perfect pitch for your motorhome.

Llanborth Campervan Site, Ceredigion, Wales

Llanborth Campervan Site 

Five campervan pitches a short walk from Penbryn beach, a sheltered, sandy cove in West Wales.

Wales

Dogs welcome: 1
Kingston Lacy Motorhome Site, Dorset

Kingston Lacy Motorhome Site 

A peaceful site surrounded by grassland and ancient trees on the Kingston Lacy estate, a short stroll from the house and gardens.

Dorset

Dogs welcome: 2
The area surrounding Weston Farm Motorhome Site, Dorset

Weston Farm Motorhome Site 

Five sea-view pitches in the grounds of an old dairy farm, with walks inland to the Purbeck hills or to Chapman’s Pool on the Jurassic Coast.

Dorset

Dogs welcome: 2

Campsites open in winter

Choose from four campsites

Great Langdale Campsite

In the dramatic Langdale valley, a natural playground of trails, summits, waterfalls and small lakes, all accessible on foot.

  • Tents
  • Campervans and motorhomes
  • Pods

Open until 31 December.

Find out more here.

Low Wray Campsite

By Windermere, England’s largest lake, surrounded by things to do and places to visit.

  • Tents
  • Pre-pitched safari tents
  • Campervans and motorhomes
  • Pods

Open until 17 January.

Find out more here.

Wasdale Campsite

A mile from Wastwater, close to challenging bike trails and Scafell Pike, England’s tallest mountain.

  • Tents 
  • Pre-pitched tipis
  • Campervans and motorhomes
  • Pods

Open until 23 December.

Find out more here.

Eskdale Campsite

Low in the valley, with trails by the river and up through the fells to small mountain lakes. Village pubs are a short stroll away.

  • Tents
  • Pre-pitched bell tents
  • Campervans and motorhomes
  • Pods

Open until 31 December.

Find out more here.

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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: West Challacombe Bothy, Devon

West Challacombe 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.

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