Camping has increased in popularity in the UK ever since Covid-19 travel restrictions caused Brits to seek out staycation destinations closer to home.
There are many incredible locations across Great Britain to pitch up with a caravan or tent, which can make choosing where to go the most difficult part of planning a holiday.
To simplify deciding where to go on your next holiday, the team at JetCamp have collected and analysed insights gathered from over 1,500 campsites and whittled them down to a list of the best camping destinations in Great Britain. Their choices were based on factors including average rating and popularity.
Whether you’re seeking a cheap pitching spot for a family holiday or want to explore some of Britain’s favourite beaches, there’s a campsite to suit your needs.
Their research looked at camping destinations in England, Scotland and Wales, comparing those with a minimum of five campsites to find out which areas Brits enjoy the most.
England’s top contender was Truro in Cornwall which achieved an overall score of 9.7, also earning it the title of best overall camping destination in the whole of Great Britain. Securing second and third places were High Peak in Derbyshire and West Devon.
Inverness snagged the chief spot for Scotland with an average rating of 9.1. In Wales, Brecon, located on the edge of the glorious Brecon Beacons National Park, took first place with an average rating of 9.4, followed closely by Caernarfon and Abergavenny, which both scored 9.2.
Despite camping destinations in England and Wales outshining Scotland’s leading port of call Inverness, the country was rated the best overall camping location with visitors reporting the highest satisfaction levels across the board.
England was the most visited country for camping (based on an index developed by the researchers), triumphing over Wales and Scotland to snag the top five spots according to popularity.
However, it’s important to note that a destination’s popularity doesn’t reflect the experience that it offers. The most visited campsites and holiday parks in Great Britain were Great Yarmouth, Scarborough, Teignbridge, Newquay and East Lindsay, all of which cover large areas.
If you’re seeking a memorable touring experience, consider looking at hidden gem campsites in some of the top destinations within each country. Particularly during the summer months, these locations mean you can escape the crowds while enjoying a more tranquil atmosphere.
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