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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Stunning campsites in Britain from £10 a night – including a posh estate with a brewery next to woodland theme park
One has resident alpacas and others are in the grounds of cosy pubs CAMP OUT Stunning campsites in Britain from £10 a night – including a posh estate with a brewery next to woodland theme park CAMPING is one of the cheapest and most enjoyable ways to embrace the great outdoors during the summer holidays. Campsite specialist Pitchup has revealed its cheapest sites with stays from just £10per night this summer - with options across the UK, some are run by pubs, others have microbreweries and neighbouring alpaca farms. Advertisement 7 These campsites are some of the best and all cost from £10 per night Credit: Pitchup 7 The Farm Camping is very near the beWIlDerwood play area Credit: BeWILDerwood On the private Worstead Estate in Norfolk is a pop-up summer campsite called The Farm Camping. Until September 1, 2025, campers can pitch up on the estate that is also a working farm and there's lots to do. The estate has an on-site microbrewery called the Wildcraft Taproom. On sunny days, campers can enjoy an alfresco pint on the picnic tables outside. For anyone heading over there with children, the adventure park BeWILDerwood is close by. Advertisement The park has BeWILDerboats - a boat ride into a 'swamp', as well as the Tricky Tunnels and a Muddles Maze. As for facilities, the campsite has toilets, showers, a washing-up area. There is Wi-Fi and visitors can bring a barbecue for cooking up alfresco meals. Prices for a non-electric grass tent pitch starts at £15 per night. Advertisement In Derbyshire is the Greystones Nawab campsite - a great base for anyone exploring the sprawling Peak District National Park. It's also perfect for animal lovers as peacocks and rare-breed chickens roam the site, plus there's a donkey sanctuary next door. Top Of The Woods Campsite in Pembrokeshire 7 7 The Farm Camping is found on the sprawling Worstead estate Credit: Google Maps Advertisement Nearby attractions include Go Ape Buxton which is a 15 minute drive away, and you can get to Alton Towers theme park within 40 minutes. On-site facilities include showers, toilets, washing-up area and charging points. One visitor to the site commented: "Camp owner seemed friendly as were our fellow campers. The donkeys are a welcome sight in the morning too." Non-electric grass tent pitches start at £10 or opt for an electric grass touring caravan pitch at £15. Advertisement Further north is Pepper Hall Campsite in Yorkshire which is for anyone who loves the great outdoors. The surrounding fields are full of grazing by Swaledale sheep and cattle. This campsite is a little unique because you can only get there by foot - so no caravans are allowed. To get to the campsite, you have to cross a shallow ford and small stream on the stepping stones. Advertisement For some hearty meals, head to the local pub in Langthwaite village. Non-electric grass tent pitches here start from £18. 7 One pub run campsite has an alpaca paddock and you can book a walking experience Credit: Pitchup The Crown Inn and Campsite is a family-run north Wales pub site by the river Alwen. Advertisement It's a bargain stay with non-electric grass/earth tent pitch starting from £12.50. For anyone who doesn't want to opt for a tent, you can stay in caravans, cabins or a bed-in-a-shed from £42.50 per night. And you'll not go hungry with lots of options at the on-site pub - where they serve ribs, sausage and mash, chilli and fish and chips. This pub sits in a pretty village which you can explore, there's easy access to forest trails and fishing on the riverbank is popular too. Advertisement There's even a private alpaca paddock on site, and campers can book a walking experience with the woolly animals. One visitor said: "Quiet, clean and friendly site. I have stayed a few times now, with my kids and for a break away with my wife. "The kids love playing in the stream and digging holes up in the woods. The pub has great food and drinks selections and is well-priced." 7 The Green Dragon Inn has an option to stay in little shepherd huts Credit: Pitchup Advertisement The Green Dragon Inn is another pub campsite found in Buttington, Wales. Camp out at a country pub to make the most of a stay on the Welsh borders. The Green Dragon Inn is a short distance from Offa's Dyke, the Shropshire Hills and Snowdonia National Park. The cosy pub serves home-cooked food seven days per week, including a Sunday roast. There are ales on tap and a large pub garden, so drink them in. Advertisement Campers can choose from mixed hardstanding and grass pitches, and have access to a washing-up area, baby changing facilities and a well-maintained bathroom block. Non-electric grass pitch tent-only pitches start at £15 or choose an electric-optional hardstanding for a tent, motorhome or touring caravan starting from £20. Or for those who want to camp but would rather sleep in a bed, there are two camping pods on site. There isn't much inside, but there is a double bed, sofa and small tea-making station. Advertisement These cost from £60 per night for two adults. For fans of camping and going abroad, check out this Ibiza 'paradise' with private pool and glamping huts has stays under £95. Plus, the UK's best campsites revealed with flawless 10/10 reviews, honesty shops & even resident deer. Advertisement
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Search for B.C.'s Best Symbol, Round 1 — Provincial
Flags versus campsites, mascots from Prince George and Vancouver, and Okanagan icons mark today's votes.
CBC
17-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Search for B.C.'s Best Symbol, Round 1 — Provincial
Flags versus campsites, mascots from Prince George and Vancouver, and Okanagan icons mark today's votes.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Camping sites near the New Forest named among best in the country
TWO camping sites within touching distance of the New Forest have been crowned among the best in the country. Hill Cottage Farm and Back of Beyond have been named in 150 Outstanding Sites for 2025. One might be from Hampshire, the other Dorset, but what crosses county lines is the quality they share. (Image: According to "Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park offers the perfect base, just five minutes from the New Forest National Park. "Pitch up and enjoy the 5-star experience with access to a play park for the little ones, spacious pitches and a shepherd's hut for those who want the fun of camping with a little more comfort. "There is also an onsite Thai takeaway (Wednesday - Saturday) for a tasty treat." On its website, Hill Cottage Farm said it is "family owned" and resides on 40 acres of Dorset countryside. It said: "During the summer months, we are perfect for a family holiday with a play area to keep young children entertained. "We look forward to welcoming you for your 2025 summer holiday or weekend break." Visitors seem to agree with the owners, with the site attracting a near-five-star rating, and 98 per cent of them would recommend it. One reviewer said: "Absolutely nothing negative to say about this site. All staff were lovely and [the] pitches and facilities [were] so clean. "Will be returning as soon as we are able." (Image: said: "Back of Beyond is adult only, set on 30 acres of countryside, offering large, fully serviced pitches, glamping and more near the edge of the New Forest. "You'll be just a stone's throw from the South Coast and at the gateway to spectacular Dorset. Rated 5 Pennant Platinum by the AA, the park is a haven for wildlife. "There's extensive woodland onsite, where dogs can roam free, plus wildlife lakes and a river." Writing on its website, Back of Beyond takes pride in offering its campers "simple pleasures." It said: "Let the rustic, natural charm of Back of Beyond provide a tranquil base for your break or holiday. It continued: "You can while away an evening watching the flames in your very own fire pit. There's also pitch-and-putt and boules onsite. "Whatever you choose to do, we look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful park just for adults very soon." Reviews for the campsite are near perfect, four-point-seven stars out of five, and 95 per cent of visitors said they would recommend it. One reviewer said: "Beautiful location, the name suits the park. Fantastic facilities, lovely and friendly staff. "Will definitely recommend this place to anyone who wishes peace and quiet, but also with friendly faces." To find out more about the campsites in this list and other campsites listed by in its 150 Outstanding Sites for 2025, go to
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
Going camping? This Minnesota campground ranks one of the most scenic in the US
The Midwest has some of the country's most scenic campsites, from the windswept landscapes of the Dakotas to the Northwoods shorelines of Minnesota. The online travel guide Matador Network names the 60 Campsites With the Best Views Across the United States, including 10 sites in the Midwest. To create the list, Matador worked with a team from The Dyrt, a website for finding, booking and reviewing campsites. Matador also relied on its team across the U.S., along with tips from various park organizations and tourism boards. Here's what to know about the Minnesota campground named one of the country's most scenic: The boat-in Frontcountry campsites at Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park give campers a chance to settle along the shorelines and enjoy a view of the park's large lakes. Outdoor attractions galore: Minnesota named the best summer road trip state, report says The campsites require reservations and can only be reached by boat from "any mainland boat launch," according to the National Park Service. The park doesn't rent any type of watercraft, but local businesses offer water taxi service and a variety of boat rentals. The area is a mix of land, water and wetlands, with a wide variety of wildlife. At the right time, it's also possible to view the northern lights from different spots in the park. The following places were also named to Matador's list of the 10 most scenic Midwest campsites. Oak Island at Wisconsin's Apostles Island National Lakeshore Presque Isle Campground in Michigan's Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park North Manitou Island in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Lower Wisconsin State Riverway near Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin South Bass Island State Park in Ohio The Peninsula Trail, starting in Indiana's Charles C. Deam Wilderness Fort Kearny State Recreation Area in Nebraska "The Wall" Badlands Overlook in South Dakota's Badlands National Park Cottonwood Campground in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: This Minnesota campground ranks among most scenic in US. Here's where
