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THERE are plenty of campsites around the UK, but some of them are so beautiful, it feels like they could be hundreds of miles away.

Sun Travel has teamed up with camping experts at Pitchup.com to find ones in the UK that look like they could be abroad from coastal escapes to secluded lakes.

Ardlui Holiday Home Park

The first from Pitchup.com is Ardlui Holiday Home which looks over the marina on Loch Lomond in Scotland.

With its position on the lake and mountain backdrop it doesn’t look like it belongs in the UK.

The campsite welcomes families and dogs too – the nearby Ardlui Hotel serves up homemade food and Scottish whiskies.

The site offers camping, touring pitches, lodges and its waterfront glamping pods – tent pitches start from £18 per night for two adults.

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Portmeirion Motorhome Park

Portmeirion in Wales is known for looking like an Italian village with bright coloured buildings and pretty gardens.

Staying at Portmeirion Motorhome Park, the pitch price includes entry into the village itself.

You also get complimentary use of the heated outdoor swimming pool – so on a hot day you’ll feel like you’re paddling in Italy.

The campsite has pitches for motorhomes and campervans from £65 per night for two adults.

Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

On a bright summer‘s day, a stay at Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site on the most western tip of Pembrokeshire could look like it could be abroad.

The campsite has direct access to Porthsele Beach and has incredible views of St Georges Channel.

The sea and bay are safe for swimming, kayaking and there are plenty of rockpools to explore at low tide.

There are pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes starting from £34.80 per night for two adults.

Seaview Gorran Haven Holiday Park

Set on the Roseland Peninsula this campsite is surrounded by green fields and the Cornish blue sea.

It has a heated outdoor pool with a large patio and sunloungers that’s open to guests in the summer months.

Nearby attractions include the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project.

It has grass and hardstanding pitches which start from £50 per night for two adults.

Atlantic Beach Resort

Thanks to its enormous swimming pool and proximity to some of Cornwall’s top beaches this campsite has the potential to feel like it’s in Europe.

Found on Cornwall’s north coast, it’s within minutes of some incredible beaches from Watergate Bay to Fistral Beach and Lusty Glaze Beach.

The campsite also has plenty of facilities like a playground for kids, segway adventures, laser tag and 80 classes per week at the gym.

It has grass and hardstanding pitches as well as bell tents – rates start from £36 for two adults for two nights or £9pppn.

Portavadie Loch Fyne

Portavadie Loch Fyne sits on the shores of a loch known as the ‘Secret Coast’ on the Scottish islands

It’s less of a standard campsite and more of a spa and leisure resort and it even has a heated infinity pool that looks out over the water.

There are indoor pools too, a gym as well as cycling trails through the forest.

Electric and grass motorhome pitches start from £28 per night for two adults.

Cornish Tipi Holidays

This peaceful campsite is found in a woodland valley and sits by an on-site lake which guests can swim in or take a small boat out.

The wild camping site is remote and suitable for anyone wanting a quiet break in nature.

It’s not far from the coast either – it’s a five-minute drive away from the nearest beach.

There are a variety of pitches as well as Tipi tents which can be booked out from £192 for two adults for two nights.

IF you fancy a camping holiday but don’t want to skimp out on a bit of luxury, you’re in luck.

Sun Travel has found six campsites across Europe that definitely don’t qualify for a classic camping break with beautiful swimming pools, beach access and pretty lodges.

Alannia Guardamar, Spain

Eurocamp does tend to pull it out of the bag when it comes to its campsites, and this one is very impressive

On the Costa Blanca coast, Alannia Guardamar has palm tree-lined swimming pools, wellness areas, restaurants, and you can try out sports too.

The most impressive part is probably its tropical aquatic zone with water jets, splash park, mini slides and hot tubs.

Guests can choose to stay in large Safari Tents to premium cabins.

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For seven-nights, a family of four can stay in a Safari Tent at the Alannia Guardamar from £502.86 – or £17.95pppn.

Amadria Park Camping Trogir, Croatia

If you want everything in one, check out Amadria Park Camping Trogir which you can book with Jet2Holidays.

The Croatian getaway has views across the Adriatic Sea with secluded beaches minutes away.

For those who want to get on the water, you can take a punt on the enormous inflatable obstacle course just off the coast.

There are three restaurants and five bars including a beach bar, cocktail bar, pool bar and sports bar.

For seven-nights a family of four can stay here in a Standard Mobile Home from £546pp – this includes return flights to Leeds Bradford.

Cambrils Park, Spain

This beautiful Eurocamp Costa Dorada looks like a sprawling resort with its five pools – one of which is a recently opened Mediterranean pool.

There are plenty of sunloungers dotted about and for drinks, check out the poolside café and bars with sun-trap terraces.

For activities, it also has a tennis court, full-sized football pitch and even trampolining.

If the resorts pools aren’t enough, the huge waterpark PortAventura is just a few miles away.

For seven-nights a family of four can stay at Cambrils Park in a two-bedroom bungalow from £691.33 – or £24.69pppn.

Camping Estival Vendrell Platja, Spain

On the Costa Dorada, or Golden Coast as it’s also called, is this campsite with a long swimming pool with a children’s play area and slides.

It is self-catering but there are still restaurants, bars and snack areas.

There’s also entertainment during school holidays from organised team games to arts and crafts

Guests can stay in a Classic Bungalow all the way to a Gran Safari lodge which comes with outdoor decking – perfect for al fresco dining.

For seven-nights a family of four can stay here in a two-bedroom Classic Bungalow from £417pp – which includes return flights from Birmingham Airport.

hu Park Albatros Village, Italy

You’ll never want to leave this Eurocamp with its six swimming pools, one being a lagoon and another Olympic-sized.

It’s considered one of Tuscany’s largest and best quality parcs – it’s spread over 30 acres and is surrounded by a pine forest.

It has plenty of places to eat too from its rustic Italian pizzeria to a snack bar and gelateria.

The campsite isn’t far from the beach with walkways and a cycle path leading down to the shore.

For seven-nights, a family of four can stay at hu Park Albatros Village in a Comfort Lodge from £175 – or £6.25pppn.

Camping La Forêt, France

For a luxe stay, head to Camping La Forêt on the west coast of France.

It has direct beach access to Pont d’Yeu Beach, a swimming pool as well as spa facilities from a sauna to a hammam, hot tubs and a quiet outdoor sun terrace.

The villas on-site have hot tubs, a bath, private entrance, with separate bedrooms and a terrace with garden views.

As it’s a small site it won’t be especially noisy either.

For seven-nights, a family of four can stay at Camping La Forêt in a Comfort Mobile Home from £523 – or £18.67pppn.

Alannia Els Prats Camping & Resort, Spain

Found on the Spanish coast, this campsite looks more like a Mediterranean-resort with a large outdoor swimming pool and pretty gardens.

On-site it also has a gym, spa, supermarket, bars, restaurants, sports pitches, a mini club, a teen club, a games room and children’s playgrounds.

Guests can stay in the wooden cabins, some of which come with small verandahs and sea views.

The nearby beach is a great spot for sunbathing and it has watersports facilities too.

For five-nights, a family of four can stay here in a Superior Bungalow from £405 – or £20.25 per night.

*Prices correct at the time of publication.

Check out the full list below – and here on Campsites.co.uk.

East Crinnis Holiday Park – East Crinnis, Par, Cornwall

Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park – Windermere, Cumbria

Lee Meadow Farm – Lee, Woolacombe, Devon

Wooda Farm Holiday Park – Bude, Cornwall

Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park – Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Highlands End Holiday Park – Bridport, Dorset

Harford Bridge Park – Tavistock, Devon

Barn Farm Campsite – Matlock, Derbyshire

Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park – Fort William, Highlands

Bank House Farm – Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire

Lakeside Caravan Park – Brecon, Powys

Trwyn yr Wylfa Camping Site – Penmaenmawr, Conwy

Treloy Touring Park – Newquay, Cornwall

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park – Ambleside, Cumbria

Plas Gwyn Caravan and Camping Park – Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Wallace Lane Farm – Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria

Oaklea Camping and Glamping Park – Narberth, Pembrokeshire

Twll Y Clawdd Touring and Camping Park – Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Cheddar Bridge Touring Park – Cheddar, Somerset

Thornbrook Barn – Ingleton, North Yorkshire

Tollgate Farm Caravan and Camping Park – Perranporth, Cornwall

Lynmouth Holiday Retreat – Barbrook, Lynton, Devon

Pen y Bont Touring Park – Bala, Gwynedd

Back of Beyond Touring Park – St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset

Cummins Farm – Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset

Glyncoch Isaf Farm – Llangrannog, Ceredigion

Tehidy Holiday Park – Portreath, Illogan, Cornwall

Burton Springs Holidays – Burton, Bridgwater, Somerset

Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite – Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Parkgate Farm Holidays – Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria

Shieldaig Camping and Cabins – Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highlands

Tregarton Park – Mevagissey, Cornwall

Laneside Caravan Park – Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Ty Cochyn Caravan and Campsite – Holyhead, Anglesey

Presaddfed – Druids’ Rest – Holyhead, Anglesey

Cwmdu Campsite – Crickhowell, Powys

Greenacres Campsite – Coleford, Gloucestershire

Gatton Waters Caravan Park – Hillington, King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Silver Sands Holiday Park – Lizard, Helston, Cornwall

Mena Farm – Bodmin, Cornwall

Manor Caravan Park – Happisburgh, Norfolk

Howgill Lodge – Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire

Little Acre Holiday Park – Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
Brynawelon Caravan and Camping Park – Llandysul, Ceredigion
Catgill Farm Camping and Glamping – Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Thorpe Hall Caravan and Camping Site – Driffield, East Yorkshire
Waterrow Touring Park – Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset
Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park – St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall
Bonnie Park – Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders
Low Greenside Farm Campsite – Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
The Hen’s Dens at Orchard Organic Farm – Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon
Sherwood Pines Campsite – Edwinstowe, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Treveague Campsite – Gorran, St Austell, Cornwall
Somers Wood Caravan Park – Meriden, Coventry, Warwickshire

Westgate Carr Farm Caravan and Motorhome Touring Park – Pickering, North Yorkshire

Pomeroy Caravan Park – Pomeroy, Buxton, Derbyshire

Bryn Ednyfed Caravan Site – Holyhead, Anglesey

Bryndu Caravan and Camping – Llandefalle, Brecon, Powys

Coxhill Camping – Shepherdswell, Dover, Kent

Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park – Gower, Swansea

Bryn Ffanigl Ganol Caravan and Camping Park – Abergele, Conwy

Riverside Caravan Park – Bentham, North Yorkshire

Cobleland Campsite – Gartmore, Stirling and Forth Valley

Linwater Caravan Park – Newbridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians

Woodovis Park – Tavistock, Devon

Old Oaks Touring Park – Wick, Glastonbury, Somerset

Plassey Holiday Park – Wrexham, Wrexham

Porthtowan Tourist Park – Porthtowan, Cornwall

Higher Trevaskis Caravan and Camping Park – Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall

Hallsdown Farm Touring Park – Barnstaple, Devon

Hartington Hills – Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire

Haw Wood Farm Caravans and Camping – Saxmundham, Suffolk

Ael y Garnedd – Star, Gaerwen, Anglesey

Wildings Holidays – Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire

Eden Valley Holiday Park – Bodmin, Cornwall

Hale Farm Campsite – Chiddingly, East Sussex

Abbey Farm Rhuddlan – Rhuddlan, Denbighshire

Brick Kiln Farm Campsite – Campsea Ashe, Woodbridge, Suffolk

Balloch O Dee – Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Machrihanish Holiday Park – Machrihanish, Campbeltown, Argyll

Rydal Hall Campsite – Ambleside, Cumbria

Dwell On The Moor – Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, York, East Yorkshire

Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods – Wigton, Cumbria

Ravensdale Glamping Retreats – York, North Yorkshire

Cliff Farm Holidays – Pickering, North Yorkshire

Quarry Park Camping – Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

The Galloway Steading – Newton Stewart, Glenluce, Dumfries and Galloway

Folly Farm Holiday Park – Begelly, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire

Pods Pwll Coch – Amlwch, Anglesey

Little Kelk Glamping – Driffield, East Yorkshire

Wold Meadow – Wold Newton, East Yorkshire

Gaerhyfryd Caravan Site – Corwen, Denbighshire

Eden Valley Glamping – Armathwaite, Carlisle, Cumbria

Balloch O Dee – Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Carrock Glamping Pods – Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria

Cragg Farm Camping Pods – Cockermouth, Cumbria

Gambledown Farm – Sherfield English, Romsey, Hampshire

Newbourne Woodland Campsite – Newbourne, Woodbridge, Suffolk

East Thorne – Bude, Cornwall

High Oaks Grange – Pickering, North Yorkshire

Cwmllwyd Getaways – Carno, Powys

CAMPING is always fun for the family, but why not throw in some beach time as well?

New research has revealed the best coastal campsites across the UK.

Money-saving experts at Idealo have ranked the best UK campsites based on several areas including the nightly pitch price and proximity to the beach – read below for the full list.

Machrihanish Holiday Park, Argyll

Coming out on top was Machrihanish Holiday Park in Argyll Scotland.

Sat on the Kintyre Peninsula, the holiday park has non-electric pitches available from £26 per night (working out to £13 each a night).

Machrihanish Beach is less than half a mile away too.

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The beach stretches on for three miles and is often said to be a good spot to go shell and sea glass hunting.

One recent visitor said: “This is a beautiful beach with stunning views across to Islay and the Paps of Jura.”

At the campsite, visitors can expect hot showers, toilets, an onsite shop and even Wi-Fi.

Your furry friend doesn’t have to be left out either as dogs can stay for free.

Beryl’s Campsite, Devon

Coming in second place is Beryl’s Campsite in Devon, which is tucked down a lane and sits on a meadow surrounded by trees.

Not too far from Beesands Beach, a pitch costs from £27 per night (or £13.50 each) per night at the campsite without an electrical hookup.

At the site visitors will find hot showers, toilets, an onsite shop and a fire pit area.

Dogs are also allowed at the site, for 50p a night.

If you are lucky enough, you might spot a deer while pitching your tent.

Beesands Beach features shingle and is backed by fields and even a freshwater lake.

The beach has previously won awards as well including a Blue Flag status.

If you fancy taking a dip in the water, it is a great spot for sailing and windsurfing.

The Hollies Leisure Resort, Suffolk

Rounding out the top three is The Hollies Leisure Resort in Kessingland, Suffolk.

A pitch at the site costs from just £23 per night (£11.50 each) without a hookup, or you can get a pitch with a hookup for £28 per night.

At the site there are also showers, Wi-Fi, a picnic area and an outdoor play area.

If you aren’t the biggest fan of pitching a tent then you could opt for one of the safari tents onsite sleeping up to four people and costing from £365 for four nights.

And Kessingland Beach is just 1.8 miles away, just south of the popular seaside town of Lowestoft.

The sand and shingle beach is backed by cliffs and sand dunes and is known for having fewer crowds than Lowestoft Beach and Southwold, which is also nearby.

Here’s the full list of the top 10 coastal campsites:

1. Machrihanish Holiday Park, Argyll
2. Beryl’s Campsite, Devon
3. The Hollies Leisure Resort, Kessingland, Suffolk
4. Llanungar Caravan and Camping, Pembrokeshire
5. Watermouth Valley Camping Park, Devon
6. Manor Farm, Norfolk
7. Beadnell Bay Camping, Northumberland Coast
8. Burnbake Forest Lodges and Campsite, Dorset
9. Watertop Farm, Antrim
10. Treveague Campsite, Cornwall

WITH the weather warming up, could you name a better time for a campsite stay?

It’s no lie that the UK is full of campsites, but when it comes to choosing a spot – what about being right next to the beach?

With amazing beaches across the country, here are some holiday parks right by campsites ideal for a family staycation.

Grannie’s Heilan’ Hame Holiday Park, Scotland

Up in Scotland, you could head to Grannie’s Heilan’ Hame Holiday Park with direct access to the beach.

The beachfront park is ideal for families with both kids and teens clubs for when parents want some alone time.

For family fun together there is also bowling, a pool and crazy golf.

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As for the beach itself – Embo Beach boasts white sand and isn’t too far from Dornoch, in case you want to explore further.

Sometimes people are lucky enough to see dolphins from the beach as well.

A pitch costs from £9 per night, which works out at £2.25 per person, per night.

Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site, Wales

If you fancy heading to the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales instead, then you can book into Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site.

The family-run campsite has direct access to Porthsele Beach and is a mile from Whitesands Beach.

In fact, the campsite even overlooks Porthsele Beach – which is ideal for swimming and kayaking.

If you stay for multiple days, you can also venture to Whitesands Beach, which is a mile away along a coastal path.

Onsite there’s a shop too, for essentials such as food and logs.

During the peak season, you can also enjoy a tipple and pizza freshly made onsite as well.

A pitch costs from £34.80 per night for a family of four, working out at £8.70 per person, per night.

St Ives Bay Holiday Park, Cornwall

With direct access to the three-mile long Hayle Beach, St Ives Bay Holiday Park in Cornwall has everything for a great family staycation.

The park itself also has views of the beach and coastline.

Onsite you’ll also find a shop, bar, bistro and an indoor pool.

And if you fancy venturing further afield, just 20 minutes away is the Tate St Ives gallery.

A pitch costs from £42 per night for a family of four, working out at £10.50 per person per night.

Morfa Bychan Holiday Park, Wales

Perched on top of the cliffs that back Cardigan Bay, you’ll find Morfa Bychan Holiday Park in Wales.

Just 15 minutes away from Aberystwyth, the holiday park has direct access to the pebble beach below the cliffs.

As for things to do onsite, kids will be easily occupied with a park, ship play area, heated outdoor pool and even a games lounge with a TV, pool table and air hockey.

A pitch costs from £35 per night, working out at £8.75 per person per night.

Ruda Holiday Park, Devon

Sitting right next to the popular Croyde Beach, Ruda Holiday Park has everything for a top family break.

With direct access to Croyde Beach, guests can head surfing with lessons available at the beach as well as surfboard and wetsuit hire.

The holiday park even has its own surf shop…

Back onsite, guests can also enjoy a tropical indoor pool that boasts water rapids and underwater geysers.

The site has both indoor and outdoor play areas as well as a cafe and a kids club too.

And for a treat, make sure to grab an ice cream from the parlour.

A pitch costs from £12 per night for a family of four, working out at £3 per person per night.

Unity Beach, Somerset

Just a couple of minutes’ walk from the beach, Unity Beach in Somerset also has a lake onsite and a play area.

Around 25 minutes away you can head to Weston-super-Mare as well, for more beach fun.

Back at the park you will also find an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool with splash zones, flumes and waterslides.

If that isn’t enough to keep your family occupied, then there’s an indoor play centre and golf course to explore as well.

When it comes to having something to eat, you can try out the onsite restaurant, serving meals as well as snacks and ice cream in the summer.

A pitch costs from £10 per night for a family of four, so just £2.50 per person per night.

Harlyn Sands Holiday Park, Cornwall

Cornwall has tonnes of lovely beaches, so it is even better than you can stay right by the beach at a holiday park.

Less than a 20-minute walk away from Harlyn Sands Holiday Park, you’ll reach the beach but the vibrant towns of Padstow and Newquay are both within half an hour’s drive.

At the park, there is a play area for little ones as well as a kids club for when parents want some alone time.

In the evening, families can also enjoy events and entertainments, with a tipple from the bar.

Forgotten something? There is a small shop onsite as well.

A pitch costs from £30 per night based on a family of four, which works out as £7.50 per person per night.

IF YOU are trying to pick your next staycation while the temperatures are set to rise, the top five family-friendly campsites across the UK have been named and they have farm animals and scenic views.

New research conducted by Pitchup.com has revealed the best campsites for families across the UK based on ‘child-friendly’ ratings from nearly 200,000 reviews.

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Dan Yates, founder of Pitchup.com, said: “Camping and glamping holidays continue to be a popular choice for families looking to spend quality time together outdoors, particularly as more people seek flexible and affordable UK breaks.”

Trefach Holiday Park, Pembrokeshire

Scoring 9.3 out of 10 on the child-friendliness scale, Trefach Holiday Park in Pembrokeshire, Wales, has been named the most family-friendly campsite in the UK.

Just a half-an-hour drive from Cardigan boat trips and popular family attraction Folly Farm, the campsite sits in the Preseli Hills and features an outdoor pool, play area, games room, clubhouse and bar-restaurant with entertainment.

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Around the site, families can head on a number of scenic walks as well as explore local fishing villages and towns such as Tenby, Haverfordwest, Dinas Cross and Fishguard.

Stays cost from £40 a night.

Jubilee Camping, Hampshire

Following closely in second place with a child-friendliness score of 9.2 out of 10, is Jubilee Camping in Hampshire.

Just 15 minutes from the New Forest, Jubilee Camping has heaps of fun for the family with tractor and trailer rides, barbeques, campfires, woodfired pizza and animal experiences.

In the surrounding area there are a lot of things to do as well such as walks in the New Forest National Park and visiting the city of Salisbury.

Bournemouth is only half-an-hour away too in case you want to hit the beach.

Onsite, there is also the Shepherd’s Hut Bar which serves local ales, ciders, Prosecco and G&Ts.

A stay costs from £32 per night.

Panoramic Camping and Glamping, Swansea

In third place with a score of 8.9 out of 10 for child-friendliness was Panoramic Camping and Glamping in Swansea, Wales.

Found five minutes from Pontlliw and off the M4, Panoramic Camping and Glamping is a smaller site with pitches on a hilltop meadow, overlooking the Glamorgan hills.

The site is also a working farm so you can expect to see hens, cattle and Llanwenog sheep while staying.

In the surrounding area you can head to the beaches of the Gower Peninsula as well as head off on a trek in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

A non-electric grass tent or trailer pitch costs from £25 per night and a glamping tent, sleeping up to five people costs from £80 per night.

Little Thornham Holidays, Wiltshire

Also scoring 8.9 for child-friendliness was Little Thornham Holidays in Wiltshire.

Overlooking Salisbury Plain, Little Thornham Holidays can be found on a small farm with friendly hens, goats (named after Harry Potter characters), sheep, pigs and ducks.

The village of Melksham is just a 10-minute drive away in case you want to head to the pub or need to pick up supplies.

However, the farm does sell its own produce on site such as wood, sausages and eggs.

As for other things to do in the area, Longleat Safari Park is just 30 minutes away and if you want to explore a city, you can reach Bath in 40 minutes.

There are three types of accommodation at the site including tent pitches, lodges and bell tents which cost from £120 per night for four people.

Magical Malpas PYO Farm, Cheshire

And rounding out the top five was Magical Malpas PYO Farm, in Cheshire, scoring 8.8 for child-friendliness.

Not only is Magical Malpas a working dairy farm, but it is also a pick-your-own farm and has views of the Cheshire countryside.

Guests can stay in a small field, where they will also find picnic tables and a children’s play area (though, it is worth noting that there are no showers, electricity or drinking water).

While staying, families will be able to meet Wilma and Betty – two Valais Blacknose sheep, as well as goats and two donkeys.

As for things to do in the surrounding area, you won’t be short for choice with BeWILDerwood – a family adventure park – just 10 minutes away.

A pitch costs from £22 per night.

Holiday park’s across the UK have been ranked by the best for child-friendliness and the top 10 showcases sites with incredible facilities from outdoor heated pools to highly rated kids’ club

Fresh rankings have unveiled the top family campsites across the UK, and their locations hidden in the most peaceful corners of the countryside make them a tempting treat.

As more families ditch overseas holidays in favour of budget-friendly breaks closer to home, outdoor getaways have surged in popularity. But with young children in mind, not just any campsite will do — parents often seek out sites with top-notch facilities and plenty of entertainment to make the trip that little bit smoother.

A standout site in Pembrokeshire has been crowned Britain’s finest, according to new data from Pitchup.com, which analysed nearly 200,000 verified customer reviews to compile its top ten list.

The rankings reveal that the highest-scoring site for ‘child-friendliness’ is Trefach Holiday Park in Mynachlog-ddu, Clunderwen, Pembrokeshire, which earned an impressive 9.3/10 from guest reviews.

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One delighted visitor wrote: “I was recommended this site by a friend and we were not disappointed. It has a heated pool which we all thoroughly enjoyed on our stay. Fantastic food there. The whole site was so clean and tidy, and it was a very peaceful site. I would highly recommend it, and we will definitely be returning next year for a stay.”

What sets the park apart as a premier destination is its outdoor heated pool, where parents can unwind on the terrace with a cold drink while watching the kids splash about. For those looking to keep little ones occupied, there is also a highly regarded kids’ club alongside a wealth of entertainment facilities, including a play area and games room.

Also featuring on the list of the UK’s finest family-friendly campsites is Jubilee Camping in Hampshire at number two, and Panoramic Camping and Glamping in Swansea at number three. The Swansea site is a peaceful, rural retreat just a 10-minute stroll from a local pub, offering a back-to-basics camping experience. It also features its own bar and pizza oven on site.

Another standout, on the other end of the UK to the winners, is Riverside Holiday Village in Somerset at number 10, with a score of 8.7 for its child-friendliness.

The campsite is beloved for its tranquil setting along the river’s bend in Bleadon, and its convenient location, set a mere 10 minute drive from the bustling seaside town of Weston-super-Mare. Another being the huge amount of fun and entertainment for children with a games arcade and a heated indoor swimming pool on site.

It’s evident that the UK is brimming with outstanding camping destinations, with family-friendly sites spanning the length and breadth of the country — from Somerset and Devon to Swansea, Cheshire and Wiltshire.

Dan Yates, founder of Pitchup.com, said: “Camping and glamping holidays continue to be a popular choice for families looking to spend quality time together outdoors, particularly as more people seek flexible and affordable UK breaks. The sites featured in these rankings stood out for creating welcoming, family-friendly experiences that give children the freedom to explore while helping parents relax and unwind.

“We’re seeing families place increasing value on outdoor space, nature and simple shared experiences, whether that’s wildlife watching, campfires or easy access to beaches and walking routes. The variety of sites featured across the UK also shows there’s strong demand for family-friendly stays in every corner of Great Britain.”

The UK’s best family friendly campsites

• Trefach Holiday Park, Pembrokeshire
• Jubilee Camping, Hampshire
• Panoramic Camping and Glamping, Swansea
• Little Thornham Holidays, Wiltshire
• Magical Malpas PYO Farm, Cheshire
• Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, Perthshire
• Puddleduck Glamping, Lancashire
• South Ford Farm Camping, Devon
• Poplar Grove Farm Caravan Park, Lancashire
• Riverside Holiday Village, Somerset