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Getty Images Travelling abroad may still be tricky for some time meaning staycations could for the second year running be the most popular travelling trend. And while many Brits rush to book up the soon-to-be-open hotels and B&Bs, we’re making the case for camping. Along with our lockdown-induced renewed love of nature and the outdoors, camping suddenly seems like an even more appealing option than ever before. And in the UK, we’re spoilt for choice with hundreds of campsites across the country, all offering different experiences. So whether you’re after the ‘real deal’ and want a truly authentic camping experience or are looking for an outdoor break with a few home comforts, there’s something for everyone, and we’ve rounded up 10 of your best options for the ultimate summer camping staycation. 10 of the best UK campsites for a post-lockdown staycation Field725 Camping Somerset Best for: variety Campsites.co.uk Nestled between the historic market town of Frome and the village of Nunney, this is the kind of campsite that encourages acoustic guitars around the campfire. On offer is a range of camping settings to suit all types – from standard tent, campervan and caravan pitches to the more exciting options of fairy-lit bell tents, fully-equipped safari tents, yurts and even a ‘Sky Cabin’, which is a converted cockpit of a 50’s jet aircraft. Book here. Merry Harriers Surrey Best for: animal lovers Merry Harriers So it’s not camping in the strictest sense, but staying in a shepherd’s hut is the perfect happy medium for those who want to feel a bit closer to nature than your run-of-the-mill hotel or B&B experience provides but still want somewhere to plug your straighteners in. At the Merry Harriers there are five brand new shepherd’s huts to stay in, but the best part is when you get to fall in love with a furry creature via the guided llama treks that take you along the stunning local trails of The Greensand Way. Cute! Book here. Little Ropers Woodland Camping Suffolk Best for: wild camping Little Ropers Woodland Camping For those looking for a truly authentic camping experience, this is it. Whether you choose to pitch up in the woodland or neighbouring field in this tents-only space, they promise that ‘wherever you pitch, our setting is a tranquil alternative to more commercial sites’. Come here to enjoy the ultimate digital detox as you get in touch with nature. Book here. Ten Acres Vineyard Camping Devon Best for: wine lovers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ten Acres Vineyard Campsite (@tenacresvineyardcampsite) With camping and glamping options available, the real draw here is the on-site vineyard, which you can and should take a tour of before enjoying a guided wine-tasting of the site’s produce. Set in the heart of Devon, this is the perfect, peaceful base to explore all the stunning beauty Devon has to offer. Book here. Soul Camping Cornwall Best for: yoga lovers View this post on Instagram A post shared by S O U L C A M P I N G (@soulcamping) If yoga and camping happen to be your two main passions in life, Soul Camping is where you need to be. While the yoga retreats won’t be starting up again until 2021, the camping here is perfect if you like a little luxury – it’s more like glamping, with family- and couple-sized bell tents furnished with real beds, Egyptian cotton bedding, rugs and chests. A short walk from Port Isaac and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, sinking into one of the wood fired hot tubs at the end of the day sounds like heaven on earth. Book here. Canopy & Stars treehouses various locations Best for: something different View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canopy & Stars (@canopyandstars) So it’s not strictly camping, but a treehouse is certainly not a hotel either, and makes for the perfect getaway location to enjoy nature with a touch more comfort than a tent can provide. There are various Canopy & Stars treehouses across the UK, each boasting their own unique charm, but all situated above ground, making for an unforgettable trip. Book here. Beryl’ s Campsite Devon Best for: families Cool Camping The only clue to this quirky campsite’s existence is a small ‘camping’ sign on the roadside, and it didn’t even have an official name until regulars christened it after the friendly woman who runs it. With 29 pitches to choose from, this ‘unconventional camping haven’ is a real sanctuary, totally hidden from the road, from which to explore the surrounding delights of the Devon coast. Book here. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping Cornwall Best for: staying in a tipi Cool Camping The first commercial tipi campsite in England, this site was doing glamping long before the word was even invented, so you know they’re doing something right. These days there are two sizes of tipi on offer, plus traditional tent pitches. With 20 acres of rural ground to pitch up in and explore, plus a lake for boating and fishing, you’ll never run out of things to do here. Book here. Gwern Gof Isaf Farm Snowdonia Best for: walking Cool Camping What could be better than waking up to the view of being surrounded by breathtaking mountains? Nestled between the Tryfan and Capel Curig mountains in Snowdonia’s Ogwen valley, this family-run 50-pitch campsite offers just that. Come here if you want to spend your days walking and climbing the mountains, but be warned, this is ‘proper camping’ – no luxuries here. Book here. Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite Hertfordshire Best for: city camping Cool Camping Despite being situated less than five miles from the M25, this campsite could have you fooled for thinking you were in the middle of nowhere once you arrive. Set by the River Lee, this is truly back to basics, wild camping – there are no showers and a composting toilet is about the extent of your facilities, but that’s what makes it all the more fun. Perfect for city dwellers wanting to escape the rat race. Book here. 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