Camping isn’t for everyone, but summer is the perfect time to give it a try if you fancy exploring the beautiful East Midlands countryside from a different angle.
You might not get comfy beds, air conditioning or a la carte food while camping, but most outdoor enthusiasts agree that it’s a great way to reconnect with nature while making the most of the basics in life.
With so much unspoilt countryside, the East Midlands is arguably one of the best places in the UK to go camping.
The lack of light pollution in the countryside makes it ideal for stargazing.
Finding campsites without lights and interruptions can be difficult, which is why those in the East Midlands have the upper hand on sites elsewhere in the UK.
With the help of campsites.co.uk, we’ve picked out some of the best ‘dark sky’ campsites in the East Midlands for summer 2025:
1. These magical ‘dark sky’ campsites prove that the East Midlands is the best place in the UK for stargazing
The East Midlands has some truly amazing campsites for stargazing | Deborah Lee Soltesz Photo: Deborah Lee Soltesz
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2. Shallow Grange Farm, Buxton
Campsites.co.uk says: "Shallow Grange Farm has the right combination of eco friendly ethos and a location worth travelling for - sitting just three miles from Buxton in the activity-filled Peak District National Park. Campfires welcome and fishing provided on site." | Michael Kostrzanowski Photo: Michael Kostrzanowski
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3. Lathkill Dale Campsite, Monyash
Campsites.co.uk says: "This site is well located at the heart of the Peak District National Park. Close to Chatsworth House, the Heights of Abraham, Alton Towers, Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Buxton and Ashbourne, Lathkill Dale Campground provides level pitches for tents and campervans with electric hook up." | Lathkill Dale Campsite Photo: Lathkill Dale Campsite
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4. Stewton Stars Hideaway, Louth
Campsites.co.uk says: "Set in a designated Dark Skies location, Stewton Stars Hideaway is an idyllic choice for glampers looking for complete privacy. There are just two cabins, one for two and one for four, each with plenty of privacy and luxury furnishings. Discover nature in the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, or visit the seaside just 20 minutes away." | Stewton Stars Hideaway Photo: Stewton Stars Hideaway