Shepherd Huts in Alston, Cumbria

Unwind in the heart of Hadrian’s Wall country at Hadrian’s Wall Camping and Caravan Site, a wonderfully tranquil, spacious site boasting jaw-dropping views and heaps of open green spaces for lounging.

Quarry Side Walkers and Cyclists Only is one of those old-school camping sites that is wonderfully basic, incredibly scenic, and extremely pocket-friendly. The camping field rests 200-yards off the road leading to the village of Banks and is only accessible on foot.

If you’re tired of sleeping on uneven ground or prefer the creature comforts of home on holiday, make your way over to Hesleyside Huts. This luxury glamping retreat lies tucked away on the manicured and historic grounds of the 4.

Stybeck Farm is an adults-only campsite located on a peaceful working farm, a mere 3-miles from the shimmering reservoir of Thirlmere. Wake up at your pace, dig into a delicious breakfast courtesy of fresh eggs and their vegetables as you survey the spectacular scenery.

Beamish Holiday Park is the place to be for scenic countryside camping. This spacious, secluded camping park lies deep in the fertile rural landscapes of Durham, yet is no more than a few miles away from popular attractions and activities in Northumberland and Durham.

Lanefoot Farm is a serene, spacious campsite set in the scenic surrounds of Lake District and no more than three miles from the buzzing town of Keswick. The site is ideally placed for outdoor ambles in renowned locations like Skiddaw.

If a serene escape from the modern world is what your craving, the compact and well-maintained Ashes Caravan Park is certain to delight. The site has the added benefit of adults-only camping space.

Tranwell Farm is a family-friendly, off-grid site tucked in the lush heart of Northumberland. Make this site your home away from home, especially if you’ve been cooped up in a congested city for too long.

The sky is the limit at Syke Farm Campsite, a lovely camping space nestled amid the greenery and gently rolling mountains of the Lake District in Cumbria. The site is an ideal base for the outdoorsy types keen to escape the everyday for big skies.

Given the lush, tranquil settings at Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park, it’s a little surprising that the centre of Durham rests an approximate 10-minute drive away.

Beautifully tucked away in Upper Coquetdale, Westfield House Farm is a beautiful glamping site set in on a gloriously lush working farm. The site lays amid sprawling green fields of grazing cattle on the fringes of the Northumberland National Park and welcomes guests throughout the year.