If you’re craving an escape from the maddening pace of the rat race yet have no wish to break the bank, consider a stay at Hawkshead Youth Hostel, an excellent base for cheap escapes and activity holidays in the Beatrix Potter country.

Nestled in the Rydal Hall Estate grounds, this beautiful campsite is surrounded by Nabscar and Fairfield Horseshoe, offering breathtaking views of Rothay Valley. Travel just a mile from Ambleside and two and a half miles from Grasmere to reach this dog-friendly campsite.

Hill of Oaks Caravan and Lodge Park lies nestled amid ancient woodland on the viewsome south-eastern shores of Lake Windermere. It provides adventuring sorts with a safe, well-equipped and comfortable base to explore the best attractions and activities in the Lake District National Park.

Even the most anti-outdoors person will feel incredibly sad to bid adieu to a sumptuous stay at Neaum Crag, a lovely site with alpine-style lodges tucked away and generously spaced on 18-acres of striking woodland.

Howgills Hideaway is a perfectly positioned site that’s hard to beat, offering campers a variety of well-appointed glamping options in a stunning location nestled in the Yorkshire Dales.

Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park is a spacious, well-equipped site nuzzled in peaceful woodland settings, a quick drive from the southern shores of Lake Windermere. The site rests in the quiet hamlet of Newby Bridge.

Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping is a spacious, friendly site set on the banks of Coniston Water, affording easy access to a range of activities and attractions in the Lake District.

The Estate Patterdale is a gorgeous, five-pitch, Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Location for member’s only, located on a private 300-acre Lakeland estate. The site rests on the southern tip of the stunning and peaceful Ullswater valley.

If you want to upgrade your camping experience, consider kicking back at Abbots Reading Farm, a cracking glamping space ideal for a swish holiday in the Lake District. The site blends the thrills of getting up close and personal with nature alongside the comforts of home in six glorious octoloodges.

Ullswater Holiday Park is a splendid holiday destination for families and affords spectacular views over the stunning Lake District fells. The rest in the heart of England’s most frequented national park and welcomes campervans.

The Quiet Site is an award-winning, eco-friendly campsite looking out over the shimmering lake of Ullswater, creating an ideal space for families and active types. The site also boasts the advantage of holding the best Lake District pub on the premises.

Waterfoot Caravan Park is a tranquil park near Penrith in the Lake District National Park on a stunning Georgian mansion. The site overlooks the shimmering lake of Ullswater.

Moss Side Farm Campsite is a family-friendly site set on a working farm, affording sweeping views and easy access to several woodland valleys that are ideal for riding, walking and cycling.

If you’re ready to spend a month or so diving into the varied excellent outdoor offerings in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, you best set up camp at Woodclose Caravan Park.

Eskdale Campsite is a tranquil base for getting away from the rat race and its complexities, savouring the gentle pace of quintessentially English countryside and scenery. The site is a hotspot for open-air pursuits.

Low Briery Holiday Village is a very peaceful and entirely scenic riverside campsite nestled just outside Keswick, amid the renowned natural beauty of the Lake District National Park.

Meadow Falls is a compact, friendly, family-run site tucked in Ingleton's picturesque and sleepy village, also known rather intriguingly as the "The land of Caves and Waterfalls".

Parkgate Farm Holidays is a serene campsite set on a quiet farm at the base of the Eskdale and Wasdale Valleys, in the Western Lakeland area of Cumbria. The friendly site provides spectacular views over the lush valleys and enjoys a convenient position a mere half an hour drive from the lively seaside town of Whitehaven.

The Old Post Office Campsite is a compact, family-friendly site ideally located on the fringes of the western portion of the stunning Lake District National Park. The site first welcomed visitors in 1951.

Port Haverigg Marina Village is a splendid holiday park nestled on the striking Duddon Estuary. Guests who wish to enjoy the delights of Cumbria yet prefer to avoid the more frequented areas will find the peaceful settings and viewsome location an ideal space for kicking back and enjoying an escape from the modern world.