Autumn is coming closer and winter is looking over its shoulder. But that doesn’t mean you have to pack up your camping equipment. On the contrary, autumn and winter camping trips can be the most fun: campsites are quieter and many beauty spots are virtually crowd-free off-season. Then there are the cost-savings you make once the summer holidays have ended. 

If you fancy an autumn or winter camping adventure in the UK, we’ve uncovered 5 cool campsites open all year round and ready to welcome you. So don’t put your autumn or winter camping kit into hibernation just yet. Instead, plan your next trip with a little Attwoolls’ expertise.

 

Small and cosy

Hobby Farm, Jurassic Coast, Dorset

This adult-only, dog-friendly campsite makes a cosy base for a peaceful autumn or winter camping trip on the Jurassic Coast. Close to some of Dorset’s most-loved destinations, Charmouth, Lyme Regis and West Bay, Hobby Farm has 9 non-electric pitches, as well as a welcoming shepherd’s hut for two, should you fancy being extra snug. 

You’ll also find traffic-free walking paths leading to the nearest beach at Charmouth, along with a good pub (500 yards away) and a farm shop just 30 minutes’ stroll along footpaths and village roads. Discover more >

Make it more cosy with:

Warmies Extra Long Hot Water Bottle

 

One for the family

Woodview, Bude, Cornwall 

Sheltered by trees and close by the beautiful sandy beach of Sandymouth in Bude, Woodview campsite will keep all the family happy. As well as coastal walks, wonderful views, campfires amongst the trees, and hammocks by the river, Woodview also has an excellent range of indoor facilities - just the thing if the weather turns. There’s a games room, indoor football, snooker, basketball, table tennis and air hockey. You’re sure to never get bored. Discover more >

Make it extra fun with:

Campingaz Party Grill

 

Out of this world

Blackberry Wood, Ditchling, Sussex

If you go down to Blackberry Wood today, you’re in for a big surprise. This wonderfully bonkers campsite near Brighton boasts 25 camping pitches in private glades, as well as 30 pitches in open meadows. But the real thrills are its unique glamping choices: fancy an autumn or winter break in a double-decker bus, a fire engine or Wessex helicopter? How  about one of the site’s two incredible treehouses? It’ll be a trip you won’t forget in a hurry.  Discover more >

Make it extraordinary with:

Some new walking boots!

 

On the Coast

Port A Bhaigh, Ullapool, Scotland

The stunning location of Port a Bhaigh is a wildlife lover and kayaker’s dream. This friendly, family-run campsite sits on Scotland’s beautiful West Coast, just north of Ullapool, and overlooks the Summer Isles. It’s home to 42 hard stands and 50 tent pitches, as well as a small shop. At the bottom of the campsite is a small port, which is ideal for launching small boats, paddle-boards and kayaks from. That’s if you can face the cold Scottish water! Discover more >

Make it warmer with:

Vango Radiate Single Sleeping Bag (with built in heater)