Our Pick of the Best Campsites for Teens in the UK
Planning your family camping trip and mindful of keeping your teens entertained? These are some of the best UK campsites for teens due to their locations and nearby attractions. Whether your teenager is an adrenaline junkie, budding photographer or likes curling up with a book, we’ve got a site for you.
Tregurrian Club Site, Near Newquay
Newquay, the UK’s surfing capital, is a brilliant holiday destination for families with teenage children. You’ll be within easy reach of some of the UK’s most beautiful beaches, with Watergate Bay just a short walk from this campsite. Fistral Beach is just a few miles from the site, as is Newquay, where family attractions, brilliant eateries and shopping are all on the cards. Padstow, Newquay Zoo and the Eden Project are all good options for days out.
St Davids Club Site, Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is another location for coastal adventure, with surfing, coasteering and swimming within easy reach. Whitesands Bay is just to the south of this campsite and is considered one of the best beaches in Wales for surfing. Hire a surf board and join an instructor led session if you’re a first timer.
Alton, The Star Club Site, Staffordshire
If you have thrill-seeking teens who would love nothing more than spending their day on rollercoasters, our Alton, The Star Club Site, is a great choice. Only one mile away from Alton Towers Resort, this campsite makes a great base for a weekend spent enjoying all the screams and attractions on offer. You’ll also only be a short drive from the Peak District, with Dovedale, Matlock and Bakewell all within reach.
Braithwaite Village Club Site, Lake District
The Lake District is ideal for outdoor-loving teens, offering the chance to appreciate mountain and lake surroundings right from your pitch. Our Braithwaite Village Club Site sits between Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake and is just a 5-minute drive from Keswick. From watersports to hiking, everything you need to explore the landscape is on your doorstep.
Tavistock Club Site, Devon
Camp on our Tavistock Club Site for direct views of the wonderful Dartmoor National Park. National Park camping is ideal for teens, with so much open space to explore in so many ways. Either cycle or walk directly from the site to explore Dartmoor’s woodland and sweeping hills. Walk around Lydford Gorge and enjoy spectacular waterfalls, including the 100ft drop of the Whitelady Waterfall. For adventure sports like rock climbing, look into local instructors who can take you to some of Dartmoor’s best spots.
Beadnell Bay Club Site, Northumberland
Northumberland is a coastal and wildlife haven, with plenty to offer teens. From recharging your batteries on one of the beautiful beaches nearby, to spending your days enjoying watersports, our Beadnell Bay Club Site is in a great location to make the most of the area. Northumberland is also brilliant for anyone with a flair for history. From exploring castles like Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh, to a day trip to the tidal island of Lindisfarne, there’s plenty of rich history to unearth.
Verwood Club Site, Dorset
Enjoy the best of the south coast and the New Forest National Park with a camping trip to our Verwood Club Site. Alongside the delights of the local landscape, there are some good attractions for teens to enjoy. The New Forest Reptile Centre, Go Ape Moors Valley, Beaulieu National Motor Museum, and Splashdown Water Park are some options.
Bala Club Site, Gwynedd
This rural campsite is in a brilliant location to enjoy the Snowdonia National Park and is surrounded by brilliant attractions for teens. Bala Lake, a short drive from the campsite, offers sailing, canoeing, fishing, walking and cycling. To enjoy the scenery at a less strenuous pace, Bala Lake Railway and the Ffestiniog Railway are great fun! Then there’s Snowdon Mountain itself, which you can choose to climb up or ride the train up to the summit. If the summit doesn’t fulfil the need for adventure, Zip World in Betws-y-Coed should tick the box.
Chertsey Club Site, Surrey
Enjoy a cosmopolitan camping trip at our Chertsey Club Site, just a short train ride from London. Chertsey is a great campsite for teens with varied interests. A day trip to London is just as good for tourist attractions as it is for a shopping spree. This isn’t just a site for hopping on a train to the big city, either, with Thorpe Park only a short distance away for thrill seekers. What we love about this campsite is that you can enjoy the slow life too, with walks to local pubs or a trip down the Thames if you hire a boat.
Loch Ness Shores Club Site, Inverness
You’re never too old to keep an eye out for the Loch Ness Monster, and our Club Site in Inverness is the best place to do so! Camping here gives you direct access to the water, which is ideal for those with experience and brave enough to set sail. There are plenty of organised boat trips and instructor-led sessions so you’ll be able to enjoy the water, regardless of your activity and experience level.
If the campsites above don’t fit your family’s needs, you can search our full campsite directory.