STUNNING BRITISH SEASIDE CAMPSITES

Camping is popular in the UK - despite the British weather. Nowadays, campsites have been brought right up to date, featuring hot tubs, Hobbit-themed yurts, and private beaches. 

BROWNSEA ISLAND This one-and-a-half-mile Dorset island has woodland, lagoons and reedbeds attracting birds, red squirrels and deer. With communal cooking shelters, showers and a play area, it's five minutes from  the beach.

TRELLYN WOODLAND CAMPING Featuring a Hobbit-themed yurt, this Pembrokeshire campsite covers  16 acres. There’s a campfire grill and picnic table on every pitch, and communal fridges. Plus free use of watersports equipment.

SUN HAVEN HOLIDAY PARK You might spot A-listers who have holiday homes near Mawgan Porth beach if staying at this Cornwall holiday park. It features shepherd huts with mod cons and hot tubs.

BERT'S LLYN PENINSULA Get back to nature on a car-free site with no Wi-Fi or electric hook-ups. However, it does have a private beach. There’s a communal kitchen, and shower blocks with  eco-friendly toiletries.

CAYTON VILLAGE This Yorkshire site is close to Scarborough and Filey. You can glamp in a spacious yurt or luxury pod, but if you prefer you can pitch your own tent.

CATCHPENNY LODGES Let the waves lull you to sleep under canvas in the eco-friendly Catchpenny Safari Lodges. It's right on the beach and you may even spot dolphins, seals and puffins.