Last Updated on April 23, 2026
It’s official. Camping is cool. With designer floral-print tents, self-inflating air mattresses and state-of-the-art campsite facilities, it’s no longer a chore to head for the hills at the weekend. A generation raised on summer festivals and gap-year backpacking has rediscovered the great outdoors as a tonic to high-density urban life. And there’s no better way to enjoy a wilderness experience than with a sleeping bag and tent, to sleep under the stars and to wake with the sun.
This book features a hand-picked selection of campsites and camping experiences in England, each with something very special.
It might be an unbeatable view of a pristine coastline, a tranquil lakeside location, or the chance to spend the night in an American trailer or a Mongolian yurt. Whatever the particular (or peculiar) attraction, all these places are definitely worth seeking out.
Cool Camping is not a traditional, formulaic camping guidebook to take with you on a tour around the country. It’s designed to help you pick a truly fantastic destination site, and devote a weekend – or longer – to enjoying its charms and local attractions. Whether you’re looking to escape to the tranquillity of the Isles of Scilly, ramble in the Peak District or locate a prime surfing or sunbathing spot in Cornwall, Cool Camping: England is a breath of fresh air for the canvas-inclined.
Let the words guide you and let the pictures inspire you to your own unforgettable camping experience.
This book was previously for sale at Margot’s Books. The shop is now closed — this post is kept as an archive record only.
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