NOT TOO LATE TO BAG A BANK HOLIDAY BARGAIN, SAYS PITCHUP.COM

– Including sites only open for this weekend

23 August 2021: Worried you might have left it too late to get away over the bank holiday without breaking the bank?

Contrary to reports of huge price hikes for built holiday accommodation, data from Pitchup, the UK’s leading search and booking platform for camping and glamping, shows that cost per night for the outdoor sector this August have risen by just 7% compared to pre-Covid prices*.

And with the possibility of a dry, sunny bank holiday weekend to look forward to (never say never!), what better way to spend it than with a last-minute break in the great outdoors?

In fact, the Bank Holiday could be your golden ticket to stay at sites that are only open for that specific weekend, like this selection, all bookable now on Pitchup.com.

Rhug Estate Camping, Denbighshire – open 26th – 30th August

Set in the heart of a spacious Denbighshire estate with an award-winning cafe and farm shop, Rhug Estate Camping is a pop-up campsite that will exclusively open for the August bank holiday weekend. There are plenty of reasons for a getaway here – not least that all profits from the weekend will be donated to the Wales Air Ambulance Charity. Mount Snowdon and Snowdonia are both within an hour’s drive for a great day out whilst Lake Bala, Llangollen, Betws-y-Coed and Zip World forest are all even closer.  The organic farm shop is stocked with over 3,000 products, including meat, drinks and deli options for picnics along with the on-site cafe which is open all day for hot and cold food. Shared portaloos and dog walking areas available on-site.

Price: Non-electric grass tent and touring pitches available from £25 per night, based on up to 6 people sharing.

To book: https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/Wales/North-Wales/Denbighshire/Corwen/rhug-estate/

Anglesey Showground, North Wales – open 26th to 31st August

Still in Wales but even further north, there’s room for all with superb views of Snowdonia at Anglesey Showground. Pitch up in a tent, tourer or motorhome among 136 acres to explore the 125 miles of the island’s spectacular coastline along with nature reserves, lakes and reservoirs. In addition to loos, showers, washing-up facilities, chemical disposal and wifi on site, hot breakfasts and evening meals are available too making it an easy choice for an indulgent weekend.

Price: Non-electric grass or hardstanding pitches from £25 per night (up to 4 sharing), electric from £30

To book: https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/Wales/North-Wales/Isle_of_Anglesey/gwalchmai/anglesey_showground/

Whitby Showground, North Yorkshire – open 25 to 31st August

This pop-up campsite perched on the headland of the popular north-east seaside town of Whitby is only open for August Bank Holiday weekend, to coincide with Whitby War Weekend – a living history festival spanning the ages from Vikings to World War II. Campers get free entry along with their pitch, next to the Showground and in the shadow of the atmospheric ruins of Whitby Abbey. If the War Weekend isn’t enough to keep you busy, the town’s beach, boat trips, museums and railway are all a short walk away along with the famed 199 steps stairway that leads to the old town’s cobbled streets and quaint shops and historic pubs. Shared portaloos, elsan points and running water are all available on-site.

Price: Electric and non-electric grass pitches available from £15 per night, based on two adults.

To book:

https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/North_East/North_Yorkshire/Whitby/whitby_showground/

Purbeck Valley Farmhouse, Dorset – open 25 to 31st August

If you’re looking to stay in the south of England, try this pop-up farm site with fantastic views of Corfe Castle and the Purbeck Hills. Spacious pitches in meadows of wild clover, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just ten minutes from Wareham or Swanage. Take a steam rail trip from Harman’s Cross station, a five minute stroll from the site, or enjoy one of the many great eateries in the local area. Beach days are also an easy jaunt from here with the Jurassic Coast close to hand: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are both within half an hour. Tents, tourers and motorhomes are all accepted – the site has all of the essential facilities including toilets, showers, washing-up area and recycling bins plus chemical disposal.

Price: Non-electric grass pitches available from £20 per night, based on two adults.

To book:

https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_West/Dorset/Wareham/purbeck-valley-farmhouse/