Student friendly campgrounds in Wales

Alleston Farm Camping

• Peaceful site on a working farm five minutes from Pembroke
• Nearest beach 10 minutes' drive away; Tenby within 15 minutes
• Plenty of space, barbecues allowed, and stabling provided for horses

The Grove Y'Gelli

• Woodland glampsite at Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire, South West Wales
• Five minutes’ drive to Brechfa Forest; half an hour to Carmarthen
• Off-grid, pre-erected bell tents; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive

Cwmaman Resource Centre and Bunkhouse

• Bunkhouse in the Amman Valley just outside of the Brecon Beacons
• A 20-minute drive to Gelli Aur Country Park; 40 minutes to the coast
• Kitchen on site; shops, bike hire and cycling or walking routes nearby

Nantyrhelyg Camping

Clapping Wicket

• Rental tents on a quiet Pembrokeshire site 15 minutes’ drive to Tenby
• Folly Farm Adventure Park and Saundersfoot Beach 10 minutes’ drive
• Accessible showers; barbecues allowed; supermarkets in Tenby

Trai-A-Llanw

• Spectacular views of Cardigan Bay
• Basic but adequate facilities and a relaxed vibe
• Bordered by the Ceredigion Coast Path and a mile from Aberaeron

Highland View Camping and Glamping

• Family-friendly site on a family-run smallholding with sea views
• A 10-minute drive to Manorbier beach and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
• Firepits available for hire; play area and toys on site; pubs close by

Ponty Bargoed

• Quiet eight-acre site bordering the Cerfin river in Tregroes valley
• New Quay, Aberporth, Aberaeron and Penbryn Beach all 20 minutes’ drive
• Remote location in the countryside suited to walkers and cyclists

Popcorn Camping Brecon

• Dog-friendly site in the Brecon Beacons National Park with hill views
• A 15-minute walk to Brecon town centre; a 15-minute drive to Pen Y Fan
• Barbecues and firepits permitted; cruises, pubs and shops in the town

Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed

• Glamping site on a peaceful farm estate in Snowdonia National Park
• Zip World Fforest 55 minutes’ drive; Portmeirion 40 minutes
• Bell tents on a dark skies site; Mawddach Trail 10 minutes’ walk away

Cleobury Camping

• Rural park on an equestrian farm edging the scenic Shropshire Hills
• A 10-minute drive from Knighton for access to the Offa’s Dyke Path
• Stables and kennels on site for hols with your horse and dog

Clwb Camping

• Convenient site in a sports field on the northern edge of St Davids
• 1.7 miles from Whitesands Bay; 10 minutes' drive from the Blue Lagoon
• A short walk to pubs, shops and the cathedral; food and drink on site

Clyngwyn Camping

• Dog-friendly site five minutes' walk from Sgwd Clun-Gwyn waterfall
• Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre and BikePark Wales 35 minutes’ drive
• Firepit and barbecue on site, plus a coffee shop selling hot food

Mountain Farm

• Spacious site on a Ceredigion organic farm with forest views
• A 10-minute drive to Llanrhystud beach; 20 minutes to Aberaeron
• Horse riding available on site; dogs on leads allowed

Whitesands Camping

• Whitesands Camping® is the only campsite next to Whitesands beach.
• Laid back atmosphere for families, surfers and groups.
• Newly built shower and toilet facilities (August 2020).

Aber Glamping

• Glamping on an organic Powys farm with fabulous Brecon Beacons views
• A 15-minute drive to the National Showcaves Centre for Wales
• Private kitchens, firepits and animal encounters on a dark-skies site

Radnor Revivals Camping

• Peaceful Mid Wales campsite on a family-run smallholding
• Half a mile from Llanbister; Llandrindod Wells 20 minutes' drive
• Easy access to cycle trails and footpaths; 20 minutes' walk from a pub

Watermeadows Glamping

• Scenic, spacious 10-acre site with glamping close to spring-fed lakes
• A 10-minute drive from the beaches around Tenby and Saundersfoot
• Bell tents with kitchen areas, bedding included and private bathrooms

Nantyrast Wild Camping

• Wild camping on a 1400-acre family farm in the Cambrian Mountains
• Dolaucothi Gold Mines and Llyn Brianne 20 minutes' drive away
• Off-grid nature haven 13 miles from the nearest town of Llandovery