Ranked by parent ratings on World Camps and Google, weighted by how many reviews back them. Camps enter with at least 3 World Camps reviews or 20 Google reviews. $ to $$$$ is the price per day.
The UK offers one of the widest ranges of camp settings in Europe, from residential schools on historic boarding-school grounds to language camps where children practise English with native speakers, day camps in and around London, and outdoor programmes spread across the English countryside, Scotland and Wales. Camps here tend to draw on real academic institutions and long-established outdoor traditions rather than purpose-built facilities alone.
That mix of formats — residential and day, academic and activity-led — gives families a genuinely broad choice within a single country, whether the priority is language learning, sport, the arts or simply a well-supervised outdoor holiday for a few weeks.
Camps in the United Kingdom: the facts
Every figure is computed live from the camps listed on this page.
At a glance
2 day camps · 84 residential camps.
Ages 4–24 overall.
Stays range from 5 to 71 days.
What camps cost
From £340 to £9,765 per session across 23 priced camps.
Getting there
78 of 84 camps with transport details arrange airport pick-up.
When camps run
Sessions run January 10, 2027 – September 8, 2027.
Where campers sleep
Shared rooms at 61 camps; private rooms at 55.
Typically 1–14 campers per room.
Meals
All three daily meals are included at 46 of 48 camps.
Languages
Camps here run in English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian.
3 camps are multilingual.
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Sessions run January 10, 2027 – September 8, 2027.The bars show published sessions per month — July is the busiest.
Where camps in the United Kingdom take kids
Counted from the camps' own excursion programmes — not a tourist list.
Straight from the packing lists of 7 camps here — most requested first.
ID / passport7 of 7 camps
Long trousers7 of 7 camps
Personal medication7 of 7 camps
Pocket money7 of 7 camps
Pyjamas7 of 7 camps
Shorts7 of 7 camps
Sports kit7 of 7 camps
T-shirts7 of 7 camps
Sports equipment is provided by 12 of 59 camps here — check each camp's "What's included" list before buying anything.
Frequently asked questions
How much do camps in the United Kingdom cost?
Prices start from $456 per session. Each camp sets its own pricing, and many offer age-based rates and sibling discounts.
What ages are camps in the United Kingdom for?
The camps listed here welcome children from 4 to 24 years old. Every camp page lists its exact age groups per session.
Are there both day and overnight options?
Yes — 2 day camps and 84 residential (overnight) camps match this page. Use the filters to narrow down.
How do I book?
Open a camp to see its sessions, live availability and prices, then book online. You'll confirm your child's details and pay securely — no phone calls needed.
Are airport transfers included at camps in the United Kingdom?
78 of the 84 camps here that list transport details arrange airport pick-up — check each camp's "Getting there" section for meeting points and times.
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