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Summer Camps in the United Kingdom 2027
78 camps6 destinationsDay & residential
Verified with each campLive availability
Best rated Summer Camps in the United Kingdom
How we rank campsRanked 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.
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All Summer Camps in the United Kingdom
78 camps in the United Kingdom
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Summer camps for teens in the United Kingdom (13–17)
Camps that welcome teenagers, with sessions open to ages 13 to 17. Several also take 18-year-olds.
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Choosing a camp in the United Kingdom
The UK has one of the world's longest-running traditions of residential summer schools, many held on university campuses and historic boarding-school grounds across England, Scotland and Wales. That heritage gives families access to camps set inside real academic institutions, alongside language camps that let children practise English with native speakers in its country of origin.
Beyond the classroom, UK summer camps take advantage of everything from countryside and coastline to city life in London, mixing sport, drama and outdoor activities with day trips to castles, museums and historic sites. The ranking below reflects camps with verified parent reviews, updated as new bookings and reviews come in.
Camps in the United Kingdom: the facts
Every figure is computed live from the camps listed on this page.
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Sessions run October 10, 2026 – 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.
What to pack
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 10 of 53 camps here — check each camp's "What's included" list before buying anything.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best summer camps in the United Kingdom?
- Based on parent ratings on World Camps and Google, our top-rated summer camps in the United Kingdom include Summer School, BLISS Summer School, Football Summer Camp. See the full ranking above — it updates as new reviews come in.
- When do summer camps in the United Kingdom run?
- Summer camps in the United Kingdom run June to August. Exact dates are set per session by each camp.
- How much do summer camps in the United Kingdom cost?
- Prices start from $669 per session. Each camp sets its own pricing, and many offer age-based rates and sibling discounts.
- What ages are summer 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 76 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 summer camps in the United Kingdom?
- 73 of the 78 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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