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Summer Camps in the United Kingdom 2027
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Best rated Summer Camps in the United Kingdom
How we rank campsRanked by average parent rating among camps with at least 3 verified reviews.
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Reach Cambridge Summer School (Cambridge · Residential) — 5.0 (15) · Since 2003
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Summer Programme (London · Day) — 5.0 (8) · 5.0 on Google
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Gordonstoun International Summer School (Duffus · Residential) — 5.0 (8) · Since 1976
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Milton Abbey Summer School Language Camp Blandford Forum (Blandford Forum · Residential) — 5.0 (6) · Since 2025
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Football Summer Camp (Coalville · Residential) — 5.0 (6) · 4.5 on Google · Since 2007
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Downe House Summer School (Cold Ash · Residential) — 5.0 (6) · Since 2025
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Summer School (Stirling · Residential) — 5.0 (6) · 5.0 on Google · Since 2016
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Oxford Summer Courses Camp (Oxford · Residential) — 5.0 (5) · 4.5 on Google · Since 2010
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Immerse Education (London · Residential) — 5.0 (5) · 4.5 on Google · Since 2012
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International House London - Cambridge Summer Language Camp (Cambridge · Residential) — 5.0 (5) · 4.0 on Google · Since 1953
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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.
Where camps in the United Kingdom take kids
Counted from the camps' own excursion programmes — not a tourist list.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best summer camps in the United Kingdom?
- Based on verified parent reviews, our top-rated summer camps in the United Kingdom include Reach Cambridge Summer School, Summer Programme, Gordonstoun International Summer School. 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.
- What ages are summer camps in the United Kingdom for?
- The camps listed here welcome children from 12 to 17 years old. Every camp page lists its exact age groups per session.
- Are there both day and overnight options?
- No — only residential (overnight) camps are currently listed for this page (2); no day-camp options right now.
- 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?
- 2 of the 2 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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LELes Elfes InternationalVerbier, Switzerland · since 1987
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