News · 4 August 2026
Heatwaves push UK campers towards glamping and shorter holiday breaks

High temperatures are changing British camping habits as families swap traditional tents for glamping pods and motorhomes. John Turner of Visit Somerset noted that visitor sites experienced a 66 per cent decline compared to the previous year due to high temperatures and health concerns. Meanwhile, some sites report busier pitches as holidaymakers seek cheap domestic breaks during the dry spell.
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