Eastbourne named among the UK's best 'camping hotspots' in study

Brighton is officially named as the UK's camping capital, according to new research by Argos.

In research undertaken by Argos, the UK's Summer Hotspots Index analysed 84 towns and cities across the country, looking at factors including walking trail, campsite access, summer weather conditions and local interest in camping-related activities.

These metrics were weighted and combined to create a final score out of 100.

Eastbourne ranked second overall, benefiting from ‘equally impressive sunshine levels and strong local interest in camping’.

Brighton achieved the highest overall score in the ranking, earning 67.9 out of 100.

The city recorded 240.6 average summer sunshine hours, one of the highest totals in the entire study.

Southampton secured third place and recorded 356 walking trails, one of the highest totals in the ranking.

Bristol placed fourth and recorded more than 430 monthly camping-related searches, highlighting a strong local camping culture.

Slough rounded out the top five, recording the warmest average summer temperatures in the study at 18.2°C.