Oxfordshire has been named the most affordable place to set up camp across the UK.

According to new research, the average price for camping in the county is £37 for a two-night tent pitch.

Many sites are set in picturesque locations such as the Cotswolds, offering a blend of scenic beauty and accessibility to nearby attractions like Blenheim Palace and the historic city of Oxford.

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The research was conducted by credit card company Aqua and analysed metrics including the number of walking trails, the number of campsites, average costs, average rainfall, and average temperature in each area.

Dumfries and Galloway, with an average cost of £38 per tent pitch, ranks second. Staffordshire comes in third, with an average tent pitch cost of £41.50 for two nights on site. 

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Rob is a digital reporter who covers a wide range of topics.

He joined the Oxford Mail in February 2023 having previously been at sister paper The Bucks Free Press for two years. 

Rob completed a Sports Journalism degree before earning his NCTJ Diploma at Darlington College and can be found on X at @RobertFolker.