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Legalise Wild Camping In England

Submitted by Michael Dennis on Thursday 5th February 2026

Published on Tuesday 10th March 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Thursday 10th September 2026

Current Signatures: 190
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Camping ~ Controlled ~ Controlling ~ Create ~ England ~ environment ~ Framework ~ hill ~ Nature ~ Outdoor ~ Parliament ~ part ~ Responsible ~ Scotland ~ skills ~ The Environment

Petition Action

Legalise Wild Camping In England

Petition Details

I ask the Government and Parliament to create a legal framework that allows responsible wild camping across England

Additional Information

I want the Government to allow wild camping in England because it would give everyone the chance to experience the outdoors, explore forests and hills safely, and learn important skills like bushcraft, self-reliance, and caring for the environment. Right now, most areas are off-limits, which prevents people of all ages from connecting with nature, enjoying small, controlled campfires or taking part in outdoor activities responsibly. Scotland and other countries show that this can be done safely


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