Campsites for backpackers in Central England
124 bookable campsites in Central England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Haddon Grove Farm Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Family-run campsite on a dairy farm in the Peak District National Park
- Access to Lathkill Dale directly from the site
- Small on-site shop; firepits for hire; animals on site
Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Family park three miles from the Peak District town of Ashbourne
- Seven and a half miles from Alton Towers
- Indoor pool, licensed shop and picnic area
Charlie Bassetts
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England- Park in the grounds of a country inn close to walking footpaths
- A 20-minute drive from Alton Towers and 25 from the Peak District
- Meals served at the pub; play area and farm animals in grounds
The Pepper Pot Caravan Park
Dursley, Gloucestershire, England- Green and spacious park in Gloucestershire
- Seven miles to Sharpness Canal and Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust
- On-site café-bar serving breakfast, coffee and lunch
Camping at The Hollies
Leek, Staffordshire, England- Dog-friendly farm-style site on the edge of the Peak District
- A 20-minute drive from Buxton and 25 minutes from Alton Towers
- Walking distance from watersports and pubs; walking trails nearby
The Wild Retreat
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England- Well-kept and family-friendly Hertfordshire site
- London Stanstead Airport 20 minutes’ drive; Lea Valley Park 25 minutes
- On-site archery lessons, inflatable assault course and dog walks
Riverview Caravan Park
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England- Scenic park on the river Witham, 10 minutes' drive from Tattershall
- A 35-minute drive from Lincoln and 15 from Tattershall Farm Park
- Playground, river fishing, waterside walks and pub-restaurant on site
Lathkill Wild Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping experience in the southern Peak District
- Bakewell 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Buxton
- A mile from an award-winning pub; views over Lathkill Dale
Mandale Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful family-friendly site with views over Lathkill Dale
- A 10-minute drive from the tearooms of Bakewell
- Easy access to walking routes through the Peak District National Park
The Racecourse Retreat
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England- Spacious, family‑run site set in scenic Derbyshire countryside
- Four miles from the Peak District; a 15-minute drive from Matlock
- Back to basics pitches with firepits; close to walks and bike routes
Kings Orchard Marina
Lichfield, Staffordshire, England- Peaceful 20-acre marina location in the Staffordshire countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Lichfield; 20 minutes to Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Barbecues and picnic tables provided; short walk to a dog-friendly pub
Woodside Country Park
Ledbury, Herefordshire, England- Family-run site with on-site fishing and wild water swimming
- Over 28 acres of landscaped grounds and a conservation area
- Peaceful rural location, but near the M50; lakeside sauna on site
Creekside Family Camping
Anderby, Lincolnshire, England- Laidback pop-up site on a coastal Lincolnshire farm
- 10 minutes’ walk to sandy beaches; 10 miles from Skegness
- Family- and dog-friendly site with plenty of space to run around
The Hunters Inn
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England- Family-run pub site between Worcestershire and Herefordshire
- Tewkesbury and Upton-upon-Severn both within five miles
- Locally produced food served Tuesday to Saturday; carvery on Sunday
Burrs Manor Wild Camping
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful wild camping at a farmland site in the Peak District
- A 15-minute drive from the towns of Buxton and Bakewell
- Less than an hour from Alton Towers theme park; near the Monsal Trail
Whitehouse Farm Campsite
Tideswell, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful back to basics site in the Peak District National Park
- Five minutes' drive from Tideswell and the Monsal Trail
- A 10-minute drive from Bakewell and 20 from the Chatsworth Estate
The Green Caravan Park
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, England- Dog-friendly site on 15 acres of Onny Valley countryside
- River for pond dipping, paddling and fishing
- Popular pub serving food directly accessible from the site
West End Farm Campsite
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England- Small family-run site on an organic cattle farm
- Adjacent to the River Severn and close to the Severn Way
- Community-owned village pub within walking distance
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Hope Valley Holidays
Bamford, Derbyshire, England- Well-kept family site in the Peak District National Park’s Hope Valley
- Pennine Way start 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
- Peaceful tree-shaded pitches with superb modern facilities and a shop
Mill House
Worcester, Worcestershire, England- Peaceful Worcestershire site between River Severn and Droitwich Canal
- A 10-minute drive from Worcester; West Midland Safari Park 20 minutes
- River fishing available for an extra charge; next to a bus route
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