Wildlife haven: Campsites in Elvaston, Derbyshire
4 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Elvaston
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Springwood Fisheries
Melbourne, Derbyshire, England- Coarse fishery, camping and glamping in the National Forest
- A short drive from Donington Park
- Less than a mile from Calke Abbey
Broadleaves Glamping
Ticknall, Derbyshire, England- Sustainable glamping bell tents on a Derbyshire working farm
- Calke Abbey Estate five minutes’ drive and Alton Towers 50 minutes
- Right next to Foremark Reservoir; Ticknall pubs five minutes’ drive
Riddings Wood Holiday Park
Alfreton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful park near the Peak District
- Easy access to Derby and Nottingham; two pubs five minutes' walk away
- New toilet and shower block kept to immaculate standards
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire, England- Almost-wild camping pitches in 47 acres of the National Forest
- Twycross Zoo 10 minutes' drive away; pub across the road
- Income from pitches supports the preservation of the natural habitat
Camping at Manor Organic Farm
Loughborough, Leicestershire, England- Small, quiet Leicestershire site 15 minutes’ drive from Loughborough
- Donington Park Circuit 10 minutes’ drive; Twycross Zoo 25 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches on a farm with a shop and canine-exercise area
Smith Hall Meadows
Hulland Ward, Derbyshire, England- Small-scale site overlooking a peaceful wildflower meadow
- A 10-minute drive from Ashbourne; 30 minutes from Bakewell
- Furnished glamping with a woodburning stove and private bathroom
The Field of Dreams at Melbourne Hall
Melbourne, Derbyshire, England- Derbyshire glamping within the Melbourne Hall estate
- Donington Park Circuit and Twycross Zoo within a 20-minute drive
- As featured on TV in Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping
Redhill Marina
Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire, England- Self-contained glamping pods floating on a canal off the River Soar
- A 25-minute drive from Nottingham and The National Water Sports Centre
- Units have beds, basic kitchenettes, bathrooms and a deck for fishing
Whatton House
Loughborough, Leicestershire, England- Nearly-wild campsite on a private estate in Leicestershire
- Ten minutes’ drive to Download Festival at Donington Park
- Grass pitches with basic facilities; pubs and shops 25 minutes’ walk
Brook Farm
Loughborough, Leicestershire, England- Peaceful pop-up meadow camping in the Soar Valley
- 20 minutes' drive to Donington Park Circuit or Loughborough
- Wild camping site surrounded by fields; close to farm shops and pubs
Bodkin Farm
Shepshed, Leicestershire, England- Luxury glamping on a rural, adults-only Leicestershire farm site
- A 20-minute drive to Calke Abbey; 25 to the National Space Centre
- Bed linen and essential oils provided, close to pubs, shops and golf
Wildwood Adventure Camps
Ambergate, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping in a 100-acre Derbyshire woodland
- A 20-minute drive from Matlock and Carsington Water
- Bushcraft class included; stag and hen parties are welcome
Measham House Farm
Measham, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful rural site in the National Forest and close to the A42
- A 10-minute drive from Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Twycross Zoo
- Set in the grounds of a Georgian farmhouse; a mile to a lakeside café
Sealwood Estate
Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England- Tranquil caravan, camping and motorhome site at the heart of the natio
Go Wild in Wirksworth
Matlock, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping site two miles from the market town of Wirksworth
- Exclusive use for a single group of up to 12 people
- Learn bushcraft and survival skills and build your own shelter
Broomhill Farm
Sudbury, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful family-run site on a working farm 20 minutes from Ashbourne
- Less than half an hour's drive from Alton Towers theme park
- Farm-reared beef and homemade cakes available on site
Benswell Campsite
Belper, Derbyshire, England- Lovely small campsite nestled between thr Derbyshire Peaks and Derby city