Wildlife haven: Campsites in Leicester, Leicestershire
5 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Leicester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Purple Badger Camping and Fishing Lakes
Beeby, Leicestershire, England- Small and secluded site close to the Leicestershire-Rutland border
- On the outskirts of Beeby, half an hour's drive from Rutland Water
- Two coarse fishing lakes; opposite a bus stop
Fox’s Furrow
Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire, England- Peaceful Leicestershire site on a rural hillside
- Leicester city centre and Rutland Water both 20 minutes' drive
- Easy access from A47; surrounded by tree belt for quiet and privacy
Valley View Campsite
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England- Adults-only campsite in hilly countryside near Market Harborough
- A 10-minute drive to Foxton Locks, and 20 to Lutterworth
- Covered communal eating area; dark skies site and wildlife haven
Bosworth Lakeside Lodges
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England- Large touring site in Warwickshire, with 20 acres of lakes
- Twycross Zoo 10 minutes’ drive; National Space Centre 35 minutes
- Lake beaches for sailing, paddleboarding, fishing and windsurfing
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
Cossiwild Camping
Cossington, Leicestershire, England- Quiet tree-lined site with direct access to Cossington nature reserve
- Adventure woodland on site; pub and café five minutes' walk away
- Basic facilities, with private pool sessions available to book
Bosworth Caravan Park
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England- Warwickshire touring park with serviced pitches across five acres
- A mile from Market Bosworth; 10 mins' drive from Bosworth Battlefield
- A short walk from walks and wildlife in Market Bosworth Country Park
Tomlinson's Farm Shop and Campsite
Hinckley, Leicestershire, England- Peaceful wild camping within the Battle of Bosworth map area
- Seven-acre field with fishery next door and Ashby canal walks nearby
- Well-stocked farm shop: buy barbecue packs and home-produced meat
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
Chestnuts Lodge Farm
Hallaton, Leicestershire, England- Secluded farm site in the Leicestershire countryside near Hallaton
- A 20-minute drive to Rutland Water; half an hour to Leicester
- See farm animals and collect fresh eggs for your breakfast
The Grassy Shire
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England- Tranquil pop-up meadow site on a farm in the gorgeous Welland Valley
- A half-hour drive to Rutland Water, and 15 minutes to Uppingham
- Wild camping field surrounded by woodland, close to shops and pubs
Stanton Lakes
Leicester, Leicestershire, England- Dog-friendly, adults-only site by a lake on the edge of Stoney Stanton
- A 20-minute drive to Leicester and the Bosworth Battlefield site
- Lakeside restaurant/bar on site; open-water swimming in summer
Birchcanoes
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England- Small, rural and simple site by the River Wreake
- Sustainable approach using reclaimed materials
- Electric car charging point, a play area, hammock space and free wifi
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
The Manor at Tur Langton
Tur Langton, Leicestershire, England- Wild camping on a family-run farm and business park in Leicestershire
- Half an hour’s drive from Leicester city centre and its sights
- Businesses such as café, CrossFit gym and jewellery-making classes
The Dandelion Hideaway
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England- Six canvas cottages proving your peaceful back to nature break
Eye Kettleby Lakes
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England- Peaceful adults-only park with eight coarse fishing lakes
- Rutland Water's watersports and outdoor activities 30 minutes' drive
- DVD library, lounge bar and clubhouse serving breakfast and lunch
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
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 Meadow
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England- Peaceful site on a working farm a mile from Sibbertoft
- Half an hour's drive from Althorp; 40 minutes from Rockingham speedway
- Well-stocked five-acre coarse fishing lake on site