Cossiwild Camping

View prices & book 9.2 44 reviews
Sun or shade in the morning? Choose your own spot
Sun or shade in the morning? choose your own spot
Heated outdoor swimming pool in the garden 11m x 5.5m
Swimming pool with toddler slide
Cars and vans of all types park on the right of the field to leave quiet tent pitches
Bags of space for all sizes
Oak, cedar, lime and copper beech trees
Oh yes, the rope swing ye harrrrr!
Probably the largest round trampoline you have seen
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Heated outdoor swimming pool in the garden 11m x 5.5m
Swimming pool with toddler slide
Cars and vans of all types park on the right of the field to leave quiet tent pitches

  • Quiet tree-lined site with direct access to Cossington nature reserve
  • Adventure woodland on site; pub and café five minutes' walk away
  • Basic facilities; Warblers Bothy for birdwatching and a Badger Trail
Splendid simplicity is what it’s all about at Cossiwild Camping – this Leicestershire site is a place where you can really embrace nature without having to travel too far from urban amenities. Leicester city centre is a mere 20-minute drive from this Soar Valley site, but you’ll feel a world away in this quiet spot flanked by open meadows and mature trees. It’s the kind of place where you’ll be woken by the dawn chorus and may well spot a buzzard gliding overhead or hear a woodpecker going about its business in the woods. The presence of nature on site is partly due to its location next to Cossington Meadows nature reserve, a wetland area with resident and migratory birds. You can walk straight out onto the reserve from the site, making this an excellent spot for walkers, runners, wildlife-hunting kids and keen birdwatchers alike. When the kids aren’t out looking for bugs and birds, they can be playing on site – there’s always space for a ball game, and they’ll have access to play kit including a giant trampoline and a rope swing. Explore the Badger Trail all around the site, too, and look out for birds from the Warblers Bothy. As a quiet site, amplified music is not permitted at any time. Facilities on site are basic, just stretching to compost toilets and picnic tables, but you’ll be allowed to hire a firepit and grill tray to make a barbecue (for an additional fee); plenty of wood is available on site. Handily, the village of Cossington is only five minutes’ walk away for a pub and café, and there are shops in both Sileby and Rothley (both five minutes’ drive).

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Extras

  • Pool: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £5.00 per adult and £3.00 per child per Hour.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The swimming pool is open from 10am to 6pm.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Open from Fri 1 May to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 44 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, family-friendly campsite set in beautiful natural surroundings, adjacent to Cossington Meadows. Guests praise the welcoming and helpful owner, Harry, and enjoy activities like the rope swing, trampoline, and woodland walks. The heated outdoor pool is a highlight, particularly on hot days. Basic but clean eco-toilets and an outdoor shower are provided. Some guests noted the A46 road noise. Manager comments indicate ongoing improvements to facilities, particularly the toilets, for the 2026 season.

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Great Camping Location!!!

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Sean D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved the friendliness of Harry and Chris and all the help they gave to us when in our stay! Lovely place and the outdoor swimming pool and playground were a hit with the kids-
Top stuff, see you again next year!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Pleasure to have you with us Sean and see you again.

The clean eco toilets! The amazing nature…

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LIAM H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The clean eco toilets!
The amazing nature trails!
The outdoor shower!
The awesome natural gardens!
The people who run this place are very friendly and informative!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic had a great time! Loads…

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Leahsian W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic had a great time! Loads of the kids to do ! Harry was a brilliant host!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Great to have you and family Leah-Sian. Wonderful kids and growling up with a bible story at bedtime.

Absolutely great place, we will be returning again and again!

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Dawn B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked My granddaughter and I found this absolute gem of a place just 10 minutes away from home! We stayed for 3 nights and had a wonderful time. My granddaughter particularly enjoyed the giant swings and the trampoline, and we both had great fun in the lovely pool. The badger trail was fab and it was a special treat to see real live actual badger setts 🦡 so cool.
The peaceful nature of this site is just one of its many charming qualities. It was so calm and relaxing with beautiful views and the sounds of so many different birds twittering and singing away, which we enjoyed whilst swinging on the rope swing! There is plenty to see and do here without there being too much to do, there's time to slow down and just enjoy the countryside and amble through the day until the evening comes and then theres the roaring fire to look forward to...Harry was more than happy to share his wisdom on starting fires so don't worry if you're no expert!!
Harry is an all round genuinely interesting, kind, informative and great host...and for all of the above, we will surely be back time and again!!

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From the manager: So kind Dawn, it was a pleasure to have you, what a super camper and super nan

Easy booking! Friendly Harry! Discount…

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David S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Easy booking! Friendly Harry! Discount for travelling by bike.

Disliked Nowt

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thanks for coming and spread the word among the cyclists

It was just an easy pleasant experience.

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Jonathan F. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Laid back, friendly atmosphere, loads to do for the kids

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for joining in the fun Jonathan

Family friendly- Eco friendly- peaceful

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 Clare C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Cossiwild Camping
What a wonderful couple of nights we’ve had at this campsite
So much thought has gone into this campsite in all areas, for us it really did get children playing outside. They were playing in the woodland for hours!
The badger trail is beautiful as are the surrounding spaces where the children can play.
So many opportunities for play time in a magical woodland space.
The site is immaculate, Harry really keeps on top of it it has a natural shower shed type composting toilets and supplied fire pits. Harry, the host is most attentive and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended by us and our children who are missing the site already!
Thanks for having us stay!

Disliked Nothing at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for being such great campers joining in all the activities and look forward to seeing you again

lots of space, drinking water was…

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 Jess S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked lots of space, drinking water was cold and clean, swimming pool was very fun, compost toilets were clean and regularly checked on, good walks around the campsite. i went here with me and my friends (6 people) and we all enjoyed it a lot!!

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From the manager: Great to have you camping with us, come again.

We had a fabulous three nights…

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Tom W. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a fabulous three nights stay at this lovely friendly green campsite with fire pits, pool and great woodland play area. Highly recommended!

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From the manager: Thanks for coming Tom and glad you enjoyed the whole site. Look forward to seeing you again

Lovely place for tents and fair price.

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Melissa S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Grassy field to pitch tent and very clean composting toilets. Shower also available, cold but invigorating after the hot day. Harry was very welcoming and showed us around his garden. There are walks around the campsite and a pub for meals close by.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Love that "invigorating" description of our shower, fresh from Severn Trent mains. Welcome to our first Aussie campers.

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Dedicated quiet space Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cossiwild Camping

Platts Lane

Cossington

Leicestershire

England

LE7 4UW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.71419°N
1.10712°W

Route directions

Take Platts Lane on the southern approach to Cossington. The entry, leading to a metal gate, is on the north side of the lane – about 400m from the Syston Road end and 200m from Main Street end. What3words ///pampering.progress.challenge

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 mi St Margaret's Bus Station
5.5 mi Southfields Park
5.8 mi Station Street
Rail
1.2 mi Sileby Rail Station
1.7 mi Syston Rail Station
2.9 mi Barrow upon Soar Rail Station
Airport
12.2 mi East Midlands Airport
28.5 mi Coventry Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Great Central Railway - Rothley Station: five minutes’ drive - Retro Computer Museum: 10 minutes - National Space Centre: 15 minutes - Tropical Birdland: 20 minutes - Everards Brewery tours: 20 minutes - Bradgate Park (830-acre park with deer and peacocks): 25 minutes - 1620s House and Garden at Donington le Heath: 25 minutes - Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre: 35 minutes.

Food and drink

  • The Royal Oak Pub 0.1 mi
  • Miller & Carter Rothley Pub 0.9 mi
  • The Free Trade Inn Pub 1 mi
  • The Gate Hangs Well Pub 1.2 mi
  • Hobby Horse Pub 1.2 mi
  • The Horse & Trumpet Pub 1.2 mi
  • Woodman's Stroke Pub 1.3 mi
  • Hope & Anchor Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Royal Oak Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Time & Plaice Restaurant 1.3 mi

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 0.9 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1.4 mi
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 1.8 mi
  • The Food Warehouse Supermarket 1.8 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 1.8 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 1.8 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 2.1 mi
  • M&S Foodhall Supermarket 2.2 mi
  • Waitrose Supermarket 2.4 mi
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 2.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Bulter Way Play Area Playground 0.9 mi
  • Winfield Park 1.3 mi
  • Collingwood Drive Open Green Space park 1.5 mi
  • Broadnook Park 1.5 mi
  • Archdale Street Park 1.6 mi
  • Jenham Drive Park 1.6 mi
  • Pom Pom Park Playground 1.6 mi
  • Rothley Park 1.7 mi
  • Greedon Rise Open Green Space park 1.7 mi
  • Homefield Garden park 1.8 mi

Family days out

  • Syston Heritage Area Visitor attraction 1.6 mi
  • Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor Museum Visitor attraction 2.1 mi
  • The Charnwood Forest Garden Railway Visitor attraction 2.3 mi
  • Retro Computer Museum Arcade Amusement arcade 3.5 mi
  • Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre Visitor attraction 3.6 mi
  • King William's Bridge Visitor attraction 4 mi
  • The Humber Stone Visitor attraction 4.1 mi
  • Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • Packhorse Bridge Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Leicester Abbey Visitor attraction 4.7 mi

Public transport

  • Royal Oak 0.1 mi
  • Cossington School 0.3 mi
  • Chalfont Drive 0.6 mi
  • A46 - A607 Layby 0.7 mi
  • Charles Street 0.8 mi
  • The Rise 0.9 mi
  • Preston Close 0.9 mi
  • The Red Lion 0.9 mi
  • A.R.K Motors 0.9 mi
  • Woodcock Farm 1 mi

What’s nearby

  • Junction Boatyard Marina 0.8 mi
  • Sileby Mill Mooring Basin Marina 1.2 mi
  • Beedles Lake Golf Course 1.7 mi
  • Rothley Park Golf Club Golf course 1.9 mi
  • Meadow Farm Marina 2.3 mi
  • Raynsway Marina 2.7 mi
  • Birstall Golf Club Golf course 3.2 mi
  • Pillings Lock Marina 4 mi
  • Humberstone Heights Golf course 4.4 mi
  • Shelthorpe Golf Course (Pitch & Putt) 4.9 mi

Local services

  • Gridserve Charging station 0.8 mi
  • Blink Charging station 1.1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.2 mi
  • Rothley Pharmacy 1.3 mi
  • Mountsorrel Pharmacy 1.4 mi
  • Alpine House Surgery Doctors 1.5 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 1.6 mi
  • Syston Medical Centre Doctors 1.7 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 1.8 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy Syston 1.8 mi

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Must see

National Space Centre 4.4 mi

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 9.9 mi

Castle Donington Museum 13.1 mi

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre 14.9 mi

Calke Abbey 15.3 mi

National Trust

Staunton Harold Church 14 mi

Calke Abbey 16.5 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 20.9 mi

Grantham House 23.9 mi

Kedleston Hall 24.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BELGRAVE HALL 3.9 mi

Old John 4 mi

Swithland Woods - Bradgate - Woodhouse Eaves - Swithland Woods 4.1 mi

BRADGATE PARK 4.8 mi

ABBEY PARK, LEICESTER 4.8 mi

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, 3 September 2026 – Thursday, 3 September 2026)

    Stamford, Lincolnshire 27.5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cossiwild Camping have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Cossiwild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Cossiwild Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Great Central Railway - Rothley Station: five minutes’ drive - Retro Computer Museum: 10 minutes - National Space Centre: 15 minutes - Tropical Birdland: 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cossiwild Camping?
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    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cossiwild Camping? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.