Camping sites & Campgrounds in Central England

The Dragons Gate

• Wild(ish) camping with spectacular mountain views in Herefordshire
• Grosmont Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Symonds Yat 25 minutes
• Wild swimming and walks on site; five minutes’ walk to the pub

Lakeside Springs

• Family and fishing site a mile from Sutton on Sea
• Seven-acre freshwater fishing in a birdwatching haven
• Free hot showers, play area and launderette

The New Inn

• Peaceful rural Herefordshire glamping site with easy access to walks
• A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye and half an hour from Hereford
• Stunning views over the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons

Valley View Ranch

• Rural camping at an equestrian centre 20 minutes’ drive from Hereford
• Hampton Court Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Carding Mill Valley an hour
• Grass pitches; horses in the fields; communal firepit

Longfield Farm

• Rural farm-style camping with views of the Humber Bridge
• On the edge of Barrow upon Humber; Thornton Abbey 10 minute's drive
• Welcome boxes of fresh produce available to order; dogs allowed

Hey Farm Campsite

• Wild camping overlooking Wardlow in the Peak District National Park
• A 20-minute drive to Chatsworth House, and 10 minutes from Bakewell
• Back-to-basics farm site close to shops, walking and cycling routes

Huntsham Bridge Camping

• Riverside site in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• A five-minute drive to Symonds Yat Rock, and 10 minutes to Ross-n-Wye
• Grass pitches on the Wye river, close to watersports, pubs and shops

Black Hall Wigwams

Nibley House Farm Pop-up Campsite

• Pop-up site for over-25s and families in Cotswolds countryside
• Free zorbing, yoga, Pilates and evening jamming sessions on site
• Free concerts for Nibley Farm Family Festival; bring your own food

Hedgwick

• Quiet site on an old fruit farm overlooking the leafy Wyre Forest
• A 15-minute drive to Kidderminster and West Midland Safari Park
• Five minutes’ walk from Far Forest’s village shop and pub

The Manor at Tur Langton

• 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

Thorpe Park Holiday Centre

Mere Farm Campsite

• Family-friendly site on a farm in the Peak District National Park
• A 20-minute drive to Chatsworth House and 30 from Alton Towers
• Within 10 minutes of the starting point for the High Peak Trail

Middlefield Camping

• Rural pop-up site on a small working farm with equestrian facilities
• Half an hour’s drive from Lincoln and 45 minutes from the east coast
• Near to trails such as the Viking Way and National Cycle Route One

Britchcombe Countryside Holidays

Heather William Lodge

• Comfy and well-equipped modern lodge next to Woodhall Country Park
• A half-hour walk to Woodhall Spa; 40 minutes' drive to Lincoln
• Dog-friendly accommodation with kitchen, bathrooms and decking area

The Lower Lode

• Fifteenth-century traditional riverside pub
• Rural setting overlooking the River Severn
• Well placed for the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Worcester and Malvern

Fulbeck Waters

Heart of the Wye

• Peaceful modern yurts in a scenic Herefordshire two-acre meadow
• Hay-on-Wye 10 minutes' drive away; half an hour to Hereford
• Private deck area, firepit and barbecue for each yurt; dogs welcome