Cossiwild Camping
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- 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
Campground type
20
At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
French
German
Open from Fri, 1 May to
No dogs allowed
Reviews
93% would recommend this campground to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Quiet, rustic site for nature lovers. Kids love the woodland adventure area & rope swings. Toilets are basic but recently upgraded. Great spot near a nature reserve, pubs & garden centre. Owners are great. Occasional road noise. More facilities planned.
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Last updated 21/07/2026
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Fantastic family friendly semi wild camping.
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Liked It was really easy to book, the owner of the site was lovely and friendly, had good communication when I needed to ask questions, and was very accommodating when we arrived, helping us set up a fire pit and showing us where everything was.
The campsite itself was absolutely gorgeous and amenities perfect. The access to compost toilets, outdoor shower, drinking water, waste and recycling bins, fire wood, level ground and adventure woodland made our trip easy and accessible (I’m a disabled person and my friend had a broken foot at the time we camped) and I have no issues with any of it. The ability to hire an off ground fire pit we could cook on was a huge bonus. We can’t wait to return. Our only regrets are that we couldn’t stay longer, and didn’t get round to being able to use the outdoor heated pool.
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Never again.
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Liked Friendly reception by the owner
Proximity of a pub.
Disliked Disappointed that pool use was advertised but this was not the case. It was the reason I selected this camping.
Outhouses and urinal (haystack) were really ridiculous. Basically wild camping but paying 20 pounds.
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We will definitely be returning as local to us
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Liked Amazing hidden gem in the village of Cossington. Local pub serving fresh pub grub only 5 minute walk in one direction and garden centre tea room for breakfast a short walk in the other.
Amazing host Harry was on hand sharing local knowledge of the area to explore. Perfect flat field to pitch up, wooded area for the kids to explore and play on the swings and trampoline. Added bonus of a heated outdoor pool to hire for a small cost, perfect way to cool down in the hot weather. The eco-toilets were clean and well stocked with loo roll.
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Lovely!
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Liked Facilities and amenities were exactly as described. Lovely quiet site with great soil for my trekking pole tent. Harry is an excellent and generous host who shows a genuine interest in his guests.
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Lovely site with everything you could…
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Liked Lovely site with everything you could need for a simple camp (standpipe, toilets, fit pits). Adventure woodland was very popular with my daughter and the saw horse and bow saw left out was a really nice touch. Thank you!
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From the manager: Great to have you Dan and daughter, tidy campers and you joined in all the activities on site.
Beautiful grounds, amazing swimming pool…
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Liked Beautiful grounds, amazing swimming pool
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Stayed for one night after back packing there. I was really impressed.
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Liked The pool was great. The composting toilets were fine. The trampoline and swings in the woods. Nice and quiet when we went. Really nice pub close by.
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We really enjoyed our stay. It’s…
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Liked We really enjoyed our stay. It’s a peaceful, rustic site with basic amenities: recently upgraded compost toilets and an outdoor shower behind a bamboo screen. No electric hook-ups, no dogs, and no music after 9:30pm.
Plenty for the kids — rope swing, slide, trampoline in lovely woodland gardens to escape screen time. Bonus: outdoor pool available for hire.
Cossington Nature Reserve is next door and accessible from the campsite. The Royal Oak pub and garden centre cafe are short walks away. Apart from slight road noise you easily forget you are very close to civilization.
Owner Harry was very welcoming and made an effort to chat with everyone. Highly recommend — we’ll definitely be back!
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From the manager: Great to have you visit David and family and thanks for the lovely pics.
Fantastic for kids, adventures, good memories & appreciation of home.
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Liked Great site for kids, old school diy entertainment, amenites may take them out of their comfort zone but really make them appreciate home. Everything that modern camping has lost.
Picturesque secret garden site, adventures for kids, river swing, fire pits, swimming pool, surounded by nature reserves, nice walks & longer distance hikes through the gates, canals & swimming. Nice village, range of good pubs, food & groceries.
Bus stop ~100m, train ~1 mile. Easy & frequent links to Leichester, space centre, Luton airport.
Pick your own spot to pitch, compost tollet but clean & no smell, warm shower on a sunny day. Charge point for your devices.
Harry is a fantastic host, his site is very new so is still working things out.
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From the manager: A privilege to host you Ken and son, our first Kiwi and Estonian visitors, you made the most of everything here and gave us great ideas to build on the themes of natural, local, playful and peaceful.
Lovely spot, with the right amenities,…
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Liked Lovely spot, with the right amenities, nice pub, good price
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Features
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Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Dedicated quiet space Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Cossiwild Camping
Platts Lane
Cossington
Leicestershire
England
LE7 4UW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.71419°N
1.10712°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
National Space Centre 7 km
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 15.9 km
Castle Donington Museum 21 km
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre 24 km
Calke Abbey 24.6 km
National Trust
Staunton Harold Church 22.5 km
Calke Abbey 26.5 km
Woolsthorpe Manor 33.6 km
Grantham House 38.5 km
Kedleston Hall 39.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BELGRAVE HALL 6.2 km
Old John 6.5 km
Swithland Woods - Bradgate - Woodhouse Eaves - Swithland Woods 6.6 km
BRADGATE PARK 7.7 km
ABBEY PARK, LEICESTER 7.8 km
Local events
- Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 6 August 2026 – Thursday 6 August 2026)
Swadlincote, England 39.8 km
- Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday 3 September 2026 – Thursday 3 September 2026)
Stamford, England 44.2 km
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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Cossiwild Camping? From $51.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.