Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in England

Keep It Wild

• Wild camping on a farm with stunning views of the Sterridge Valley
• A 15-minute drive from Exmoor National Park and Ilfracombe
• Campfire area and kids' mud kitchen; excellent stargazing on site

Spring Bank Campsite

• Peaceful and family-friendly campsite in Staffordshire countryside
• Direct access to the Newcastle Way; a 45-minute drive to Alton Towers
• Barbecues allowed; 20 minutes’ walk to pubs and a park

Springfield House

• Dog-friendly wild camping site on the edge of a South Somerset village
• A 40-minute drive from the Jurassic coast; walking trails nearby
• Barbecues and firepits permitted; pub and shop five minutes’ walk away

White Mark Farm

West High House Farm Campsite

• Pop-up site on a Northumberland farm on the outskirts of Morpeth
• Belsay Hall 20 minutes’ drive; Northumberland Coast Path 25 minutes
• Wild-style camping with basic facilities; pub within a half-hour walk

Hardwick Park

• Secluded site on 180 acres of parkland, eight miles from Oxford
• Watersports centre and fishing
• Licensed clubhouse serving meals

Blackdown Yurts

• Yurts with kitchenettes and barbecues on an eco-friendly smallholding
• Jurassic Coast beaches and fossil hunting within 45 minutes' drive
• Private bathrooms; shared barn with dining and lounge space

Spring Paddock

• Well-equipped adults-only lodge five miles from Stafford
• On the edge of Cannock Chase for walks and outdoor activities
• Double bed, bathroom, kitchen, barbecue and bedding provided

West Tober

• Secluded, peaceful and dog-friendly Cornwall campsite on Bodmin Moor
• Near Jamaica Inn; beaches 45 minutes' drive; simple, spacious and eco
• Stargazing, wildlife watching, spectacular views and rural moor walks

Chanctonbury View Wild Camping at Gallops Farm

• Peaceful family-oriented campsite on a farm with South Downs views
• A 15-minute drive to Worthing; 10 minutes’ walk to the South Downs Way
• No-frills pitches with outdoor showers; fires allowed in firepits

Wild and Free Camping

• Laidback site on a 30-acre family farm next to Stithians Reservoir
• A 15-minute drive from Falmouth and south coast beaches
• Café on site for breakfasts, coffees and cakes; campfires allowed

Champs Field

Holly's Haberdashery

• Secluded six-metre bell tent just over a mile from Mundesley beach
• A 20-minute drive to BeWILDerwood and the Norfolk Broads
• Private bathroom and kitchen; log burner and hammock provided

Obstgarten

• Quiet bell tents in a natural garden in rural Norfolk
• A 10-minute drive to Bessingham Steam and Banham Zoological Gardens
• Family-run countryside site with country pubs within walking distance

Colehurst Lake

• Secluded lakeside glamping site in the peaceful Shropshire countryside
• A 30-minute drive to Shrewsbury, and 10 minutes to Market Drayton
• Fishing lake on site; close to canal or river walks, and local pubs

Rivermill Touring Caravan and Camping Park

• Peaceful family-friendly site 20 minutes' walk from Ramsey town centre
• Half an hour's drive from the Nene Valley Railway; 40 minutes from Ely
• Playground, space for games and river frontage for seasonal fishing

Chapel Farm

• Small and award-winning glamping site 20 minutes' drive from Padstow
• Peaceful farm with Camel Estuary views a mile off A39 at Wadebridge
• Excellent food pub a couple of minutes' walk away

Easewell Farm Holiday Park & Golf Club

Standen Lodge Farm

• Rural farm in a wildlife haven a mile from Mablethorpe
• Access to both countryside and seaside activities
• Quiet site: no frills but clean and welcoming