Birdwatching: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Central England

East Kirkby Hideaway

Henlow Bridge Lakes

Longridge Marlow Glamping

• Family-friendly glampsite in the grounds of an outdoor activity centre
• Situated on the River Thames, a mile from Bisham and Marlow
• Well-equipped canvas tents in a quiet separate field

Gateham Grange Camping

• Back-to-basics Peak District site, a five-minute drive from Hartington
• Peak Wildlife Park 15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers half an hour
• Dark night skies and expansive views, plus a fresh water supply

Old Willow Works Camping

• Well-maintained Nottinghamshire site 20 minutes' walk from River Trent
• Gainsborough 10 minutes' drive; Lincoln 35 minutes
• Secluded pitches across the road from an RSPB reserve

Hackthorn Hall Campsite

• Peaceful campsite with spectacular views over Hackthorn Park
• Lincoln city centre 15 minutes by car; Newark-on-Trent 30 minutes
• Simple site in the grounds of a Grade-I listed 18th-century manor

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

Lydbrook Wild Camping

• Family-run wild camping site in the Wye Valley National Landscape
• Peaceful spot a couple of miles from Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean
• Within walking distance of the river Wye, a café and a pub

Gramp's Field

• Peaceful field in rural Gloucestershire close to the river Severn
• Five minutes' drive from Westbury Court Garden; Gloucester 15 minutes
• Simple site on a working farm with views over the Forest of Dean

Grange Farm Park

• Exclusive accommodation near Mablethorpe, family run for over 40 years
• Hot tubs, lake views and 15-acre gardens
• Two excellent fishing lakes with carp and mirrors weighing up to 15lb

Greenacres Caravan and Touring Park

• Family-owned adults-only holiday park on the outskirts of Tuxford
• A 20-minute drive from Newark-on-Trent and Edwinstowe
• Within walking distance of a pub and a working windmill and café

Green Escapes

• Well-maintained glamping site on the edge of the village of Wigtoft
• Boston and RSPB Frampton Marsh within a 15-minute drive
• Private bathroom, kitchen and living space for each unit

Marshlands Lakeside Nature Retreat

• Stunning lakeside nature retreat in the Waters' Edge Nature Reserve
• Amazing views of the reserve and over Humber Bridge
• Many restaurants and pubs nearby, close to Hull and its attractions

Milton End Farm

• Beautiful orchard on a working dairy farm in rural Gloucestershire
• Sleep beneath the stars on the family farm
• The perfect spot for a real break in the country

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

Minninglow Meadows

• Small glamping site in the Peak District National Park near Matlock
• Bakewell, Dovedale and Chatsworth Estate within 25 minutes' drive
• Cosy bell tents with proper beds, next to the High Peak Trail

Gaia's Hideaway at Upper Hurst Farm

• Luxury and well-equipped handmade yurt on a Peak District farm
• Private setting with spectacular views, a mile from the Manifold Trail
• Woodfired hot tub exclusively for yurt guests