Ice pack freezing: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Central England

By the Wood

Drovers Rest

• Smart Herefordshire glamping on a16th-century organic farm
• A 10-minute drive to Hay-on Wye and the Brecon Beacons
• Peak-season restaurant and bar on site; farm activities available

Brow Farm Campsite

• Farm park with views of colourful wildflower meadows
• Half a mile from the Long Mynd and three miles from the Stiperstones
• Firepits and shop on site; weekend shuttle bus stop right outside

YHA Clun Mill

• In the grounds of a restored watermill, half a mile from Clun
• Walking and cycling haven deep in the Shropshire Hills
• Toilet, shower, self-catering kitchen, and drying and laundry room

Heron's Rural Retreat

• Secluded site set on a working farm in the Aylesbury Vale
• Five minutes' drive to Leighton Buzzard; next to Rushmere Country Park
• A mile from the Grand Union Canal towpath and a waterside pub

Briarwood Glamping

• Glamping tents on a historic site in spectacular Rutland countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Rutland Water; 25 minutes to Burghley House
• Themed bell tents with private bathrooms, kids’ nature trails on site

Chase Farm

• Small quiet site on a working dairy farm in the Wye Valley
• Chepstow, Puzzle Wood and Tintern Abbey within a 15-minute drive
• Pop-up farm shop on site selling farm-produced milk and ice cream

Stan's Field

• Cotswolds wild camping with spectacular Stroud and Severn Vale views
• National Arboretum a 25-minute drive; 15 minutes to the Cotswold Way
• No-frills site; pubs, farmers’ market and shops 20 minutes’ walk away

Wyes Workshops

• Luxury adults-only glamping in the Wye Valley National Landscape
• Direct access to Offa’s Dyke Path; Tintern Abbey an hour’s walk
• Full kitchen and shower at each unit; stunning Gloucestershire views

River Severn Bank Pop-up Campsite

• Back-to-basics site right on the River Severn, in Gloucestershire
• Gloucester and Forest of Dean Cycle Centre 25 minutes’ drive
• Front-row seats for the Severn Bore; barbecues allowed

Hardwick Park

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

Hansnett Farm Stays

• Luxury glamping on a small working farm in rural Herefordshire
• Ledbury 15 minutes’ drive; Wye Valley National Landscape half an hour
• Shared kitchen and private-use showers with complimentary toiletries

Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes

Wye Valley Cabins

• Well-maintained Herefordshire cabin with gorgeous rural views
• Hay-on-Wye 10 minutes' drive away; 35 minutes to Hereford
• Hot tub, firepit, kingsize bed and ensuite shower room

Worcester Glamping

• Farm site bordering a small lake with views over the Malvern Hills
• A 30-minute walk along the river to Worcester town centre
• Firepits, common room and kitchen; farm café and restaurant on site

Staden Grange

• Farmland and woodland site on the edge of the Peak District
• On six acres of space two miles from Buxton
• Dog-friendly site with heated amenities block

Woodland Escapes

• Secluded 45-acre woodland retreat with views over six local counties
• In the scenic Shropshire Hills, a 10-minute drive from Ludlow
• Luxury accommodation with upscale furnishings

Woodcock Farm

• Peaceful glamping site on a Gloucestershire working farm
• Secluded woodland on the edge of the Cotswolds
• A 30-minute drive from Bath and Bristol