Tent campgrounds in Central England

Voltaire's Wood

• Five acres of peaceful woodland in rural Gloucestershire
• Stroud 15 minutes' drive; Newark Park 20 minutes
• Firepit and firewood available; dogs welcome

Toad Abode

• Wild site by the River Ash, 15 minutes' drive from Bishop's Stortford
• Forage on site for elderberries, rosehips and edible Himalayan blossom
• Within 40 minutes' drive of Audley End and Knebworth House

Cider Orchard Camping

• Pitches in a cider orchard between the rivers Wye and Lugg
• A 10-minute drive to Hereford city centre; Eastnor Castle 20 minutes
• Local produce deliveries and takeaway fish and chips on request

Bainland Country Park

Whatton House

• Nearly-wild campsite on a private estate in Leicestershire
• Ten minutes’ drive to Download Festival at Donington Park
• Grass pitches with basic facilities; pubs and shops 25 minutes’ walk

Henlow Bridge Lakes

Apple Tree Park

Top of the Wolds Caravanning, Camping and Fishing

• In the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Peaceful site with spectacular views, 10 mins' drive from Cadwell Park
• Fishing lakes, communal lodge, barbecue hire and modern amenities

Elm Acre

• Off-grid campsite for exclusive hire at Stoulton in Worcestershire
• Pershore Abbey five minutes’ drive; Worcester Cathedral 20 minutes
• Furnished bell tents with outdoor seating; pub 10 minutes’ walk

Town Farm Campsite

Hertford Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Shirebrook Staff Sports and Social Club

• Family-friendly and dog-friendly site part of a friendly social club
• A 20-minute drive from Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park; walks nearby
• Social club activities, pool table and bar; farm park next door

Townsend Touring Park

• Rural location within walking distance of village centre
• Coarse fishing lake, bike trails and climbing wall on site
• Near the Offa's Dyke Path and other walks

People Love Camping

• Spacious site in the Bedfordshire countryside, just off the A1
• A mile and a half from Sandy; Bedford 20 minutes' drive
• Three miles from Shuttleworth's aerial displays

Brandend Camping

• Basic but peaceful campsite in the Peak District National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Buxton; Bakewell 30 minutes
• A short walk from the river Dove; spectacular views from the pitches

Tranquil Hill

• Scenic dog-friendly hilltop site just outside the Shropshire Hills
• A 25-minute drive from Ironbridge Gorge; half an hour from Shrewsbury
• Barbecues and campfires allowed; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive away

Westonbirt School

• Peaceful Cotswolds site in the grounds of Westonbirt House
• Walking distance from Westonbirt, The National Arboretum and a pub
• Golf course, tennis courts and kids’ club on site

Vicarage Meadow Camping

• Avon riverside camping in peaceful meadows in Evesham
• A 10-minute walk to the Hampton ferry; a 15-minute drive to Broadway
• Dog-friendly site; play area, pubs, pool and fishing nearby

Cotswold Meadow Camping

• Spacious site on a working dairy farm near Chipping Sodbury
• Less than a mile from the Cotswold Way walking trail
• Large communal barn with kitchen area, games and cosy seating

The Valletts

• Quiet secluded site three miles from the cathedral city of Hereford
• Close to the walking trail along the banks of the river Wye
• Wild camping with toilet, shower and dogs and campfires allowed