Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Castle Donington, England

Redhill Marina

• Self-contained glamping pods floating on a canal off the River Soar
• A 25-minute drive from Nottingham and The National Water Sports Centre
• Units have beds, basic kitchenettes, bathrooms and a deck for fishing

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

The Field of Dreams at Melbourne Hall

• Derbyshire glamping within the Melbourne Hall estate
• Donington Park Circuit and Twycross Zoo within a 20-minute drive
• As featured on TV in Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping

Brook Farm

• Peaceful pop-up meadow camping in the Soar Valley
• 20 minutes' drive to Donington Park Circuit or Loughborough
• Wild camping site surrounded by fields; close to farm shops and pubs

Wolds Wine Estate

• Smart glamping site with views over a Nottinghamshire vineyard
• A 25-minute drive to Belvoir Castle and the National Space Centre
• Luxurious pods with kitchen, living area, bathroom and sun decks

YHA National Forest

• Family-sized bell tents five minutes' drive from Swadlincote
• Next door to an adventure park, with easy access to National Forest
• Restaurant on site for breakfast and supper, plus well-stocked bar

Sealwood Estate

• Tranquil caravan, camping and motorhome site at the heart of the natio

Netherseal Sports Club

• Nice and quiet location

Blossom in the Beans

• Stylish and cosy camping pods at a five-acre rural Leicestershire site
• Twycross Zoo and Bosworth Battlefield within 15 minutes' drive
• Private hot tubs and firepits; meet animals and collect fresh eggs

The Dandelion Hideaway

• Six canvas cottages proving your peaceful back to nature break

Park Hall Pods

Benswell Campsite

• Lovely small campsite nestled between thr Derbyshire Peaks and Derby city