Barbecue grills allowed: Campgrounds in Central England

Under the Walls

• Peaceful dog-friendly site with views of the historic Sutton Walls
• A 15-minute drive from Hereford and 20 minutes from Leominster
• Walk to the local pubs; lots of local bridleways and footpaths

Upper House Farm

• Peaceful site on a dog-friendly working farm in rural Herefordshire
• A 20-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye; 35 minutes from Hereford
• Bell tents with gorgeous views over the Golden Valley

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

Park Farm

• Secluded and simple farm site in the Derbyshire countryside
• Peak District walks and Chatsworth Estate within a half-hour drive
• Surrounded by farm fields but just 10 minutes' drive from the M1

Weaver View Camping

• Restful pop-up site on a family-run farm looking over the Weaver Hills
• A 10-minute drive from the Peak District; 20 minutes from Alton Towers
• Barbecues permitted; pubs within five minutes’ drive of the site

Haughton Park House Farm

• Peaceful farm site on the banks of the River Meden
• Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park within 20 minutes' drive
• Fishing available on site

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

Mill House Caravan and Camping Site

Ash Hill Camping

• Traditional Oxfordshire farm on the edge of the Cotswold Hills
• Blenheim Palace 20 minutes' drive; central Oxford 40 minutes
• Well-behaved dogs allowed; half a mile from the village pub

Passage Farm Caravan and Campsite

• Family-run farm site with Severn views in Arlingham, Gloucestershire
• Thames and Severn Canal 10 minutes’ drive; WWT Slimbridge 20 minutes
• Level grass pitches with electric hook-ups; 10 minutes’ walk to pubs

Hurley Riverside Park

• Award-winning park on the Thames
• On-site fishing in season and bits and bobs to entertain the kids
• Block out some time to visit Legoland Windsor (11 miles)

Peake's Retreats

• Luxury glampsite with hot tub, 12 miles from the Peak District
• Everything provided including linen and luxury toiletries
• Finnish barbecue cabin, cooking cabin, breakfast and private firepits

Castleton Meadows

• Simple adults-only pitches at a small Peak District working farm
• Bakewell, Chatsworth and Padley Gorge within a half-hour drive
• On the edge of Castleton, 10-20 minutes' walk from the show caves

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

Cedar Shepherd's Hut at Willey Estates Camping

• Dog-friendly off-grid shepherd’s hut in the peaceful countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Ironbridge; half an hour to the Long Mynd
• Outdoor table, chairs and barbecue provided; lots of local walks

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

Cherry Orchard Farm Camp Site

• In the grounds of a Victorian farmhouse with spectacular gardens
• Forest of Dean, trails and outdoor activities within 15 minutes
• A 10-minute stroll from village pub serving food and ales