Barbecue grills allowed: Campgrounds in Central England

Rose Hideaway

• Cosy cabin retreat in the Forest of Dean
• Looking out over a small woodland and paddock
• Set in the sleepy village of Viney Hill

The Bothie

• Peaceful sole-use site set on a small field bordered by trees
• A 10-minute drive from Chesterfield; 25 minutes from the Peak District
• Cosy bell tent with woodturning stove, barbecue and firepit provided

The Cherry Tree Shepherd's Hut

• Scenic adults-only site five minutes’ drive from the Cotswolds
• A 15-minute drive from Banbury and 35 from Stratford-upon-Avon
• Cotswolds Distillery and Hook Norton Brewery within 15 minutes’ drive

Beale Wildlife Park Pop-Up Campsite

• Pop-up site in the grounds of Beale Park’s estate and wildlife park
• A 15-minute walk from Basildon Park; 20 minutes’ drive to Reading
• Riverside pubs, restaurants and playgrounds within walking distance

The Chilterns View

• Safari glamping lodge for 4-10 people, with lovely Chilterns views
• Within 15 minutes’ drive of Wallingford and half an hour from Oxford
• Private hot tub and outdoor party area with pizza oven and firepit

The Coates Farm

• Small no-frills site on a working farm in the Shropshire Hills
• Half an hour's drive from Ludlow
• Access the Jack Mytton Way from the farm for hiking and horse riding

Beech Croft Farm

The Dandelion Hideaway

• Six canvas cottages proving your peaceful back to nature break

The Gate Hangs High

• Stays in the lush green grounds of a traditional Cotswolds inn
• A five-minute drive to Hook Norton Brewery and 10 to Broughton Castle
• Meals made with local ingredients served at the dog-friendly pub

The Glamping Group at Ashbourne Touring and Camping Park

• Luxury bell tents at a rural site in the Peak District National Park
• A 20-minute drive to Chatsworth House and 25 minutes to Alton Towers
• Play area, picnic spots and pond; pubs and shops 10 minutes' drive

The Holmes

• Peaceful Lincolnshire countryside site close to the River Witham
• A 10-minute drive to Woodhall Spa; 20 minutes to Lincolnshire Wolds
• Great for wildlife and stargazing; pub and tearoom within a short walk

The New Inn

• Peaceful rural Herefordshire glamping site with easy access to walks
• A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye and half an hour from Hereford
• Stunning views over the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons

The Little Stable

• Luxurious wooden cabin in Northamptonshire with stylish interiors
• A quarter of an hour's drive from Oundle; Stamford 30 minutes
• Kingsize bed, Egyptian cotton bedding, oak flooring and flatscreen TV

The Little Yurt Meadow

The Little Mill Inn

• Motorhome stays at a country pub in the Peak District National Park
• Hayfield a 20-minute drive away for Kinder Scout and Stockport in 30
• Wifi, play area, homecooked food and beer garden; barbecues allowed

The Lodges at the Baiting House

• Lodge accommodation 15 minutes' drive from Tenbury Wells
• Quad trekking, adventure course and safari park all within 16 miles
• Private patio, barbecue, table, chairs and hot tub with each lodge

The Lower Lode

• Fifteenth-century traditional riverside pub
• Rural setting overlooking the River Severn
• Well placed for the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Worcester and Malvern