Barbecue grills allowed: Campgrounds in Central England

The Old Quarry at Colesdale Farm

• Peaceful site on a farm just 20 minutes by train from central London
• White-water rafting, go-karts and a zoo within a 20-minute drive
• Pre-erected bell tents; tennis and golf within five minutes' walk

The Old Watermill Shepherd's Hut

• Shepherds hut on a private plot with river views and private fishing
• Village location, walk to pub

The Paddock at Hardwick

• Exclusive-use glampsite in a Stottesdon riverside paddock, Shropshire
• Top Adventures and Severn Valley Quad Trekking five minutes’ drive
• Alfresco nature bath; pub 20 minutes walk; farm shop 10 minutes’ drive

Foxholes Farm

• Smart safari lodge with lake view, hot tub and barbecue provided
• A five-minute drive to Hertford; 20 minutes to Hatfield House
• Free entry to on-site farm park; discount on farm shop purchases

The Paddocks Pop-up Campsite

• Simple, peaceful paddock pitches in Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park
• Next door to a donkey sanctuary; five minutes’ drive from the beach
• Village pub a short walk away; barbecues and firepits allowed on site

The Pound Camping

• The Pound is situated in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley

The Railway Hotel Caravan Site

• Single static caravan in a quiet location just outside Woodhall Spa
• Own mooring for boaters
• Book a beauty treatment in the accompanying hotel

Black Hall Wigwams

The Royal Oak Campsite

• Dog-friendly grass pitches behind a country pub in Shropshire
• A 15-minute drive from Wyre Forest, Severn Valley Railway and Bewdley
• Food and real ales served at indoor or outdoor 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

Gold Acre

• Close to the historic town of Ludlow
• A mile from Croft Castle and Parkland
• Sustainable and low-impact approach

Tiny Wooden House

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

Trentfield Farm

• Peaceful site on the banks of the River Trent, with free fishing
• A 30-minute drive to Sherwood Forest, Lincoln and Clumber Park
• Great village pub a 10-minute stroll down the riverbank

Tropical Garden Oasis

• Tropical garden getaway under six miles from Birmingham city centre
• A 15-minute drive from the NEC and half an hour from Cadbury World
• Solar-powered lighting; firepits and barbecues permitted; shop nearby

Hackthorn Hall Campsite

• Peaceful campsite with spectacular views over Hackthorn Park
• Lincoln city centre 15 minutes by car; Newark-on-Trent 30 minutes
• Simple site in the grounds of a Grade-I listed 18th-century manor