Campgrounds in Central England with fires allowed

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 Cider Orchard

• Dog-friendly farm site on an apple orchard in south Gloucestershire
• A 15-minute drive from the Cotswold District; 35 minutes from Bristol
• Village shop and pub with cask ales and food within walking distance

Wriggles Brook Gypsy B and B

• Luxury glamping in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Wildlife haven by a brook leading to the River Wye and walks
• Meat or veggie breakfast provided every morning: have it in bed

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

School Farm

• Pop-up site in the historic farming village of Laxton, Nottinghamshire
• History tours in the village; a 15-minute drive to Rufford Abbey
• Set on medieval fish ponds, near walks, a local pub and historic sites

Cholsey Farm

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

Barnutopia

• Luxury glamping on a dog-friendly site
• Well-equipped shared kitchen, breakfast room, lounge and full bathroom
• Rural setting with horses, pigs, dog, cats and stunning views

Horwood Farm Camping

• Peaceful yurt surrounded by trees with abundant wildlife
• Walk to the Lower Woods nature reserve; a 30-minute drive to Bristol
• Firepit provided; relaxed, 'leave no trace' destination

Thames Meadow Camping

• Back to basics grass pitches half a mile from the Thames Path
• A 20-minute drive from Witney and 25 minutes from the Cotswolds
• Working farm within walking distance of three pubs; campfires welcome

Huckleberry Farm

• Pop-up campsite on a family-run smallholding in rural Oxfordshire
• A 10-minute drive to Bicester Village and Blenheim Palace
• Farm animals and pony rides on site; five minutes’ drive to a pub

The Plough Inn Camp Site

• Friendly campsite welcomes you in the heart of Herefordshire
• Stay in a site located near market towns of distinctive character
• Local restaurants serving delicious selection of locally grown produce

Conker Tree Farm

• Riverside wild camping site five minutes’ drive from Rutland Water
• A 10-minute drive from Oakham and Uppingham; 40 minutes from Leicester
• Meet alpacas, ponies and other friendly farm animals

The Reserve

• Secluded site in a meadow bordered by Bedfordshire woodland
• Five minutes' drive from Dunstable and 15 from Whipsnade Zoo
• Direct access to Sewell Cutting Nature Reserve; hammocks welcome

The Sitting Duck

• Static narrowboat on its own mill pond, five miles from Ludlow
• Fully-equipped kitchen, wetroom and private decking and picnic areas
• Exclusive use of outdoor spa with hot tub, sauna and fluffy towels

Hungry Hill Farm

• Relaxed rural site on a working farm with views over the Wye Valley
• Half an hour's drive from Hereford and Worcester
• Woodland walks, carp fishing and butchery on site