Campgrounds in Central England with fires allowed

Swallowfields Retreat

• Luxury safari tent glamping with hot tubs in a three-acre meadow
• On the edge of the Malvern Hills, 25 minutes' drive from Ross-on-Wye
• Spa treatments, shop, hampers, play area, bike hire, fire pit, garden

Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

• Low-impact, nearly wild woodland site on the banks of the River Severn
• A 20-minute drive from the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley
• Exclusive use of five acres of dog-friendly wood and field

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

Riverside Holiday Park

• a stunning riverside campsite small and friendly community
• Amazing walks along the river to the beach
• A range of pitches, lodges, tents and cabins

Artichokes and Alchemy

• Pop-up off-grid glampsite five minutes' drive from Brackley
• A 15-minute drive to Silverstone or Stowe
• Well-equipped bell tents with a barbecue plus bedding and towels

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 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 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

The Dome Garden

• Comfy ensuite glamping domes in peaceful Forest of Dean gardens
• A 10-minute' drive from Puzzlewood and next to the Verderers' Trail
• Bar and restaurant on site with pizza nights and homemade charcuterie

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

Ashfield Camping

• Peaceful pet-friendly site a mile from the edge of the Malvern Hills
• A 15-minute drive from Great Malvern and 20 minutes from Worcester
• Fishing available in the brook with a licence; lots of local walks

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

Ashminton Farm

• Quiet farm site set on 56 acres with a lake and watercress stream
• Five minutes' drive from Brockhampton; Worcester 25 minutes
• Organic veg grown on site; two miles from local shops

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 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

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

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

Town Farm Campsite

Twitey's Camping and Glamping Meadows

• Wildflower meadow camping and well-equipped glamping in Warwickshire
• A 10-minute drive from Stratford-upon-Avon and 15 from Warwick Castle
• Secluded 14-acre wilderness site but only a mile from shops and pubs