Forest campgrounds in Central England

Nottingham Nature Lakes

• Peaceful site near fishing lake, a sailing club and the river Trent
• A 20-minute drive from Newark or Lincoln city centre
• Dog-friendly site with picnic benches

Staden Grange

• Farmland and woodland site on the edge of the Peak District
• On six acres of space two miles from Buxton
• Dog-friendly site with heated amenities block

Oakdean Cottage

• Cosy Mongolian yurt with direct walking access into the Forest of Dean
• Five minutes’ drive to Soudley and 15 minutes’ walk to Blakeney
• Double bed, shower room, kitchenette, outdoor eating area and campfire

Greetham Retreat C L

• Award-winning Lincolnshire Wolds park three miles from Horncastle
• Woodland, wildlife ponds and wildflower meadows all on site
• Private heated shower and toilet rooms, free wifi and massage

Briarwood Glamping

• Glamping tents on a historic site in spectacular Rutland countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Rutland Water; 25 minutes to Burghley House
• Themed bell tents with private bathrooms, kids’ nature trails on site

Wardlow Wells Farm

• Woodland site on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park
• Gulliver's Kingdom and Alton Towers theme parks within an hour
• Equestrian centre on site; guests are welcome to bring their horses

Cadink

• Shepherd’s hut in the peaceful Shropshire hamlet of Aston Botterell
• A 40-minute drive to Ironbridge Valley of Invention; Ludlow 20 minutes
• Retro-style glamping with a private garden and sheltered decking

Weston Lawns Fisheries

• Scenic fishery park in the rural West Midlands
• A mile from Bedworth and its station; Birmingham 30 minutes' drive
• On-site café, bar, day fishing and animals to feed

River Severn Bank Pop-up Campsite

• Back-to-basics site right on the River Severn, in Gloucestershire
• Gloucester and Forest of Dean Cycle Centre 25 minutes’ drive
• Front-row seats for the Severn Bore; barbecues allowed

Secret Wood Glamping

• Single luxury bell tent among four acres of private woodland
• On the edge of the Peak District, 15 minutes' drive from Chatsworth
• Hot tub, firepit, outdoor kitchen and woodburning stove provided

Paradise Valley Hideaways

• Delightful luxury 2 pod glamping

Marsh End Cottage

• Luxury Worcestershire glamping pod with fabulous Teme Valley views
• A 10-minute drive to Tenbury Wells; Wyre Forest walks 15 minutes
• Natural swimming pool by the pod; sauna and hot tub also provided

Lane Head Farm

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

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

Mease Meadows Midlands

• Well-maintained farm camping field at Edingale in Staffordshire
• Twycross Zoo 15 minutes’ drive; Drayton Manor Resort 25 minutes
• Lake and river fishing available; woodland walks; wildlife on site

Woodland Escapes

• Secluded 45-acre woodland retreat with views over six local counties
• In the scenic Shropshire Hills, a 10-minute drive from Ludlow
• Luxury accommodation with upscale furnishings

Church Farm

• Static caravan on a working farm five miles from the Cotswolds
• On the Heart of England Way; 15 minutes’ drive to Stratford-upon-Avon
• Pubs and takeaways a short drive away and forest walks very close by