Lake and/or mountain: Campgrounds in Central England

Epworth Fields Holiday Park

• Family-run site with several fisheries within a 15-minute drive
• Epworth five minutes’ drive; Cleethorpes beach 45 minutes
• Dogs welcome and barbecues allowed; shower and toilet block

East Bank Lighthouse Riverside

• Well-maintained and peaceful riverside hideaway in Lincolnshire
• Wisbech or King's Lynn 20 minutes' drive
• Located by the mouth of the river Nene by two lighthouses

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

Ranksborough Hall Caravan and Camping

Locksters Pool Camping

• Quiet, scenic farm site on the banks of the River Wye
• A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye and the Brecon Beacons
• Canoe landing on the river; firepits and wood available on site

Redhill Marina

• Self-contained glamping pods floating on a canal off the River Soar
• A 25-minute drive from Nottingham and The National Water Sports Centre
• Units have beds, basic kitchenettes, bathrooms and a deck for fishing

Riverdale Country Park

• Set in a beautiful location on the River Trent
• Many restaurants and bars within walking distance
• Close to Nottingham, with easy access to its popular attractions

Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite

• Eco glamping site five minutes’ drive from Leek and the Roaches
• Buxton15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers 25 minutes
• Bell tents with real beds, private shower area and outdoor kitchen

Lichfield Waterside Campsite

• Pop-up site with optional music events in Staffordshire countryside
• SnowDome and Statfold Country Park both 15 minutes’ drive
• Budget-friendly family camping with a three-acre lake for paddlesports

Seed Low Rake Camping

• Peaceful, simple site deep in the Peak District National Park
• A five-minute drive from Eyam; Buxton town centre 25 minutes
• Back to basics camping on quiet Derbyshire farmland

Family Teeny Lincoln

• Luxury glamping in Lincolnshire
• Discover the nearby historic city of Lincoln
• Serene country escape with excellent amenities

Grange Farm Park

• Exclusive accommodation near Mablethorpe, family run for over 40 years
• Hot tubs, lake views and 15-acre gardens
• Two excellent fishing lakes with carp and mirrors weighing up to 15lb

Grendon Lakes

• A scenic 30-acre site with two watersports lakes and 10 fishing lakes
• Five-minute drive from Grendon village and 25 minutes from Northampton
• Wakeboarding park, paintballing, fully licensed bar and restaurant

Grove Farm Glamping

• Small, peaceful glamping site with views over the Black Mountains
• A 10-minute drive to Longtown Castle and Black Mountains Cycle Centre
• Hammocks to relax in and walks straight from the site; pub nearby

Witham Rest

• Small, secluded and peaceful site for relaxed and laidback breaks
• Close to the shops and services of the Fairtrade town of Woodhall Spa
• Cosy pods with electricity, heating, kettle and firepits