Peaceful: Campgrounds in Central England

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

Bromson Hill Farm

• Single furnished bell tent on a Warwickshire working farm
• A 10-minute drive to Warwick; 20 minutes to Stratford-upon-Avon
• Barbecue/firepit provided; bell tent sleeps up to six guests

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

Barn Field Camping

• Pastureland camping on a working family farm in the Bedfordshire Wolds
• Saint Neots 15 minutes' drive; 45 minutes from Cambridge city centre
• Direct access to footpaths/bridleways; farm shop five minutes' drive

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

Bush Farm

• Peaceful off-grid wild camping site in the Shropshire Hills
• A 20-minute drive to Ludlow; 25 minutes to Ironbridge museums
• Barbecues and campfires permitted; lovely views towards Brown Clee

Perry Tree Glamping

• Bell tents among apple trees on a working Herefordshire farm
• Comfortable facilities among scenic countryside views
• Beds and woodburning stove in each bell tent; private firepit outside

Bidston Farm Camping

• Peaceful dog-friendly site at a farm on the Lincolnshire coast
• A 10-minute drive to Mablethorpe; 15 minutes to Donna Nook seals
• Back to basics pitches 10 minutes' walk from the nearest beach

Cotswold Hills Camping

• Peaceful pitches on a family farm a mile from Todenham
• A 10-minute drive to Moreton-in-Marsh; 25 mins to Stratford-upon-Avon
• Tennis court on site; excellent walking and bike rides nearby

Whitcliffe Camp Site

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

Calwich under Canvas

• Quiet glamping site surrounded by Derbyshire countryside
• Alton Towers less than 15 minutes away by car
• Sauna, hot tub, breakfast hampers, firewood sales and guest kitchen

Carry on Kelmarsh

• Pop-up glamping site in the 200-acre grounds of Kelmarsh Hall
• Festival-style setup with live music and activities for all ages
• Café and vintage bus bar on site, plus food deliveries to pitches

Castleton Meadows

• Simple adults-only pitches at a small Peak District working farm
• Bakewell, Chatsworth and Padley Gorge within a half-hour drive
• On the edge of Castleton, 10-20 minutes' walk from the show caves

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

Family Teeny Lincoln

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