Playground: Campgrounds in Central England

Hurley Riverside Park

• Award-winning park on the Thames
• On-site fishing in season and bits and bobs to entertain the kids
• Block out some time to visit Legoland Windsor (11 miles)

Heather William Lodge

• Comfy and well-equipped modern lodge next to Woodhall Country Park
• A half-hour walk to Woodhall Spa; 40 minutes' drive to Lincoln
• Dog-friendly accommodation with kitchen, bathrooms and decking area

Leedons Park

Malvern View Country and Leisure Park

• Well-equipped safari tents at a spacious site in the Malvern Hills
• Worcester, Hereford and Wye Valley within a half-hour drive
• 100 acres of land, including fishing lakes and a bar/restaurant

Butlins Caravan Village

• Smart modern three-bedroom caravan by the beach in Ingoldmells
• A five-minute drive to Skegness; Fantasy Island 15 minutes' walk
• Passes included for holiday park activities including large waterpark

The Deepings Caravan Park

Tommy's Tents

• Fully-furnished bell tent in the Staffordshire countryside
• A five-minute drive from Alton Towers; 20 minutes to the Peak District
• Freezer, gas hob and kettle access; small shop 20 minutes’ walk away

Oak Tree Holiday Park

• Quiet, rural Lincolnshire caravan park 10 minutes’ drive from Boston
• Golf course five minutes’ drive and RSPB Frampton Marsh 25 minutes
• Modern holiday park with a play area, restaurant, bar and club on site

Valley Farm Campsite

Trusthorpe Springs Leisure Park

• Near Mablethorpe and half a mile from the beach
• Friendly team and high standards for facilities
• Pool, restaurant and entertainment

Town Farm Campsite

The Piston Club

• Well maintained site well placed for Stratford upon Avon and Alcester
• Based in the grounds of a busy pub with plenty going on.
• The venue serves fantastic food and drinks.

Mill House Caravan and Camping Site

Top Barn Farm

• Off-grid campsite on a working farm in Worcestershire’s Severn Valley
• West Midlands Safari Park 25 minutes’ drive; Cadbury World 45 minutes
• Farm shop and coffee shop, fishing lakes and an animal park on site

Jubilee Park Caravan Site

Kantankye Scout Campsite

• Family-run rural site near the village of Wainfleet All Saints
• A 15-minute drive from Skegness and the Lincolnshire Wolds
• Scout hut with kitchen, dining tables and space to play games

Willow Hill

• Relaxed site with far-reaching views over the Cotswolds
• A 10-minute drive to Tewkesbury and 20 minutes to Cheltenham
• Heated outdoor pool with raised sun deck