Single-sex groups welcome: Campgrounds in Central England

Near Gatten Campsite

• Site in the Shropshire Hills with views over a lake and the Long Mynd
• A 20-minute drive from Stiperstones and half an hour from Shrewsbury
• On a public footpath near Gatten, a 20-minute drive to Bishop’s Castle

Spring Lea Park

• Well-maintained Shropshire site with high-quality fishing
• A 20-minute drive to Shrewsbury; Shropshire Hills 15 minutes
• Tackle and bait shop on site, plus café offering snacks and deliveries

Starry Nights

• A beautiful get away under the stars
• Peace and tranquility
• Family and pet friendly

Stars and Wild

• Peaceful back-to-basics woodland site in the Severn Valley
• West Midlands Safari Park, Go Ape and Severn Valley Railway nearby
• Woodland walks and fishing at the River Severn

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

Nook Farm Caravan Park

Gateham Grange Camping

• Back-to-basics Peak District site, a five-minute drive from Hartington
• Peak Wildlife Park 15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers half an hour
• Dark night skies and expansive views, plus a fresh water supply

Tropical Garden Oasis

• Tropical garden getaway under six miles from Birmingham city centre
• A 15-minute drive from the NEC and half an hour from Cadbury World
• Solar-powered lighting; firepits and barbecues permitted; shop nearby

Upper House Glamping

• Shepherd's hut in a peaceful field 10 minutes' drive from Ledbury
• Short walk to Herefordshire Trail; Eastnor Castle 10 mins' drive
• Luxury sauna, firepit, woodburner and ensuite bathroom

Meadowtown Farm

• Back to basics wild camping on a 32-acre Shropshire Hills farm
• In the hamlet of Meadowtown; Shrewsbury town centre 35 minutes' drive
• Dog-friendly campsite; barbecues and campfires welcome

The Castlefields

• Traditional country pub and restaurant near Hay-on-Wye
• Open fireplace, gardens and beer garden with spectacular views
• Set in the Golden Valley surrounded by the Merbach Hills

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

Top of the Wolds Caravanning, Camping and Fishing

• In the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Peaceful site with spectacular views, 10 mins' drive from Cadwell Park
• Fishing lakes, communal lodge, barbecue hire and modern amenities

Fordhall Organic Farm

• Private site on a working organic farm in the Tern valley
• Two miles from the town of Market Drayton
• Top spot for stargazing and bat spotting