Single-sex groups welcome: Campgrounds in Central England

O'Gabe Farm

• Peaceful, well-maintained farm site half a mile from the river Avon
• A five-minute drive from the edge of the Cotswolds; watersports nearby
• Pubs and food shop 20 minutes’ walk away; barbecues allowed on site

Meadow Glamping

• Quiet meadow site in Shropshire, five minutes' drive from the Severn
• A 10-minute drive from Ironbridge Gorge; 20 minutes from Wenlock Edge
• Smart, clean and modern amenities

Windy Corner Campsite

• Calm wild camping site on the outskirts of the Shropshire Hills
• A 10-minute drive from Pontesbury Hill and 20 minutes to Shrewsbury
• Washing machine, charging points and water provided; pubs nearby

Whitney Bridge

• River Wye and Herefordshire Way site facing a historical toll bridge
• A 10-minute drive form Hay-on-Wye – or go by canoe from the site
• Canoes for hire, river fishing permitted and barbecues available

The Reserve

• Secluded site in a meadow bordered by Bedfordshire woodland
• Five minutes' drive from Dunstable and 15 from Whipsnade Zoo
• Direct access to Sewell Cutting Nature Reserve; hammocks welcome

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

Moor Farm Campsite

• Small pet-friendly site in rural Nottinghamshire with a communal feel
• A five-minute drive from go-karting tracks and an alpaca centre
• Communal firepit; pub and village shop within walking distance

Chestnuts Lodge Farm

• Secluded farm site in the Leicestershire countryside near Hallaton
• A 20-minute drive to Rutland Water; half an hour to Leicester
• See farm animals and collect fresh eggs for your breakfast

Toghill House Farm

• Gloucestershire glamping with stunning views and easy road access
• A 15-minute drive to Bath city centre; 25 minutes to Westonbirt
• Comfy beds, ensuite bathrooms, kitchens and firepits

The Tree Nursery

• Private lakeside glamping site amid woods and fields in the Cotswolds
• A 15-minute drive from Cheltenham and 20 from Bourton-on-the-Water
• Two shepherd’s huts, a lodge and a hot tub for exclusive use

Wildwood Alpacas

• Private glamping experiences on an alpaca farm
• Weston Park 10 minutes' drive; Cannock Chase 25 minutes
• Discount for alpaca treks; welcome pack with tea, coffee, milk etc.

Get Lost In Nature

• Family-friendly glamping in a peaceful private woodland
• A 10-minute drive from Market Harborough; Stamford 35 minutes
• Luxury bell tents with private verandas and snug cotton bedding

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

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

Hackthorn Hall Campsite

• Peaceful campsite with spectacular views over Hackthorn Park
• Lincoln city centre 15 minutes by car; Newark-on-Trent 30 minutes
• Simple site in the grounds of a Grade-I listed 18th-century manor

The Knockerdown

• Well-maintained 10-acre site under a mile from Carsington Water
• A 10-minute drive to Ashbourne; 15 mins to Peak District National Park
• In the grounds of a pub with restaurant, beer garden and play area

Hulme End Campsite