Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Central England

The Gate Hangs High

• Stays in the lush green grounds of a traditional Cotswolds inn
• A five-minute drive to Hook Norton Brewery and 10 to Broughton Castle
• Meals made with local ingredients served at the dog-friendly pub

Umberslade Glamping

• Warwickshire glamping bell tents in the grounds of a country estate
• A 25-minute drive from Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon
• On-site café, plus a play barn, forest walks and animal encounters

Nibley House Farm Pop-up Campsite

• Pop-up site for over-25s and families in Cotswolds countryside
• Free zorbing, yoga, Pilates and evening jamming sessions on site
• Free concerts for Nibley Farm Family Festival; bring your own food

North End Farm Glamping

• Small and secluded glamping site on a peaceful family-run farm
• A mile from the village of Stagsden; Milton Keynes 20 minutes' drive
• Furnished bell tents in a spacious meadow; kids and pets welcome

The Holmes

• Peaceful Lincolnshire countryside site close to the River Witham
• A 10-minute drive to Woodhall Spa; 20 minutes to Lincolnshire Wolds
• Great for wildlife and stargazing; pub and tearoom within a short walk

Greetham Retreat C L

• Award-winning Lincolnshire Wolds park three miles from Horncastle
• Woodland, wildlife ponds and wildflower meadows all on site
• Private heated shower and toilet rooms, free wifi and massage

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

Nottingham Nature Lakes

• Peaceful site near fishing lake, a sailing club and the river Trent
• A 20-minute drive from Newark or Lincoln city centre
• Dog-friendly site with picnic benches

Poston Mill Park

Fox Inn Broadwell

• Stays at a motorhome stop outside a classic and cosy country pub
• A five-minute drive from Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh
• Inn serves pub food, daily specials, Sunday lunch and local beers

The Little Mill Inn

• Motorhome stays at a country pub in the Peak District National Park
• Hayfield a 20-minute drive away for Kinder Scout and Stockport in 30
• Wifi, play area, homecooked food and beer garden; barbecues allowed

The Lower Lode

• Fifteenth-century traditional riverside pub
• Rural setting overlooking the River Severn
• Well placed for the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Worcester and Malvern

The Manor at Tur Langton

• Wild camping on a family-run farm and business park in Leicestershire
• Half an hour’s drive from Leicester city centre and its sights
• Businesses such as café, CrossFit gym and jewellery-making classes

Oakdean Cottage

• Cosy Mongolian yurt with direct walking access into the Forest of Dean
• Five minutes’ drive to Soudley and 15 minutes’ walk to Blakeney
• Double bed, shower room, kitchenette, outdoor eating area and campfire

The Nipstone Campsite

• Small and friendly tents-only site among spectacular scenery
• 200 yards from the Shropshire Way
• Campfires allowed: bring your own firewood

The Oak Inn

• Touring pitches behind a 17th-century village pub in Defford
• A 10-minute drive from Upton upon Severn; 25 minutes from Worcester
• Pub with food, local ales and beer garden; farm shop across the road

The Old Pumphouse

• Hand-built Peak District shepherd’s hut overlooking a village ford
• A five-minute drive from Tittesworth Reservoir and The Roaches
• Complete with decking, barbecue, chiminea, small kitchen and bathroom