Washing-up area: Campgrounds in Central England

Glamping at the Homestead

• Rural glamping stays in traditional grass meadows
• In the hamlet of Norton Wood; Hay-on-Wye 25 minutes' drive
• Views over the Welsh hills; located on the Black and White Trail

The Little Yurt Meadow

The Closes Caravan Park

• A peaceful rural site in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales.

The Valletts

• Quiet secluded site three miles from the cathedral city of Hereford
• Close to the walking trail along the banks of the river Wye
• Wild camping with toilet, shower and dogs and campfires allowed

Grendon Lakes

• A scenic 30-acre site with two watersports lakes and 10 fishing lakes
• Five-minute drive from Grendon village and 25 minutes from Northampton
• Wakeboarding park, paintballing, fully licensed bar and restaurant

Hansnett Farm Stays

• Luxury glamping on a small working farm in rural Herefordshire
• Ledbury 15 minutes’ drive; Wye Valley National Landscape half an hour
• Shared kitchen and private-use showers with complimentary toiletries

Hardwick Park

• Secluded site on 180 acres of parkland, eight miles from Oxford
• Watersports centre and fishing
• Licensed clubhouse serving meals

Old Leake Leisure Park

• Rural Lincolnshire site close to Skegness
• Secure car park, modern amenities and play area
• Supermarket, farmers' market and family pub serving food all close by

The Majestic Bus

• Luxury vintage bus 15 minutes’ drive from Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire
• Brecon Beacons National Park 15 minutes’ drive’; boat hire 20 minutes
• Private roll-top bath and a woodfired hot tub in the vibrant garden

Henlow Bridge Lakes

The New Inn

• Peaceful rural Herefordshire glamping site with easy access to walks
• A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye and half an hour from Hereford
• Stunning views over the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons

Hey Farm Campsite

• Wild camping overlooking Wardlow in the Peak District National Park
• A 20-minute drive to Chatsworth House, and 10 minutes from Bakewell
• Back-to-basics farm site close to shops, walking and cycling routes

The Nipstone Campsite

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

Valley Farm Camping

• Comfy glamping tents on a Cotswolds meadow in rural Gloucestershire
• A 15-minute drive to Cattle Country Farm Park; 20 to Berkeley Castle
• Pre-erected bell tents close to hikes, swimming and family activities