Washing-up area: Campgrounds in Central England

Camping in Frankland

• Small, peaceful site just outside Sutton St Nicholas
• A 15-minute drive from Hereford; buses stop just by the site
• Footpaths all around the site; pub a 10-minute walk away

Tranquil Hill

• Scenic dog-friendly hilltop site just outside the Shropshire Hills
• A 25-minute drive from Ironbridge Gorge; half an hour from Shrewsbury
• Barbecues and campfires allowed; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive away

Acorn Yurt

• Romantic and secluded Herefordshire hideaway in a wildlife haven
• Chilled prosecco waiting in the yurt on arrival
• Stunning views, two miles from Kingsland village

Shallow Grange Farm

Redhill Marina

• Self-contained glamping pods floating on a canal off the River Soar
• A 25-minute drive from Nottingham and The National Water Sports Centre
• Units have beds, basic kitchenettes, bathrooms and a deck for fishing

Jordans Youth Hostel

Tedsmore Lakes

• Quiet site among woods in pretty Shropshire countryside
• A 15-minute drive from Whittington and 20 from Oswestry
• Visit the historical British Ironwork Centre in 15 minutes

Daisy Meadow

• Family-sized pods with stargazing domes in the Malvern foothills
• Half an hour’s walk from the centre of Upton upon Severn
• Pub on site serving drinks and pub meals; fires for outdoor cooking

Willow Fields Camping

• Ten-acre campsite five minutes’ drive from Haxey in rural Lincolnshire
• Epworth Old Rectory five minutes’ drive; 20 to Yorkshire Wildlife Park
• Clubhouse with licensed bar open summer weekends; dogs welcome

Croft Farm Camp Site

Swiss Farm Touring and Camping

Deerheart

• Peaceful eco-friendly site in the Herefordshire hills
• Wye Valley, Black Mountains, Forest of Dean within 50 minutes' drive
• Communal kitchen, campfire and yurt; five minutes from pub with food

Dean House Campsite

• Peaceful adults-only site on a small working farm in Lincolnshire
• Walker’s paradise: loads of quiet country lanes and bridle paths
• Half an hour’s drive from the city of Lincoln

Lakeside Park

Tan House Farm

Mill Farm Leisure

Bodkin Farm

• Luxury glamping on a rural, adults-only Leicestershire farm site
• A 20-minute drive to Calke Abbey; 25 to the National Space Centre
• Bed linen and essential oils provided, close to pubs, shops and golf