55 nearly wild Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Central England
55 bookable campsites with tent sites in Central England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Haddon Grove Farm Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Family-run campsite on a dairy farm in the Peak District National Park
- Access to Lathkill Dale directly from the site
- Woodfired pizzas and ice cream sold on site
Riddings Wood Holiday Park
Alfreton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful park near the Peak District
- Easy access to Derby and Nottingham; two pubs five minutes' walk away
- New toilet and shower block kept to immaculate standards
The Old Dairy Farm Caravan and Camping
Banbury, Oxfordshire, England- Family-run dog-friendly farm site in Cropredy village
- A 20-minute drive to British Motor Museum; 40 mins to Blenheim Palace
- Wood-fired pizzas on busy weekends; a short walk to pubs and cafés
Walesby Forest
Newark, Nottinghamshire, England- Adventurous site set in 250 acres of woodland and other rural scenery
- A mile from Walesby village and 35 minutes' drive from Lincoln
- On-site bar and shop; over 40 leisure activities on land and water
Camping at The Hollies
Leek, Staffordshire, England- Dog-friendly farm-style site on the edge of the Peak District
- A 20-minute drive from Buxton and 25 minutes from Alton Towers
- Walking distance from watersports and pubs; walking trails nearby
Beltonville Farm
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Back to basics Peak District site with a view over Millers Dale
- A mile to the Monsal Trail; 15 minutes' drive to Buxton and Bakewell
- Farm shop and café on site; firepits available to hire
Broadstone Park
Coleford, Gloucestershire, England- Small, peaceful farm site with fishing on the England/Wales border
- A 10-minute drive from the Forest of Dean; 30 minutes to a Go Ape site
- Cycle hire 15 minutes' drive; bar and café on site
Whitehouse Farm Campsite
Tideswell, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful back to basics site in the Peak District National Park
- Five minutes' drive from Tideswell and the Monsal Trail
- A 10-minute drive from Bakewell and 20 from the Chatsworth Estate
Tackeroo Caravan Site
Rugeley, Staffordshire, England- No-frills bike-friendly site on 10 acres of Forestry Commission land
- In Cannock Chase, a 10-minute drive from Rugeley and the A51
- Access to popular mountain bike paths, including Follow the Dog trail
Castleton Camping
Castleton, Derbyshire, England- Working farm site in the Peak District with far-reaching views
- A mile and a half from Mam Tor via a path; Castleton a mile
- Next to a pop-up café (open weekends); dogs allowed
Sweet Knoll Camping
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful family-friendly Peak District site next door to a farm
- A 15-minute drive from Castleton and 20 minutes from Bakewell
- Seating area with a woodburning stove; direct access to scenic walks
Church Farm
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England- Among fields and woods on a working farm in Hertfordshire countryside
- Free farm entry for farm trails, woodland play and daily activities
- Café, bakery, shop and pub, all serving fresh produce from the farm
The Old Vicarage
East Retford, Nottinghamshire, England- Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire
- Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham
- Space for outdoor activities; rope swing and stepping stones
Abbey Home Farm
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England- Family site on an organic farm 10 minutes’ drive from Cirencester
- Chedworth Roman Villa 25 minutes’ drive; Cotswold Farm Park 35 minutes
- Off-grid; well-stocked licensed shop and café; ebike hire
Aldenham Country Park
Elstree, Hertfordshire, England- Large peaceful parkland site 12 miles from central London
- Café, playgrounds and barbecue rental
- Activities on site including nature walks and animal feeding
Fox’s Furrow
Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire, England- Peaceful Leicestershire site on a rural hillside
- Leicester city centre and Rutland Water both 20 minutes' drive
- Easy access from A47; surrounded by tree belt for quiet and privacy
Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)
Church Stretton, Shropshire, England- Small family-run site and fishery near Church Stretton in Shropshire
- Ironbridge Valley of Invention half an hour’s drive; Ludlow 25 minutes
- Three fishing ponds, an air-rifle range and playground on site
Cotswold Lakes Camping
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England- Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive from Cirencester
- A five-minute drive from Cotswold Country Park and Beach
- Pub five minutes' walk; Lake 32 Outdoor Centre five minutes' drive
South View Farm Camping
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Simple site in the middle of the Peak District National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Bakewell, Castleton and Blue John Cavern
- Scenic dog-friendly site with village pub five minutes' walk
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Tunstead Campsite
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England- Peaceful pop-up site at a farm in the Staffordshire Moorlands
- Alton Towers 10 minutes' drive; Peak District walks 20 minutes away
- Meet animals and buy produce on site; pub two minutes' walk
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