Campgrounds for backpackers in England

Willey Estates Camping

• Shepherd's huts in an old walled garden in a small Shropshire village
• In Willey, 10 minutes drive from Ironbridge; Blists Hill 15 minutes
• Private barbecue and woodburning stove for each hut

Wimborne Fishing Lake

• Peaceful site with fishing lake a short walk from Wimborne town centre
• Kingston Lacy and Knoll Gardens within a 10-minute drive
• Day fishing tickets and rod hire on site; barbecues welcome

Walnut Grove Camping

• Well-maintained campsite on a Hampshire walnut farm
• Half a mile from Over Wallop village; Stonehenge 20 minutes' drive
• Two local pubs and a village shop 15 minutes away on foot

Woodland Camping

• Small hideaway adults-only site close to Dartmoor National Park
• Views over Teignbridge and the South Hams
• On a 15-acre smallholding half a mile from the local pub

Yealm Cabin

• Luxury fully-equipped log cabin overlooking the South Hams
• Close to several beaches and 15 minutes from Dartmoor
• Observatory, one-acre lawn and barbecue

YHA Buttermere

• A site in the wooded grounds of a youth hostel with fell, lake views
• A 15-minute walk to Lake Buttermere and 20 to Crummock Water
• Self-catering kitchen, café-bar, restaurant, living room and library

Zoar Campsite

• Small, simple family-run site on the Lizard Peninsula
• Five minutes' drive to Coverack; 10 minutes to Kennack Sands
• Spacious, level pitches with campfires allowed; dogs welcome

Yoghurt Rooms

The Daneway Inn

Sherwood Forest Holiday Park

Farm on the Hill

Farmhouse Caravan and Camping

Broomley Grange

• Nature Escape: Tranquil woodland setting away from city chaos
• Diverse Camping: Welcoming both new and seasoned adventurers
• Thrilling Activities: Hiking, high ropes, zip lines, and more

Laxey Campsite

Bonfield Ghyll Farm

• Quiet pop-up campsite on off grid farm

Craig Farm

Scalm Park Leisure

• Family run leisure park set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside

The Haberdashers Arms

• Basic field behind public house in the north Stafford countryside
• Very quiet area six miles from nearest towns
• Between Eccleshall and Newport on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border