Nearly wild camping in England

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

Kelliwik Valley Glamping

• Small family-run pop-up site on a working farm with lots of wildlife
• A 15-minute drive to Tamar Trails; 25 minutes to Adrenalin Quarry
• Walks and a paintball site on the farm; pubs and supermarkets close by

The Little Norfolk Farm

• Spacious six-acre family site on the edge of Broadland Country Park
• A 25-minute drive to The Broads and half an hour to the Norfolk coast
• Farm shop on site; firepits with barbecue grills available for hire

Ballacottier Campsite

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

Water Wood

• Back to basics dog-friendly wildlife haven in the Knatts Valley
• A 20-minute drive from Chartwell; just over an hour from London
• Public footpaths nearby; pubs and food shop within walking distance

Sheep Hill Campsite

• Single pitch for exclusive use set in two acres of private woodland
• Dartmoor National Park 10 minutes; Exeter 15 minutes
• Picnic table, two deck chairs, storage area and firepit included

Back to Basics

• Dog-friendly wild camping site just outside The Broads in Norfolk
• A 10-minute drive to sandy beaches and 40 minutes to Norwich
• Access to the Weavers' Way; pubs and tearooms within walking distance

Badgells Wood Camping

Well Park Glamping

• Spacious multi-tent pitch with amazing views over Devon countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Slapton Sands, and 30 minutes from Dartmoor
• Communal firepit and private showers; close to beaches, shops and pubs

Shepherd's Gate

• Pub site near Ledbury in rural Herefordshire
• Five minutes’ drive to Newbridge Farm Park and Weston’s Cider Mill
• Restaurant, bar and loos in the pub; shops 10 minutes’ drive

Tredaule Ground

• Peaceful wild camping site just outside Bodmin Moor
• Half an hour’s drive from the coast; 35 minutes from Eden Project
• Moorland trails nearby; pubs and food shop within walking distance

Naish Farm

• Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
• Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
• Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options

Riverside Paddle and Stay

• Tipi and paddling experience in a rural location by the River Thames
• Harcourt Arboretum 10 minutes' drive; Oxford 20 minutes
• Paddleboarding/canoeing included; three pubs within five minutes' walk

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

The Red Lion

• Quiet and peaceful back-to-basics site at a 450 year old country pub
• Food made from scratch using local produce where possible
• Just off the Icknield Way and 15 minutes' drive from Newmarket