Nearly wild camping in England

Wishtree Agroforestry and Permaculture Centre

• Dark skies camping in a scenic forest setting and permaculture site
• Pubs and takeaways within a few miles; Dartmoor and Bude within 16
• Nursery and fruit and veg sales; permaculture workshops available

Blaze Inn Saddles

• Adults-only pop-up site alongside a pub just outside the Cotswolds
• A 10-minute drive from a brewery; half an hour to Stratford-upon-Avon
• Large beer garden with food and drink served; short walk from a shop

Langley West House Farm

• Bell tent on a rural 220-acre farm with views over Malton Valley
• A 10-minute drive from Durham and a farm park; footpaths nearby
• Firepit, barbecue and woodland paths on site; book a beekeeping lesson

Woodland Escapes

• Secluded 45-acre woodland retreat with views over six local counties
• In the scenic Shropshire Hills, a 10-minute drive from Ludlow
• Luxury accommodation with upscale furnishings

Weylands Farm

• Peaceful site on a working family farm for a back-to-basics break
• In the protected Dedham Vale area, a 25-minute drive from Colchester
• A 10-minute drive from Dedham for rowing a boat on the River Stour

Woodside Camping

• Pop-up eco campsite in North Yorkshire with views of the coast
• Three and a half miles from Whitby; Robin Hood's Bay 15 minutes' drive
• Milk, eggs, juice and home-baked goods available to buy on site

Bottom Pond

• Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Winchester and the Watercress Line
• Access to a private woodland with a bridleway to the South Downs Way

Wykeham Hall Camping

• Back to basics site on a family-run farm in the Lincolnshire Wolds
• Half an hour's drive from the coast and 40 minutes from Lincoln
• Off-grid stays with dark skies at night; close to the Viking Way

Yamp Camp Bluebell

• Sheltered back to basics pitches near the village of Horsted Keynes
• Ashdown Forest and Ouse Valley Viaduct 10 minutes' drive away
• A short walk from the Bluebell Railway station and village pubs

YMCA Fairthorne Manor Family Park and Campsite

Ye Olde Swan

• Lively family-friendly island site on the Thames
• A 20-minute drive from hikes, bikes and sights of the Cotswolds
• Easy stroll from traditional English pub-restaurant on the Thames

Yew Tree Cottage Camping and Caravan Site​

• Peaceful and simple adults-only site 15 minutes' drive from the NEC
• Within half an hour of Drayton Manor, Twycross Zoo and Birmingham
• A 10-minute drive from Shustoke Reservoir fishing, sailing and walks

Scorriton Court Campsite

• Peaceful almost-wild pitches at a farm in Dartmoor National Park
• A 10-minute drive to Buckfastleigh and the South Devon Railway
• Next to the Two Moors Way; pub a few minutes' walk away

Pioneer Billys

• No-frills campsite on a farm five minutes’ drive from the A30
• A half-hour’s drive from St Ives and Newquay’s surfing beaches
• Animals, Great Flat Lode Trail access, King Edward Mine Museum views

Low Borrowdale Farm

• Family-friendly site in a secluded valley location
• Close to the M6 and three miles from Tebay
• Accessible only via an unpaved road; stunning fell views

Whitehouse Farm Campsite

• Pop-up site for guests aged over 25 and families in Essex countryside
• Free kids’ zorbing on site; Tropical Wings Zoo 10 minutes’ drive
• Free live music and crafting activities for Essex Farm Family Festival