Wildlife haven: Campsites in England

Pococksgate Farm

• Self-contained luxury shepherd's hut for two people on a working farm
• A 10-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells; 45 minutes to the coast
• Ensuite bathroom, kitchen, woodburning stove and deck with firepit

Pentreheylin Park

• Dog-friendly wild camping meadows on a working livery farm
• A 25-minute drive from Llangollen and 40 minutes from Chester
• Walks, shops, restaurants and pubs in Ellesmere, five minutes’ drive

Pool Bridge Camp Site

Poplar Farm Certificated Location

• Well maintained rural site exclusively for adults and CAMC members only.

Pop-up Brighton Campsite

Kyo Camping

• Wild camping on a Northumberland farm five minutes’ drive from Prudhoe
• Hadrian’s Wall 15 minutes’ drive; Newcastle upon Tyne 25 minutes
• Stunning country views; fresh eggs available; pubs half an hour’s walk

Porthtowan Campsite

• Laidback dog-friendly site with sea views towards St Ives
• By the South West Coast Path, 20 minutes’ walk from Porthtowan beach
• Space for ball games and barbecues permitted; walk to local pubs

Port Lympne Reserve

Hundred Acres Camping

• Back to basics site with uninterrupted views over the South Downs
• A 25-minute drive from Chichester; half an hour from Portsmouth
• Direct access to footpaths; walking distance from the South Downs Way

Hunters Lodge Fishery

• Family-run glampsite in the peaceful village of Elsham
• A 10-minute drive from Brigg and 15 minutes from Humber Bridge
• Fishing lakes, fishing shop, café and scenic views

Primrose Hill Farm

• Secluded adults-only pitches on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds
• A 20-minute drive to York's park and ride; 45 minutes to the coast
• Part of a working farm with easy access to bridleways for walks

Primrose Paddock

• Luxury shepherd's hut; exclusive use of tree-lined, two-acre site
• 45 minutes to Norfolk Broads National Park and Suffolk Heritage Coast
• Double bed, heating, microwave, fridge and field kitchen with barbecue

Clapham Farm

• Dog-friendly farm site just off the South Downs Way and Vanguard Way
• Walking distance from Cuckmere Valley; 15 minutes’ drive to the coast
• A 10-minute walk away from Litlington’s brewery, pub and tearoom

Puddledock Farm Caravan Site

• Peaceful rural site on the edge of Thetford Forest
• Easy access to Norwich, Bury St Edmunds and the Norfolk coast
• Fishing pond on site stocked with carp, tench and roach

Puddleduck Valley

• Glamping site on a farm surrounded by 250 acres of woodland
• A half-hour drive from spectacular beaches on the Devon/Cornwall coast
• Petting farm, campfire nights, nature trails and pond with rowing boat

Quantock Camping

• Family-run site in landscaped grounds on the edge of the Quantocks
• A 20-minute drive from the Somerset coast; a mile from a local pub
• Woodland walk, dedicated barbecue area and far-reaching rural views

Lane Barton Farm

• Off-grid adults-only bell tents surrounded by the Devon countryside
• A 25-minute drive from Tamar Lakes; 35 minutes from Summerleaze Beach
• On-site fishing available with a license and firepits provided

Langley Dam Glamping

• Smart wooden pods a short walk from the village of Langley
• A 15-minute' drive from Hexham and Hadrian's Wall
• 14-acre trout lake on site, with tackle hire and tuition available