Wildlife haven: Campsites in England

The Barn

• Small, friendly rural site a mile from Broughton-in-Furness
• A 15-minute drive from Coniston Water and 20 minutes from the coast
• Simple pitches with splendid views and easy access to walks

Yamp Camp Firle

• East Sussex meadow camping with South Downs views near Lewes
• A 15-minute drive to Drusillas Park, and 25 minutes to Brighton
• Large flat pitches with an adventure trail for kids; group-friendly

Yare Camping

• Spacious off-grid pop-up site on a family-run farm in Norfolk
• Just off the Wherryman's Way and five minutes from The Broads
• Café, farm shop and swimming pool with showers a short walk away

Ynys Hut

• Romantic couples-only hideaway in the Herefordshire village of Orcop
• Hereford city centre 20 minutes' drive; Eastnor Castle 40 minutes
• Cosy hand-built shepherd’s hut set in a totally private garden

Archers at Redbank Farm

Caradon Woods Camping

• 'Wild glamping' in a 40-acre ancient woodland, for exclusive use
• Watersports, mountain biking and steam railway within 25 mins' drive
• Bell tents on the banks of the river, with beds and firepit provided

The Bunker

• Quiet camping on a small South Yorkshire equestrian farm
• Conisbrough Castle 10 minutes' drive; Sheffield 30 minutes
• Secure, gated site with CCTV off a quiet country lane

The Cider Orchard

• Dog-friendly farm site on an apple orchard in south Gloucestershire
• A 15-minute drive from the Cotswold District; 35 minutes from Bristol
• Village shop and pub with cask ales and food within walking distance

Feather Down - Treganhoe Farm

• Luxury safari tents on a working farm 10 minutes’ drive from Penzance
• South West Coast Path and St Michael's Mount 15 minutes’ drive
• Fully equipped kitchens and ensuite shower rooms; honesty shop

Carry on Kelmarsh

• Pop-up glamping site in the 200-acre grounds of Kelmarsh Hall
• Festival-style setup with live music and activities for all ages
• Café and vintage bus bar on site, plus food deliveries to pitches

Far Out Caravan Retreat

• Peaceful, rural adults-only caravans with private gardens
• A 10-minute walk from Binnel Bay and 25 minutes from Woody Bay
• Ventnor's shops, restaurants and attractions within 10 minutes’ drive

Feather Down - Canfields Farm

• Luxurious and family-friendly glampsite on a West Sussex beef farm
• An hour’s drive from London; 20 minutes to Horsham
• Play area and animal encounters; pizza oven and covered pavilion

Feather Down - Dolphinholme Farm

• Family-friendly luxury glampsite on a farm at Dolphinholme, Lancashire
• A 35-minute drive to Bowland Wild Boar Park; 45 minutes to Blackpool
• Spacious safari tents with private showers; playground and animals

Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)

Shire Farm Yurt Village

• Cosy yurts on a biodynamic farm in the Lincolnshire Wolds
• A 25-minute drive from Louth; 45 minutes from Lincoln
• Well-equipped kitchen hut and communal yurt on site

The Dales Camping and Caravanning

• Well-maintained family-run site next to Thornton Steward Reservoir
• On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, 10 mins' drive from Jervaulx Abbey
• Fishing passes available; great stargazing and wildlife-spotting

Castle Farm

• Dog-friendly accommodation on a Cheshire farm on the Gritstone Trail
• A 10-minute drive to Mow Cop Castle; 35 minutes to The Roaches
• Pet-friendly pub, canal walk and farm shop within walking distance

Feather Down Farms - Hollings Hill Farm

• Cosy glamping units on a dairy farm near the Malvern Hills
• A 15-minute drive from Great Malvern and 20 minutes to Eastnor Castle
• Meet chickens, sheep and ponies on the family farm; hot tub for hire

Feather Down - Fountain Violet

• Luxury safari tents five minutes’ drive from Kingswear in south Devon
• Five minutes’ drive to River Dart watersports; Dartmouth 25 minutes
• Farm animals to meet on site; pizza oven and honesty shop