Barbecues allowed: Campsites in Central England

Witham Rest

• Small, secluded and peaceful site for relaxed and laidback breaks
• Close to the shops and services of the Fairtrade town of Woodhall Spa
• Cosy pods with electricity, heating, kettle and firepits

Thistleford Camping

• Family-orientated campsite on the river Roden in rural Shropshire
• A 10-minute drive from Wem; Shrewsbury 25 minutes
• Farm site with excellent stargazing; campfires welcome

Far Peak Campsite

The Royal Oak Campsite

• Dog-friendly grass pitches behind a country pub in Shropshire
• A 15-minute drive from Wyre Forest, Severn Valley Railway and Bewdley
• Food and real ales served at indoor or outdoor seating

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

Foxholes Farm

• Smart safari lodge with lake view, hot tub and barbecue provided
• A five-minute drive to Hertford; 20 minutes to Hatfield House
• Free entry to on-site farm park; discount on farm shop purchases

The New Inn

• Peaceful rural Herefordshire glamping site with easy access to walks
• A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye and half an hour from Hereford
• Stunning views over the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons

Wildwood Alpacas

• Private glamping experiences on an alpaca farm
• Weston Park 10 minutes' drive; Cannock Chase 25 minutes
• Discount for alpaca treks; welcome pack with tea, coffee, milk etc.

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

The Dragons Gate

• Wild(ish) camping with spectacular mountain views in Herefordshire
• Grosmont Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Symonds Yat 25 minutes
• Wild swimming and walks on site; five minutes’ walk to the pub

Toad Abode

• Wild site by the River Ash, 15 minutes' drive from Bishop's Stortford
• Forage on site for elderberries, rosehips and edible Himalayan blossom
• Within 40 minutes' drive of Audley End and Knebworth House

Riverside Holiday Park

• a stunning riverside campsite small and friendly community
• Amazing walks along the river to the beach
• A range of pitches, lodges, tents and cabins

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

The Croft Campsite

• Family-run site located between Sherwood Forest and the Peak District
• On the edge of Shireoaks village; Clumber Park 20 minutes' drive
• Free-range eggs for sale; five minutes' walk from a lake and canal

Cedar Shepherd's Hut at Willey Estates Camping

• Dog-friendly off-grid shepherd’s hut in the peaceful countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Ironbridge; half an hour to the Long Mynd
• Outdoor table, chairs and barbecue provided; lots of local walks

Shuttlefast Lane Campsite

• Peaceful farm campsite with spectacular Malvern Hills views
• Great Malvern and Upton upon Severn 10 minutes' drive
• Within walking distance of events at the Three Counties Showground