Barbecues allowed: Campsites in Central England

Atherstone Stables Caravan Park

• Peaceful and well-kept site within a mile of Atherstone town centre
• A 10-minute drive to Twycross Zoo and 20 to Drayton Manor Theme Park
• Shop on site and River Sence fishing a short stroll from the grounds

Top Barn Farm

• Off-grid campsite on a working farm in Worcestershire’s Severn Valley
• West Midlands Safari Park 25 minutes’ drive; Cadbury World 45 minutes
• Farm shop and coffee shop, fishing lakes and an animal park on site

Hackthorn Hall Campsite

• Peaceful campsite with spectacular views over Hackthorn Park
• Lincoln city centre 15 minutes by car; Newark-on-Trent 30 minutes
• Simple site in the grounds of a Grade-I listed 18th-century manor

The Boat Inn

• Pub campsite in Whitney-on-Wye
• Riverside location

Elton Farm

• Forest of Dean glamping in restored 1950s caravans
• Fishing, adventure golf and giant maze within a few minutes' walk
• Retro features with kitchen, heating and bathroom on board

Park Farm

• Secluded and simple farm site in the Derbyshire countryside
• Peak District walks and Chatsworth Estate within a half-hour drive
• Surrounded by farm fields but just 10 minutes' drive from the M1

Hill View Campsite

• Small meadow site on a working farm near Southam, Warwickshire
• A 30-minute drive to Althorp, Silverstone Circuit and Warwick Castle
• Spacious pitches and cattle on site; near pubs, spas and shops

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

Oak Tree Holiday Park

• Quiet, rural Lincolnshire caravan park 10 minutes’ drive from Boston
• Golf course five minutes’ drive and RSPB Frampton Marsh 25 minutes
• Modern holiday park with a play area, restaurant, bar and club on site

Engine Meadow Camping

• Wildlife haven on a working farm site in Gloucestershire
• A 15-minute drive to Gloucester and 35 minutes to the Forest of Dean
• Nearby the Newent Loop cycle trail; farm shops and pubs nearby

Mease Meadows Midlands

• Well-maintained farm camping field at Edingale in Staffordshire
• Twycross Zoo 15 minutes’ drive; Drayton Manor Resort 25 minutes
• Lake and river fishing available; woodland walks; wildlife on site

Black Hall Wigwams

Meadow Glamping

• Quiet meadow site in Shropshire, five minutes' drive from the Severn
• A 10-minute drive from Ironbridge Gorge; 20 minutes from Wenlock Edge
• Smart, clean and modern amenities

Higher Whitemore Farm

• Peaceful dog-friendly farm site in the Staffordshire countryside
• On the Granite Way; 20 mins' drive to the Peak District National Park
• Barbecues allowed; pubs, restaurants and food shops nearby

Ashfield Camping

• Peaceful pet-friendly site a mile from the edge of the Malvern Hills
• A 15-minute drive from Great Malvern and 20 minutes from Worcester
• Fishing available in the brook with a licence; lots of local walks

Hermitage Field Camping

• Wild meadow camping on a working farm with rural views near Retford
• Five minutes’ drive to Sundown Adventureland, Clumber Park 30 minutes
• Back-to-basics pop-up site within walking distance of a pub

Hilltop Hideaways

• Family-run Warwickshire farm
• A few miles from Royal Leamington Spa and six from Warwick Castle
• Licensed farm shop and café on site

Ash Hill Camping

• Traditional Oxfordshire farm on the edge of the Cotswold Hills
• Blenheim Palace 20 minutes' drive; central Oxford 40 minutes
• Well-behaved dogs allowed; half a mile from the village pub