Birdwatching: Campsites in Central England

Gramp's Field

• Peaceful field in rural Gloucestershire close to the river Severn
• Five minutes' drive from Westbury Court Garden; Gloucester 15 minutes
• Simple site on a working farm with views over the Forest of Dean

Stich Glamping

• Eco-friendly park with bell tents on a hillside farm amid nature
• A 10-minute drive from Alton Towers and 15 from Uttoxeter
• Sauna on site; access to woodland and flower meadows from the grounds

Louth Livestock Market

• Overnight hardstanding pitches just outside the Lincolnshire Wolds
• Walking distance from Hubbard’s Hills; half-hour drive to the coast
• A short walk from Louth town centre for shops and pubs

Welton Manor Golf Centre

Fradswell Meadow Campsite

• Rural Staffordshire pop-up site between Stafford, Stone and Uttoxeter
• Cannock Chase walks and Alton Towers within a half-hour drive
• Simple, gently sloping pitches on a 12-acre plot with country views

Quarry Walk Camping and Caravan Park

• Quiet park four miles from Alton Towers
• Wildlife haven spanning 46 acres and woodland trails
• Within easy reach of the Peak District

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

Gateham Grange Camping

• Back-to-basics Peak District site, a five-minute drive from Hartington
• Peak Wildlife Park 15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers half an hour
• Dark night skies and expansive views, plus a fresh water supply

Old Willow Works Camping

• Well-maintained Nottinghamshire site 20 minutes' walk from River Trent
• Gainsborough 10 minutes' drive; Lincoln 35 minutes
• Secluded pitches across the road from an RSPB reserve

Little Grange

• A mile from Draycott in the Moors; Hawksmoor 10 minutes' drive
• Adult-only garden site with sheltered and level grass tent pitches
• Eco-friendly off-grid camping, with owner on site

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

Prestbury Farm Shepherd Huts

• Shepherd’s huts in an orchard just outside Huntley, in Gloucestershire
• Gloucester 20 minutes’ drive; Forest of Dean 25 minutes
• Private patios; communal barbecue hut; resident farm animals

Hulme End Campsite

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

Scotlands House Campsite

• Family-friendly campsite in quiet Berkshire countryside near Bracknell
• A 15-minute drive to Legoland Windsor; half an hour to Thorpe Park
• Spacious grass pitches with a play park adjacent; pubs across the road

Little End Corner Caravan Site

• Peaceful, picturesque touring caravan and motorhome site.
• Fishing available on-site in a naturally beautiful pond.
• Situated in a small village with shop, pub and golf club.

Marlow Family Camping

• Family-friendly site in Buckinghamshire with adventurous activities
• A five-minute drive from Marlow; 15 minutes from Cliveden
• Archery, raft-building and bushcraft on site

The Plough Inn Camp Site

• Friendly campsite welcomes you in the heart of Herefordshire
• Stay in a site located near market towns of distinctive character
• Local restaurants serving delicious selection of locally grown produce