Birdwatching: Campsites in Central England

Pike Low Farm Camping

• Family-run back to basics site in the Staffordshire Moorlands
• A five-minute drive from the edge of the Peak District and Alton Tower
• Friendly farm animals; free-range eggs available

East Kirkby Hideaway

Nottingham Nature Lakes

• Peaceful site near fishing lake, a sailing club and the river Trent
• A 20-minute drive from Newark or Lincoln city centre
• Dog-friendly site with picnic benches

School Farm

• Pop-up site in the historic farming village of Laxton, Nottinghamshire
• History tours in the village; a 15-minute drive to Rufford Abbey
• Set on medieval fish ponds, near walks, a local pub and historic sites

Beachcomber Holiday Park

• Family friendly holiday park
• Dogs welcome

Yew Tree Cottage Camping and Caravan Site​

• Peaceful and simple adults-only site 15 minutes' drive from the NEC
• Within half an hour of Drayton Manor, Twycross Zoo and Birmingham
• A 10-minute drive from Shustoke Reservoir fishing, sailing and walks

Clover Farm

Riverside Caravan and Camping

• Peak District site by the Manifold River in the hamlet of Hulme End
• Buxton, Bakewell and Chatsworth Estate within a half-hour drive
• Nearby market Towns, attractions and walks with stunning views

Cotswold Bells

• Stylish fully-furnished bell tents in the Oxfordshire countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Blenheim Palace; 40 minutes to Oxford and Stowe
• Kitted out with a hot shower and firepit; first night's logs supplied

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

Valley Farm Campsite

Eastnor Castle

Hertford Camping and Caravanning Club Site

• Quiet Hertfordshire campsite near riverside walks and town.

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

Camping Nottinghamshire

• Simple stays on a family-friendly site in the countryside
• Within walking distance of a boating lake, the river Trent and pubs
• Easy access to walking paths; barbecues are permitted on site

Foremans Bridge Caravan Park

Croft Farm Camp Site