Birdwatching: Campsites in Central England

Swallowfields Retreat

• Luxury safari tent glamping with hot tubs in a three-acre meadow
• On the edge of the Malvern Hills, 25 minutes' drive from Ross-on-Wye
• Spa treatments, shop, hampers, play area, bike hire, fire pit, garden

The Knockerdown

• Well-maintained 10-acre site under a mile from Carsington Water
• A 10-minute drive to Ashbourne; 15 mins to Peak District National Park
• In the grounds of a pub with restaurant, beer garden and play area

The Old Quarry at Colesdale Farm

• Peaceful site on a farm just 20 minutes by train from central London
• White-water rafting, go-karts and a zoo within a 20-minute drive
• Pre-erected bell tents; tennis and golf within five minutes' walk

Trentfield Farm

• Peaceful site on the banks of the River Trent, with free fishing
• A 30-minute drive to Sherwood Forest, Lincoln and Clumber Park
• Great village pub a 10-minute stroll down the riverbank

Manor Bungalow

Upper House Glamping

• Shepherd's hut in a peaceful field 10 minutes' drive from Ledbury
• Short walk to Herefordshire Trail; Eastnor Castle 10 mins' drive
• Luxury sauna, firepit, woodburner and ensuite bathroom

Five Wells Campsite

• Back to basics wild camping on a Derbyshire working farm
• Chatsworth House and Ashbourne within a half-hour drive
• In the Peak District National Park, between Bakewell and Buxton

Woodleigh

• Wild camping with spectacular views of Gloucestershire’s Severn Vale
• A 25-minute drive to Highgrove Gardens, and 45 minutes to Bristol
• Access to the Cotswold Way, pubs, shops and neolithic ruins nearby

YHA Wye Valley

• Scenic setting in the Forest of Dean, 5 miles from Symonds Yat Rock
• Orienteering course on site; miles of paths and bike trails close by
• Bar, restaurant, kitchen, lounge, firepit and canoe landing station

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

Fishill Farm

• Peaceful no-frills pop-up campsite on a small family-run farm
• Witney and Woodstock within a quarter of an hour's drive
• A mile from two pubs and restaurants; stabling available

Countryside Glamping Club

• Peaceful family-run site one mile from the river Trent
• Sundown Adventureland five minutes' drive; coarse fishing at the river
• Within five minutes’ drive of village pubs; next to a small food shop

Lydbrook Wild Camping

• Family-run wild camping site in the Wye Valley National Landscape
• Peaceful spot a couple of miles from Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean
• Within walking distance of the river Wye, a café and a pub

Starry Nights

• A beautiful get away under the stars
• Peace and tranquility
• Family and pet friendly

Longridge Marlow Glamping

• Family-friendly glampsite in the grounds of an outdoor activity centre
• Situated on the River Thames, a mile from Bisham and Marlow
• Well-equipped canvas tents in a quiet separate field

Longfield Farm

• Rural farm-style camping with views of the Humber Bridge
• On the edge of Barrow upon Humber; Thornton Abbey 10 minute's drive
• Welcome boxes of fresh produce available to order; dogs allowed