Cycle hire nearby: Campsites in Central England

Walkers Cottage

• Spectacular views over the Wye Valley
• Handy base for the Hay-on-Wye festivals
• Toilet, hot shower and comfy communal room with fridge and microwave

Wye Valley Cabins

• Well-maintained Herefordshire cabin with gorgeous rural views
• Hay-on-Wye 10 minutes' drive away; 35 minutes to Hereford
• Hot tub, firepit, kingsize bed and ensuite shower room

Sleepy Hollow Farm

• Secluded and relaxing site on the southern edge of the Peak District
• A 15-minute drive to Matlock or Ashbourne; a mile to Carsington Water
• Set on a peaceful rare breeds farm; families welcome

The Old Passage Inn

• Peaceful dog-friendly site along the Severn Way on the river Severn
• A 20-minute drive to the Cotswolds Way; 30 minutes to Gloucester Docks
• Part of a pub serving food and drinks; picnic benches; barbecues okay

Washbrook Farm

• Eco-friendly countryside stays surrounded by woodland
• Wild camping in a wildflower meadow
• Badgers, deer and birds all spottable on site

The Reserve

• Secluded site in a meadow bordered by Bedfordshire woodland
• Five minutes' drive from Dunstable and 15 from Whipsnade Zoo
• Direct access to Sewell Cutting Nature Reserve; hammocks welcome

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

Black Hall Wigwams

Heather William Lodge

• Comfy and well-equipped modern lodge next to Woodhall Country Park
• A half-hour walk to Woodhall Spa; 40 minutes' drive to Lincoln
• Dog-friendly accommodation with kitchen, bathrooms and decking area

Emily's Meadow Camping

• Pop-up budget campsite near medieval Weobley village in Herefordshire
• On the Black and White Village Trail and a 25-minute drive to Hereford
• Animals on site, pubs, takeaways, shops and rural walks nearby

Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite

• Eco glamping site five minutes’ drive from Leek and the Roaches
• Buxton15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers 25 minutes
• Bell tents with real beds, private shower area and outdoor kitchen

The Buzzards

• Simple, spacious rural site in the peaceful Herefordshire countryside
• A five-minute drive to Croft Castle and the Black and White Trail
• Firepit area and wood available to buy on site; pubs and cafés nearby

Twitey's Camping and Glamping Meadows

• Wildflower meadow camping and well-equipped glamping in Warwickshire
• A 10-minute drive from Stratford-upon-Avon and 15 from Warwick Castle
• Secluded 14-acre wilderness site but only a mile from shops and pubs

Trusthorpe Springs Leisure Park

• Near Mablethorpe and half a mile from the beach
• Friendly team and high standards for facilities
• Pool, restaurant and entertainment

Brandend Camping

• Basic but peaceful campsite in the Peak District National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Buxton; Bakewell 30 minutes
• A short walk from the river Dove; spectacular views from the pitches

Crooked Willow Campsite

• Eco-friendly and laidback site, off grid among meadows and woodland
• A 10-minute stroll from Burgh-le-Marsh with takeaways and seven pubs
• Campfires welcome: private firepit on each pitch

Croft Farm Camp Site

Hey Farm Campsite

• Wild camping overlooking Wardlow in the Peak District National Park
• A 20-minute drive to Chatsworth House, and 10 minutes from Bakewell
• Back-to-basics farm site close to shops, walking and cycling routes

Spring Paddock

• Well-equipped adults-only lodge five miles from Stafford
• On the edge of Cannock Chase for walks and outdoor activities
• Double bed, bathroom, kitchen, barbecue and bedding provided

Rutland Rural Retreats

• Adults-only glamping cabins 10 minutes’ stroll from Belton in Rutland
• Uppingham 10 minutes’ drive and Burghley House half an hour
• Dog-friendly accommodation with securely fenced gardens