D. of E. welcome: Campsites in Central England

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

Horwood Farm Camping

• Peaceful yurt surrounded by trees with abundant wildlife
• Walk to the Lower Woods nature reserve; a 30-minute drive to Bristol
• Firepit provided; relaxed, 'leave no trace' destination

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

Smithy Campsite

• Secluded Shropshire campsite five minutes' walk from a lake
• In the hamlet of Colemere; Ellesmere 10 minutes' drive
• Pet-friendly campsite with a dog-walking area; barbecues welcome

Brook Meadow

• Peaceful site on a working farm a mile from Sibbertoft
• Half an hour's drive from Althorp; 40 minutes from Rockingham speedway
• Well-stocked five-acre coarse fishing lake on site

Linton Mill Camping

• Spacious farm site in the grounds of an 18th-century mill house
• Half an hour’s drive from Worcester and Hereford
• Pizza oven, wet-weather barn and plenty of animals to meet

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

Mount Cook Adventure Centre

• Pop-up site with grass pitches a mile from Wirksworth
• A 25-minute drive to Chatsworth House; 35 minutes to Alton Towers
• In the grounds of an activity centre with zipwire and low ropes course

Riverside Holiday Park

• a stunning riverside campsite small and friendly community
• Amazing walks along the river to the beach
• A range of pitches, lodges, tents and cabins

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

Wardlow Wells Farm

• Woodland site on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park
• Gulliver's Kingdom and Alton Towers theme parks within an hour
• Equestrian centre on site; guests are welcome to bring their horses

Nantclimbers Woodland Camping Huts

• Peaceful park with heated microlodges set around a woodland pond
• Wildlife haven five minutes' drive from Ellesmere's lake
• Picnic bench, fridge, electricity and lockable doors for each lodge

Black Hall Wigwams

New Vincent Farm Caravan and Camping

• Simple and scenic Peak District site just off the A515
• Five minutes' drive from Hartington and 15 minutes from Buxton
• Close to the Tissington and High Peak trails, bike hire and a bus stop

Whitney Bridge

• River Wye and Herefordshire Way site facing a historical toll bridge
• A 10-minute drive form Hay-on-Wye – or go by canoe from the site
• Canoes for hire, river fishing permitted and barbecues available