Ice pack freezing: Campsites in Central England

Sheeps Bit

• Small back to nature site with two cosy bell tents with log burners
• Set in the foothills of mamtor , surrounded by beautiful country side
• Family run pop up glamping site with public footpaths from the site

Shirebrook Staff Sports and Social Club

• Family-friendly and dog-friendly site part of a friendly social club
• A 20-minute drive from Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park; walks nearby
• Social club activities, pool table and bar; farm park next door

Thorpe Park Holiday Centre

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

YHA Clun Mill

• In the grounds of a restored watermill, half a mile from Clun
• Walking and cycling haven deep in the Shropshire Hills
• Toilet, shower, self-catering kitchen, and drying and laundry room

Mount View Farm

• Small, peaceful adults-only site in the Shropshire countryside
• Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Powis Castle within a half-hour drive
• Less than a mile from the River Vyrnwy on the Welsh border

Tommy's Tents

• Fully-furnished bell tent in the Staffordshire countryside
• A five-minute drive from Alton Towers; 20 minutes to the Peak District
• Freezer, gas hob and kettle access; small shop 20 minutes’ walk away

Milton End Farm

• Beautiful orchard on a working dairy farm in rural Gloucestershire
• Sleep beneath the stars on the family farm
• The perfect spot for a real break in the country

Greetham Retreat C L

• Award-winning Lincolnshire Wolds park three miles from Horncastle
• Woodland, wildlife ponds and wildflower meadows all on site
• Private heated shower and toilet rooms, free wifi and massage

Woodland Escapes

• Secluded 45-acre woodland retreat with views over six local counties
• In the scenic Shropshire Hills, a 10-minute drive from Ludlow
• Luxury accommodation with upscale furnishings

Embers Camping - Claydon

• Spacious site on Claydon Estate, a large National Trust site
• A 10-minute drive from Buckingham and half an hour from Willen Lake
• Snack bar on site; Claydon courtyard restaurant 10 minutes' walk

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

Trusthorpe Springs Leisure Park

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

Oaker Farm

• Luxury ensuite shepherd's hut at a peaceful Peak District farm
• Direct access to walking trails; a mile and a half from Hope
• Handcrafted kitchen, woodburning stove and firepit included

Far Peak Campsite

Heron's Rural Retreat

• Secluded site set on a working farm in the Aylesbury Vale
• Five minutes' drive to Leighton Buzzard; next to Rushmere Country Park
• A mile from the Grand Union Canal towpath and a waterside pub

Heart of the Wye

• Peaceful modern yurts in a scenic Herefordshire two-acre meadow
• Hay-on-Wye 10 minutes' drive away; half an hour to Hereford
• Private deck area, firepit and barbecue for each yurt; dogs welcome

Bluebell Farm

• Small family-run working farm a mile from Upton Upon Severn
• Countryside base a couple of miles from the M5
• Semi-wild camping with toilet, electric shower and chemical disposal

Acton Scott Escapes

• Stylish glamping in ancient woodland at a 1,000-acre Shropshire estate
• A 15-minute drive to Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
• Hot tub, barbecue, bathroom and kitchen for each unit