Peaceful: Campsites in Central England

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

The Croft Campsite

• Family-run site located between Sherwood Forest and the Peak District
• On the edge of Shireoaks village; Clumber Park 20 minutes' drive
• Free-range eggs for sale; five minutes' walk from a lake and canal

The Dandelion Hideaway

• Six canvas cottages proving your peaceful back to nature break

The Dragons Gate

• Wild(ish) camping with spectacular mountain views in Herefordshire
• Grosmont Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Symonds Yat 25 minutes
• Wild swimming and walks on site; five minutes’ walk to the pub

Elmbridge Farm

• Unique luxury tents on 60 acres of farm, woodland and lakes
• Family camping trip like no other, all the fun of camping plus luxury
• Getting back to nature in style, nestled in the heart of countryside

Umberslade Glamping

• Warwickshire glamping bell tents in the grounds of a country estate
• A 25-minute drive from Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon
• On-site café, plus a play barn, forest walks and animal encounters

The Gate Hangs High

• Stays in the lush green grounds of a traditional Cotswolds inn
• A five-minute drive to Hook Norton Brewery and 10 to Broughton Castle
• Meals made with local ingredients served at the dog-friendly pub

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

The Little Mill Inn

• Motorhome stays at a country pub in the Peak District National Park
• Hayfield a 20-minute drive away for Kinder Scout and Stockport in 30
• Wifi, play area, homecooked food and beer garden; barbecues allowed

The Majestic Bus

• Luxury vintage bus 15 minutes’ drive from Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire
• Brecon Beacons National Park 15 minutes’ drive’; boat hire 20 minutes
• Private roll-top bath and a woodfired hot tub in the vibrant garden

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

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

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

Billingsley Park Lodges

• Luxury lodges 10 minutes’ drive from Bridgnorth in rural Shropshire
• Bewdley 15 minutes’ drive and West Midlands Safari Park 25 minutes
• Upscale accommodation with modern kitchens and private hot tubs

Papermill Park

• Small bell tent site in 29 acres of peaceful Shropshire countryside
• A 15-minute drive from Alderford Lake and half an hour from Shrewsbury
• Safe paddock for the dog in front of each bell tent

Glamping Thorpe

Thistleford Camping

• Family-orientated campsite on the river Roden in rural Shropshire
• A 10-minute drive from Wem; Shrewsbury 25 minutes
• Farm site with excellent stargazing; campfires welcome

Willow Tree Farm Caravan Site and Fishery