Renewable energy: Campsites in Central England

Shire Escapes

• Luxury Herefordshire shepherd’s hut with stunning Bircher Common views
• Croft Castle five minutes’ drive, and Berrington Hall 10 minutes
• Romantic getaway with a hot tub, firepit, barbecue and rural views

Little Acres

Quarry Walk Camping and Caravan Park

• Quiet park four miles from Alton Towers
• Wildlife haven spanning 46 acres and woodland trails
• Within easy reach of the Peak District

Green Escapes

• Well-maintained glamping site on the edge of the village of Wigtoft
• Boston and RSPB Frampton Marsh within a 15-minute drive
• Private bathroom, kitchen and living space for each unit

Ayurveda Hoddesdon

• Pop-up wild campsite edging the River Lee Navigation in Hertfordshire
• A 15-minute walk to Rye House Kart Raceway and RSPB Rye Meads
• Pitches in private woodland; bike rides and walks direct from the site

Lower Green Holidays

• Adults-only glamping site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Pembridge
• Croft Castle and Parkland 20 minutes’ drive; Hereford half an hour
• Shepherd's hut with woodburner, pizza oven and hot tub

White Mark Farm

Wriggles Brook Gypsy B and B

• Luxury glamping in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Wildlife haven by a brook leading to the River Wye and walks
• Meat or veggie breakfast provided every morning: have it in bed

Woodcock Farm

• Peaceful glamping site on a Gloucestershire working farm
• Secluded woodland on the edge of the Cotswolds
• A 30-minute drive from Bath and Bristol

Wyes Workshops

• Luxury adults-only glamping in the Wye Valley National Landscape
• Direct access to Offa’s Dyke Path; Tintern Abbey an hour’s walk
• Full kitchen and shower at each unit; stunning Gloucestershire views

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

Gaia's Hideaway at Upper Hurst Farm

• Luxury and well-equipped handmade yurt on a Peak District farm
• Private setting with spectacular views, a mile from the Manifold Trail
• Woodfired hot tub exclusively for yurt guests

Fordhall Organic Farm

• Private site on a working organic farm in the Tern valley
• Two miles from the town of Market Drayton
• Top spot for stargazing and bat spotting

Weston House Caravan Site

• Small family-run and adults-only site in the hamlet of Weston
• Well placed for walks around the Shropshire Hills
• On a four-acre meadow with direct access to footpaths

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

Greendale Farm Caravan & Camping Park

• Small, tranquil touring park.

Greenlife Motorhome Park

• Well-maintained adults-only site two miles from Retford
• Canal walks, fishing and nature reserves all close by for days out
• Bring-your-own beer garden and tiki bar on site; live entertainment

Sweeney Farm Glamping

• Luxury safari tents on a family-run organic farm in rural Shropshire
• 10 minutes drive from Oswestry; 45 minutes from Snowdonia
• Firepit, woodburning stove and well-equipped kitchen for each tent

New Hanson Grange Holidays

• Luxury shepherd’s huts on a Peak District National Park sheep farm
• Tissington Trail 10 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
• Adults-only wildlife haven with exclusive-use shower rooms