Renewable energy: Campsites in Central England

Beech Croft Farm

Tranquil Hill

• Scenic dog-friendly hilltop site just outside the Shropshire Hills
• A 25-minute drive from Ironbridge Gorge; half an hour from Shrewsbury
• Barbecues and campfires allowed; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive away

Eastridge Glamping

• Luxury wooden camping pods in the Shropshire Hills
• On the edge of Habberley; Shrewsbury 25 minutes’ drive
• Rural glamping with electricity, heating, beds and an electric grill

Drovers Rest

• Smart Herefordshire glamping on a16th-century organic farm
• A 10-minute drive to Hay-on Wye and the Brecon Beacons
• Peak-season restaurant and bar on site; farm activities available

Manor Farm

• Scenic, south-facing farm site overlooking the river Avon
• A 10-minute drive from Rugby or 30 minutes from Royal Leamington Spa
• Green site in a quiet village with an on-site farm shop and restaurant

Marlow Family Camping

• Family-friendly site in Buckinghamshire with adventurous activities
• A five-minute drive from Marlow; 15 minutes from Cliveden
• Archery, raft-building and bushcraft on site

Marshlands Lakeside Nature Retreat

• Stunning lakeside nature retreat in the Waters' Edge Nature Reserve
• Amazing views of the reserve and over Humber Bridge
• Many restaurants and pubs nearby, close to Hull and its attractions

Toad Abode

• Wild site by the River Ash, 15 minutes' drive from Bishop's Stortford
• Forage on site for elderberries, rosehips and edible Himalayan blossom
• Within 40 minutes' drive of Audley End and Knebworth House

Mayday Retreats

• Eco-friendly, carbon-neutral retreat surrounded by Lincolnshire woods
• A 25-minute drive from Burghley House; half an hour from Rutland Water
• Private swimming; pub a short walk away

Elton Farm

• Forest of Dean glamping in restored 1950s caravans
• Fishing, adventure golf and giant maze within a few minutes' walk
• Retro features with kitchen, heating and bathroom on board

Meadow Glamping

• Quiet meadow site in Shropshire, five minutes' drive from the Severn
• A 10-minute drive from Ironbridge Gorge; 20 minutes from Wenlock Edge
• Smart, clean and modern amenities

Black Hall Wigwams

Family Teeny Lincoln

• Luxury glamping in Lincolnshire
• Discover the nearby historic city of Lincoln
• Serene country escape with excellent amenities

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

Far Peak Campsite

Lane Head Farm

Field Barn Park

Lakeside Farm Naturist Holidays

• Naturist farm conveniently located in the heart of Lincolnshire
• Free access to hot bath tub and sauna
• Only 5 miles from Spilsby