Spectacular scenery: Campsites in Central England

Nibley House Farm Pop-up Campsite

• Pop-up site for over-25s and families in Cotswolds countryside
• Free zorbing, yoga, Pilates and evening jamming sessions on site
• Free concerts for Nibley Farm Family Festival; bring your own food

Ash Hill Camping

• Traditional Oxfordshire farm on the edge of the Cotswold Hills
• Blenheim Palace 20 minutes' drive; central Oxford 40 minutes
• Well-behaved dogs allowed; half a mile from the village pub

Ashfield Camping

• Peaceful pet-friendly site a mile from the edge of the Malvern Hills
• A 15-minute drive from Great Malvern and 20 minutes from Worcester
• Fishing available in the brook with a licence; lots of local walks

The Dandelion Hideaway

• Six canvas cottages proving your peaceful back to nature break

White Mark Farm

Minninglow Meadows

• Small glamping site in the Peak District National Park near Matlock
• Bakewell, Dovedale and Chatsworth Estate within 25 minutes' drive
• Cosy bell tents with proper beds, next to the High Peak Trail

The Baron at Bucknell

• Peaceful paddock behind a pub beer garden
• Friendly country inn popular for miles around
• Booklets detailing walks starting from the pub

Whitcliffe Camp Site

Whatton House

• Nearly-wild campsite on a private estate in Leicestershire
• Ten minutes’ drive to Download Festival at Donington Park
• Grass pitches with basic facilities; pubs and shops 25 minutes’ walk

Weston Lawns Fisheries

• Scenic fishery park in the rural West Midlands
• A mile from Bedworth and its station; Birmingham 30 minutes' drive
• On-site café, bar, day fishing and animals to feed

Sealwood Estate

• Tranquil caravan, camping and motorhome site at the heart of the natio

Westonbirt School

• Peaceful Cotswolds site in the grounds of Westonbirt House
• Walking distance from Westonbirt, The National Arboretum and a pub
• Golf course, tennis courts and kids’ club on site

Westley House Farm

• Back to nature adults-only site with 360-degree views over Shropshire
• A short drive to historic Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Snailbeach mines
• Wildlife pond plus leisure fishing for carp, perch and more on site

Pindale Farm Outdoor Centre

Chestnuts Lodge Farm

• Secluded farm site in the Leicestershire countryside near Hallaton
• A 20-minute drive to Rutland Water; half an hour to Leicester
• See farm animals and collect fresh eggs for your breakfast

Dale Farm Rural Campsite

• Small rural site and working farm in the Peak District
• A short walk from the Monsal Trail and three local pubs
• Shop selling farm produce and award-winning baked goods