Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Central England

Hardwick Park

• Secluded site on 180 acres of parkland, eight miles from Oxford
• Watersports centre and fishing
• Licensed clubhouse serving meals

The Knockerdown

• Well-maintained 10-acre site under a mile from Carsington Water
• A 10-minute drive to Ashbourne; 15 mins to Peak District National Park
• In the grounds of a pub with restaurant, beer garden and play area

The Valletts

• Quiet secluded site three miles from the cathedral city of Hereford
• Close to the walking trail along the banks of the river Wye
• Wild camping with toilet, shower and dogs and campfires allowed

The Warren

• Rural accommodation on a Cotswolds farm close to Stow-on-the-Wold
• A 10-minute drive to the Cotswold Farm Park; 15 minutes to Broadway
• Well-equipped kitchen; walking distance to a local farm shop and café

Town Farm Campsite

Vicarage Meadow Camping

• Avon riverside camping in peaceful meadows in Evesham
• A 10-minute walk to the Hampton ferry; a 15-minute drive to Broadway
• Dog-friendly site; play area, pubs, pool and fishing nearby

Willey Estates Camping

• Shepherd's huts in an old walled garden in a small Shropshire village
• In Willey, 10 minutes drive from Ironbridge; Blists Hill 15 minutes
• Private barbecue and woodburning stove for each hut

Witham Rest

• Small, secluded and peaceful site for relaxed and laidback breaks
• Close to the shops and services of the Fairtrade town of Woodhall Spa
• Cosy pods with electricity, heating, kettle and firepits

Andrew's Field

• Family-run site on the banks of the river Avon
• A mile from Eckington village centre; 15 minutes' drive from Pershore
• Direct river access for launching canoes or kayaks; free fishing

Huntsham Bridge Camping

• Riverside site in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• A five-minute drive to Symonds Yat Rock, and 10 minutes to Ross-n-Wye
• Grass pitches on the Wye river, close to watersports, pubs and shops

Hermitage Field Camping

• Wild meadow camping on a working farm with rural views near Retford
• Five minutes’ drive to Sundown Adventureland, Clumber Park 30 minutes
• Back-to-basics pop-up site within walking distance of a pub

Lapwing Hall Caravan and Camping Site

• Small caravan and campsite with a brilliant view of the roaches

Springfield Farm

• Beautiful Family Arable Farm

Mad Dogs and Vintage Vans

• Military wagon sleeps couple or family of 4 in wildflower meadow

The Daneway Inn

Severnside Boat and Caravan Park

• Well maintained holiday park on the banks of the river severn
• Direct river access

Hamperley Campsite

• A campsite which has been in existence since the 1960s.
• A greenfield natural site with an adjacent 3 acre ancient wood
• Large flat field with plenty of space to spread out

Hagbeach Manor Caravan Park

Glencote Caravan Park