Washing-up area: Campsites in Central England

Spring Lea Park

• Well-maintained Shropshire site with high-quality fishing
• A 20-minute drive to Shrewsbury; Shropshire Hills 15 minutes
• Tackle and bait shop on site, plus café offering snacks and deliveries

Staden Grange

• Farmland and woodland site on the edge of the Peak District
• On six acres of space two miles from Buxton
• Dog-friendly site with heated amenities block

Locksters Pool Camping

• Quiet, scenic farm site on the banks of the River Wye
• A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye and the Brecon Beacons
• Canoe landing on the river; firepits and wood available on site

Stancombe Ash Farm

• Quiet, dog-friendly site surrounded by Cotswolds farmland and woodland
• A 10-minute drive from Stroud; 25 minutes to Westonbirt or Cirencester
• Five minutes’ drive to the local town; walks and country pubs locally

Standen Lodge Farm

• Rural farm in a wildlife haven a mile from Mablethorpe
• Access to both countryside and seaside activities
• Quiet site: no frills but clean and welcoming

Stanmore Hall Touring Park

• Peaceful touring park set around a picturesque lake.
• Award-winning facilities and tranquil Shropshire location.
• Situated near to Bridgnorth and historic Ironbridge

Stan's Field

• Cotswolds wild camping with spectacular Stroud and Severn Vale views
• National Arboretum a 25-minute drive; 15 minutes to the Cotswold Way
• No-frills site; pubs, farmers’ market and shops 20 minutes’ walk away

Country Meadows Holiday Park

Long Acres Touring Park

• Adults-only park in south Lincolnshire
• Hardstanding and grass pitches with electric hook-ups available
• Enjoy top-notch food and craft markets in nearby Boston

Sunhill Farm Campsite

• Laidback site in the grounds of a family farm just outside Cublington
• Milton Keynes, Waddesdon Manor and Woburn within a half-hour drive
• Food pub, fishing lake and golf within a five-minute drive

Swiss Farm Touring and Camping

Longnor Wood Holiday Park

• Small adults-only site in the Peak District National Park
• Scenic grounds with putting green and boules pitch
• Four-acre dog walking area with Peak District views

Marsh End Cottage

• Luxury Worcestershire glamping pod with fabulous Teme Valley views
• A 10-minute drive to Tenbury Wells; Wyre Forest walks 15 minutes
• Natural swimming pool by the pod; sauna and hot tub also provided

Crooked Willow Campsite

• Eco-friendly and laidback site, off grid among meadows and woodland
• A 10-minute stroll from Burgh-le-Marsh with takeaways and seven pubs
• Campfires welcome: private firepit on each pitch

Meadow Farm Camping

• Simple Shropshire farm site with lovely rural views all around
• A 10-minute drive to central Telford; 20 minutes to Ironbridge museums
• Horses, ducks and pond on site; easy access from main roads

Love2Stay

• Luxury family-friendly activity resort in the Shropshire Hills
• A 10-minute drive to Shrewsbury for castle, dungeon and river cruises
• Pool, pizzeria, spa, cinema, fishing and kayaking all on site

Crosshands Log Pods

• Glamping on a smallholding three miles from Chipping Norton
• Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham within a 45-minute drive
• Easy access from the A44

Lowe Farm

• Gorgeous Bohemian style wagon
• Between Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick