Wildlife haven: Campsites in Central England

Cholsey Farm

Cotswold Tipi Experience

Ranksborough Hall Caravan and Camping

In The Orchard - Glamping at Cothill

• Characterful glamping site with gorgeous views towards Black Mountains
• A 25-minute drive to either Hereford or Hay-on-Wye
• Games room on site; barbecues and firepits provided

Camping at Oakfield Farm

• Spacious meadow pitches on a South Gloucestershire heavy horse farm
• A 20-minute drive to Berkeley Castle and 30 minutes to WWT Slimbridge
• Back-to-basics, rural base for exploring the Cotswolds and Bristol

Lydbrook Wild Camping

• Family-run wild camping site in the Wye Valley National Landscape
• Peaceful spot a couple of miles from Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean
• Within walking distance of the river Wye, a café and a pub

Humby Lakes

• Spacious family-friendly site on the edge of a Lincolnshire village
• A 15-minute drive from Grantham and 45 minutes from Lincoln
• Fishing lakes, golf course, clay pigeon shooting and a motocross track

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

The Dragons Gate

• Wild(ish) camping with spectacular mountain views in Herefordshire
• Grosmont Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Symonds Yat 25 minutes
• Wild swimming and walks on site; five minutes’ walk to the pub

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

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

Eye Kettleby Lakes

• Peaceful adults-only park with eight coarse fishing lakes
• Rutland Water's watersports and outdoor activities 30 minutes' drive
• DVD library, lounge bar and clubhouse serving breakfast and lunch

Kinder View Hillside Camping

• Adults-only bell tent with views of Kinder Scout
• A 25-minute drive to Blue John Cavern; 40 minutes to Bamford Edge
• Off-grid bathroom; connected to a network of footpaths and pubs

Kingfisher Holiday Park

• Well-equipped caravans at a canal junction two miles from Alrewas
• Twycross Zoo and Drayton Manor Theme Park within a half-hour drive
• Adventure play area, tennis court, café and indoor pool on site

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

Wild Flower Glamping

• Shepherd's huts on an organic farm 15 minutes' drive from Clun
• A half-hour drive to Craven Arms; 40 minutes to Ludlow
• Barbecue, firepit, well-equipped kitchen and private toilet provided