Wildlife haven: Campsites in Central England

Lazy Acre

Wyre Forest Campsite

• Very quiet location for family-friendly camping by the Wyre Forest
• West Midland Wildlife Park 15 minutes' drive; Craven Arms 40 minutes
• Wildlife-rich meadows a short distance from the river Severn

Hurley Riverside Park

• Award-winning park on the Thames
• On-site fishing in season and bits and bobs to entertain the kids
• Block out some time to visit Legoland Windsor (11 miles)

The Paddock at Hardwick

• Exclusive-use glampsite in a Stottesdon riverside paddock, Shropshire
• Top Adventures and Severn Valley Quad Trekking five minutes’ drive
• Alfresco nature bath; pub 20 minutes walk; farm shop 10 minutes’ drive

Engine Meadow Camping

• Wildlife haven on a working farm site in Gloucestershire
• A 15-minute drive to Gloucester and 35 minutes to the Forest of Dean
• Nearby the Newent Loop cycle trail; farm shops and pubs nearby

English Forest Experience

• Adults-only yurt on a forest glamping retreat with 55 acres
• A 20-minute drive to Stratford-upon-Avon; walk to the Monarch’s Way
• Fridge, chiminea, fireside seating, woodburning stove and hot shower

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

Lower Hill Camp Site

• Working farm campsite at the foot of Wenlock Edge
• Miles of National Trust and wildlife walks from the site entrance
• Coarse fishing pools, free wifi and home-produced farm meats available

Feather Down Farms - Hollings Hill Farm

• Cosy glamping units on a dairy farm near the Malvern Hills
• A 15-minute drive from Great Malvern and 20 minutes to Eastnor Castle
• Meet chickens, sheep and ponies on the family farm; hot tub for hire

Mease Meadows Midlands

• Well-maintained farm camping field at Edingale in Staffordshire
• Twycross Zoo 15 minutes’ drive; Drayton Manor Resort 25 minutes
• Lake and river fishing available; woodland walks; wildlife on site

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

Measham House Farm

• Peaceful rural site in the National Forest and close to the A42
• A 10-minute drive from Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Twycross Zoo
• Set in the grounds of a Georgian farmhouse; a mile to a lakeside café

Fulbeck Waters

Middlefield Camping

• Rural pop-up site on a small working farm with equestrian facilities
• Half an hour’s drive from Lincoln and 45 minutes from the east coast
• Near to trails such as the Viking Way and National Cycle Route One

Alton The Star Camping and Caravanning Club Site

• Enjoy Alton Towers and Peak District views from this family site.