Campgrounds for backpackers in Central England
76 bookable campsites in Central England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Haddon Grove Farm Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Family-run campsite on a dairy farm in the Peak District National Park
- Access to Lathkill Dale directly from the site
- Woodfired pizzas and ice cream sold on site
Charlie Bassetts
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England- Park in the grounds of a country inn close to walking footpaths
- A 20-minute drive from Alton Towers and 25 from the Peak District
- Meals served at the pub; play area and farm animals in grounds
Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Family park three miles from the Peak District town of Ashbourne
- Seven and a half miles from Alton Towers
- Indoor pool, licensed shop and picnic area
Kings Orchard Marina
Lichfield, Staffordshire, England- Peaceful 20-acre marina location in the Staffordshire countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Lichfield; 20 minutes to Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Barbecues and picnic tables provided; short walk to a dog-friendly pub
Riverview Caravan Park
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England- Scenic park on the river Witham, 10 minutes' drive from Tattershall
- A 35-minute drive from Lincoln and 15 from Tattershall Farm Park
- Playground, river fishing, waterside walks and pub-restaurant on site
The Hunters Inn
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England- Family-run pub site between Worcestershire and Herefordshire
- Tewkesbury and Upton-upon-Severn both within five miles
- Locally produced food served Tuesday to Saturday; carvery on Sunday
Woodside Country Park
Ledbury, Herefordshire, England- Family-run site with on-site fishing and wild water swimming
- Over 28 acres of landscaped grounds and a conservation area
- Peaceful rural location, but near the M50; lakeside sauna on site
Camping at The Hollies
Leek, Staffordshire, England- Dog-friendly farm-style site on the edge of the Peak District
- A 20-minute drive from Buxton and 25 minutes from Alton Towers
- Walking distance from watersports and pubs; walking trails nearby
Ridgeway View Campsite
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England- Peaceful rural site with panoramic views of the Chiltern Hills
- On the Ridgeway Trail, less than 30 minutes from Oxford and Reading
- Dog-friendly site; campfires permitted, with wood for sale
West End Farm Campsite
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England- Small family-run site on an organic cattle farm
- Adjacent to the River Severn and close to the Severn Way
- Community-owned village pub within walking distance
Brooklyn Grange Farm
Leek, Staffordshire, England- Family-run dairy farm and fishery with views over The Roaches
- Short drive to Alton Towers, Peak Wildlife Park and Tittesworth Water
- On-site farm shop and farm animals; 10 minutes' walk to two local pubs
Seven Acre Farm Campsite
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England- Well-maintained family-run park next to a nature reserve
- A 10-minute drive to central Lincoln; 45 minutes to the coast
- Well-stocked fishing lake on site; next to the River Witham for walks
Lathkill Wild Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping experience in the southern Peak District
- Bakewell 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Buxton
- A mile from an award-winning pub; views over Lathkill Dale
Lee Valley Caravan Park Dobbs Weir
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England- Quiet site between River Lee Country Park and RSPB Rye Meads
- A 20-minute walk from Hoddesdon; 30 minutes to Rye House train station
- Bicycle hire, countryside views and shop on site
Teds Farm Camping
Telford, Shropshire, England- Peaceful and friendly site in the Shropshire Hills
- Walkers' paradise with many strolls and hikes close by
- Animals to meet on site; eggs and meat available to buy
Walesby Woodlands Caravan Park
Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England- Peaceful Lincolnshire Wolds park less than a mile from Market Rasen
- On the Lindsey Trail for cycling, walking and riding
- Dog-friendly site with launderette and centrally heated bathroom block
The Green Caravan Park
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, England- Dog-friendly site on 15 acres of Onny Valley countryside
- River for pond dipping, paddling and fishing
- Popular pub serving food directly accessible from the site
The Red Lion
Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England- Simple site in the grounds of a 19th-century coaching inn
- Lincolnshire Wolds walks and Skegness within half an hour's drive
- Pub with food; a 10-minute walk from the Aviation Heritage Centre
The Willows
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England- Small and friendly site 100 yards from the River Severn
- Next to a riverside 15th-century pub; Great Malvern 25 minutes' drive
- A 50-minute walk into the historic town of Tewkesbury
Four Oaks Camp Site
Derby, Derbyshire, England- Lovely six-acre Derbyshire site in the village of Stenson
- A 20-minute drive from Derby and close to canal and river activities
- Pizza oven and barbecue area on site; local pub five minutes' walk
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