Nearly wild camping in England

Pilgrims Fathers Caravan Park

• Quiet park in scenic grounds in Scrooby village, by the River Ryton
• A 10-minute drive from Bawtry and 15 from Yorkshire Wildlife Park
• Acclaimed food pub within a couple of minutes' walk

Bickham Barn

• Wild camping site in a rural setting on an organic farm
• Just outside Kenn village and eight miles from the beach at Dawlish
• Within 15 minutes' drive of both Exeter and Dartmoor National Park

Cotswold Hills Camping

• Peaceful pitches on a family farm a mile from Todenham
• A 10-minute drive to Moreton-in-Marsh; 25 mins to Stratford-upon-Avon
• Tennis court on site; excellent walking and bike rides nearby

Plaistow Barton

• Off-grid adults-only site 25 minutes’ drive from Woolacombe beach
• A 15-minute drive to Exmoor National Park; Saunton Sands half an hour
• Easy access to footpaths and half an hour’s walk from the local pub

Pixie Bell Tents

• Peaceful furnished bell tents close to Blagdon Lake in rural Somerset
• Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole and Bath within a 45-minute drive
• Comfy beds with linen supplied; access to hot shower and firepit area

Plain Jane Glamping

• Glamping site on a working smallholding four miles from Morpeth
• A 15-minute drive from Blyth beach and Northumberland Country Zoo
• Handily within walking distance of a café, farm shop and village pub

Big Dunk's Sea View Campsite

• Basic site with pitches in a well-kept grass field overlooking the sea
• A mile from the beach and pub at Trebarwith Strand
• Footgolf course plus hot takeways and Cornish ice cream for sale

Big Field Glamping

• Pop-up glamping in a 35-acre field with hillside views in north Devon
• A half-hour drive to Bude beach; 20 minutes to North Devon Wake Park
• Outdoor cooking kitchen, hot shower in a horse box, games provided

Pods on the Wall

• Beautifully maintained, site under the dark skies.

Bilton Hall Farm Fields

• Back to basics site by the cycleway from Harrogate to Knaresborough
• Five minutes' walk from an outdoor activity centre; 15 mins from pub
• On the route for cycling's 2019 UCI Road World Championships

Pop-up Brighton Campsite

Primrose Hill Farm

• Secluded adults-only pitches on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds
• A 20-minute drive to York's park and ride; 45 minutes to the coast
• Part of a working farm with easy access to bridleways for walks

Caradon Woods Camping

• 'Wild glamping' in a 40-acre ancient woodland, for exclusive use
• Watersports, mountain biking and steam railway within 25 mins' drive
• Bell tents on the banks of the river, with beds and firepit provided

Quarry Side Barn

• Well-maintained, level site with easy access from the A34
• A five-minute drive from Congleton; 15 minutes from the Peak District
• Two pubs within a one-mile radius; close to public footpaths

Camp Out Back2Basic

• Back 2 Basic Camping
• Tents, Nights under the stars
• And some good old fashioned talking til the sun sets

Ravenscleugh Wild Swimming and Camping

• Small, secluded site on a farm by the Northumberland National Park
• Hadrian's Wall and Alnwick Castle within a 45-minute drive
• Private lake on site for swimming; bring your paddleboards or canoes

Alpine Grove Touring Park

• Award-winning park in a green wildlife haven
• A mile and a half from Chard and 12 from Charmouth
• Heated outdoor pool, play area and firepits for hire

Arch Lane Camping

• Family-run farm site a couple of minutes off the A30 main road
• Five mins’ drive to the coast at Marazion and 10 to St Michael’s Mount
• Eco-friendly site; Park & Ride for St Ives within 30 minutes' walk