Campgrounds for backpackers in Central England

Whittlebury Park

Sealwood Estate

• Tranquil caravan, camping and motorhome site at the heart of the natio

Fordhall Organic Farm

• Private site on a working organic farm in the Tern valley
• Two miles from the town of Market Drayton
• Top spot for stargazing and bat spotting

Pindale Farm Outdoor Centre

Windy Corner Campsite

• Calm wild camping site on the outskirts of the Shropshire Hills
• A 10-minute drive from Pontesbury Hill and 20 minutes to Shrewsbury
• Washing machine, charging points and water provided; pubs nearby

Fiveacres

• Small friendly site within 20 minutes' drive of Grimsby and Ceethorpes
• Within easy reach of The Deep aquarium and Cleethorpes' Jungle Zoo
• Plenty of wide open space for strolls among Lincolnshire countryside

The Croft Campsite

• Family-run site located between Sherwood Forest and the Peak District
• On the edge of Shireoaks village; Clumber Park 20 minutes' drive
• Free-range eggs for sale; five minutes' walk from a lake and canal

YHA Clun Mill

• In the grounds of a restored watermill, half a mile from Clun
• Walking and cycling haven deep in the Shropshire Hills
• Toilet, shower, self-catering kitchen, and drying and laundry room

YHA National Forest

• Family-sized bell tents five minutes' drive from Swadlincote
• Next door to an adventure park, with easy access to National Forest
• Restaurant on site for breakfast and supper, plus well-stocked bar

YHA Wye Valley

• Scenic setting in the Forest of Dean, 5 miles from Symonds Yat Rock
• Orienteering course on site; miles of paths and bike trails close by
• Bar, restaurant, kitchen, lounge, firepit and canoe landing station

Thames Meadow Camping

• Back to basics grass pitches half a mile from the Thames Path
• A 20-minute drive from Witney and 25 minutes from the Cotswolds
• Working farm within walking distance of three pubs; campfires welcome

Britchcombe Countryside Holidays

YHA Wilderhope Manor

• Simple, peaceful pitches in the grounds of an Elizabethan manor house
• In the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Self-catering facilities, restaurant and licensed bar on site

Lower Calver Hill Farm

• Simple dog-friendly site surrounded by the Herefordshire countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye and Hereford; walks nearby
• Farm shops, takeaways, a pub and restaurants all a short drive away

Black Hall Wigwams

Gold Acre

• Close to the historic town of Ludlow
• A mile from Croft Castle and Parkland
• Sustainable and low-impact approach

Bainland Country Park