Leave the car at home: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Central England

Swiss Farm Touring and Camping

Millbrook Campsite

Toad Abode

• Wild site by the River Ash, 15 minutes' drive from Bishop's Stortford
• Forage on site for elderberries, rosehips and edible Himalayan blossom
• Within 40 minutes' drive of Audley End and Knebworth House

New Hanson Grange Holidays

• Luxury shepherd’s huts on a Peak District National Park sheep farm
• Tissington Trail 10 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
• Adults-only wildlife haven with exclusive-use shower rooms

Go Wild in Wirksworth

• Wild camping site two miles from the market town of Wirksworth
• Exclusive use for a single group of up to 12 people
• Learn bushcraft and survival skills and build your own shelter

Nottingham Nature Lakes

• Peaceful site near fishing lake, a sailing club and the river Trent
• A 20-minute drive from Newark or Lincoln city centre
• Dog-friendly site with picnic benches

Valley Farm Camping

• Comfy glamping tents on a Cotswolds meadow in rural Gloucestershire
• A 15-minute drive to Cattle Country Farm Park; 20 to Berkeley Castle
• Pre-erected bell tents close to hikes, swimming and family activities

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

Emily's Meadow Camping

• Pop-up budget campsite near medieval Weobley village in Herefordshire
• On the Black and White Village Trail and a 25-minute drive to Hereford
• Animals on site, pubs, takeaways, shops and rural walks nearby

Voltaire's Wood

• Five acres of peaceful woodland in rural Gloucestershire
• Stroud 15 minutes' drive; Newark Park 20 minutes
• Firepit and firewood available; dogs welcome

Wildwood Adventure Camps

• Wild camping in a 100-acre Derbyshire woodland
• A 20-minute drive from Matlock and Carsington Water
• Bushcraft class included; stag and hen parties are welcome

Lower Buckton

• Shepherd's hut by an ancient millstream 20 minutes' drive from Ludlow
• Private vintage caravan with shower, kitchen and cooking kit
• Firepit, barbecue and 'hot tub' made from a cast iron Victorian bath

Worcester Glamping

• Farm site bordering a small lake with views over the Malvern Hills
• A 30-minute walk along the river to Worcester town centre
• Firepits, common room and kitchen; farm café and restaurant on site

East Bank Lighthouse Riverside

• Well-maintained and peaceful riverside hideaway in Lincolnshire
• Wisbech or King's Lynn 20 minutes' drive
• Located by the mouth of the river Nene by two lighthouses

Greetham Retreat C L

• Award-winning Lincolnshire Wolds park three miles from Horncastle
• Woodland, wildlife ponds and wildflower meadows all on site
• Private heated shower and toilet rooms, free wifi and massage

Sheeps Bit

• Small back to nature site with two cosy bell tents with log burners
• Set in the foothills of mamtor , surrounded by beautiful country side
• Family run pop up glamping site with public footpaths from the site

The Oak Inn

• Touring pitches behind a 17th-century village pub in Defford
• A 10-minute drive from Upton upon Severn; 25 minutes from Worcester
• Pub with food, local ales and beer garden; farm shop across the road

Dale Farm Rural Campsite

• Small rural site and working farm in the Peak District
• A short walk from the Monsal Trail and three local pubs
• Shop selling farm produce and award-winning baked goods