Student friendly campgrounds in Central England

Ash Hill Camping

• Traditional Oxfordshire farm on the edge of the Cotswold Hills
• Blenheim Palace 20 minutes' drive; central Oxford 40 minutes
• Well-behaved dogs allowed; half a mile from the village pub

Witham Rest

• Small, secluded and peaceful site for relaxed and laidback breaks
• Close to the shops and services of the Fairtrade town of Woodhall Spa
• Cosy pods with electricity, heating, kettle and firepits

Lane Head Farm

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

RFC Landing Ground

• Lincolnshire campsite in the grounds of a World War I airfield
• Sleaford 10 minutes' drive; Lincoln half an hour
• Barbecues/firepits/firewood provided, platform for pond dipping

Hackthorn Hall Campsite

• Peaceful campsite with spectacular views over Hackthorn Park
• Lincoln city centre 15 minutes by car; Newark-on-Trent 30 minutes
• Simple site in the grounds of a Grade-I listed 18th-century manor

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

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

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

Crowtree Glamping

• Peaceful glamping site on a Lincolnshire farm by the river Welland
• Spalding 10 minutes' drive; half an hour to The Wash
• Ensuite accommodation with kitchen and outdoor space

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

Horwood Farm Camping

• Peaceful yurt surrounded by trees with abundant wildlife
• Walk to the Lower Woods nature reserve; a 30-minute drive to Bristol
• Firepit provided; relaxed, 'leave no trace' destination

Stars and Wild

• Peaceful back-to-basics woodland site in the Severn Valley
• West Midlands Safari Park, Go Ape and Severn Valley Railway nearby
• Woodland walks and fishing at the River Severn

Ayurveda Hoddesdon

• Pop-up wild campsite edging the River Lee Navigation in Hertfordshire
• A 15-minute walk to Rye House Kart Raceway and RSPB Rye Meads
• Pitches in private woodland; bike rides and walks direct from the site

Cotswold Bells

• Stylish fully-furnished bell tents in the Oxfordshire countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Blenheim Palace; 40 minutes to Oxford and Stowe
• Kitted out with a hot shower and firepit; first night's logs supplied

Meadow Farm Camping

• Relaxed campsite by the river Thames in Pangbourne, Berkshire
• Pangbourne station 10 minutes' walk; Basildon Park 10 minutes' drive
• Direct access to the Thames Path; half a mile from a café