Nearly wild camping in Central England
71 bookable campgrounds in Central England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Riddings Wood Holiday Park
Alfreton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful park near the Peak District
- Easy access to Derby and Nottingham; two pubs five minutes' walk away
- New toilet and shower block kept to immaculate standards
Bowbrook Caravan and Camping
Pershore, Worcestershire, England- Quiet site between the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills for adults only
- A 15-minute drive to central Worcester or 35 minutes to Cheltenham
- Direct access to the A44; one mile from the local railway station
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
The Old Dairy Farm Caravan and Camping
Banbury, Oxfordshire, England- Family-run dog-friendly farm site in Cropredy village
- A 20-minute drive to British Motor Museum; 40 mins to Blenheim Palace
- Wood-fired pizzas on busy weekends; a short walk to pubs and cafés
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
Beltonville Farm
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Back to basics Peak District site with a view over Millers Dale
- A mile to the Monsal Trail; 15 minutes' drive to Buxton and Bakewell
- Farm shop and café on site; firepits available to hire
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
Broadstone Park
Coleford, Gloucestershire, England- Small, peaceful farm site with fishing on the England/Wales border
- A 10-minute drive from the Forest of Dean; 30 minutes to a Go Ape site
- Cycle hire 15 minutes' drive; bar and café on site
Walesby Forest
Newark, Nottinghamshire, England- Adventurous site set in 250 acres of woodland and other rural scenery
- A mile from Walesby village and 35 minutes' drive from Lincoln
- On-site bar and shop; over 40 leisure activities on land and water
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
Sweet Knoll Camping
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful family-friendly Peak District site next door to a farm
- A 15-minute drive from Castleton and 20 minutes from Bakewell
- Seating area with a woodburning stove; direct access to scenic walks
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
Tackeroo Caravan Site
Rugeley, Staffordshire, England- No-frills bike-friendly site on 10 acres of Forestry Commission land
- In Cannock Chase, a 10-minute drive from Rugeley and the A51
- Access to popular mountain bike paths, including Follow the Dog trail
Whitehouse Farm Campsite
Tideswell, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful back to basics site in the Peak District National Park
- Five minutes' drive from Tideswell and the Monsal Trail
- A 10-minute drive from Bakewell and 20 from the Chatsworth Estate
The Old Vicarage
East Retford, Nottinghamshire, England- Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire
- Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham
- Space for outdoor activities; rope swing and stepping stones
Fox’s Furrow
Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire, England- Peaceful Leicestershire site on a rural hillside
- Leicester city centre and Rutland Water both 20 minutes' drive
- Easy access from A47; surrounded by tree belt for quiet and privacy
Aldenham Country Park
Elstree, Hertfordshire, England- Large peaceful parkland site 12 miles from central London
- Café, playgrounds and barbecue rental
- Activities on site including nature walks and animal feeding
Cotswold Lakes Camping
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England- Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive from Cirencester
- A five-minute drive from Cotswold Country Park and Beach
- Pub five minutes' walk; Lake 32 Outdoor Centre five minutes' drive
Burrs Manor Wild Camping
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful wild camping at a farmland site in the Peak District
- A 15-minute drive from the towns of Buxton and Bakewell
- Less than an hour from Alton Towers theme park; near the Monsal Trail
Ellis' Hill Farm Campsite
Reading, Berkshire, England- No-frills farm campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Winnersh in Berkshire
- Legoland Windsor Resort half an hour’s drive; Thorpe Park 45 minutes
- Camping field bounded by woodland; two pubs within five minutes’ drive
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