Wild camping: Campgrounds in Central England
129 bookable campgrounds in Central England
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Haddon Grove Farm Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Family-run campsite on a dairy farm in the Peak District National Park
- Chatsworth House and Haddon House both 20 minutes’ drive
- Ice cream sold on site; access to Lathkill Dale via the camping fields
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Avon Wild Camping
Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, England- Pick your own pitch at a 12-acre site on the banks of the River Avon
- Warwick Castle and Royal Leamington Spa within 15 minutes' drive
- Fishing on site (for an extra charge); farm shop/café a mile away
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Greenacres Campsite
Horspath, Oxfordshire, England- Peaceful Oxfordshire site with direct access to Shotover Country Park
- Harcourt Arboretum 20 minutes’ drive; Blenheim Palace 35 minutes
- Communal firepit and barbecue station; bus to Oxford a short walk away
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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
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Crossgate Farm Campsite
Glossop, Derbyshire, England- Grass pitches on a farm overlooking Arnfield Reservoir, Derbyshire
- On the Trans Pennine Trail and 10 minutes’ drive from the Pennine Way
- Walking and cycling accessible from the site, pubs and shops nearby
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Smithyfields Campsite
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Adults-only Peak District site on the edge of Alstonefield village
- Buxton half an hour’s drive; Chatsworth House 35 minutes
- Quiet site 10pm–7am; hiking paths passing right outside
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Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)
Church Stretton, Shropshire, England- Small family-run site and fishery near Church Stretton in Shropshire
- Ironbridge Valley of Invention half an hour’s drive; Ludlow 25 minutes
- Three fishing ponds, an air-rifle range and playground on site
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Panpwnton Farm
Llanfair Waterdine, Shropshire, England- Shropshire farm site on the Offa's Dyke Path and by the River Teme
- A 10-minute drive to the Spaceguard Centre; 40 minutes to Elan Valley
- Stroll along the riverbank to Knighton in 20 minutes
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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
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Church Farm
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England- Among fields and woods on a working farm in Hertfordshire countryside
- Free farm entry for farm trails, woodland play and daily activities
- Café, bakery, shop and pub, all serving fresh produce from the farm
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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
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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; 15 minutes to a Go Ape site
- Good base for mountain biking; bar and café on site
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Belvoir Waters
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England- Off-grid wild camping by fishing lakes in Nottinghamshire countryside
- A 15-minute drive to Belvoir Castle, and 20 minutes to Newark-on-Trent
- Woodland pitches and angling, close to shops, pubs and stately houses
New FavouritePenn Meadow Farm
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England- Family-friendly farm camping in the Chiltern Hills National Landscape
- LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort 40 minutes’ drive; Thorpe Park 45 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches; animals encounters available; barbecues allowed
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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