Birdwatching: Campgrounds in Melbourne, England
4 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Melbourne
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire, England- Almost-wild camping pitches in 47 acres of the National Forest
- Twycross Zoo 10 minutes' drive away; pub across the road
- Income from pitches supports the preservation of the natural habitat
Gopsall Hall Farm
Atherstone, Warwickshire, England- Cosy Warwickshire farm site
- A couple of minutes' drive from Twycross Zoo
- Dogs and barbecues allowed
Bosworth Lakeside Lodges
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England- Large touring site in Warwickshire, with 20 acres of lakes
- Twycross Zoo 10 minutes’ drive; National Space Centre 35 minutes
- Lake beaches for sailing, paddleboarding, fishing and windsurfing
Model Farm Luxury Lodges
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England- Luxury two-bed glamping pods on a working farm in rural Staffordshire
- Drayton Manor Resort and Twycross Zoo both 20 minutes’ drive
- Big-screen TV; hot tub heated by biomass boiler; barbecue and bar area
Bosworth Caravan Park
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England- Warwickshire touring park with serviced pitches across five acres
- A mile from Market Bosworth; 10 mins' drive from Bosworth Battlefield
- A short walk from walks and wildlife in Market Bosworth Country Park
Blossom in the Beans
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England- Stylish and cosy camping pods at a five-acre rural Leicestershire site
- Twycross Zoo and Bosworth Battlefield within 15 minutes' drive
- Private hot tubs and firepits; meet animals and collect fresh eggs
Mease Meadows Midlands
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England- Well-maintained farm camping field at Edingale in Staffordshire
- Twycross Zoo 15 minutes’ drive; Drayton Manor Resort 25 minutes
- Lake and river fishing available; woodland walks; wildlife on site
YHA National Forest
Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England- 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
Measham House Farm
Measham, Derbyshire, England- 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
Sealwood Estate
Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England- Tranquil caravan, camping and motorhome site at the heart of the natio
Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes
Swadlincote, Derbyshire, EnglandThe Dandelion Hideaway
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England- Six canvas cottages proving your peaceful back to nature break
Syerscote Meadow Camping and Caravan Site
Haunton, Staffordshire, England- Small, peaceful and well-kept site down a quiet gated country lane
- In Haunton, 15 minutes’ drive from Tamworth and Twycross Zoo
- Half an hour from Birmingham city centre, the NEC and Calke Abbey
Hill Farm
Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, EnglandSwainswood Leisure Park and Spa
Swadlincote, Derbyshire, EnglandConkers, National Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Swadlincote, Derbyshire, EnglandForest Mystery Adventure Campsite
Coalville, Leicestershire, EnglandPinewood Lodge
Ibstock, Leicestershire, EnglandThe Globe Inn
Snarestone, Leicestershire, England