Nearly wild camping in Leicester, England
3 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Leicester
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
Valley View Campsite
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England- Adults-only campsite in hilly countryside near Market Harborough
- A 10-minute drive to Foxton Locks, and 20 to Lutterworth
- Covered communal eating area; dark skies site and wildlife haven
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
Cossiwild Camping
Cossington, Leicestershire, England- Quiet tree-lined site with direct access to Cossington nature reserve
- Adventure woodland on site; pub and café five minutes' walk away
- Basic facilities, with private pool sessions available to book
Walton Lodge Farm
Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England- Back-to-basics wild camping on a working dairy farm in Leicestershire
- A 10-minute drive to golf courses; National Space Centre half an hour
- Walks and animals on site, pubs and shops within a five-minute drive
Tomlinson's Farm Shop and Campsite
Hinckley, Leicestershire, England- Peaceful wild camping within the Battle of Bosworth map area
- Seven-acre field with fishery next door and Ashby canal walks nearby
- Well-stocked farm shop: buy barbecue packs and home-produced meat
Chestnuts Lodge Farm
Hallaton, Leicestershire, England- Secluded farm site in the Leicestershire countryside near Hallaton
- A 20-minute drive to Rutland Water; half an hour to Leicester
- See farm animals and collect fresh eggs for your breakfast
The Grassy Shire
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England- Tranquil pop-up meadow site on a farm in the gorgeous Welland Valley
- A half-hour drive to Rutland Water, and 15 minutes to Uppingham
- Wild camping field surrounded by woodland, close to shops and pubs
The Manor at Tur Langton
Tur Langton, Leicestershire, England- Wild camping on a family-run farm and business park in Leicestershire
- Half an hour’s drive from Leicester city centre and its sights
- Businesses such as café, CrossFit gym and jewellery-making classes
Brook Farm
Loughborough, Leicestershire, England- Peaceful pop-up meadow camping in the Soar Valley
- 20 minutes' drive to Donington Park Circuit or Loughborough
- Wild camping site surrounded by fields; close to farm shops and pubs
Whatton House
Loughborough, Leicestershire, England- Nearly-wild campsite on a private estate in Leicestershire
- Ten minutes’ drive to Download Festival at Donington Park
- Grass pitches with basic facilities; pubs and shops 25 minutes’ walk
Goose Pasture Farm
Oakham, Rutland, England- Off-grid Rutland site with 30 peaceful acres of pasture and woodland
- A 25-minute drive to Rutland Water; half an hour to Burghley House
- Dogs welcome; access to footpaths and bridleways from the farm
