Gastronomic delight: Campgrounds in England

Nook Farm Caravan Park

Linden Lea Camping

• Small, off-grid and low-impact site with views of Dorset countryside
• Surrounded by hills and woods; under an hour’s walk to Charmouth beach
• Communal kitchen facilities; campfire bundles and farm food for sale

Woody's Retreat

• Luxury shepherd’s hut with Ribble Valley views in rural Lancashire
• A 15-minute drive to Gisburn Forest, and 25 minutes from Skipton
• Well-equipped kitchen, underfloor heating, private patio and bike shed

Wytch Wood Camping

• Eco-conscious site in a Somerset valley near National Cycle Route 3
• Crewkerne village 10 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 40 minutes
• Street food pop-ups on site, plus woodland activities

Yamp Camp Firle

• East Sussex meadow camping with South Downs views near Lewes
• A 15-minute drive to Drusillas Park, and 25 minutes to Brighton
• Large flat pitches with an adventure trail for kids; group-friendly

YHA Helvellyn

• Stunningly scenic site 300 metres up England's third highest mountain
• Quiet/secluded but with excellent amenities including bar and lounge
• Hot and cold breakfast buffet plus supper club meals available to buy

YHA Patterdale

• Spacious green site two minutes' drive or 25 mins' walk from Ullswater
• Riverside setting: kayak to Ullswater straight from the site
• Toilets, showers and kitchen; local village two minutes' walk away

Lloyds Meadow Glamping

• Luxury, furnished lakeview glamping near Delamere Forest and Chester
• Adults-only peaceful site with toilets and modern shower block
• Bell tents set over 10 acres of wildlife haven with four lakes

Farley Camping

• Secluded, spacious pitches on a family farm in Wiltshire countryside
• A 20-minute drive to Salisbury and half an hour from Stonehenge
• On-site store, butchers and café, weekend barbecues and pubs nearby

Shireburne Park

• Peaceful park in the Ribble Valley, with views of Pendle Hill
• Within 50 mins' drive of Forest of Bowland, Pendle and Yorkshire Dales
• Weekend bar; a five-minute drive from Clitheroe's markets and castle

Lincoln Yurts

• Themed yurts on an equestrian farm just outside the village of Welton
• Seven miles from restaurants, shops and attractions of Lincoln
• Barbecue and private bathroom for each yurt

Lower Buckton

• Shepherd's hut by an ancient millstream 20 minutes' drive from Ludlow
• Private vintage caravan with shower, kitchen and cooking kit
• Firepit, barbecue and 'hot tub' made from a cast iron Victorian bath

Little Switzerland Caravan Site

Fox Inn Broadwell

• Stays at a motorhome stop outside a classic and cosy country pub
• A five-minute drive from Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh
• Inn serves pub food, daily specials, Sunday lunch and local beers

Freshwell Camping

• Overlooking the beach and a two-minute walk to the sands at Croyde
• Suitable for families and small- to medium-sized groups
• Bars, pubs, cafés and restaurants a 15-minute walk away

Croquet Lawn Camping at Court Farm

• Family-run farm site in the Kent Downs, a mile from Halling village
• A 10-minute drive to Rochester, 20 minutes to Leeds Castle
• Well-stocked farm shop on site; next to the North Downs Way

Nun Cote Nook Farm

Golden Acre Holiday Bungalows

• Family-friendly site five minutes’ walk from Jurassic Coast beaches
• Five minutes’ drive from Bridport, 20 minutes’ drive from Lyme Regis
• Dog-friendly beaches and pubs within easy reach