Student friendly campgrounds in England

Woodlands Park

Kyo Camping

• Wild camping on a Northumberland farm five minutes’ drive from Prudhoe
• Hadrian’s Wall 15 minutes’ drive; Newcastle upon Tyne 25 minutes
• Stunning country views; fresh eggs available; pubs half an hour’s walk

Minninglow Meadows

• Small glamping site in the Peak District National Park near Matlock
• Bakewell, Dovedale and Chatsworth Estate within 25 minutes' drive
• Cosy bell tents with proper beds, next to the High Peak Trail

Woodyhyde Campsite

• Relaxed family-run site set in an area of outstanding natural beauty
• Around 20 minutes' walk from the ruins of Corfe Castle
• Heaps of walking trails around the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast

Eweleaze Farm

• Glamping on the Jurassic Coast

River Severn Bank Pop-up Campsite

• Back-to-basics site right on the River Severn, in Gloucestershire
• Gloucester and Forest of Dean Cycle Centre 25 minutes’ drive
• Front-row seats for the Severn Bore; barbecues allowed

YHA Clun Mill

• In the grounds of a restored watermill, half a mile from Clun
• Walking and cycling haven deep in the Shropshire Hills
• Toilet, shower, self-catering kitchen, and drying and laundry room

Exford Hostel

• In the grounds of a hostel in Exmoor National Park
• Full access to hostel facilities
• Horse riding, photography help, fishing and Exmoor safaris available

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

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

Yeo Bank Farm

• Adults-only farm site with views over the Mendip Hills
• Clevedon 15 minutes' drive; Weston-super-Mare 30 minutes
• Barbecues welcome; firepits (with logs and kindling) available to hire

YHA Helmsley

• Peaceful pitches by a youth hostel in the centre of Helmsley
• On the edge of the North York Moors National Park
• Breakfast and evening meals on site, plus self-catering kitchen

YHA Canterbury

• Deluxe cabins sleeping up to five, less than a mile from Canterbury
• Insulated and double glazed with bathroom and kitchenette
• Breakfast buffet and supper club available seven days a week

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

Riverside Holiday Park

• a stunning riverside campsite small and friendly community
• Amazing walks along the river to the beach
• A range of pitches, lodges, tents and cabins

Custards Fields Camping

• Pop-up site on a farm in the southern part of the Peak District
• A 15-minute drive from Bakewell and 25 from Chatsworth House
• Half an hour from Blue John Cavern for caving experiences

Langford Farm

• Back-to-basics riverside pitches under a mile from Honiton town centre
• A 20-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast and half an hour to Exeter
• Easily accessed from the junction of the A30 and A35

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

YHA Wye Valley

• Scenic setting in the Forest of Dean, 5 miles from Symonds Yat Rock
• Orienteering course on site; miles of paths and bike trails close by
• Bar, restaurant, kitchen, lounge, firepit and canoe landing station