Nearly wild camping in England

Camping Blindwell Exmoor

• Spectacular site in Exmoor National Park, with wildlife viewing ark
• Sustrans' National Cycle Route 3 and the Two Moors Way path nearby
• In Europe's first International Dark Sky Reserve for stargazing

Little Orchard Camping

• Wild camping field in Devon countryside near Dartmoor National Park
• Totnes, Kingsbridge and Blackpool Sands all within 15 minutes’ drive
• Farm shop on site; two country pubs within five minutes’ walk

Cowage Farm Camping

• Dog-friendly family-run farm site on the edge of the Cotswolds
• Half an hour’s drive from Cirencester and 55 minutes from Bath
• River running through; barbecues allowed; pubs and restaurants nearby

Carn Meor Farm

• Quiet farm field in an elevated position with far-reaching views
• Within a 20-minute drive of the north or south coast of Cornwall
• Sea views on clear days; fresh local produce available

Denfurlong Farm

Castle Copse

• Back-to-basics meadow camping in the South Downs National Park, Surrey
• A 30-minute drive to Birdland, Farnham Maltings and Petworth House
• Grass pitches with access to walks on site; pubs a 10-minute drive

Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)

Chase Farm

• Small quiet site on a working dairy farm in the Wye Valley
• Chepstow, Puzzle Wood and Tintern Abbey within a 15-minute drive
• Pop-up farm shop on site selling farm-produced milk and ice cream

Near Gatten Campsite

• Site in the Shropshire Hills with views over a lake and the Long Mynd
• A 20-minute drive from Stiperstones and half an hour from Shrewsbury
• On a public footpath near Gatten, a 20-minute drive to Bishop’s Castle

Naish Farm

• Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
• Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
• Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options

Longleys Farm Campsite

• Peaceful farm campsite on 180 acres, a mile from Hailsham
• Herstmonceux Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Eastbourne beach 25 minutes
• Part of a working organic dairy farm, with a mobile farm shop on site

Little Barnstone

• Simple pitches on a peaceful Devon organic smallholding
• On the edge of Exmoor National Park, 10 mins' drive from Combe Martin
• Easy access from the A39; wellness activities available on site

Eakley Manor Farm Glamping

• Private woodland glamping site on a non-working farm
• A five-minute walk to Salcey Forest; 20 minutes’ drive to Willen Lake
• Five minutes' drive to the local pub; firepits and barbecues provided

Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor

• Wild-style family camping on a small farm on the edge of Exmoor
• A 40-minute drive to the north Devon coast; Tarr Steps 25 minutes
• Kitchen facilities and lounge area for guests; animals to meet on site

Stokehouse Farm

• Family-friendly pop-up working farm site on a private estate in Devon
• Half an hour’s drive from Exeter and 40 minutes from Exmouth's beaches
• Simple, peaceful pitches 15 minutes' drive from the M5 and Tiverton