Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in Central England

Laneside Caravan Park

Dale Farm Rural Campsite

• Small rural site and working farm in the Peak District
• A short walk from the Monsal Trail and three local pubs
• Shop selling farm produce and award-winning baked goods

The Dome Garden

• Comfy ensuite glamping domes in peaceful Forest of Dean gardens
• A 10-minute' drive from Puzzlewood and next to the Verderers' Trail
• Bar and restaurant on site with pizza nights and homemade charcuterie

The Dandelion Hideaway

• Six canvas cottages proving your peaceful back to nature break

The Croft Campsite

• Family-run site located between Sherwood Forest and the Peak District
• On the edge of Shireoaks village; Clumber Park 20 minutes' drive
• Free-range eggs for sale; five minutes' walk from a lake and canal

Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park

• Site of spectacular scenery a mile and a half from the Dove valley
• Pasture, woodland and wildlife ponds among the site landscape
• 37 acres, trout fishing lake and bar in converted stone stable

The Chilterns View

• Safari glamping lodge for 4-10 people, with lovely Chilterns views
• Within 15 minutes’ drive of Wallingford and half an hour from Oxford
• Private hot tub and outdoor party area with pizza oven and firepit

The Baron at Bucknell

• Peaceful paddock behind a pub beer garden
• Friendly country inn popular for miles around
• Booklets detailing walks starting from the pub

Thames Meadow Camping

• Back to basics grass pitches half a mile from the Thames Path
• A 20-minute drive from Witney and 25 minutes from the Cotswolds
• Working farm within walking distance of three pubs; campfires welcome

Yondar Caravan and Campsite

Swiss Farm Touring and Camping

Sweeney Farm Glamping

• Luxury safari tents on a family-run organic farm in rural Shropshire
• 10 minutes drive from Oswestry; 45 minutes from Snowdonia
• Firepit, woodburning stove and well-equipped kitchen for each tent

Cotswold Hills Country Park

• Between Oxford and Banbury, surrounded by spectacular countryside
• Stratford, the Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace all nearby
• Heated amenities block with free hot water; family/disabled bathroom

Bromson Hill Farm

• Single furnished bell tent on a Warwickshire working farm
• A 10-minute drive to Warwick; 20 minutes to Stratford-upon-Avon
• Barbecue/firepit provided; bell tent sleeps up to six guests

Westonbirt School

• Peaceful Cotswolds site in the grounds of Westonbirt House
• Walking distance from Westonbirt, The National Arboretum and a pub
• Golf course, tennis courts and kids’ club on site

Spellbound Glamping

• Lotus bell tents in 10 acres of woodland and 12 acres of fields
• In the Cotswolds, 10 minutes' drive from Chipping Norton
• Bordering a river for swimming, canoeing and paddleboarding