Spectacular scenery: Campgrounds in Central England

Cholsey Farm

Papermill Park

• Small bell tent site in 29 acres of peaceful Shropshire countryside
• A 15-minute drive from Alderford Lake and half an hour from Shrewsbury
• Safe paddock for the dog in front of each bell tent

Barn Farm

Church House Caravan and Camping Park

• Peaceful riverside site next to a 12th-century church
• Land salmon of up to 12lb in the calm River Vyrnwy waters
• Edged by the Severn Way and close to the Offa’s Dyke Path

Perry Tree Glamping

• Bell tents among apple trees on a working Herefordshire farm
• Comfortable facilities among scenic countryside views
• Beds and woodburning stove in each bell tent; private firepit outside

Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite

• Eco glamping site five minutes’ drive from Leek and the Roaches
• Buxton15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers 25 minutes
• Bell tents with real beds, private shower area and outdoor kitchen

Moor Top Farm

• Spacious site on a farm 20 minutes’ drive from the Peak District
• Chesterfield 20 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House 25 minutes
• Dogs welcome; within walking distance of two pubs

Hay Field Camping

• Peaceful and dog-friendly pop-up site in the eastern moors
• A 15-minute drive to Bakewell and Chatsworth House; walks nearby
• Space for barbecues on site; five minutes’ drive to restaurants

Otters Camping

• Family-friendly, peaceful site on the River Thames near Pangbourne
• Basildon Park 10 minutes' walk away; Oxford 40 minutes' drive
• Stays here get 10% off the price of entry to Beale Park

Cotswold Tipi Experience

Apple Wood Glamping

The Reserve

• Secluded site in a meadow bordered by Bedfordshire woodland
• Five minutes' drive from Dunstable and 15 from Whipsnade Zoo
• Direct access to Sewell Cutting Nature Reserve; hammocks welcome

Meadowtown Farm

• Back to basics wild camping on a 32-acre Shropshire Hills farm
• In the hamlet of Meadowtown; Shrewsbury town centre 35 minutes' drive
• Dog-friendly campsite; barbecues and campfires welcome

Rosewood Waters Retreat

• Adults-only site near Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire countryside
• A 30-minute drive to the Lincolnshire Wolds; 40 minutes to Lincoln
• Fishing lake on site; pubs, shops and a spa 10 minutes’ drive away

Hanley Mill Glamping

• Private Worcestershire glamping location deep in the Teme Valley
• A quarter of an hour's drive from Tenbury Wells; Worcester 35 minutes
• Off-grid furnished tents with a shared kitchen area

Lambs Glamping

• Scenic luxury pods on the edge of the Peak District National Park
• Chatsworth House gardens, petting zoo and more 20 minutes' drive away
• Two pub restaurants a short walk from the site

The Plough Inn

• Smart shepherd's huts in the grounds of a 16th-century pub
• In the Peak District National Park, 10 minutes' walk from Hathersage
• Breakfast included; seasonal menu and local ales served at the pub

Rutland Rural Retreats

• Adults-only glamping cabins 10 minutes’ stroll from Belton in Rutland
• Uppingham 10 minutes’ drive and Burghley House half an hour
• Dog-friendly accommodation with securely fenced gardens