Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Central England

Smithy Campsite

• Secluded Shropshire campsite five minutes' walk from a lake
• In the hamlet of Colemere; Ellesmere 10 minutes' drive
• Pet-friendly campsite with a dog-walking area; barbecues welcome

Doward Park Campsite

White Mark Farm

East Bank Lighthouse Riverside

• Well-maintained and peaceful riverside hideaway in Lincolnshire
• Wisbech or King's Lynn 20 minutes' drive
• Located by the mouth of the river Nene by two lighthouses

Wigwam Holidays Millside

• Luxury wooden cabins in the Lincolnshire countryside
• Surrounded by walks and cycle routes; a 15-minute drive from Grantham
• Equipped with private hot tubs, a fully-equipped kitchen and a firepit

Wild Flower Glamping

• Shepherd's huts on an organic farm 15 minutes' drive from Clun
• A half-hour drive to Craven Arms; 40 minutes to Ludlow
• Barbecue, firepit, well-equipped kitchen and private toilet provided

Daisy Meadow

• Family-sized pods with stargazing domes in the Malvern foothills
• Half an hour’s walk from the centre of Upton upon Severn
• Pub on site serving drinks and pub meals; fires for outdoor cooking

Wildwood Adventure Camps

• Wild camping in a 100-acre Derbyshire woodland
• A 20-minute drive from Matlock and Carsington Water
• Bushcraft class included; stag and hen parties are 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

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

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

Wellington Farm

• Simple adults-only campsite edging the Peak District National Park
• A 10-minute drive to Leek; 20 minutes to Alton Towers theme park
• Moorland views and close to hiking and cycling routes

Woodcock Farm

• Peaceful glamping site on a Gloucestershire working farm
• Secluded woodland on the edge of the Cotswolds
• A 30-minute drive from Bath and Bristol

Woodland Escapes

• Secluded 45-acre woodland retreat with views over six local counties
• In the scenic Shropshire Hills, a 10-minute drive from Ludlow
• Luxury accommodation with upscale furnishings

Woodleigh

• Wild camping with spectacular views of Gloucestershire’s Severn Vale
• A 25-minute drive to Highgrove Gardens, and 45 minutes to Bristol
• Access to the Cotswold Way, pubs, shops and neolithic ruins nearby