Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Central England

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

Wild Acorns

• Friendly, quiet site with roomy grass campervan and caravan pitches
• A 10-minute drive from Boston for boat trips to the east coast
• Next door to a nine-hole golf course; hot tub bookable on site

Church Farm

• Static caravan on a working farm five miles from the Cotswolds
• On the Heart of England Way; 15 minutes’ drive to Stratford-upon-Avon
• Pubs and takeaways a short drive away and forest walks very close by

Swallowfields Retreat

• Luxury safari tent glamping with hot tubs in a three-acre meadow
• On the edge of the Malvern Hills, 25 minutes' drive from Ross-on-Wye
• Spa treatments, shop, hampers, play area, bike hire, fire pit, garden

Thistleford Camping

• Family-orientated campsite on the river Roden in rural Shropshire
• A 10-minute drive from Wem; Shrewsbury 25 minutes
• Farm site with excellent stargazing; campfires welcome

Nook Farm Caravan Park

Powkesmore Holding

• Small, peaceful wildlife haven at the base of the Shropshire Hills
• A 35-minute drive from the Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
• Free tea and coffee; firepits in the wood or meadow; pub nearby

Chestnuts Lodge Farm

• Secluded farm site in the Leicestershire countryside near Hallaton
• A 20-minute drive to Rutland Water; half an hour to Leicester
• See farm animals and collect fresh eggs for your breakfast

Windy Corner Campsite

• Calm wild camping site on the outskirts of the Shropshire Hills
• A 10-minute drive from Pontesbury Hill and 20 minutes to Shrewsbury
• Washing machine, charging points and water provided; pubs nearby

Millbrook Campsite

Wingbury Farm Glamping

• Luxury and award-winning glamping site on the edge of a family farm
• Pods with fitted kitchens, shower rooms, wifi and smart TVs
• Spectacular views and sunsets; all pods have decking and firepit

Oaker Farm

• Luxury ensuite shepherd's hut at a peaceful Peak District farm
• Direct access to walking trails; a mile and a half from Hope
• Handcrafted kitchen, woodburning stove and firepit included

Lane Head Farm

Hilltop Hideaways

• Family-run Warwickshire farm
• A few miles from Royal Leamington Spa and six from Warwick Castle
• Licensed farm shop and café on site

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

Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

• Low-impact, nearly wild woodland site on the banks of the River Severn
• A 20-minute drive from the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley
• Exclusive use of five acres of dog-friendly wood and field

Wolds Wine Estate

• Smart glamping site with views over a Nottinghamshire vineyard
• A 25-minute drive to Belvoir Castle and the National Space Centre
• Luxurious pods with kitchen, living area, bathroom and sun decks

Cherry Orchard Farm Camp Site

• In the grounds of a Victorian farmhouse with spectacular gardens
• Forest of Dean, trails and outdoor activities within 15 minutes
• A 10-minute stroll from village pub serving food and ales