Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Central England

Doward Park Campsite

Whitcliffe Camp Site

Beech Croft Farm

Rose Villa Farm

• Quiet rural campsite on a Herefordshire family farm
• Within a 15-minute drive of Hereford and Hampton Court Castle
• Dogs, campfires and barbecues allowed; opposite a small shop

Ladybirch Motorhome Park

• Secluded motorhome pitches on a rural site in central Staffordshire
• A 15-minute drive to Stafford; Drayton Manor Theme Park is 45 minutes
• Toilet and shower block; games room and karaoke, options for meals

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

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

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

Bidston Farm Camping

• Peaceful dog-friendly site at a farm on the Lincolnshire coast
• A 10-minute drive to Mablethorpe; 15 minutes to Donna Nook seals
• Back to basics pitches 10 minutes' walk from the nearest beach

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

Birchcanoes

• Small, rural and simple site by the River Wreake
• Sustainable approach using reclaimed materials
• Electric car charging point, a play area, hammock space and free wifi

Nook Farm Caravan Park

Scaldersitch Farm

• Luxury glamping in the Peak District National Park
• Luxury yurts and tipis all with private wood fired hot tubs
• Woodburning stove, Nespresso machine and USB charging in each tipi

School Farm

• Pop-up site in the historic farming village of Laxton, Nottinghamshire
• History tours in the village; a 15-minute drive to Rufford Abbey
• Set on medieval fish ponds, near walks, a local pub and historic sites

Lane Head Farm

Seed Low Rake Camping

• Peaceful, simple site deep in the Peak District National Park
• A five-minute drive from Eyam; Buxton town centre 25 minutes
• Back to basics camping on quiet Derbyshire farmland

Willow Hill

• Relaxed site with far-reaching views over the Cotswolds
• A 10-minute drive to Tewkesbury and 20 minutes to Cheltenham
• Heated outdoor pool with raised sun deck

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