Washing-up area: Campgrounds in Central England

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

The Star Caravan and Camping Park

Bramble Lodge Glamping

• Adults-only yurts in a peaceful, rural Lincolnshire setting
• A 20-minute drive to Cadwell Park and Mablethorpe on the coast
• Shared kitchen and lounge facility; garden area with a barbecue

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

The Elms Touring Caravan Park

Spring Lea Park

• Well-maintained Shropshire site with high-quality fishing
• A 20-minute drive to Shrewsbury; Shropshire Hills 15 minutes
• Tackle and bait shop on site, plus café offering snacks and deliveries

Gaia's Hideaway at Upper Hurst Farm

• Luxury and well-equipped handmade yurt on a Peak District farm
• Private setting with spectacular views, a mile from the Manifold Trail
• Woodfired hot tub exclusively for yurt guests

Stanmore Hall Touring Park

• Peaceful touring park set around a picturesque lake.
• Award-winning facilities and tranquil Shropshire location.
• Situated near to Bridgnorth and historic Ironbridge

Gilberries Hall Farm Caravan Park

• Beautiful location in the heart of the Shropshire hills.
• Tranquil site with great views.
• Hard standing pitches with grass patches

Stan's Field

• Cotswolds wild camping with spectacular Stroud and Severn Vale views
• National Arboretum a 25-minute drive; 15 minutes to the Cotswold Way
• No-frills site; pubs, farmers’ market and shops 20 minutes’ walk away

Stanton Lakes

• Dog-friendly, adults-only site by a lake on the edge of Stoney Stanton
• A 20-minute drive to Leicester and the Bosworth Battlefield site
• Lakeside restaurant/bar on site; open-water swimming in summer

Stich Glamping

• Eco-friendly park with bell tents on a hillside farm amid nature
• A 10-minute drive from Alton Towers and 15 from Uttoxeter
• Sauna on site; access to woodland and flower meadows from the grounds

Broadmeadow

Long Acres Touring Park

• Adults-only park in south Lincolnshire
• Hardstanding and grass pitches with electric hook-ups available
• Enjoy top-notch food and craft markets in nearby Boston

Greenacres Caravan and Touring Park

• Family-owned adults-only holiday park on the outskirts of Tuxford
• A 20-minute drive from Newark-on-Trent and Edwinstowe
• Within walking distance of a pub and a working windmill and café

Hey Farm Campsite

• Wild camping overlooking Wardlow in the Peak District National Park
• A 20-minute drive to Chatsworth House, and 10 minutes from Bakewell
• Back-to-basics farm site close to shops, walking and cycling routes

Longfield Farm

• Rural farm-style camping with views of the Humber Bridge
• On the edge of Barrow upon Humber; Thornton Abbey 10 minute's drive
• Welcome boxes of fresh produce available to order; dogs allowed

Greenhills Holiday Park

• Family-friendly site with views over Peak District National Park
• Haven for hikers, bikers and adventurers; 45 mins from Alton Towers
• On-site shop for food, toys and camping accessories