Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Central England

Lazy Acre

Wriggles Brook Gypsy B and B

• Luxury glamping in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Wildlife haven by a brook leading to the River Wye and walks
• Meat or veggie breakfast provided every morning: have it in bed

Sleepy Hollow Farm

• Secluded and relaxing site on the southern edge of the Peak District
• A 15-minute drive to Matlock or Ashbourne; a mile to Carsington Water
• Set on a peaceful rare breeds farm; families welcome

Camping at Oakfield Farm

• Spacious meadow pitches on a South Gloucestershire heavy horse farm
• A 20-minute drive to Berkeley Castle and 30 minutes to WWT Slimbridge
• Back-to-basics, rural base for exploring the Cotswolds and Bristol

Lydbrook Wild Camping

• Family-run wild camping site in the Wye Valley National Landscape
• Peaceful spot a couple of miles from Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean
• Within walking distance of the river Wye, a café and a pub

Humby Lakes

• Spacious family-friendly site on the edge of a Lincolnshire village
• A 15-minute drive from Grantham and 45 minutes from Lincoln
• Fishing lakes, golf course, clay pigeon shooting and a motocross track

Ellerdine Lakes Trout Fishery

• Relax and unwind at Ellerdine Lakes Trout Fishery surrounded by wildlife. Lake views in peaceful countryside.

Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park

• Site of spectacular scenery a mile and a half from the Dove valley
• Pasture, woodland and wildlife ponds among the site landscape
• 37 acres, trout fishing lake and bar in converted stone stable

The Dragons Gate

• Wild(ish) camping with spectacular mountain views in Herefordshire
• Grosmont Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Symonds Yat 25 minutes
• Wild swimming and walks on site; five minutes’ walk to the pub

Marsh End Cottage

• Luxury Worcestershire glamping pod with fabulous Teme Valley views
• A 10-minute drive to Tenbury Wells; Wyre Forest walks 15 minutes
• Natural swimming pool by the pod; sauna and hot tub also provided

Fair Farm Hideaway

• Quiet adults-only glamping site in leafy Leicestershire
• In Waltham on the Wolds village, 10 minutes' drive from Melton Mowbray
• Smart shepherd's hut with private hot tub and views of a fishing lake

Kingfisher Holiday Park

• Well-equipped caravans at a canal junction two miles from Alrewas
• Twycross Zoo and Drayton Manor Theme Park within a half-hour drive
• Adventure play area, tennis court, café and indoor pool on site

The Holmes

• Peaceful Lincolnshire countryside site close to the River Witham
• A 10-minute drive to Woodhall Spa; 20 minutes to Lincolnshire Wolds
• Great for wildlife and stargazing; pub and tearoom within a short walk

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

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