Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Central England

Secret Wood Glamping

• Single luxury bell tent among four acres of private woodland
• On the edge of the Peak District, 15 minutes' drive from Chatsworth
• Hot tub, firepit, outdoor kitchen and woodburning stove provided

Witham Rest

• Small, secluded and peaceful site for relaxed and laidback breaks
• Close to the shops and services of the Fairtrade town of Woodhall Spa
• Cosy pods with electricity, heating, kettle and firepits

Forest of Dean Cabins

Scouts Field Campsite

• Friendly campsite with woodland and mature oak trees
• A 20-minute drive from Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye
• Communal kitchen, shared central firepit and woodworking activities

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

Alton The Star Camping and Caravanning Club Site

• Enjoy Alton Towers and Peak District views from this family site.

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

Hollie Farm Glamping

• Dog-friendly site a 15-minute drive from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
• Whipsnade Zoo 20 minutes’ drive; Chiltern Hills 25 minutes
• Coarse fishing pond; dedicated dog park; barbecue supplied

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

Cholsey Farm

Riverside Paddle and Stay

• Tipi and paddling experience in a rural location by the River Thames
• Harcourt Arboretum 10 minutes' drive; Oxford 20 minutes
• Paddleboarding/canoeing included; three pubs within five minutes' walk

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

Emily's Meadow Camping

• Pop-up budget campsite near medieval Weobley village in Herefordshire
• On the Black and White Village Trail and a 25-minute drive to Hereford
• Animals on site, pubs, takeaways, shops and rural walks nearby

Jubilee Barn

• High-end glamping site set in spacious Northamptonshire meadows
• A 10-minute drive from Towcester; half an hour from Milton Keynes
• Smart accommodation with a logburner, hot tub and private washroom

Carry on Kelmarsh

• Pop-up glamping site in the 200-acre grounds of Kelmarsh Hall
• Festival-style setup with live music and activities for all ages
• Café and vintage bus bar on site, plus food deliveries to pitches

Ranksborough Hall Caravan and Camping

In The Orchard - Glamping at Cothill

• Characterful glamping site with gorgeous views towards Black Mountains
• A 25-minute drive to either Hereford or Hay-on-Wye
• Games room on site; barbecues and firepits provided