Tent Camping in Central England
26 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in Central England
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Haddon Grove Farm Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Family-run campsite on a dairy farm in the Peak District National Park
- Chatsworth House and Haddon House both 20 minutes’ drive
- Ice cream sold on site; access to Lathkill Dale via the camping fields
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Newfold Farm
Edale, Derbyshire, England- Family-run Edale site at the start of the Pennine Way
- A 20-minute drive from Ladybower Reservoir; 25 minutes from Buxton
- Half a mile from a café, pub, railway station and visitor centre
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Sunflower Park
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England- Remote and rural site in the Lincolnshire countryside
- Home to many rescue animals including hens, pigs, geese and ducks
- Well-stocked fishing lake
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The Old Vicarage
East Retford, Nottinghamshire, England- Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire
- Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham
- Space for outdoor activities; rope swing and stepping stones
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Colemere Caravan Park
Ellesmere, Shropshire, England- Lakeside park in a wildlife haven on five acres of grassland
- Dog friendly with woodland walks; hot tub to hire
- A few minutes' walk from a nature reserve with fishing pools
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Broadstone Park
Coleford, Gloucestershire, England- Small fishing and farm site on the England/Wales border
- In a peaceful scenic setting among old oak trees and Neolithic stones
- Close to Go Ape and the Forest of Dean
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Woodside Country Park
Ledbury, Herefordshire, England- Family-run site with on-site fishing and wild water swimming
- In a peaceful rural location but near the M50
- Over 28 acres of landscaped grounds and a conservation area
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Church Stretton Camp and Fish (Oaklands)
Church Stretton, Shropshire, England- Small family-run site and fishery near Church Stretton in Shropshire
- Ironbridge Valley of Invention half an hour’s drive; Ludlow 25 minutes
- Three fishing ponds, an air-rifle range and playground on site
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Lathkill Wild Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping experience in the southern Peak District
- Bakewell 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Buxton
- A mile from an award-winning pub; views over Lathkill Dale
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Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park
East Retford, Nottinghamshire, England- Angling site with six lakes and the River Idle alongside
- Regular match venue for coarse fishing, 30 minutes from Sherwood
- Tackle shop, central amenities and café and licensed restaurant
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Cayo Retreat
Longtown, Herefordshire, England- On a working farm with stunning views of the Black Mountains
- A 25-minute drive from Abergavenny and 35 minutes from Hay-on-Wye
- Bespoke wetrooms with private toilets and showers; pub 15 mins' walk
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Brooklyn Grange Farm
Leek, Staffordshire, England- Family-run dairy farm and fishery with views over The Roaches
- Short drive to Alton Towers, Peak Wildlife Park and Tittesworth Water
- On-site farm shop and farm animals; 10 minutes' walk to two local pubs
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Painswick Glamping
Stroud, Gloucestershire, England- Peaceful site on a working farm 15 minutes' walk from Painswick
- Close to the Cotswolds Way and other walking/bike trails
- Fishing lake and lodge with kitchen and woodburning stove
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New Farm Holidays
Boston, Lincolnshire, England- Family-run site on a 30-acre farm near Horncastle, Lincolnshire
- Half an hour’s drive to Skegness, and 40 minutes to Gibraltar Point
- Peaceful pitches in a stargazing area, with lake and woodland walks
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Aldenham Country Park
Elstree, Hertfordshire, England- Large peaceful parkland site 12 miles from central London
- Café, playgrounds and barbecue rental
- Activities on site including nature walks and animal feeding
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Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England- Off-grid campsite with spectacular views over the Shropshire Hills
- Ironbridge Valley of Invention 25 minutes’ drive; hiking from site
- Spacious grass pitches in a dark-skies area; shops 15 minutes’ drive
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Elton Barn Fishery and Retreat
Whatton, Nottinghamshire, England- Family-run lakeside site with direct access to the A52
- A 20-minute drive from Newark; 25 minutes from central Nottingham
- Well-stocked fishing lake with several species
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Forest View Camping
Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England- Simple pitches at a Lincolnshire farm five minutes’ drive from Wragby
- A 10-minute walk from a nature reserve and swimming/watersports lake
- Woodland views; 15 minutes’ drive from the Lincolnshire Wolds
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Tipi Adventure
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England- Rural riverside site 10 minutes' drive from Ross-on-Wye
- Canoeing, climbing, gorge scrambling and rafting from the site
- Firepits with removable grills for hire; farm shop 10 minutes' drive
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Belvoir Waters
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England- Off-grid wild camping by fishing lakes in Nottinghamshire countryside
- A 15-minute drive to Belvoir Castle, and 20 minutes to Newark-on-Trent
- Woodland pitches and angling, close to shops, pubs and stately houses
