Budget/backpacker: Camping & Holiday Parks in England

Whitehill Country Park

Paignton, Devon, England Show on map (A)

• Family-run park on a former stud farm and in a wildlife haven
• Two and a half miles from the coast
• Heated outdoor pool, bar, café, shop, takeaway and craft centre

Lower Penderleath Farm

St Ives, Cornwall, England Show on map (B)

• Friendly hidden park in a Cornish wildlife haven
• Two miles from St Ives and five from Penzance
• Excellent evenings with bbqs, communal firepit and first-class sunsets

Chy Carne Camping and Touring Park

Helston, Cornwall, England Show on map (C)

• Relaxed family park 10 minutes' walk from Kennack Sands
• Licensed shop, pizza takeaway, fire baskets and chimeneas on site
• Three amenities blocks with well-kept toilets and hot showers

The Hop Farm

Tonbridge, Kent, England Show on map (D)

• Next door to popular family attraction the Hop Farm Family Park
• Oast Village, the biggest collection of oast houses in the world
• Paddock Wood Railway Station is five minutes’ drive

The Old Post Office Campsite

Holmrook, Cumbria, England Show on map (E)

• On the western edge of the Lake District National Park
• Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
• Showers, toilets, wifi and picnic benches

The Barn Caravan Park

Lancing, West Sussex, England Show on map (F)

• Peaceful site seven miles from Brighton
• Carefully maintained to avoid overcrowding
• Barbecues, picnic tables and play area

Shepherd's Hut Camping

Chippenham, Wiltshire, England Show on map (G)

• Small seasonal campsite on a quiet family-run farm
• Opened in summer 2016, with refurbished facilities from spring 2017
• Barbecues encouraged; firepits for hire; fresh lamb for sale

Big Foot Glamping and Camping At Tarvin Sands

Chester, Cheshire, England Show on map (H)

• Set in 25 acres of Cheshire countryside
• Three fishing lakes, on-site café and its own reindeer herd
• Easy access to Chester Zoo and Delamere Forest

Myrtle Farm Holidays

Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England Show on map (I)

• Small, flat touring park in Banwell at the foot of the Mendip Hills
• Two miles from the M5 and five from Weston-Super-Mare
• Plenty of open space, spectacular views, barbecue area

Ted's at Hunger Hill

Telford, Shropshire, England Show on map (J)

• Peaceful and friendly site in the Shropshire Hills
• Walkers' paradise with many strolls and hikes close by
• Well-maintained amenities including access for disabled guests

Standen Lodge Farm

Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, England Show on map (K)

• Rural farm in a wildlife haven a mile from Mablethorpe
• Access to both countryside and seaside activities
• Relaxed on-site atmosphere

Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Penrith, Cumbria, England Show on map (L)

• Safe and spacious site for letting the kids run around
• Sure to be a hit with anglers and cyclists
• Explore the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall and Scottish Highlands

The Pig Place

Banbury, Oxfordshire, England Show on map (M)

• Deliberately rustic camping field on an Oxfordshire canalside pig farm
• Farm shop with sausages, bacon, pork and eggs
• Catering trailer on site serving breakfast and lunch

Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site

Settle, North Yorkshire, England Show on map (N)

• Small, peaceful and family-run site next to the Forest of Bowland
• In a walkers' paradise near the Yorkshire Three Peaks
• Spectacular scenery with horses and sheep grazing close by

Yealm Cabin

Plymouth, Devon, England Show on map (O)

• Luxury fully-equipped log cabin overlooking the South Hams
• Close to several beaches and 15 minutes from Dartmoor
• Observatory, one-acre lawn and barbecue

Philpin Farm

Ingleton, North Yorkshire, England Show on map (P)

• Small quiet family-run site with many walks all around
• Two miles from Ribblehead and its viaduct
• Cooked breakfasts, packed lunches and homemade cake all for sale

Chittlesford Mill Farm Camping

Totnes, Devon, England Show on map (Q)

• Relaxed camping on a small seasonal site on a south Devon working farm
• Spectacular setting surrounded by 20 acres of woodland and meadows
• Firepits encouraged: buy fresh farm produce on site

Aldenham Country Park

Elstree, Hertfordshire, England Show on map (R)

• Large peaceful parkland 12 miles from central London
• Café, farm shop, barbecue rental and free wifi
• Lots of activities for kids including pony rides and animal feeding

Ingledene Beckside Campsite

Pickering, North Yorkshire, England Show on map (S)

• Quiet family-run site less than three miles from Flamingo Land
• Fishing available in the bordering river
• Fifteen minutes' walk from Pickering

Little Ropers Woodland Camping

Sudbury, Suffolk, England Show on map (T)

• Working farm with llamas and cattle
• Wild camping among spectacular scenery
• Five minutes' walk from a nature reserve