Campfires allowed: Campsites in Mapperley, England

Horsley Park Farm Camping

• Spacious 14-acre campsite on a Derbyshire farm
• Denby Pottery Village 10 minutes' drive; Matlock half an hour
• Next to the ruins of Horsley Castle; basic groceries sold on site

Little Hay Grange Wild Camping

• Quiet and dog-friendly countryside break surrounded by footpaths
• A 25-minute drive from Nottingham and 45 minutes to the Peak District
• Walk to four pubs in half an hour; drinks and ice cream sold on site

Go Wild in Wirksworth

Poplars Farm

• Adults-only site in scenic and peaceful Derbyshire countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Carsington Water and 15 from the Peak District
• Well-maintained amenities including shower block and communal kitchen

Peaceful Cabin Retreat

• Peaceful wooden cabin with views over Nottinghamshire countryside
• A 35-minute drive to Clumber Park; 45 minutes to Chatsworth House
• Ensuite shower, TV and well-equipped kitchen; walks direct from site

Brook Farm

• Peaceful pop-up meadow camping in the Soar Valley
• 20 minutes' drive to Donington Park Circuit or Loughborough
• Wild camping site surrounded by fields; close to farm shops and pubs

Whatton House

• Nearly-wild campsite on a private estate in Leicestershire
• Ten minutes’ drive to Download Festival at Donington Park
• Grass pitches with basic facilities; pubs and shops 25 minutes’ walk

Wolds Wine Estate

• Smart glamping site with views over a Nottinghamshire vineyard
• A 25-minute drive to Belvoir Castle and the National Space Centre
• Luxurious pods with kitchen, living area, bathroom and sun decks

The Laurels

• Back to basics rural site on the southern edge of the Peak District
• A mile from Harborough Rocks or 15 minutes' drive from Matlock Spa
• A few minutes' walk from the High Peak Trail and clay pigeon shooting