Canoeing/kayaking nearby: Campsites in England

The Star at Lidgate

• Eco-friendly wooden pods behind the 16th-century pub in Lidgate
• A 15-minute drive from Newmarket; 20 minutes from Bury St Edmunds
• Two bedrooms, two shower rooms and kitchenette for each pod

The Sportman

• Lake District campsite just off the A66 between Penrith and Keswick
• A 10-minute drive to Ullswater; 20 minutes to Helvellyn and Catbells
• Pitches with views towards Blencathra; playing field for kids and dogs

Bank Top Farm Camping

Fairway Glamping

• Dorset glamping site next to the river Stour
• On the edge of Canford Magna; Wimborne 10 minutes' drive
• Rolling grass site on the old fairway of a golf course

Beach Farm Holiday Park

Nightingale Camping

• Spacious family-friendly and dog-friendly village site in Kent
• Walking distance from watersports, fishing lakes and off-road cycling
• Five pubs, tearooms and shop a short walk away; walking trails nearby

The Croft Campsite

• Family-run site located between Sherwood Forest and the Peak District
• On the edge of Shireoaks village; Clumber Park 20 minutes' drive
• Free-range eggs for sale; five minutes' walk from a lake and canal

Nicholson Farm

• Peaceful rural site on a working farm seven miles from Leominster
• Three National Trust properties within a 20-minute drive
• Fishing, farm tours and walks on site

Fisherground Campsite

New Wharf Campsite

• Spacious, dog-friendly farm park far from busy roads
• A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea beach; Brighton 30 minutes
• Direct river access; on-site kayak, canoe and paddleboard hire

Bideford Bay Holiday Park

The Hideaway at Hudegate Farm

• Peaceful back-to-basics site on a working farm in the North Pennines
• Four miles from High Force and Low Force waterfalls
• A few minutes' walk from a village with pubs and cafés

Hoburne Torbay, Grange Court

The New Inn

• Peaceful rural Herefordshire glamping site with easy access to walks
• A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye and half an hour from Hereford
• Stunning views over the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons

Newton Abbot Rugby Club

• Simple grass pitches on a rugby field in Newton Abbot, Devon
• A 20-minute drive to Torquay Beach and Dartmoor National Park
• Bar and eatery in the clubhouse; pubs and shops five minutes’ drive

The Majestic Bus

• Luxury vintage bus 15 minutes’ drive from Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire
• Brecon Beacons National Park 15 minutes’ drive’; boat hire 20 minutes
• Private roll-top bath and a woodfired hot tub in the vibrant garden

Back To Nature

• Scenic countryside site under 10 minutes’ drive from Bridgnorth
• Carriage driving experiences available to book; stabling on site
• Gypsy caravan with kitchen kit, firepit and outdoor furniture