Forest campgrounds in England

The Cider Vat

• Peaceful pitches in a Devon cider orchard near Exbourne
• A 15-minute drive to Okehampton and Dartmoor National Park
• Cider tours and sampling on site, plus well-stocked farm shop

Yamp Camp Bluebell

• Sheltered back to basics pitches near the village of Horsted Keynes
• Ashdown Forest and Ouse Valley Viaduct 10 minutes' drive away
• A short walk from the Bluebell Railway station and village pubs

Cadink

• Shepherd’s hut in the peaceful Shropshire hamlet of Aston Botterell
• A 40-minute drive to Ironbridge Valley of Invention; Ludlow 20 minutes
• Retro-style glamping with a private garden and sheltered decking

Orchard Camping

• Pop-up campsite in a Kent orchard five minutes’ drive from Higham
• Rochester, Historic Dockyard Chatham and Diggerland 15 minutes’ drive
• Quiet off-grid pitches shaded by trees; pubs within 15 minutes’ drive

Raven's Nest

• Mongolian yurt in a nearly wild site with spectacular views
• Set on three acres of rewilding nature reserve
• Therapies and treatments available on site

Voltaire's Wood

• Five acres of peaceful woodland in rural Gloucestershire
• Stroud 15 minutes' drive; Newark Park 20 minutes
• Firepit and firewood available; dogs welcome

Botany Camping

• Small, cosy and family-friendly site near Warminster
• Five minutes' drive from Longleat and 25 from Stonehenge
• Toilets, washing-up area and two family shower rooms

New Forest Youth Hostel

New Hanson Grange Holidays

• Luxury shepherd’s huts on a Peak District National Park sheep farm
• Tissington Trail 10 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
• Adults-only wildlife haven with exclusive-use shower rooms

Hale's Camping

Eakley Manor Farm Glamping

• Private woodland glamping site on a non-working farm
• A five-minute walk to Salcey Forest; 20 minutes’ drive to Willen Lake
• Five minutes' drive to the local pub; firepits and barbecues provided

Uphill Wharf Campsite and Marine Centre

East Bank Lighthouse Riverside

• Well-maintained and peaceful riverside hideaway in Lincolnshire
• Wisbech or King's Lynn 20 minutes' drive
• Located by the mouth of the river Nene by two lighthouses

Three Rivers Park

• Well-maintained and peaceful touring park in the scenic Ribble Valley
• Clubhouse on site with two bars, games room and pool tables
• Indoor pool; toddlers’ paddling pool; two play areas

East Greadon Wild Camping

• No-frills wild camping in fields with glorious views on a Devon farm
• A 15-minute drive to North Devon Wake Park, and 25 minutes to Bude
• Grass pitches near shops, pubs, family attractions and surfing beaches

Mallinson's Woodland Retreat