Balance paid before arrival: Campsites in Central England

The Dandelion Hideaway

• Six canvas cottages proving your peaceful back to nature break

Malvern View Country and Leisure Park

• Well-equipped safari tents at a spacious site in the Malvern Hills
• Worcester, Hereford and Wye Valley within a half-hour drive
• 100 acres of land, including fishing lakes and a bar/restaurant

Toad Abode

• Wild site by the River Ash, 15 minutes' drive from Bishop's Stortford
• Forage on site for elderberries, rosehips and edible Himalayan blossom
• Within 40 minutes' drive of Audley End and Knebworth House

Broadhay Farm

• Adults-only camping field in the Peak District National Park
• Hathersage 1.5 miles away; Ladybower Reservoir 10 minutes' drive
• Access via a private lane; views over the Hope Valley

Walcot Hall Caravan Park

• Idyllic location for exploring the natural beauty of south Shropshire

Willey Estates Camping

• Shepherd's huts in an old walled garden in a small Shropshire village
• In Willey, 10 minutes drive from Ironbridge; Blists Hill 15 minutes
• Private barbecue and woodburning stove for each hut

O'Gabe Farm

• Peaceful, well-maintained farm site half a mile from the river Avon
• A five-minute drive from the edge of the Cotswolds; watersports nearby
• Pubs and food shop 20 minutes’ walk away; barbecues allowed on site

Mythe Farm Caravan Park

• Spacious pitches with stunning views; easy access from the M42
• A 10-minute drive from Twycross Zoo; 20 minutes from Drayton Manor
• Activities on site including archery, quad biking and bushcraft

Thorpe Park Holiday Centre

Apperley Court Farm

• Pop-up no-frills campsite overlooking the cricket pitch in Apperley
• A 10-minute drive to Tewkesbury; 20 minutes to Gloucester
• Spacious pitches with campfires allowed and pubs a short walk away

Wriggles Brook Gypsy B and B

• Luxury glamping in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Wildlife haven by a brook leading to the River Wye and walks
• Meat or veggie breakfast provided every morning: have it in bed

Embers Camping - Claydon

• Spacious site on Claydon Estate, a large National Trust site
• A 10-minute drive from Buckingham and half an hour from Willen Lake
• Snack bar on site; Claydon courtyard restaurant 10 minutes' walk

Heather William Lodge

• Comfy and well-equipped modern lodge next to Woodhall Country Park
• A half-hour walk to Woodhall Spa; 40 minutes' drive to Lincoln
• Dog-friendly accommodation with kitchen, bathrooms and decking area

Thames Meadow Camping

• Back to basics grass pitches half a mile from the Thames Path
• A 20-minute drive from Witney and 25 minutes from the Cotswolds
• Working farm within walking distance of three pubs; campfires welcome

The Yurt at Midland Farm

• Exclusive-use glamping site on a farm 12 miles from Hereford
• 10 miles from bookshops and kayaking in Hay-on-Wye
• Private kitchen, bathroom and dining area in adjacent shepherd's hut

Engine Meadow Camping

• Wildlife haven on a working farm site in Gloucestershire
• A 15-minute drive to Gloucester and 35 minutes to the Forest of Dean
• Nearby the Newent Loop cycle trail; farm shops and pubs nearby

Hay Field Camping

• Peaceful and dog-friendly pop-up site in the eastern moors
• A 15-minute drive to Bakewell and Chatsworth House; walks nearby
• Space for barbecues on site; five minutes’ drive to restaurants

Ashminton Farm

• Quiet farm site set on 56 acres with a lake and watercress stream
• Five minutes' drive from Brockhampton; Worcester 25 minutes
• Organic veg grown on site; two miles from local shops

Broomhill Farm

• Peaceful family-run site on a working farm 20 minutes from Ashbourne
• Less than half an hour's drive from Alton Towers theme park
• Farm-reared beef and homemade cakes available on site

Mynd View Pods

• Camping pods with far-reaching views over the Long Mynd
• Between Craven Arms and Church Stretton; Ludlow 25 minutes' drive
• Cosy interiors with ensuite, outdoor dining area and gas heating