Campgrounds in Central England with fires allowed

Near Gatten Campsite

• Site in the Shropshire Hills with views over a lake and the Long Mynd
• A 20-minute drive from Stiperstones and half an hour from Shrewsbury
• On a public footpath near Gatten, a 20-minute drive to Bishop’s Castle

Plum Tree Glamping

• Glampsite in an ancient plum orchard near Pershore in Worcestershire
• Stratford-on-Avon, Worcester and Sudeley Castle half an hour’s drive
• Kitchen corners and private showers; pubs within 10 minutes’ drive

Cotswold Hills Camping

• Peaceful pitches on a family farm a mile from Todenham
• A 10-minute drive to Moreton-in-Marsh; 25 mins to Stratford-upon-Avon
• Tennis court on site; excellent walking and bike rides nearby

Hamperley Hideaways

• Nearly wild site at the foot of The Long Mynd in the Shropshire Hills
• Ten minutes’ drive to Stokesay Castle, and 25 minutes to Ludlow
• Picnic benches, firepits and composting loos; shops 10 minutes’ drive

Shire Escapes

• Luxury Herefordshire shepherd’s hut with stunning Bircher Common views
• Croft Castle five minutes’ drive, and Berrington Hall 10 minutes
• Romantic getaway with a hot tub, firepit, barbecue and rural views

Willow Fields Camping

• Ten-acre campsite five minutes’ drive from Haxey in rural Lincolnshire
• Epworth Old Rectory five minutes’ drive; 20 to Yorkshire Wildlife Park
• Clubhouse with licensed bar open summer weekends; dogs welcome

Bodkin Farm

• Luxury glamping on a rural, adults-only Leicestershire farm site
• A 20-minute drive to Calke Abbey; 25 to the National Space Centre
• Bed linen and essential oils provided, close to pubs, shops and golf

Black Hall Wigwams

Marlow Family Camping

• Family-friendly site in Buckinghamshire with adventurous activities
• A five-minute drive from Marlow; 15 minutes from Cliveden
• Archery, raft-building and bushcraft on site

Black Grove Farm

• No-frills eco site in rural Hertfordshire, a 10-minute drive from Ware
• Hertford 15 minutes’ drive; Knebworth House half an hour
• Dogs welcome; communal fridge; shared areas for socialising

Pentreheylin Park

• Dog-friendly wild camping meadows on a working livery farm
• A 25-minute drive from Llangollen and 40 minutes from Chester
• Walks, shops, restaurants and pubs in Ellesmere, five minutes’ drive

Ash Hill Camping

• Traditional Oxfordshire farm on the edge of the Cotswold Hills
• Blenheim Palace 20 minutes' drive; central Oxford 40 minutes
• Well-behaved dogs allowed; half a mile from the village pub

Riverside Holiday Park

• a stunning riverside campsite small and friendly community
• Amazing walks along the river to the beach
• A range of pitches, lodges, tents and cabins

Apple Wood Glamping

Wildwood Adventure Camps

• Wild camping in a 100-acre Derbyshire woodland
• A 20-minute drive from Matlock and Carsington Water
• Bushcraft class included; stag and hen parties are welcome

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

Heron's Rural Retreat

• Secluded site set on a working farm in the Aylesbury Vale
• Five minutes' drive to Leighton Buzzard; next to Rushmere Country Park
• A mile from the Grand Union Canal towpath and a waterside pub