Student friendly campgrounds in Central England

YHA Clun Mill

• In the grounds of a restored watermill, half a mile from Clun
• Walking and cycling haven deep in the Shropshire Hills
• Toilet, shower, self-catering kitchen, and drying and laundry room

YHA National Forest

• Family-sized bell tents five minutes' drive from Swadlincote
• Next door to an adventure park, with easy access to National Forest
• Restaurant on site for breakfast and supper, plus well-stocked bar

Hackthorn Hall Campsite

• Peaceful campsite with spectacular views over Hackthorn Park
• Lincoln city centre 15 minutes by car; Newark-on-Trent 30 minutes
• Simple site in the grounds of a Grade-I listed 18th-century manor

Valley Farm Campsite

Peake's Retreats

• Luxury glampsite with hot tub, 12 miles from the Peak District
• Everything provided including linen and luxury toiletries
• Finnish barbecue cabin, cooking cabin, breakfast and private firepits

Weston Lawns Fisheries

• Scenic fishery park in the rural West Midlands
• A mile from Bedworth and its station; Birmingham 30 minutes' drive
• On-site café, bar, day fishing and animals to feed

Green Escapes

• Well-maintained glamping site on the edge of the village of Wigtoft
• Boston and RSPB Frampton Marsh within a 15-minute drive
• Private bathroom, kitchen and living space for each unit

Hey Farm Campsite

• Wild camping overlooking Wardlow in the Peak District National Park
• A 20-minute drive to Chatsworth House, and 10 minutes from Bakewell
• Back-to-basics farm site close to shops, walking and cycling routes

Tropical Garden Oasis

• Tropical garden getaway under six miles from Birmingham city centre
• A 15-minute drive from the NEC and half an hour from Cadbury World
• Solar-powered lighting; firepits and barbecues permitted; shop nearby

Moor Top Farm

• Spacious site on a farm 20 minutes’ drive from the Peak District
• Chesterfield 20 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House 25 minutes
• Dogs welcome; within walking distance of two pubs

Yeaveley Estate

Shuttlefast Lane Campsite

• Peaceful farm campsite with spectacular Malvern Hills views
• Great Malvern and Upton upon Severn 10 minutes' drive
• Within walking distance of events at the Three Counties Showground

The Gate Hangs High

• Stays in the lush green grounds of a traditional Cotswolds inn
• A five-minute drive to Hook Norton Brewery and 10 to Broughton Castle
• Meals made with local ingredients served at the dog-friendly pub

Longridge

Bluebell Farm

• Small family-run working farm a mile from Upton Upon Severn
• Countryside base a couple of miles from the M5
• Semi-wild camping with toilet, electric shower and chemical disposal

Havenhouse Farm

• Family-run site with private fishing lake, four miles from Skegness
• Wildlife haven a mile from the pubs and village of Wainfleet
• Café, shop and bar for takeaway drinks

Toghill House Farm

• Gloucestershire glamping with stunning views and easy road access
• A 15-minute drive to Bath city centre; 25 minutes to Westonbirt
• Comfy beds, ensuite bathrooms, kitchens and firepits

Cotswold Bells

• Stylish fully-furnished bell tents in the Oxfordshire countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Blenheim Palace; 40 minutes to Oxford and Stowe
• Kitted out with a hot shower and firepit; first night's logs supplied