Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Central England

Grace Park

• Family-run woodland and grassland site
• Immaculately-maintained amenities including launderette
• Less than 45 minutes' drive from Lincoln

North End Farm Glamping

• Small and secluded glamping site on a peaceful family-run farm
• A mile from the village of Stagsden; Milton Keynes 20 minutes' drive
• Furnished bell tents in a spacious meadow; kids and pets welcome

Goose Pasture Farm

• Off-grid Rutland site with 30 peaceful acres of pasture and woodland
• A 25-minute drive to Rutland Water; half an hour to Burghley House
• Dogs welcome; access to footpaths and bridleways from the farm

The Nipstone Campsite

• Small and friendly tents-only site among spectacular scenery
• 200 yards from the Shropshire Way
• Campfires allowed: bring your own firewood

Windhover

• Winnie is a two bedroom static caravan situated in 1½ acre paddock
• Plenty of pitches for tents to wild camp
• Plenty of flat ground for your motorhome/campervan

Nook Farm Caravan Park

Windy Corner Campsite

• Calm wild camping site on the outskirts of the Shropshire Hills
• A 10-minute drive from Pontesbury Hill and 20 minutes to Shrewsbury
• Washing machine, charging points and water provided; pubs nearby

Woodhall Spa Wild Camping

• Lakeside site in a secluded location near Tattershall Thorpe
• A 25-minute drive from Boston; 40 minutes from Skegness
• Pet-friendly back to basics site; near fishing lakes and a golf course

Gold Acre

• Close to the historic town of Ludlow
• A mile from Croft Castle and Parkland
• Sustainable and low-impact approach

Foremans Bridge Caravan Park

Nibley House Farm Pop-up Campsite

• Pop-up site for over-25s and families in Cotswolds countryside
• Free zorbing, yoga, Pilates and evening jamming sessions on site
• Free concerts for Nibley Farm Family Festival; bring your own food

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

New Vincent Farm Caravan and Camping

• Simple and scenic Peak District site just off the A515
• Five minutes' drive from Hartington and 15 minutes from Buxton
• Close to the Tissington and High Peak trails, bike hire and a bus stop

Wingbury Farm Glamping

• Luxury and award-winning glamping site on the edge of a family farm
• Pods with fitted kitchens, shower rooms, wifi and smart TVs
• Spectacular views and sunsets; all pods have decking and firepit

Lower House Farm

• Peaceful rural site on a working farm in the village of Canon Frome
• A 10-minute drive to Ledbury; 20 minutes to Great Malvern
• Pitch your tent among pretty flowers; access to public footpaths

Wigwam Holidays Millside

• Luxury wooden cabins in the Lincolnshire countryside
• Surrounded by walks and cycle routes; a 15-minute drive from Grantham
• Equipped with private hot tubs, a fully-equipped kitchen and a firepit