Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Central England

Poston Mill Park

Powkesmore Holding

• Small, peaceful wildlife haven at the base of the Shropshire Hills
• A 35-minute drive from the Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
• Free tea and coffee; firepits in the wood or meadow; pub nearby

The Dandelion Hideaway

• Six canvas cottages proving your peaceful back to nature break

Hill View Campsite

• Small meadow site on a working farm near Southam, Warwickshire
• A 30-minute drive to Althorp, Silverstone Circuit and Warwick Castle
• Spacious pitches and cattle on site; near pubs, spas and shops

Chase Farm

• Small quiet site on a working dairy farm in the Wye Valley
• Chepstow, Puzzle Wood and Tintern Abbey within a 15-minute drive
• Pop-up farm shop on site selling farm-produced milk and ice cream

Starry Nights

• A beautiful get away under the stars
• Peace and tranquility
• Family and pet friendly

Meadow Farm Camping

• Relaxed campsite by the river Thames in Pangbourne, Berkshire
• Pangbourne station 10 minutes' walk; Basildon Park 10 minutes' drive
• Direct access to the Thames Path; half a mile from a café

Redhill Marina

• Self-contained glamping pods floating on a canal off the River Soar
• A 25-minute drive from Nottingham and The National Water Sports Centre
• Units have beds, basic kitchenettes, bathrooms and a deck for fishing

Twit Twoos

Home Farm Camping and Caravan Park

Rose Hideaway

• Cosy cabin retreat in the Forest of Dean
• Looking out over a small woodland and paddock
• Set in the sleepy village of Viney Hill

Hawthorne Cottage Caravan Site

• Adult only site
• Delightfully situated in the Forest of Dean
• Woodland walks and cycle trails

Home Ground Camping and Glamping

• Camping in the Cotswolds
• Family Focused
• Wild Camping

Honey Pod Farm

• Handcrafted stargazing pods on a family-run organic farm glamping site
• A five-minute drive from Upton-upon-Severn and 30 mins from Tewkesbury
• Cosy 17th-century inn on site serving guest ales and gastropub food

Peaceful Cabin Retreat

• Peaceful wooden cabin with views over Nottinghamshire countryside
• A 35-minute drive to Clumber Park; 45 minutes to Chatsworth House
• Ensuite shower, TV and well-equipped kitchen; walks direct from site

Horncastle Footgolf Course and Camping

• Roomy site spread over 60 acres of Lincolnshire parkland
• On the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds; Horncastle five minutes' drive
• Wildlife walks, nature ponds, 18-hole footgolf course and dog area

Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre

• Family-friendly lakeside site with bell tents, a mile from Sandhurst
• A half-hour drive from Legoland Windsor; 40 minutes from Winchester
• Book ahead for open water swims and watersports on the lake

Horton Common

• Hardstanding Fully Serviced Pitches
• No Toilet/Shower Block
• Expansive views of the Staffordshire Moorlands/Peak District

Horwood Farm Camping

• Peaceful yurt surrounded by trees with abundant wildlife
• Walk to the Lower Woods nature reserve; a 30-minute drive to Bristol
• Firepit provided; relaxed, 'leave no trace' destination