Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Central England

Westley House Farm

• Back to nature adults-only site with 360-degree views over Shropshire
• A short drive to historic Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Snailbeach mines
• Wildlife pond plus leisure fishing for carp, perch and more on site

The Holmes

• Peaceful Lincolnshire countryside site close to the River Witham
• A 10-minute drive to Woodhall Spa; 20 minutes to Lincolnshire Wolds
• Great for wildlife and stargazing; pub and tearoom within a short walk

White Mark Farm

Wild Acorns

• Friendly, quiet site with roomy grass campervan and caravan pitches
• A 10-minute drive from Boston for boat trips to the east coast
• Next door to a nine-hole golf course; hot tub bookable on site

Rose Villa Farm

• Quiet rural campsite on a Herefordshire family farm
• Within a 15-minute drive of Hereford and Hampton Court Castle
• Dogs, campfires and barbecues allowed; opposite a small shop

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

The Paddock at Hardwick

• Exclusive-use glampsite in a Stottesdon riverside paddock, Shropshire
• Top Adventures and Severn Valley Quad Trekking five minutes’ drive
• Alfresco nature bath; pub 20 minutes walk; farm shop 10 minutes’ drive

Corve Barn Farm Mobile Home Park

• Quiet site surrounded by fields bordering the Shropshire Hills
• A 15-minute drive from Bridgnorth for boat trips and the steam railway
• Quad bikes/zipwires within 15 minutes' drive; farm shop on site

The Plough Inn

• Smart shepherd's huts in the grounds of a 16th-century pub
• In the Peak District National Park, 10 minutes' walk from Hathersage
• Breakfast included; seasonal menu and local ales served at the pub

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

Emily's Meadow Camping

• Pop-up budget campsite near medieval Weobley village in Herefordshire
• On the Black and White Village Trail and a 25-minute drive to Hereford
• Animals on site, pubs, takeaways, shops and rural walks nearby

Cotswold Meadow Camping

• Spacious site on a working dairy farm near Chipping Sodbury
• Less than a mile from the Cotswold Way walking trail
• Large communal barn with kitchen area, games and cosy seating

The Royal Oak Campsite

• Dog-friendly grass pitches behind a country pub in Shropshire
• A 15-minute drive from Wyre Forest, Severn Valley Railway and Bewdley
• Food and real ales served at indoor or outdoor seating

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

Woodland Escapes

• Secluded 45-acre woodland retreat with views over six local counties
• In the scenic Shropshire Hills, a 10-minute drive from Ludlow
• Luxury accommodation with upscale furnishings

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

Sandybrook Country Park

Scaldersitch Farm

• Luxury glamping in the Peak District National Park
• Luxury yurts and tipis all with private wood fired hot tubs
• Woodburning stove, Nespresso machine and USB charging in each tipi

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