Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Central England

Seed Low Rake Camping

• Peaceful, simple site deep in the Peak District National Park
• A five-minute drive from Eyam; Buxton town centre 25 minutes
• Back to basics camping on quiet Derbyshire farmland

Eakley Manor Farm Glamping

• Private woodland glamping site on a non-working farm
• A five-minute walk to Salcey Forest; 20 minutes’ drive to Willen Lake
• Five minutes' drive to the local pub; firepits and barbecues provided

English Forest Experience

• Adults-only yurt on a forest glamping retreat with 55 acres
• A 20-minute drive to Stratford-upon-Avon; walk to the Monarch’s Way
• Fridge, chiminea, fireside seating, woodburning stove and hot shower

Gadlas Park Holiday Cabins

• Peaceful countryside site on the shores of a small fishing lake
• Five minutes’ drive from Ellesmere and 45 minutes from Chester
• Private hot tub, garden, barbecue area and fishing pegs

Fulbeck Waters

The Field of Dreams at Melbourne Hall

• Derbyshire glamping within the Melbourne Hall estate
• Donington Park Circuit and Twycross Zoo within a 20-minute drive
• As featured on TV in Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping

Higher Whitemore Farm

• Peaceful dog-friendly farm site in the Staffordshire countryside
• On the Granite Way; 20 mins' drive to the Peak District National Park
• Barbecues allowed; pubs, restaurants and food shops nearby

Broomhill Farm

• Peaceful family-run site on a working farm 20 minutes from Ashbourne
• Less than half an hour's drive from Alton Towers theme park
• Farm-reared beef and homemade cakes available on site

Darwin Forest Country Park

Wild Flower Glamping

• Shepherd's huts on an organic farm 15 minutes' drive from Clun
• A half-hour drive to Craven Arms; 40 minutes to Ludlow
• Barbecue, firepit, well-equipped kitchen and private toilet provided

Apple Wood Glamping

The Dragons Gate

• Wild(ish) camping with spectacular mountain views in Herefordshire
• Grosmont Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Symonds Yat 25 minutes
• Wild swimming and walks on site; five minutes’ walk to the pub

Morrells Wood Farm

• Glamping at a family-run farm at the foot of the Wrekin Hill
• A 15-minute drive from Ironbridge and half an hour from Shrewsbury
• Spacious units with kitchen, shower room, barbecue and stunning views

The Dome Garden

• Comfy ensuite glamping domes in peaceful Forest of Dean gardens
• A 10-minute' drive from Puzzlewood and next to the Verderers' Trail
• Bar and restaurant on site with pizza nights and homemade charcuterie

Kantankye Scout Campsite

• Family-run rural site near the village of Wainfleet All Saints
• A 15-minute drive from Skegness and the Lincolnshire Wolds
• Scout hut with kitchen, dining tables and space to play games

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

Engine Meadow Camping

• Wildlife haven on a working farm site in Gloucestershire
• A 15-minute drive to Gloucester and 35 minutes to the Forest of Dean
• Nearby the Newent Loop cycle trail; farm shops and pubs nearby

Fradswell Meadow Campsite

• Rural Staffordshire pop-up site between Stafford, Stone and Uttoxeter
• Cannock Chase walks and Alton Towers within a half-hour drive
• Simple, gently sloping pitches on a 12-acre plot with country views

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

Callow Top Holiday Park

• Award-winning park a short drive from Ashbourne and the Peak District
• A 20-minute drive from Alton Towers; 35 minutes from Chatsworth Estate
• Dog-friendly site with coarse fishing lake and provisions to buy