Washing-up area: Campsites in Central England

Lincoln Yurts

• Themed yurts on an equestrian farm just outside the village of Welton
• Seven miles from restaurants, shops and attractions of Lincoln
• Barbecue and private bathroom for each yurt

The Castlefields

• Traditional country pub and restaurant near Hay-on-Wye
• Open fireplace, gardens and beer garden with spectacular views
• Set in the Golden Valley surrounded by the Merbach Hills

Lindridge Glamping

• Safari tents on a rural glamping site six miles from Tenbury Wells
• Ludlow, Wyre Forest and Shropshire Hills within a half-hour drive
• Tennis court, orchards and plenty of space for games and barbecues

Elton Farm

• Forest of Dean glamping in restored 1950s caravans
• Fishing, adventure golf and giant maze within a few minutes' walk
• Retro features with kitchen, heating and bathroom on board

Little Bunny Retreat

• Small Nottinghamshire glamping site just outside the village of Bunny
• Nottingham 15 minutes' drive; walk to Rushcliffe Country Park
• Units with a private kitchen, firepit and hot tub

The Closes Caravan Park

• A peaceful rural site in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales.

Sleepy Hollow Farm

• Secluded and relaxing site on the southern edge of the Peak District
• A 15-minute drive to Matlock or Ashbourne; a mile to Carsington Water
• Set on a peaceful rare breeds farm; families welcome

The Star Caravan and Camping Park

Field Barn Park

The Croft Campsite

• Family-run site located between Sherwood Forest and the Peak District
• On the edge of Shireoaks village; Clumber Park 20 minutes' drive
• Free-range eggs for sale; five minutes' walk from a lake and canal

Forestside Farm

Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

• Low-impact, nearly wild woodland site on the banks of the River Severn
• A 20-minute drive from the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley
• Exclusive use of five acres of dog-friendly wood and field

The Elms Touring Caravan Park

Spring Lea Park

• Well-maintained Shropshire site with high-quality fishing
• A 20-minute drive to Shrewsbury; Shropshire Hills 15 minutes
• Tackle and bait shop on site, plus café offering snacks and deliveries

Gaia's Hideaway at Upper Hurst Farm

• Luxury and well-equipped handmade yurt on a Peak District farm
• Private setting with spectacular views, a mile from the Manifold Trail
• Woodfired hot tub exclusively for yurt guests