Washing-up area: Campsites in Central England

Tropical Garden Oasis

• Tropical garden getaway under six miles from Birmingham city centre
• A 15-minute drive from the NEC and half an hour from Cadbury World
• Solar-powered lighting; firepits and barbecues permitted; shop nearby

Gateham Grange Camping

• Back-to-basics Peak District site, a five-minute drive from Hartington
• Peak Wildlife Park 15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers half an hour
• Dark night skies and expansive views, plus a fresh water supply

Upper House Farm

• Peaceful site on a dog-friendly working farm in rural Herefordshire
• A 20-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye; 35 minutes from Hereford
• Bell tents with gorgeous views over the Golden Valley

Valley Farm Camping

• Comfy glamping tents on a Cotswolds meadow in rural Gloucestershire
• A 15-minute drive to Cattle Country Farm Park; 20 to Berkeley Castle
• Pre-erected bell tents close to hikes, swimming and family activities

Glamping at The Orchard

• Camping in the Hertfordshire countryside on a working farm
• Camping and Glamping available

Harbury Fields Farm

• Harbury Fields is a family run touring park set close to Warwick
• On a 222 acre livestock and arable farm with a farm walk for guests
• 1.5 miles from Harbury Village

Broadmeadow

Quarry Walk Camping and Caravan Park

• Quiet park four miles from Alton Towers
• Wildlife haven spanning 46 acres and woodland trails
• Within easy reach of the Peak District

Peake's Retreats

• Luxury glampsite with hot tub, 12 miles from the Peak District
• Everything provided including linen and luxury toiletries
• Finnish barbecue cabin, cooking cabin, breakfast and private firepits

Apple Tree Park

Godwin's Caravan and Camping Site

• Small site five minutes' walk from a pub in Weston-on-the-Green
• Just off Junction 9 of the M40 with good access to Oxford
• Café on site with homemade meals and ice creams

Artichokes and Alchemy

• Pop-up off-grid glampsite five minutes' drive from Brackley
• A 15-minute drive to Silverstone or Stowe
• Well-equipped bell tents with a barbecue plus bedding and towels

Atherstone Stables Caravan Park

• Peaceful and well-kept site within a mile of Atherstone town centre
• A 10-minute drive to Twycross Zoo and 20 to Drayton Manor Theme Park
• Shop on site and River Sence fishing a short stroll from the grounds

Pike Low Farm Camping

• Family-run back to basics site in the Staffordshire Moorlands
• A five-minute drive from the edge of the Peak District and Alton Tower
• Friendly farm animals; free-range eggs available

Pindale Farm Outdoor Centre

Great Northern Food and Drink Festival Camping

• Camping pitches 10 minutes' walk from the food festival site
• Held at Nottinghamshire's Thoresby Park Estate
• Long weekend pitches available for 19-22 August 2022