Washing-up area: Campsites in Central England

In The Orchard - Glamping at Cothill

• Characterful glamping site with gorgeous views towards Black Mountains
• A 25-minute drive to either Hereford or Hay-on-Wye
• Games room on site; barbecues and firepits provided

YHA Wye Valley

• Scenic setting in the Forest of Dean, 5 miles from Symonds Yat Rock
• Orienteering course on site; miles of paths and bike trails close by
• Bar, restaurant, kitchen, lounge, firepit and canoe landing station

Comberton Golf Club

Seacroft Holiday Estate

• Well-maintained peaceful park on the coast: direct access to the beach
• Between Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea, within walking distance of both
• Fishing lake, wildlife haven and award-winning pub with food menu

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

Havenhouse Farm

• Family-run site with private fishing lake, four miles from Skegness
• Wildlife haven a mile from the pubs and village of Wainfleet
• Café, shop and bar for takeaway drinks

Lane End Farm

• Small-scale Peak District farm site for adults only
• Just off the A623, a mile from Litton; Tideswell five minutes' drive
• Back to basics campsite with spectacular hill views

Lane Head Farm

Yew Tree Cottage Camping and Caravan Site​

• Peaceful and simple adults-only site 15 minutes' drive from the NEC
• Within half an hour of Drayton Manor, Twycross Zoo and Birmingham
• A 10-minute drive from Shustoke Reservoir fishing, sailing and walks

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

Cotswold Hills Country Park

• Between Oxford and Banbury, surrounded by spectacular countryside
• Stratford, the Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace all nearby
• Heated amenities block with free hot water; family/disabled bathroom

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

Ye Olde Swan

• Lively family-friendly island site on the Thames
• A 20-minute drive from hikes, bikes and sights of the Cotswolds
• Easy stroll from traditional English pub-restaurant on the Thames

Hardwick Park

• Secluded site on 180 acres of parkland, eight miles from Oxford
• Watersports centre and fishing
• Licensed clubhouse serving meals

Camping in Frankland

• Small, peaceful site just outside Sutton St Nicholas
• A 15-minute drive from Hereford; buses stop just by the site
• Footpaths all around the site; pub a 10-minute walk away

Valley Farm Campsite

Hansnett Farm Stays

• Luxury glamping on a small working farm in rural Herefordshire
• Ledbury 15 minutes’ drive; Wye Valley National Landscape half an hour
• Shared kitchen and private-use showers with complimentary toiletries

Apple Tree Park

Love2Stay

• Luxury family-friendly activity resort in the Shropshire Hills
• A 10-minute drive to Shrewsbury for castle, dungeon and river cruises
• Pool, pizzeria, spa, cinema, fishing and kayaking all on site

YHA National Forest

• Family-sized bell tents five minutes' drive from Swadlincote
• Next door to an adventure park, with easy access to National Forest
• Restaurant on site for breakfast and supper, plus well-stocked bar