Washing-up area: Campsites in Central England

The Lower Lode

• Fifteenth-century traditional riverside pub
• Rural setting overlooking the River Severn
• Well placed for the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Worcester and Malvern

The Coates Farm

• Small no-frills site on a working farm in the Shropshire Hills
• Half an hour's drive from Ludlow
• Access the Jack Mytton Way from the farm for hiking and horse riding

The Little Yurt Meadow

The Dandelion Hideaway

• Six canvas cottages proving your peaceful back to nature break

The Closes Caravan Park

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

Vicarage Meadow Camping

• Avon riverside camping in peaceful meadows in Evesham
• A 10-minute walk to the Hampton ferry; a 15-minute drive to Broadway
• Dog-friendly site; play area, pubs, pool and fishing nearby

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

Wellington Country Park

• A beautiful campsite situated amongst mature woodlands within the Park

The Little Mill Inn

• Motorhome stays at a country pub in the Peak District National Park
• Hayfield a 20-minute drive away for Kinder Scout and Stockport in 30
• Wifi, play area, homecooked food and beer garden; barbecues allowed

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

The Deepings Caravan Park

Ladybirch Motorhome Park

• Secluded motorhome pitches on a rural site in central Staffordshire
• A 15-minute drive to Stafford; Drayton Manor Theme Park is 45 minutes
• Toilet and shower block; games room and karaoke, options for meals

The Old Quarry at Colesdale Farm

• Peaceful site on a farm just 20 minutes by train from central London
• White-water rafting, go-karts and a zoo within a 20-minute drive
• Pre-erected bell tents; tennis and golf within five minutes' walk

Dale Farm Rural Campsite

• Small rural site and working farm in the Peak District
• A short walk from the Monsal Trail and three local pubs
• Shop selling farm produce and award-winning baked goods

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

Top of the Wolds Caravanning, Camping and Fishing

• In the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Peaceful site with spectacular views, 10 mins' drive from Cadwell Park
• Fishing lakes, communal lodge, barbecue hire and modern amenities

Stanton Lakes

• Dog-friendly, adults-only site by a lake on the edge of Stoney Stanton
• A 20-minute drive to Leicester and the Bosworth Battlefield site
• Lakeside restaurant/bar on site; open-water swimming in summer

Stan's Field

• Cotswolds wild camping with spectacular Stroud and Severn Vale views
• National Arboretum a 25-minute drive; 15 minutes to the Cotswold Way
• No-frills site; pubs, farmers’ market and shops 20 minutes’ walk away