Wildlife haven: Campsites in Central England

Pilgrims Fathers Caravan Park

• Quiet park in scenic grounds in Scrooby village, by the River Ryton
• A 10-minute drive from Bawtry and 15 from Yorkshire Wildlife Park
• Acclaimed food pub within a couple of minutes' walk

Ellerdine Lakes Trout Fishery

• Relax and unwind at Ellerdine Lakes Trout Fishery surrounded by wildlife. Lake views in peaceful countryside.

Sweeney Farm Glamping

• Luxury safari tents on a family-run organic farm in rural Shropshire
• 10 minutes drive from Oswestry; 45 minutes from Snowdonia
• Firepit, woodburning stove and well-equipped kitchen for each tent

Briarwood Glamping

• Glamping tents on a historic site in spectacular Rutland countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Rutland Water; 25 minutes to Burghley House
• Themed bell tents with private bathrooms, kids’ nature trails on site

Walkers Cottage

• Spectacular views over the Wye Valley
• Handy base for the Hay-on-Wye festivals
• Toilet, hot shower and comfy communal room with fridge and microwave

Broadhay Farm

• Adults-only camping field in the Peak District National Park
• Hathersage 1.5 miles away; Ladybower Reservoir 10 minutes' drive
• Access via a private lane; views over the Hope Valley

Denfurlong Farm

Laneside Caravan Park

Wardlow Wells Farm

• Woodland site on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park
• Gulliver's Kingdom and Alton Towers theme parks within an hour
• Equestrian centre on site; guests are welcome to bring their horses

Brow Farm Campsite

• Farm park with views of colourful wildflower meadows
• Half a mile from the Long Mynd and three miles from the Stiperstones
• Firepits and shop on site; weekend shuttle bus stop right outside

Poplar Farm Certificated Location

• Well maintained rural site exclusively for adults and CAMC members only.

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

Apple Wood Glamping

Horwood Farm Camping

• Peaceful yurt surrounded by trees with abundant wildlife
• Walk to the Lower Woods nature reserve; a 30-minute drive to Bristol
• Firepit provided; relaxed, 'leave no trace' destination

Poston Mill Park

Humby Lakes

• Spacious family-friendly site on the edge of a Lincolnshire village
• A 15-minute drive from Grantham and 45 minutes from Lincoln
• Fishing lakes, golf course, clay pigeon shooting and a motocross track

Tattershall Lakes Country Park

• Lakeside activity centre with jetski and waterskiing lakes
• Three fishing lakes, boat hire, watersports and daily activities
• Indoor pool, spa, gym, lakeside hot tubs, bar and outdoor cinema

Ranksborough Hall Caravan and Camping

Malvern View Country and Leisure Park

• Well-equipped safari tents at a spacious site in the Malvern Hills
• Worcester, Hereford and Wye Valley within a half-hour drive
• 100 acres of land, including fishing lakes and a bar/restaurant

Carry on Kelmarsh

• Pop-up glamping site in the 200-acre grounds of Kelmarsh Hall
• Festival-style setup with live music and activities for all ages
• Café and vintage bus bar on site, plus food deliveries to pitches