Wildlife haven: Campsites in Central England

Chase Farm

• Small quiet site on a working dairy farm in the Wye Valley
• Chepstow, Puzzle Wood and Tintern Abbey within a 15-minute drive
• Pop-up farm shop on site selling farm-produced milk and ice cream

Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park

• Site of spectacular scenery a mile and a half from the Dove valley
• Pasture, woodland and wildlife ponds among the site landscape
• 37 acres, trout fishing lake and bar in converted stone stable

Cholsey Farm

Marshlands Lakeside Nature Retreat

• Stunning lakeside nature retreat in the Waters' Edge Nature Reserve
• Amazing views of the reserve and over Humber Bridge
• Many restaurants and pubs nearby, close to Hull and its attractions

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

Hollie Farm Glamping

• Dog-friendly site a 15-minute drive from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
• Whipsnade Zoo 20 minutes’ drive; Chiltern Hills 25 minutes
• Coarse fishing pond; dedicated dog park; barbecue supplied

Rutland Rural Retreats

• Adults-only glamping cabins 10 minutes’ stroll from Belton in Rutland
• Uppingham 10 minutes’ drive and Burghley House half an hour
• Dog-friendly accommodation with securely fenced gardens

Wildwood Adventure Camps

• Wild camping in a 100-acre Derbyshire woodland
• A 20-minute drive from Matlock and Carsington Water
• Bushcraft class included; stag and hen parties are welcome

Longfield Farm

• Rural farm-style camping with views of the Humber Bridge
• On the edge of Barrow upon Humber; Thornton Abbey 10 minute's drive
• Welcome boxes of fresh produce available to order; dogs allowed

Scouts Field Campsite

• Friendly campsite with woodland and mature oak trees
• A 20-minute drive from Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye
• Communal kitchen, shared central firepit and woodworking activities

Willow Hill

• Relaxed site with far-reaching views over the Cotswolds
• A 10-minute drive to Tewkesbury and 20 minutes to Cheltenham
• Heated outdoor pool with raised sun deck

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

Lane Head Farm

Forest of Dean Cabins

Woodlands Lodge Park

• Well-equipped family lodge on a quiet Shropshire park
• Two miles from Bridgnorth and eight from Ironbridge
• Fishing and woodland walks on site; activity centre 15 minutes' drive

Shuttlefast Lane Campsite

• Peaceful farm campsite with spectacular Malvern Hills views
• Great Malvern and Upton upon Severn 10 minutes' drive
• Within walking distance of events at the Three Counties Showground

YHA Clun Mill

• In the grounds of a restored watermill, half a mile from Clun
• Walking and cycling haven deep in the Shropshire Hills
• Toilet, shower, self-catering kitchen, and drying and laundry room

Get Lost In Nature

• Family-friendly glamping in a peaceful private woodland
• A 10-minute drive from Market Harborough; Stamford 35 minutes
• Luxury bell tents with private verandas and snug cotton bedding