Wildlife haven: Campsites in Central England

The Paddock at Hardwick

• Exclusive-use glampsite in a Stottesdon riverside paddock, Shropshire
• Top Adventures and Severn Valley Quad Trekking five minutes’ drive
• Alfresco nature bath; pub 20 minutes walk; farm shop 10 minutes’ drive

Thistleford Camping

• Family-orientated campsite on the river Roden in rural Shropshire
• A 10-minute drive from Wem; Shrewsbury 25 minutes
• Farm site with excellent stargazing; campfires welcome

Engine Meadow Camping

• Wildlife haven on a working farm site in Gloucestershire
• A 15-minute drive to Gloucester and 35 minutes to the Forest of Dean
• Nearby the Newent Loop cycle trail; farm shops and pubs nearby

English Forest Experience

• Adults-only yurt on a forest glamping retreat with 55 acres
• A 20-minute drive to Stratford-upon-Avon; walk to the Monarch’s Way
• Fridge, chiminea, fireside seating, woodburning stove and hot shower

Linton Mill Camping

• Spacious farm site in the grounds of an 18th-century mill house
• Half an hour’s drive from Worcester and Hereford
• Pizza oven, wet-weather barn and plenty of animals to meet

Long Acres Touring Park

• Adults-only park in south Lincolnshire
• Hardstanding and grass pitches with electric hook-ups available
• Enjoy top-notch food and craft markets in nearby Boston

Fair Farm Hideaway

• Quiet adults-only glamping site in leafy Leicestershire
• In Waltham on the Wolds village, 10 minutes' drive from Melton Mowbray
• Smart shepherd's hut with private hot tub and views of a fishing lake

Lower Hill Camp Site

• Working farm campsite at the foot of Wenlock Edge
• Miles of National Trust and wildlife walks from the site entrance
• Coarse fishing pools, free wifi and home-produced farm meats available

Feather Down Farms - Hollings Hill Farm

• Cosy glamping units on a dairy farm near the Malvern Hills
• A 15-minute drive from Great Malvern and 20 minutes to Eastnor Castle
• Meet chickens, sheep and ponies on the family farm; hot tub for hire

Feather Down - Upper Shadymoor Farm

• Off-grid glamping site on a farm 25 minutes’ drive from Shrewsbury
• Ironbridge museums 40 minutes’ drive; Ludlow 45 minutes
• Fishing and wild swimming; hot tub; nature walks

Mease Meadows Midlands

• Well-maintained farm camping field at Edingale in Staffordshire
• Twycross Zoo 15 minutes’ drive; Drayton Manor Resort 25 minutes
• Lake and river fishing available; woodland walks; wildlife on site

Marsh End Cottage

• Luxury Worcestershire glamping pod with fabulous Teme Valley views
• A 10-minute drive to Tenbury Wells; Wyre Forest walks 15 minutes
• Natural swimming pool by the pod; sauna and hot tub also provided

Fordhall Organic Farm

• Private site on a working organic farm in the Tern valley
• Two miles from the town of Market Drayton
• Top spot for stargazing and bat spotting

Foremans Bridge Caravan Park

Meadow Glamping

• Quiet meadow site in Shropshire, five minutes' drive from the Severn
• A 10-minute drive from Ironbridge Gorge; 20 minutes from Wenlock Edge
• Smart, clean and modern amenities

Gaia's Hideaway at Upper Hurst Farm

• Luxury and well-equipped handmade yurt on a Peak District farm
• Private setting with spectacular views, a mile from the Manifold Trail
• Woodfired hot tub exclusively for yurt guests

Cosgrove Leisure Park

Riverside Holiday Park

• a stunning riverside campsite small and friendly community
• Amazing walks along the river to the beach
• A range of pitches, lodges, tents and cabins

Mythe Farm Caravan Park

• Spacious pitches with stunning views; easy access from the M42
• A 10-minute drive from Twycross Zoo; 20 minutes from Drayton Manor
• Activities on site including archery, quad biking and bushcraft