Berrowsfield Farm Meadow Campsite

History abounds in Stratford-upon-Avon (25 minutes’ drive), where you can book plays at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and tour the gardens of half-timbered Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Evesham (20 minutes) has a slew of black-and-white townhouses, plus walks along the River Avon, while Worcester Cathedral (half an hour) is worth a look around for its Gothic architecture and jewel-coloured stained-glass windows. If you’d rather be country bumpkins on your camping break, ignore the towns and head to the Malvern Hills (half an hour) for days of walking with spectacular backdrops. Studley Common Nature Reserve (15 minutes) is known for its circular walks and the chance of spotting deer, while you can go fishing at Coppice Lake (five minutes) and challenge friends to golf games on several courses less than half an hour’s drive away. Mix up fresh air with a bit of culture and wander the landscaped gardens at the National Trust-owned Coughton Court (15 minutes), a magnificent 15th-century mansion, or check out the Palladian splendour and formal plantings at Ragley Hall, Park and Gardens (both 15 minutes).