Bell tents in Central England

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From the honey-stone cottages of the Cotswolds to the lowland forests of Nottinghamshire—Central England serves up ever-changing landscapes. In the north, the rugged valleys and gritstone tors of the Peak District National Park provide ample options for hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Stopover in the historic cities of Lincoln, Cambridge, and Oxford; cruise along scenic canal ways; or head to the coast for a summer camping holiday in Skegness. Late spring through early autumn offers the best weather for tent camping, but many glamping sites and caravan parks stay open year-round. 

95% (236) 200 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Central England

Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

1. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(48)
3 units · Glamping · Evesham, England
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

2. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

97%
(66)
12 units · Tents, Glamping · Beeby, England
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£35
 / night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

3. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

92%
(38)
41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bedfordshire, England
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Ushercombe Fields

4. Ushercombe Fields

45 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · England
Tucked away just 15 minutes from Banbury in the heart of Oxfordshire, Ushercombe Fields is a charming, family-run pop-up site where the focus is all about keeping things thoughtfully low-impact, sustainable, and in tune with nature. This family-friendly spot offers brand-new toilets and handy washing-up facilities – everything you need for a comfortable stay, without losing that back-to-nature feeling. It’s the perfect place to slow down, breathe in the fresh country air, and truly unwind. Spectacular views come as part of the package – perfect for relaxed evenings by the campfire. Just 10 minutes away, Hook Norton Brewery serves up real ales and a cracking full English breakfast. A little further afield Jeremy Clarkson’s infamous pub, The Farmer’s Dog, is a 40-minute drive and a fun stop for fans of the local celebrity scene. Whether you're looking to explore the local area or make new friends among fellow guests, Ushercombe Fields offers a peaceful stay filled with lasting memories. You're welcome to bring your dogs along – there are plenty of scenic walks nearby – and on clear nights, you can unwind beneath a sky full of stars.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£27
 / night
Bain View Glamping

5. Bain View Glamping

97%
(18)
4 units · Tents, Glamping · Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£23
 / night
Walltree House Camping

6. Walltree House Camping

98%
(29)
34 units · Tents, Glamping · Northamptonshire, East Midlands
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Wild conTENTment

7. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Treflach Farm

8. Treflach Farm

99%
(46)
8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Rural Relaxing

9. Rural Relaxing

93%
(14)
22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands
Family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Medbourne – a charming Leicestershire village with a pub, tea rooms and post office
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

10. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Rutland, East Midlands
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

11. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

99%
(50)
9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
The Hide At Manton Bay

12. The Hide At Manton Bay

100%
(3)
18 units · Tents, Glamping · England
A unique hideaway surrounded by trees, apple orchards and vineyard. Sit out on your own private deck and enjoy truly magnificent views over Rutland Water. Spend your evenings star gazing, grilling on the BBQ or visiting one of our fabulous local pubs. Each of our Lotus Belle tents has it’s own private garden with fire-pit, hammock and swing chair. Serene festoon lighting creates a magical feel. Spend the colder evenings sipping cocktails in our wood-fired hot tubs when staying in one of our stunning Shepherd Huts.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£40
 / night
Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

13. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

100%
(30)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lincolnshire, East Midlands
Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Peak Glamping Hideaway

14. Peak Glamping Hideaway

100%
(12)
3 units · Glamping · Staffordshire, West Midlands
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Country bumpkins

15. Country bumpkins

100%
(9)
6 units · Glamping · Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
Glamping with a hot tub and an outdoor cinema in the Lincolnshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Springfield Farm Campsite

16. Springfield Farm Campsite

100%
(1)
28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gedney Hill, England
A family-friendly site with farm animals in the Lincolnshire Fens
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Bell Tent Village Parks

17. Bell Tent Village Parks

100%
(11)
12 units · Glamping · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£128
 / night
Upper House Farm Glamping

18. Upper House Farm Glamping

96%
(14)
8 units · Glamping · Michaelchurch Escley, England
Our glamping site is set on our family farm in the rural Welsh Border in Herefordshire and we are a dog friendly site. We have just 3 tents in 2.5acres, we want our guests to enjoy the peace and privacy of a rural getaway but have the luxuries of a comfy bed, toilets and showers, a kitchenette and a private fire pit. We are nestled between family farms and surrounded by sheep, cattle and footpaths, so an adventure is at your doorstep. If you're looking for a peaceful, secluded and romantic place to unwind then our site is ideal. We have gorgeous views over the Black Mountains and are close to the towns of Hay-on-Wye and Hereford.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£70
 / night
The Apple Farm

19. The Apple Farm

88%
(8)
7 units · Glamping · Warwickshire, West Midlands
Bell tents on an apple farm just three miles from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

20. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
43 units · Tents, Glamping · Wellesbourne, England
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night

From the honey-stone cottages of the Cotswolds to the lowland forests of Nottinghamshire—Central England serves up ever-changing landscapes. In the north, the rugged valleys and gritstone tors of the Peak District National Park provide ample options for hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Stopover in the historic cities of Lincoln, Cambridge, and Oxford; cruise along scenic canal ways; or head to the coast for a summer camping holiday in Skegness. Late spring through early autumn offers the best weather for tent camping, but many glamping sites and caravan parks stay open year-round. 

95% (236) 200 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Central England

Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

1. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(48)
3 units · Glamping · Evesham, England
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

2. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

97%
(66)
12 units · Tents, Glamping · Beeby, England
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£35
 / night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

3. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

92%
(38)
41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bedfordshire, England
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Ushercombe Fields

4. Ushercombe Fields

45 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · England
Tucked away just 15 minutes from Banbury in the heart of Oxfordshire, Ushercombe Fields is a charming, family-run pop-up site where the focus is all about keeping things thoughtfully low-impact, sustainable, and in tune with nature. This family-friendly spot offers brand-new toilets and handy washing-up facilities – everything you need for a comfortable stay, without losing that back-to-nature feeling. It’s the perfect place to slow down, breathe in the fresh country air, and truly unwind. Spectacular views come as part of the package – perfect for relaxed evenings by the campfire. Just 10 minutes away, Hook Norton Brewery serves up real ales and a cracking full English breakfast. A little further afield Jeremy Clarkson’s infamous pub, The Farmer’s Dog, is a 40-minute drive and a fun stop for fans of the local celebrity scene. Whether you're looking to explore the local area or make new friends among fellow guests, Ushercombe Fields offers a peaceful stay filled with lasting memories. You're welcome to bring your dogs along – there are plenty of scenic walks nearby – and on clear nights, you can unwind beneath a sky full of stars.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£27
 / night
Bain View Glamping

5. Bain View Glamping

97%
(18)
4 units · Tents, Glamping · Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£23
 / night
Walltree House Camping

6. Walltree House Camping

98%
(29)
34 units · Tents, Glamping · Northamptonshire, East Midlands
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Wild conTENTment

7. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Treflach Farm

8. Treflach Farm

99%
(46)
8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Rural Relaxing

9. Rural Relaxing

93%
(14)
22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands
Family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Medbourne – a charming Leicestershire village with a pub, tea rooms and post office
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

10. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Rutland, East Midlands
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

11. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

99%
(50)
9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
The Hide At Manton Bay

12. The Hide At Manton Bay

100%
(3)
18 units · Tents, Glamping · England
A unique hideaway surrounded by trees, apple orchards and vineyard. Sit out on your own private deck and enjoy truly magnificent views over Rutland Water. Spend your evenings star gazing, grilling on the BBQ or visiting one of our fabulous local pubs. Each of our Lotus Belle tents has it’s own private garden with fire-pit, hammock and swing chair. Serene festoon lighting creates a magical feel. Spend the colder evenings sipping cocktails in our wood-fired hot tubs when staying in one of our stunning Shepherd Huts.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£40
 / night
Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

13. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

100%
(30)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lincolnshire, East Midlands
Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Peak Glamping Hideaway

14. Peak Glamping Hideaway

100%
(12)
3 units · Glamping · Staffordshire, West Midlands
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Country bumpkins

15. Country bumpkins

100%
(9)
6 units · Glamping · Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
Glamping with a hot tub and an outdoor cinema in the Lincolnshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Springfield Farm Campsite

16. Springfield Farm Campsite

100%
(1)
28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gedney Hill, England
A family-friendly site with farm animals in the Lincolnshire Fens
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Bell Tent Village Parks

17. Bell Tent Village Parks

100%
(11)
12 units · Glamping · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£128
 / night
Upper House Farm Glamping

18. Upper House Farm Glamping

96%
(14)
8 units · Glamping · Michaelchurch Escley, England
Our glamping site is set on our family farm in the rural Welsh Border in Herefordshire and we are a dog friendly site. We have just 3 tents in 2.5acres, we want our guests to enjoy the peace and privacy of a rural getaway but have the luxuries of a comfy bed, toilets and showers, a kitchenette and a private fire pit. We are nestled between family farms and surrounded by sheep, cattle and footpaths, so an adventure is at your doorstep. If you're looking for a peaceful, secluded and romantic place to unwind then our site is ideal. We have gorgeous views over the Black Mountains and are close to the towns of Hay-on-Wye and Hereford.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£70
 / night
The Apple Farm

19. The Apple Farm

88%
(8)
7 units · Glamping · Warwickshire, West Midlands
Bell tents on an apple farm just three miles from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

20. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
43 units · Tents, Glamping · Wellesbourne, England
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night

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Bell tents in Central England guide

Where to go

Derbyshire and the Peak District

Derbyshire is the green belt of the Midlands, and the Peak District National Park provides 1,438 square kilometres of hiking terrain. Follow weatherworn trails through the hills and valleys, go rock climbing up dramatic limestone crags, or cycle between historic villages. After a day of activity, check into a glamping pod or pitch your tent at a farm campsite, and don’t forget to reward yourself with local specialty, Bakewell Pudding.

East Midlands

If woodland walks and forest hide-outs sound like your kind of adventure, the East Midlands should be high on your to-do list. Discover the legends of Robin Hood in the forests of Nottinghamshire, enjoy glamping in the woods, or explore hiking and biking trails in the Lincolnshire Wolds. This is also where you’ll find the Midlands’ only beaches—Skegness and Mablethorpe are popular choices for summer campers.

West Midlands

Birmingham is the gateway to the West Midlands, but once you tire of big city life, there are plenty of places to escape the crowds. Discover England’s industrial heritage and sample some real ale in the Black Country, go glamping in the Shropshire Hills, or enjoy woodland strolls through the Wyre Forest and the Golden Valley. The region’s star attractions lie to the south—Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon and Warwick Castle, which even has a medieval-themed glampsite.

South Central England

From Gloucestershire in the west to Cambridgeshire in the east, the central counties are famous for their university cities and idyllic Cotswolds countryside. In Oxford and Cambridge, you’ll find historic architecture and time-honored pastimes like river punting. Camping, however, is anything but traditional. Check into a glamping pod, tipi, yurt, or gypsy caravan; escape to a country campsite with a hot tub; or park your campervan on the banks of the River Thames.

Popular Central England glamping styles