- Camping with showers
Campsites with showers in Central England
95% (898) • 887 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Central England
Marbury Camp and Lodge
1. Marbury Camp and Lodge
97%
(15)
England · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, simple family run camping and glamping site on the Cheshire / Shropshire border with local market towns a stones throw away. Around an hour away from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and Birmingham, but most definitely far enough away for a break from city life. Great pubs within 30 mins walking distance and close to Cycle Routes, Walking Routes, Farm Shop Cafes, Markets, Supermarkets, a Gin Distillery (open to the public), three wedding venues, a kids tree top adventure amusement park, just to name a few. If camping isn’t for you, book one of our 4 glamping pods complete with central heating, a shower/WC, TV and cooking facilities. Small licensed shop on site.
For the best rates, call 01948 502250. Hollyhurst Road, Marbury, SY13 4LY
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£25
/ night
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
2. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
97%
(292)
March, Cambridgeshire, England · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
3. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
100%
(49)
Ibstock, England · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
£49
/ night
Hartington Hills, Peak District
4. Hartington Hills, Peak District
100%
(1)
Dovedale, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Well-placed Peak District camping near the Manifold Way and Tissington Trail, with a luxury yurt and hot tub in a private space
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£37
/ night
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
5. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
96%
(85)
Sibbertoft, England · 175 units
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£32
/ night
Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford
6. Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford
Brandon, England · 330 units · Tents, Motorhomes
🌲 Go Wild Thetford: Forest Camping & Glamping Escape
Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford, managed by mYminiBreak, provides a truly back-to-basics woodland escape on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Nestled deep within the towering pine and broadleaf woodlands of Thetford Forest, the site offers a peaceful, natural atmosphere perfect for adventurers and nature lovers.
🌳 High Lodge Proximity and Activities
The site's main advantage is its location just a short walk (approx. 300 meters) from High Lodge, the main Forestry England visitor center. This allows immediate access to a wealth of activities:
Go Ape! high ropes course.
Extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails (suitable for all abilities).
Play areas, Archery, Disc Golf, a café, and seasonal events.
The forest itself, as Britain's largest lowland pine forest, is a wildlife haven known for its deer, unique flora, and clear, starry night skies.
🐕 Back-to-Basics & Dog-Friendly
Go Wild embraces a rustic, "wild-style" camping philosophy.
Size & Pitches: The site is a large, spacious campsite offering plenty of room to relax. Pitches are available for tents, campervans, motorhomes, and caravans, alongside glamping options including rustic Shepherd's Huts and Bell Tents (some with electricity for small appliances).
Dog-Friendly: The campsite is super dog-friendly, welcoming four-legged companions on all pitches, with vast forest trails accessible directly from the site.
Core Facilities: Essential amenities are provided, including shared showers and toilets, fresh drinking water, and waste disposal.
Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed, making for traditional, memorable evenings under the stars.
🗺️ Local Area
The site is an ideal base for exploring the historic Brecks region. Nearby attractions include Grimes Graves (Neolithic flint mine), Thetford Priory ruins, and the Dad's Army Museum in Thetford town.
Go Wild Camping offers an authentic outdoor experience where you can fall asleep in the forest and wake up ready to hit the trails.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
Camping at The Hollies
7. Camping at The Hollies
95%
(232)
Buxton, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping at the foot of the Roaches in the Peak District National Park
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
Woodside Country Park
8. Woodside Country Park
98%
(150)
Ledbury, England · 75 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Glamping pods, Scandinavian lodges and first-class camping and caravanning in 25-acre's of Herefordshire countryside, covered by pockets of woodland
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£27
/ night
Chrome Hill Campers
9. Chrome Hill Campers
98%
(22)
England · 5 units
Far reaching views from one of the highest touring site in England, overlooking Chrome Hill in the picturesque village of Hollinsclough in Derbyshire.
The site only accepts campervans and has 5 pitches available. This is a new site and has new toilet and shower facilities, water and waste disposal points and also there is a secure paddock area for children to play.
Pets
from
£20
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
10. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
Rutland, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Intake Farm
11. Intake Farm
98%
(64)
Alton, England · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Bain View Glamping
12. Bain View Glamping
97%
(18)
Horncastle, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£23
/ night
Lakeview Paddock
13. Lakeview Paddock
England · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lakeview Paddock is a peaceful, well-kept certificated site set in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside, just a short walk from the beautiful shores of Grafham Water. Open 365 days a year, we welcome tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Guests can choose from spacious grass pitches or three level hard-standing pitches, all with electric hook-up and easy access.
The site is known for its friendly welcome, immaculate standards, and calm, natural atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy newly refurbished toilets and showers, a hot-water wash-up area, recycling points, clear signage, and plenty of open space to relax and unwind beneath the big skies.
Lakeview Paddock is perfectly positioned for walkers, cyclists, wildlife lovers, paddleboarders and families seeking a safe, quiet retreat. Grafham Water’s circular walking and cycling route, its nature reserve, fishing areas and sailing club are all close by, making it an ideal base for outdoor adventures.
Local pubs, village shops, cafés and farm shops are only minutes away, with the market towns of St Neots and Huntingdon providing further amenities. Despite its convenience, the site still feels like a tucked-away countryside escape.
A warm welcome awaits you at Lakeview Paddock — a peaceful, all-year retreat with everything you need close at hand.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
14. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
92%
(38)
Bedfordshire, England · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£31
/ night
Treflach Farm
15. Treflach Farm
99%
(46)
Oswestry, England · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Penylan Cider Farm
16. Penylan Cider Farm
96%
(24)
Pontrilas, Wales · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
17. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
97%
(66)
Beeby, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Campfires
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£35
/ night
Crowdecote Campsite
18. Crowdecote Campsite
Buxton, England · 26 units
A small Adult Only Campsite with 5 Hardstanding Winter Pitches
The Site offers pitches with or without Electric Hookups
The Toilet Block has both Male and Female sections, each consisting of 2 Toilets, 2 Washbasins and 1 Shower (Free-to-use)
The pub is a 200m walk from the Site entrance
Firepits are permitted provided they are raised off the ground sufficiently to protect the grass.
The site is Dog friendly.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
£18
/ night
Sleep Wild
19. Sleep Wild
100%
(20)
Banbury, England · 2 units
Curvy cabins with hot tubs on an expansive farm in the Oxfordshire countryside
Pets
Hot Tub
Potable water
from
£151
/ night
Fox’s Furrow
20. Fox’s Furrow
100%
(6)
Leicester, England · 1 unit
Located in the rolling Leicestershire countryside on a medieval ridge and furrow field, our 2 acre site offers a beautiful quiet retreat just outside the quaint village of Houghton on the Hill.
The site is perfect for walkers and keen cyclists. Access into Leicester is also easy via a bus or taxi.
Pets
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£153
/ night
95% (898) • 887 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Central England
Marbury Camp and Lodge
1. Marbury Camp and Lodge
97%
(15)
England · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, simple family run camping and glamping site on the Cheshire / Shropshire border with local market towns a stones throw away. Around an hour away from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and Birmingham, but most definitely far enough away for a break from city life. Great pubs within 30 mins walking distance and close to Cycle Routes, Walking Routes, Farm Shop Cafes, Markets, Supermarkets, a Gin Distillery (open to the public), three wedding venues, a kids tree top adventure amusement park, just to name a few. If camping isn’t for you, book one of our 4 glamping pods complete with central heating, a shower/WC, TV and cooking facilities. Small licensed shop on site.
For the best rates, call 01948 502250. Hollyhurst Road, Marbury, SY13 4LY
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£25
/ night
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
2. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
97%
(292)
March, Cambridgeshire, England · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
3. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
100%
(49)
Ibstock, England · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
£49
/ night
Hartington Hills, Peak District
4. Hartington Hills, Peak District
100%
(1)
Dovedale, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Well-placed Peak District camping near the Manifold Way and Tissington Trail, with a luxury yurt and hot tub in a private space
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£37
/ night
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
5. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
96%
(85)
Sibbertoft, England · 175 units
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£32
/ night
Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford
6. Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford
Brandon, England · 330 units · Tents, Motorhomes
🌲 Go Wild Thetford: Forest Camping & Glamping Escape
Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford, managed by mYminiBreak, provides a truly back-to-basics woodland escape on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Nestled deep within the towering pine and broadleaf woodlands of Thetford Forest, the site offers a peaceful, natural atmosphere perfect for adventurers and nature lovers.
🌳 High Lodge Proximity and Activities
The site's main advantage is its location just a short walk (approx. 300 meters) from High Lodge, the main Forestry England visitor center. This allows immediate access to a wealth of activities:
Go Ape! high ropes course.
Extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails (suitable for all abilities).
Play areas, Archery, Disc Golf, a café, and seasonal events.
The forest itself, as Britain's largest lowland pine forest, is a wildlife haven known for its deer, unique flora, and clear, starry night skies.
🐕 Back-to-Basics & Dog-Friendly
Go Wild embraces a rustic, "wild-style" camping philosophy.
Size & Pitches: The site is a large, spacious campsite offering plenty of room to relax. Pitches are available for tents, campervans, motorhomes, and caravans, alongside glamping options including rustic Shepherd's Huts and Bell Tents (some with electricity for small appliances).
Dog-Friendly: The campsite is super dog-friendly, welcoming four-legged companions on all pitches, with vast forest trails accessible directly from the site.
Core Facilities: Essential amenities are provided, including shared showers and toilets, fresh drinking water, and waste disposal.
Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed, making for traditional, memorable evenings under the stars.
🗺️ Local Area
The site is an ideal base for exploring the historic Brecks region. Nearby attractions include Grimes Graves (Neolithic flint mine), Thetford Priory ruins, and the Dad's Army Museum in Thetford town.
Go Wild Camping offers an authentic outdoor experience where you can fall asleep in the forest and wake up ready to hit the trails.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
Camping at The Hollies
7. Camping at The Hollies
95%
(232)
Buxton, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping at the foot of the Roaches in the Peak District National Park
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
Woodside Country Park
8. Woodside Country Park
98%
(150)
Ledbury, England · 75 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Glamping pods, Scandinavian lodges and first-class camping and caravanning in 25-acre's of Herefordshire countryside, covered by pockets of woodland
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£27
/ night
Chrome Hill Campers
9. Chrome Hill Campers
98%
(22)
England · 5 units
Far reaching views from one of the highest touring site in England, overlooking Chrome Hill in the picturesque village of Hollinsclough in Derbyshire.
The site only accepts campervans and has 5 pitches available. This is a new site and has new toilet and shower facilities, water and waste disposal points and also there is a secure paddock area for children to play.
Pets
from
£20
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
10. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
Rutland, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Intake Farm
11. Intake Farm
98%
(64)
Alton, England · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Bain View Glamping
12. Bain View Glamping
97%
(18)
Horncastle, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£23
/ night
Lakeview Paddock
13. Lakeview Paddock
England · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lakeview Paddock is a peaceful, well-kept certificated site set in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside, just a short walk from the beautiful shores of Grafham Water. Open 365 days a year, we welcome tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Guests can choose from spacious grass pitches or three level hard-standing pitches, all with electric hook-up and easy access.
The site is known for its friendly welcome, immaculate standards, and calm, natural atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy newly refurbished toilets and showers, a hot-water wash-up area, recycling points, clear signage, and plenty of open space to relax and unwind beneath the big skies.
Lakeview Paddock is perfectly positioned for walkers, cyclists, wildlife lovers, paddleboarders and families seeking a safe, quiet retreat. Grafham Water’s circular walking and cycling route, its nature reserve, fishing areas and sailing club are all close by, making it an ideal base for outdoor adventures.
Local pubs, village shops, cafés and farm shops are only minutes away, with the market towns of St Neots and Huntingdon providing further amenities. Despite its convenience, the site still feels like a tucked-away countryside escape.
A warm welcome awaits you at Lakeview Paddock — a peaceful, all-year retreat with everything you need close at hand.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
14. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
92%
(38)
Bedfordshire, England · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£31
/ night
Treflach Farm
15. Treflach Farm
99%
(46)
Oswestry, England · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Penylan Cider Farm
16. Penylan Cider Farm
96%
(24)
Pontrilas, Wales · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
17. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
97%
(66)
Beeby, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Campfires
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£35
/ night
Crowdecote Campsite
18. Crowdecote Campsite
Buxton, England · 26 units
A small Adult Only Campsite with 5 Hardstanding Winter Pitches
The Site offers pitches with or without Electric Hookups
The Toilet Block has both Male and Female sections, each consisting of 2 Toilets, 2 Washbasins and 1 Shower (Free-to-use)
The pub is a 200m walk from the Site entrance
Firepits are permitted provided they are raised off the ground sufficiently to protect the grass.
The site is Dog friendly.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from
£18
/ night
Sleep Wild
19. Sleep Wild
100%
(20)
Banbury, England · 2 units
Curvy cabins with hot tubs on an expansive farm in the Oxfordshire countryside
Pets
Hot Tub
Potable water
from
£151
/ night
Fox’s Furrow
20. Fox’s Furrow
100%
(6)
Leicester, England · 1 unit
Located in the rolling Leicestershire countryside on a medieval ridge and furrow field, our 2 acre site offers a beautiful quiet retreat just outside the quaint village of Houghton on the Hill.
The site is perfect for walkers and keen cyclists. Access into Leicester is also easy via a bus or taxi.
Pets
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£153
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Ujjwal
December 2025
Tent
The owner was very polite and welcoming… he showed me around … the campsite is good if you want to spend 1 or 2 nights close to nature… there is play area for kids as well …my overall experience was good … defined recommend it is your first camping trip like me…
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Darrelle
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Brilliant campsite. I was camping there alone but felt very comfortable. Lovely field to camp in, beautiful views around the farm in the morning, great building to chill out in, useful facilities to store and heat food. Also loved the honesty shop with delicious pastries. Ian was very helpful with recommending local walks, and checked in throughout stay. Would love to visit again next year!
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Lesley
October 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Lovely campsite, toilets and showers were spotless, beautiful views, we’ll definitely be back
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Andrew
September 2025
With kids
Fantastic glamping pod, very quiet and peaceful site.
Everything we needed and more!
Recommended to everyone
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Neil
September 2025
Tent
Great site, friendly staff, generous pitch sizes and straight onto the river. Will defiantly visit again
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Duco
September 2025
Tent
Nice pitches at a pretty little campsite in a surprisingly beautiful environment. And the coffee cart is nice.
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Patsy
September 2025
2 nights at Fox’s Furrow
So much thought and effort has gone into making the stay a unique experience. The pod decor is quirky and fun, the hot tub area private and tranquil, and the snack caravan is so cute!
Such a lovely place to stay whether in a pod of camping, would highly recommend.
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Brett
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Brilliant kept site, lovely surroundings and owners couldn’t do enough for you.
Shower and toilet block was immaculately kept, lovely hot water shower.
Defo book the flyer fire pits and magic fire dust my grandson loved it!
Will defo be coming back
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Mark
September 2025
5 m Class B
Lovely campsite , staff really friendly. Easy access to the river. Nice walk along the river to March . Highly recommend
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Hannah
September 2025
3 m Class B
With pets
We loved this site, its overall size and simple spotless facilities, no fuss booking and check in, great location, gorgeous views, and a mud free level pitch despite the gails and rain we brought with us! Darren and Diana were fab, great communication, excellent care of the site and they even lent us a pair of grips when we found our gas tank valve has seized up and we couldn’t open it by hand. Hospitable hosts and a lovely site. Will definitely come back and highly recommend!
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carla
September 2025
6 m Class A
With pets
Brilliant site, lovely views. Perfect for launching kayak or a bit of wild swimming.
Stayed for 2 nights in our motorhome with dog.
Great pizza can on Friday evening with plant based options. Will definitely be coming back
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Lisa
September 2025
Tent
With pets
It was a lovely experience at The Hollie’s. Everyone around was friendly and the atmosphere was very relaxed. We’ll definitely be returning soon.
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Charlotte
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Definitely as described, and would have been absolutely gorgeous if the weather was amazing: beautiful view, fire pit and barbecue, just imagine! The weather was a bit wet and windy for us, but we still had a lovely two night stay and basically had the place to ourselves. Toilets and showers great, the little pub so nice and the farm shop an added extra. We really valued the commitment to recycling and zero waste and everyone we spoke to was super friendly. We will definitely be back!
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Elizabeth
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Ease and convenience are the name of the game when camping. Pub is super close, definitely stop by after a hike for a pint and fries. We got to view our hiking spot from our tent. The hot water showers are a dream and the toilets are clean and well stocked. Site was not crowded and campers were quiet. For context, we stayed 29 and 30 August 2025. 10/10 would go back. Take coins for showers!
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Lizzy
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Treflach Farm
Absolutely stunning site, fantastic facilities and a really friendly team behind it all.
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Kane
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Was good camping location, quiet area with enough near by to explore and experience.
Signage into and around the camp could be bigger and clearer for people driving and people never been there before.
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Sandra
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Great one night stop over with my grandson. Great showers and we were there on a Sunday morning so went on the farm tour which was brilliant
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Ella
August 2025
Tent
With pets
My partner, dog and I had the best time camping for 3 nights in our tent box at The Hollies.
The toilets and showers were great and cleaned regularly.
The views from the top field were gorgeous!
Everyone was friendly and welcoming but also left you to it - the perfect balance for a relaxing trip.
The pizza/ burger van & cafe was a lovely touch to enjoy on the weekends. S’mores kit available to buy which were great for a late night treat around the fire pits available to rent for cheap!
There are plenty of beautiful walks nearby. We personally loved walking to the top of the roaches then enjoying the view of it from our campsite that same evening!
We throughly enjoyed our stay and would 1000% recommend.
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Zoe
August 2025
Tent
With kids
I read mixed reviews before I visited. I personally had an amazing time with my daughter. The atmosphere was great. The staff were so amazing. Rob especially was an awesome help and vibe. Along with Luke and the soul kitchen crew and the big boss was so nice too. The river was beautiful. The music was good. My daughter and myself loved it. I would thoroughly recommend. Great memories
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Danny
August 2025
Tent
Brilliant campsite backing in to the River Nene. Great place to launch kayaks and paddle boards. Clean toilets and showers and fire pits on every pitch. 10/10
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Campsites with showers 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.