97% (303) • 134 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Central England
River Dove Camp
1. River Dove Camp
100%
(103)
10 units · Tents · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands
A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£10
/ night
Buzzard Holt Hosting
2. Buzzard Holt Hosting
100%
(7)
13 units · Glamping · Buckingham, England
Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£59
/ night
Tackeroo Campsite
3. Tackeroo Campsite
96%
(67)
54 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Staffordshire, West Midlands
Basic pitches (without toilet facilities) in Forestry Commission-owned woods beside a renowned mountain biking trail
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£17
/ night
School Farm Holidays
4. School Farm Holidays
100%
(1)
5 units · Glamping ·
Welcome to School Farm Holidays in Shropshire.
We are a small family run site offering unique luxury one and two bedroomed glamping pods and four bedroomed cabin surrounded by the glorious Shropshire countryside. Each unit has a private patio and seating area with stunning views and peace and quiet. Feel free to walk in the fields, pick fruit in the orchard and picnic by the brook. We have a new Nature Trail Eye Spy for the children, Walks from the doorstep and games room for rainy days. Plenty of on site Parking & charging point for Electric Vehicles
Centrally located in the UK in Shropshire’s AONB we are ideally placed to relax and reconnect or visit local attractions such as Ironbridge, Blists Hill, Attingham Park and Wroxeter Wroman City. Less than a hours drive from Birmingham and 25 minutes off the M54 and yet a world apart.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£112
/ night
Penylan Cider Farm
5. Penylan Cider Farm
96%
(24)
3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Pontrilas, Wales
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
The Old Vicarage
6. The Old Vicarage
79%
(17)
6 units · Tents, Glamping · Retford, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
The Old Vicarage offers a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere for your stay for camping. We have BBQ's, camp fires to hire and have the shallow river to play in. Free Wifi. Well behaved dogs allowed on leads at all times.
Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire
Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham
Cave bar on site open on Bank Holidays
You'll sense the history all around you at The Old Vicarage, from the old house to the remains of the water mill in the river bed. Stays here are in the grounds of a 17th-century house in the village of Elkesley, six miles from Worksop and 25 miles from Nottingham. Its grounds run down to the banks of the Poulter river, and are lined with stands of acacia, sycamore, ash and oak trees which were originally donated to the first vicar by the Duke of Newcastle in the 1830s.
There's plenty of space around the site for traditional outdoor activities, with a rope swing and stepping stones over the shallow river and a bridge that's perfect for playing Pooh Sticks. In the surrounding area there are animal parks and nature reserves to walk around, or to head back further in time, you could take one of the trails through ancient Sherwood Forest, around quarter of an hour's drive away.
Guest facilities on site centre around the Cave Bar, a cool little space built into an exposure of 500-million-year-old sandstone, plus an outdoor terrace for sipping drinks out in the sunshine.
Other amenities include a washing-up area and bathrooms with plentiful hot showers, toilets and baby changing facilities.
No Fire Pits
BBQ;s off the floor. No disposable BBQ;s
CHECK IN BETWEEN 2PM AND 6PM
CHECK INS AFTER 6PM INCUR A FEE OF £10.00 FOR LATE CHECK IN
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£28
/ night
Treflach Farm
7. 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
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
8. 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
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
9. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
96%
(85)
175 units · Tents · Northamptonshire, East Midlands
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Out To Grass, Camping, Glamping
10. Out To Grass, Camping, Glamping
88%
(4)
162 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Worcester, Worcestershire, West Midlands
We are closed for the 2024 season. We look forward to welcoming you in Spring 2025 - bookings starting in April 2025!
Nestled in a quiet spot, a few miles from Bromyard and just minutes away from the breathtaking scenery of the Malvern Hills, Out to Grass is a stunning rural campsite surrounded by lush greenery nestled between Herefordshire and Worcestershire. OTG is a dog friendly site and welcomes tents and vans in a choice of 'family camping' or 'lively' fields. There are also beautiful glamping pods available and a wood fired outdoor hot tub for those craving a spot of luxury
The enthusiastic OTG crew provide a warm welcome on arrival and are always happy to help where they can. The site boasts spotless facillities with hot showers and flushing toilets. OTG have received a gold award from Green Tourism for their eco and environental work
Pitches are on grass with optional electric or you can forget the tent pegs and stay in one of the lovely glamping pods, equipped with bedding, electric sockets and cooking appliances.
The site has an onsite bar and caterers selling fresh coffee, smoothies and hot food. There is Family Friendly music playing most weekends (and also some adult only late night camping weekends available to book).
There is a communal covered fire pit with comfy sofas perfect for sitting around chatting and toasting marsh mellows. The site is also blessed with a beautiful open sky for stargazing on new moons. There are some lovely country walks accessible directly from the campsite
Most weekends there will be workshops and activities on offer, as well as well-being services such as massages and morning yoga
The site has Geodomes available for hire on numerous weekends, complete with full sound system, lights, decor and a stage for bands or DJs, perfect for playing your own music
It is also possible to hire the entire site on an exclusive basis for weddings, parties, gatherings and much more.
The site is open from May to September, but only open for public camping on select weekends in July and August. Please refer to our listings for full details of available dates
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£30
/ night
Glamping West Midlands
11. Glamping West Midlands
100%
(27)
4 units · Glamping · Enville, England
Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£135
/ night
Elmwicke Camping
12. Elmwicke Camping
96%
(64)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West England
Family camping on a Severn Valley farm, with campfires to enjoy, animals to meet and tractor-and-trailer rides
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£27
/ night
Chrome Hill Campers
13. Chrome Hill Campers
98%
(22)
5 units · Motorhomes · England
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
Country bumpkins
14. 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
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows
15. 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
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
16. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
96%
(57)
8 units · Tents · Staffordshire, West Midlands
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Chase Camping
17. Chase Camping
97%
(59)
67 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Staffordshire, West Midlands
Tent camping and bell tents for hire on a family farm within easy walking distance of Cannock Chase Forest
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£28
/ night
Near Gatten Farm
18. Near Gatten Farm
Tent, Motorhome · Shrewsbury, Shropshire, West Midlands
We are a small basic 7 acre campsite in the Shropshire hills between the long mynd and the stipperstones great for wild camping. So offers great walks and mountain biking. Carding Mill Valley is just a short drive which is great place for exploring and playing in the streams or wild swimming in the reservoir.
It is a simple site with toilets showers and we have a canteen with a kettle, fridge, microwave, tables and chairs, sink area and power. The campsite is on the side of a hill but there are pleanty of flat areas to pitch up. The campsite has lovely views of the surrounding area. We do allow fire's and can supply fire pits and wood.
We have an undercover area which can be used as cover from rain, this area also has a pool table.
We allow tents, caravans, motor homes, although dont have electric hookups.
We can allow group bookings.
We use the site for a festival once a year and the stage is a permanent structure as is the bar and medic cabins, these will not affect your stay in anyway just making you aware they are there.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£9
/ night
Spire View Yurts
19. Spire View Yurts
100%
(7)
3 units · Glamping · Chesterfield, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Yurt glamping between Chesterfield and Matlock in Derbyshire
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£189
/ night
Oak Lodge Glamping
20. Oak Lodge Glamping
100%
(76)
18 units · Glamping · Northwold, England
10 acres of blissful bell tent and gypsy caravan glamping near Thetford Forest in Norfolk
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£135
/ night
97% (303) • 134 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Central England
River Dove Camp
1. River Dove Camp
100%
(103)
10 units · Tents · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands
A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£10
/ night
Buzzard Holt Hosting
2. Buzzard Holt Hosting
100%
(7)
13 units · Glamping · Buckingham, England
Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£59
/ night
Tackeroo Campsite
3. Tackeroo Campsite
96%
(67)
54 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Staffordshire, West Midlands
Basic pitches (without toilet facilities) in Forestry Commission-owned woods beside a renowned mountain biking trail
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£17
/ night
School Farm Holidays
4. School Farm Holidays
100%
(1)
5 units · Glamping ·
Welcome to School Farm Holidays in Shropshire.
We are a small family run site offering unique luxury one and two bedroomed glamping pods and four bedroomed cabin surrounded by the glorious Shropshire countryside. Each unit has a private patio and seating area with stunning views and peace and quiet. Feel free to walk in the fields, pick fruit in the orchard and picnic by the brook. We have a new Nature Trail Eye Spy for the children, Walks from the doorstep and games room for rainy days. Plenty of on site Parking & charging point for Electric Vehicles
Centrally located in the UK in Shropshire’s AONB we are ideally placed to relax and reconnect or visit local attractions such as Ironbridge, Blists Hill, Attingham Park and Wroxeter Wroman City. Less than a hours drive from Birmingham and 25 minutes off the M54 and yet a world apart.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£112
/ night
Penylan Cider Farm
5. Penylan Cider Farm
96%
(24)
3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Pontrilas, Wales
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
The Old Vicarage
6. The Old Vicarage
79%
(17)
6 units · Tents, Glamping · Retford, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
The Old Vicarage offers a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere for your stay for camping. We have BBQ's, camp fires to hire and have the shallow river to play in. Free Wifi. Well behaved dogs allowed on leads at all times.
Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire
Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham
Cave bar on site open on Bank Holidays
You'll sense the history all around you at The Old Vicarage, from the old house to the remains of the water mill in the river bed. Stays here are in the grounds of a 17th-century house in the village of Elkesley, six miles from Worksop and 25 miles from Nottingham. Its grounds run down to the banks of the Poulter river, and are lined with stands of acacia, sycamore, ash and oak trees which were originally donated to the first vicar by the Duke of Newcastle in the 1830s.
There's plenty of space around the site for traditional outdoor activities, with a rope swing and stepping stones over the shallow river and a bridge that's perfect for playing Pooh Sticks. In the surrounding area there are animal parks and nature reserves to walk around, or to head back further in time, you could take one of the trails through ancient Sherwood Forest, around quarter of an hour's drive away.
Guest facilities on site centre around the Cave Bar, a cool little space built into an exposure of 500-million-year-old sandstone, plus an outdoor terrace for sipping drinks out in the sunshine.
Other amenities include a washing-up area and bathrooms with plentiful hot showers, toilets and baby changing facilities.
No Fire Pits
BBQ;s off the floor. No disposable BBQ;s
CHECK IN BETWEEN 2PM AND 6PM
CHECK INS AFTER 6PM INCUR A FEE OF £10.00 FOR LATE CHECK IN
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£28
/ night
Treflach Farm
7. 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
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
8. 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
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
9. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
96%
(85)
175 units · Tents · Northamptonshire, East Midlands
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Out To Grass, Camping, Glamping
10. Out To Grass, Camping, Glamping
88%
(4)
162 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Worcester, Worcestershire, West Midlands
We are closed for the 2024 season. We look forward to welcoming you in Spring 2025 - bookings starting in April 2025!
Nestled in a quiet spot, a few miles from Bromyard and just minutes away from the breathtaking scenery of the Malvern Hills, Out to Grass is a stunning rural campsite surrounded by lush greenery nestled between Herefordshire and Worcestershire. OTG is a dog friendly site and welcomes tents and vans in a choice of 'family camping' or 'lively' fields. There are also beautiful glamping pods available and a wood fired outdoor hot tub for those craving a spot of luxury
The enthusiastic OTG crew provide a warm welcome on arrival and are always happy to help where they can. The site boasts spotless facillities with hot showers and flushing toilets. OTG have received a gold award from Green Tourism for their eco and environental work
Pitches are on grass with optional electric or you can forget the tent pegs and stay in one of the lovely glamping pods, equipped with bedding, electric sockets and cooking appliances.
The site has an onsite bar and caterers selling fresh coffee, smoothies and hot food. There is Family Friendly music playing most weekends (and also some adult only late night camping weekends available to book).
There is a communal covered fire pit with comfy sofas perfect for sitting around chatting and toasting marsh mellows. The site is also blessed with a beautiful open sky for stargazing on new moons. There are some lovely country walks accessible directly from the campsite
Most weekends there will be workshops and activities on offer, as well as well-being services such as massages and morning yoga
The site has Geodomes available for hire on numerous weekends, complete with full sound system, lights, decor and a stage for bands or DJs, perfect for playing your own music
It is also possible to hire the entire site on an exclusive basis for weddings, parties, gatherings and much more.
The site is open from May to September, but only open for public camping on select weekends in July and August. Please refer to our listings for full details of available dates
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£30
/ night
Glamping West Midlands
11. Glamping West Midlands
100%
(27)
4 units · Glamping · Enville, England
Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£135
/ night
Elmwicke Camping
12. Elmwicke Camping
96%
(64)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West England
Family camping on a Severn Valley farm, with campfires to enjoy, animals to meet and tractor-and-trailer rides
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£27
/ night
Chrome Hill Campers
13. Chrome Hill Campers
98%
(22)
5 units · Motorhomes · England
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
Country bumpkins
14. 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
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows
15. 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
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
16. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
96%
(57)
8 units · Tents · Staffordshire, West Midlands
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Chase Camping
17. Chase Camping
97%
(59)
67 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Staffordshire, West Midlands
Tent camping and bell tents for hire on a family farm within easy walking distance of Cannock Chase Forest
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£28
/ night
Near Gatten Farm
18. Near Gatten Farm
Tent, Motorhome · Shrewsbury, Shropshire, West Midlands
We are a small basic 7 acre campsite in the Shropshire hills between the long mynd and the stipperstones great for wild camping. So offers great walks and mountain biking. Carding Mill Valley is just a short drive which is great place for exploring and playing in the streams or wild swimming in the reservoir.
It is a simple site with toilets showers and we have a canteen with a kettle, fridge, microwave, tables and chairs, sink area and power. The campsite is on the side of a hill but there are pleanty of flat areas to pitch up. The campsite has lovely views of the surrounding area. We do allow fire's and can supply fire pits and wood.
We have an undercover area which can be used as cover from rain, this area also has a pool table.
We allow tents, caravans, motor homes, although dont have electric hookups.
We can allow group bookings.
We use the site for a festival once a year and the stage is a permanent structure as is the bar and medic cabins, these will not affect your stay in anyway just making you aware they are there.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£9
/ night
Spire View Yurts
19. Spire View Yurts
100%
(7)
3 units · Glamping · Chesterfield, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Yurt glamping between Chesterfield and Matlock in Derbyshire
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£189
/ night
Oak Lodge Glamping
20. Oak Lodge Glamping
100%
(76)
18 units · Glamping · Northwold, England
10 acres of blissful bell tent and gypsy caravan glamping near Thetford Forest in Norfolk
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£135
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
M
Michele
September 2025
6 m Class B
We loved the look of the space with picnic table dotted about. Lots of water available along side the other facilities. Close to the heathland with lots of walks available. We will be back.
See more
H
Hussain
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Alex was very helpful and kind. He accommodated all our needs and made sure we had a comfortable stay.
See more
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!
See more
M
Mariam
August 2025
Tent
Alex was super lovely and helpful, awesome guy and amazing farm. Was super nice to wake up to the animals around the chickens the sheep and the cows. Would definitely recommend and go again!!
See more
Lizzy
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Treflach Farm
Absolutely stunning site, fantastic facilities and a really friendly team behind it all.
See more
S
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
See more
s
susan
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely field for camping and enjoying its natural beauty
See moreI
Ian
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely spot, nice and private. Host was great, helpful and friendly
Would book again without hesitation
See moreG
Gareth
August 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
Really great space with amazing views. The on site toilet was super clean and there was a nice enclosure area for a table and chairs. Highly recommend.
See moreM
Matty
August 2025
3 m Class B
Small little site, very quiet and great views. All the facilities you need for a few days stay over. Would recommend!
See more
S
Steve
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Fantastic facilities, quiet site, idyllic, everyone very friendly
See moreS
Sapphira
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely, quiet spot. So picturesque and peaceful. Had a great stay with the family.
See more
Carree
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Great campsite, brilliant facilities and location 😊👍
See moreH
Helen
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Basic but exactly what we needed. Stayed with 3 teenage boys who spent most the time in the river or round the campfire.
Loo and drinking tap were a bit of a trek.
Alex and family were very welcoming.
See more
F
Fiona
August 2025
Tent
With kids
A lovely clean campsite with plenty of activities to do locally. There is someone on site all of the time which is reassuring . We had a beautiful spot right overlooking the canal junction . We had a great 3 night stay at Great Haywood . Thank you so much
See more
J
Justin
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
We had a fantastic weekend, just what we like in a campsite, small super quiet and chilled, fantastic views and good facilities, Darren & Diana were good hosts and communicated very well. Great walking in the area, the price you pay for the great view is a good hike back up to the site but worth it..! We stopped at the tea room down in the village before taking on the hill home, can highly recommend all the fresh cakes and food from the tea room a little gem.
See more
Shanine
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely view! Farm Shop opposite where we got ice cream, fresh milkshake and fresh pizza cooked! Then we went on a walk past the canals and found Essex bridge where the kids swam with other children in a river! Kids had the best time!
See more
Frances
August 2025
Tent
Really enjoyed camping at Brook Meadow, plenty of lovely pitches to pick from, ours was right next to the lake whish was perfect for camping. Facilities were really nice and lots of activities going on at the site. Will be booking again next year.
See more
N
Nicola
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Really peaceful, magical spot. Stayed as a group of four adults and 10 kids. Loved having the whole field to ourselves and a gorgeous stream to swim in. Bliss x
See more
E
Effie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Absolutely fabulous camping spot, we were 4 adults and 10 kids ten and under and it was great to have so much space for them to run around, and the river to cool off in. It is absolutely no frills, just one compost toilet and a water tap, but that’s all you really need!
See more
Campsites with wheelchair access 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.