The best farm stays in Charnwood Forest

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This surprisingly wild, craggy, and forested area of countryside sits roughly between Leicester, Loughborough, and Coalville. It encompasses several popular outdoor spaces including Bradgate Park and parts of Middle England’s major reforestation project, the National Forest. Take a walk in Bradgate Park, try your hand at narrowboating, or relax at a waterside country pub on the Grand Union Canal, then visit historic spots like the Battle of Bosworth Field battle site. The region’s best camping is around the parish of Quorn, where pitching places include Broome Island—only accessible by boat.

92% (981) 508 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Charnwood Forest

Secret Wood Glamping

1. Secret Wood Glamping

95%
(20)
10 units · Tents, Glamping · Derbyshire S18 7 Wf, England
A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
River Dove Camp

2. 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
Cotswolds Glamping

3. Cotswolds Glamping

100%
(6)
4 units · Glamping · Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, South East England
Fun, laid-back, glamping that's ideal for groups, with silent discos and wood-fired hot tubs.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£96
 / night
Peak District Edge Farm Camping

4. Peak District Edge Farm Camping

5 units · Tents · England
Off-Grid Farm Camping on the Edge of the Peak District Our peaceful 9-acre camping field is set on a working farm, surrounded by fields and woodland, with lovely countryside views over the village of Holmesfield. Located right on the edge of the Peak District in Derbyshire, this is an ideal base for walkers, hikers, and nature lovers, with public footpaths leading directly from the farm. We are just a short drive from Chatsworth House and the market town of Bakewell, and within walking distance of a welcoming village pub serving good food. The pub is dog friendly, and well-behaved dogs are welcome on site. This is a simple, back-to-basics, off-grid camping experience, perfect for families, groups of friends, and those looking for peaceful countryside camping. Facilities include: Eco toilet Small shared camp kitchen with gas stove and sink Basic cutlery, plates, cups, knives and forks provided No electricity on site Important information: No tents provided Please take all rubbish home Access is via a stony farm track which can be bumpy and muddy In wet weather, vehicles may not be able to access the track Alternative parking is available, with a 5-minute walk to the campsite This is relaxed farm camping in a quiet rural setting—ideal for exploring the Peak District, enjoying local walks, and unwinding in nature. Check-in is between 1:00pm and 6:00pm. We will meet you on arrival to check you in and show you to the camping field. Please ensure you arrive within these times so we can welcome you properly.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Sleep Wild

5. Sleep Wild

100%
(20)
2 units · Glamping · Banbury, Oxfordshire, South East England
Curvy cabins with hot tubs on an expansive farm in the Oxfordshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£151
 / night
Burrs Manor Wild Camping

6. Burrs Manor Wild Camping

87%
(152)
30 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Buxton, England
Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
The Pig Place Campsite

7. The Pig Place Campsite

92%
(93)
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Oxfordshire, South East England
Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£10
 / night
Intake Farm

8. Intake Farm

98%
(64)
7 units · Tents, Glamping · Alton, Staffordshire, West Midlands
Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

9. 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
White Peak Camping

10. White Peak Camping

99%
(465)
18 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Peak Pods

11. Peak Pods

100%
(42)
4 units · Glamping · Bakewell, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Family-sized en suite glamping pods in the Peak District
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£97
 / night
Nightingales Rustic Camping

12. Nightingales Rustic Camping

93%
(28)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England
Back down the farm enjoying Warwickshire's beautiful countryside camping alongside a working farm. Farm shop with our home reared meats and BBQ packs. Relax or have a few glasses of wine around the camp fire. Don't forget the Marshmallows. They are a perfect treat around the camp fire. No Fixed pitches we camp alongside nature.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£10
 / night
Brook Farm

13. Brook Farm

93%
(22)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ashbourne, England
Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Greystones Nawab Camping

14. Greystones Nawab Camping

10%
(5)
22 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Monyash, England
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH BEFORE BOOKING TO ENQUIRE ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRIC HOOK-UPS. The tent and motor home pitches are dispersed so the pitch number may not be the same as your allocated pitch (but these are all the same). Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway near to Buxton in the Peak District. Enjoy the beautiful countryside, which is well known for great walks, cycling and which is full of pretty little English villages to visit. There is a local pub a stone's throw away, and a donkey sanctuary next door. There are also many more pubs in the area serving delicious meals. Historic towns such as Bakewell, Matlock, and Tideswell are also close by.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
£15
 / night
Walltree House Camping

15. 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
Shire Camping

16. Shire Camping

98%
(25)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England
Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Chrome Hill Campers

17. 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
Glamping West Midlands

18. 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
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

19. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

91%
(93)
61 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wardlow, England
What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell. The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving. All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away. And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all. Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Chase Camping

20. 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

This surprisingly wild, craggy, and forested area of countryside sits roughly between Leicester, Loughborough, and Coalville. It encompasses several popular outdoor spaces including Bradgate Park and parts of Middle England’s major reforestation project, the National Forest. Take a walk in Bradgate Park, try your hand at narrowboating, or relax at a waterside country pub on the Grand Union Canal, then visit historic spots like the Battle of Bosworth Field battle site. The region’s best camping is around the parish of Quorn, where pitching places include Broome Island—only accessible by boat.

92% (981) 508 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Charnwood Forest

Secret Wood Glamping

1. Secret Wood Glamping

95%
(20)
10 units · Tents, Glamping · Derbyshire S18 7 Wf, England
A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
River Dove Camp

2. 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
Cotswolds Glamping

3. Cotswolds Glamping

100%
(6)
4 units · Glamping · Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, South East England
Fun, laid-back, glamping that's ideal for groups, with silent discos and wood-fired hot tubs.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£96
 / night
Peak District Edge Farm Camping

4. Peak District Edge Farm Camping

5 units · Tents · England
Off-Grid Farm Camping on the Edge of the Peak District Our peaceful 9-acre camping field is set on a working farm, surrounded by fields and woodland, with lovely countryside views over the village of Holmesfield. Located right on the edge of the Peak District in Derbyshire, this is an ideal base for walkers, hikers, and nature lovers, with public footpaths leading directly from the farm. We are just a short drive from Chatsworth House and the market town of Bakewell, and within walking distance of a welcoming village pub serving good food. The pub is dog friendly, and well-behaved dogs are welcome on site. This is a simple, back-to-basics, off-grid camping experience, perfect for families, groups of friends, and those looking for peaceful countryside camping. Facilities include: Eco toilet Small shared camp kitchen with gas stove and sink Basic cutlery, plates, cups, knives and forks provided No electricity on site Important information: No tents provided Please take all rubbish home Access is via a stony farm track which can be bumpy and muddy In wet weather, vehicles may not be able to access the track Alternative parking is available, with a 5-minute walk to the campsite This is relaxed farm camping in a quiet rural setting—ideal for exploring the Peak District, enjoying local walks, and unwinding in nature. Check-in is between 1:00pm and 6:00pm. We will meet you on arrival to check you in and show you to the camping field. Please ensure you arrive within these times so we can welcome you properly.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Sleep Wild

5. Sleep Wild

100%
(20)
2 units · Glamping · Banbury, Oxfordshire, South East England
Curvy cabins with hot tubs on an expansive farm in the Oxfordshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£151
 / night
Burrs Manor Wild Camping

6. Burrs Manor Wild Camping

87%
(152)
30 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Buxton, England
Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
The Pig Place Campsite

7. The Pig Place Campsite

92%
(93)
45 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Oxfordshire, South East England
Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£10
 / night
Intake Farm

8. Intake Farm

98%
(64)
7 units · Tents, Glamping · Alton, Staffordshire, West Midlands
Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

9. 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
White Peak Camping

10. White Peak Camping

99%
(465)
18 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Peak Pods

11. Peak Pods

100%
(42)
4 units · Glamping · Bakewell, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Family-sized en suite glamping pods in the Peak District
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£97
 / night
Nightingales Rustic Camping

12. Nightingales Rustic Camping

93%
(28)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England
Back down the farm enjoying Warwickshire's beautiful countryside camping alongside a working farm. Farm shop with our home reared meats and BBQ packs. Relax or have a few glasses of wine around the camp fire. Don't forget the Marshmallows. They are a perfect treat around the camp fire. No Fixed pitches we camp alongside nature.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£10
 / night
Brook Farm

13. Brook Farm

93%
(22)
20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ashbourne, England
Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Greystones Nawab Camping

14. Greystones Nawab Camping

10%
(5)
22 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Monyash, England
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH BEFORE BOOKING TO ENQUIRE ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRIC HOOK-UPS. The tent and motor home pitches are dispersed so the pitch number may not be the same as your allocated pitch (but these are all the same). Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway near to Buxton in the Peak District. Enjoy the beautiful countryside, which is well known for great walks, cycling and which is full of pretty little English villages to visit. There is a local pub a stone's throw away, and a donkey sanctuary next door. There are also many more pubs in the area serving delicious meals. Historic towns such as Bakewell, Matlock, and Tideswell are also close by.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
£15
 / night
Walltree House Camping

15. 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
Shire Camping

16. Shire Camping

98%
(25)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England
Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Chrome Hill Campers

17. 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
Glamping West Midlands

18. 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
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

19. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

91%
(93)
61 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wardlow, England
What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell. The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving. All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away. And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all. Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Chase Camping

20. 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

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The best farm stays in Charnwood Forest guide

Where to go

Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood

The big go-to outdoor playground for citizens of Leicester, Bradgate Park is a delightful old deer park and a montage of moors, crags, and woods seeming more similar to the Peak District than to the suburb-adjacent country park it is. Come to walk, explore wildlife-reclaimed industrial land, bird-watch in Swithland Woods, and visit the former home of Lady Jane Grey, Britain’s shortest-reigning monarch.

Moira & The National Forest

The area around Moira was heavily scarred by its former coal mining industry, which was why it was chosen as the location for the National Forest. This major reforestation project straddles parts of Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire, combining existing old-growth forest with newer plantations, and has rejuvenated the area as an outdoor destination for walkers, cyclists, and horse-riders. Ex-mining village Moira now hosts the National Forest Discovery Centre, some restored mining attractions, and camping options nearby.

Ashby Canal

The Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal links Leicestershire’s Moira and Warwickshire’s Bedworth, with the section between Bedworth and Snarestone navigable. Interesting sights along its course include the Battlefield Line heritage railway between Shackerstone and Shenton, plus the Bosworth Field battle site. The canal winds close to several campsites catering to tent campers, caravanners, and glampers.

Grand Union Canal

The UK’s longest canal brushes the northeast of Charnwood Forest at villages like Mountsorrel and nearby Sileby, with its convenient railway station. The 137-mile waterway, connecting Birmingham and London, is full of surprises, showing off a greener, quieter side to the big towns it passes through and crossing some pretty countryside too. Narrowboat, walk, or cycle the towpath, visit idyllic canal-side pubs and camp at unique waterside sites like Broome Island near Quorn—accessible only by boat.