Woodland glamping in Charnwood Forest

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.

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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.

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1. Secret Wood Glamping

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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

2. Intake Farm

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7 units · Tents, Glamping · Alton, Staffordshire, West Midlands

Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire

3. Buzzard Holt Hosting

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13 units · Glamping · Buckingham, England

Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire

4. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

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14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Warwickshire, England

Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.

5. Peak Pods

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4 units · Glamping · Bakewell, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Family-sized en suite glamping pods in the Peak District

6. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

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13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Rutland, East Midlands

Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater

7. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

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43 units · Tents, Glamping · Wellesbourne, England

A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted

8. The Mushroom Farm Campsite

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36 units · Tents, Glamping · Oakham, England

Authentic old school camping! Bring your own tent and stay in one our lovely private pitches. Our pitches are big enough to park your car and pitch a large family tent with plenty of space for sitting and BBQs. Our site is off grid so you will be provided with plenty of fresh water in containers. There are compost toilets dotted around the site which are cleaned daily and there is firewood and charcoal available to buy. We also have a little honesty shop selling a few bits and pieces that campers often forget to pack. The mushroom farm feels more like wild camping or a pioneers camp. It is not a manicured site so we recommend bringing an airbed for a comfortable sleep. But a positive you’ll be sharing it with wildlife – frequent visitors include songbirds, red kites, kestrels, owls, bats, lizards, frogs and toads, snakes, rabbits and hares, muntjac deer, mice, foxes, dragonflies, butterflies, moths and beetles… The camp is set on a mushroom farm with young trees and large areas left to rewild. This means flowering thistles and uneven ground so it may not be suitable for babies, very young children or people with health conditions. The 2025 camping season at the Mushroom farm is from Friday the 23rd of May until Sunday the 22rd of June. We are then closed for a few weeks but open again from Friday the 18th of July until Sunday the 17th of August.

9. Abberton Shepherds Hut

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1 unit · Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands

Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting

10. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

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3 units · Glamping · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park

11. Get Lost In Nature glamping

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5 units · Tents, Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting

12. The Grove at Melchbourne

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2 units · Glamping · England

Escape from it all at our pop-up glamping site (July+August only) - The Grove at Melchbourne. Immerse yourself in nature and switch off from the world. In a beautiful shaded woodland grove which looks out over a majestic valley, you can stay in one of our two bell tents - Olive and Pearl. No WiFi. No electricity. No cars. Just birds, deer, trees, wildflowers and rolling parkland. It's England at its loveliest, hidden away in the North Bedfordshire countryside... We have two bell tents (Olive and Pearl) - each has a double bed and single foldaway camp bed. A further camp bed is available on request. Please note that although we can accept up to four guests (2 adults, 2 children) per booking, we can only accommodate a maximum of 2 adults per booking. Each tent has its own fire pit and there is a shared field kitchen with gas bbq, two burner hobs and simple food prep facilities, as well as tea and coffee. As there is no electricity there is no refrigerator on site, but you can rent a cooler box with a couple of bags of ice from us. There is a compostable toilet and hot shower on site. Each tent has a fire pit and we provide you with a basket of logs to get started, and each fire pit has an A-frame to grill on. You can buy additional baskets of logs from us. Please note that there is no electricity and no WIFI on site... The Grove at Melchbourne is a nature-lovers paradise, playing home to deer, foxes, rabbits, badgers, buzzards, red kites, owls and kingfishers. You can also come and say hello to our gorgeous Shetland ponies, Dolly and Pancho. We are also just a 2 mile walk across rolling unspoilt countryside to Strawberry Hill Farm, a rewilding site that is home to turtle doves, linnets, harvest mice and nightingales. You can also easily walk to three lovely local country pubs, The St John's Arms, Melchbourne, The Fox & Hounds, Riseley and the Three Compasses, Dean.

13. Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

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2 units · Glamping · Cheshire, North West England

Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.

14. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

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3 units · Glamping · Warwickshire, West Midlands

Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal

15. Broadleaves Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · England

Rupert and Kerry welcome you to our Derbyshire family farm nestled in the heart of the National Forest adjacent to Foremark Water. Our countryside location offers far reaching views and is surrounded by our own, and Foremark Water’s woodlands offering many miles of enriching walks, rides or runs directly from your own sustainable luxury accommodation. Our beautiful bell tents are appointed with high quality beds and linens and fluffy towels. Our bathrooms are designed to feel like home from home. Three family bathrooms (plus additional toilets) all housed in their own bespoke building service just 6 tents.

16. The Little Stable

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1 unit · Glamping · Northamptonshire, East Midlands

The Little Stable is situated in a meadow, which is part of a 63 acre arable field adjacent to Laundimer Woods and Fermyn Woods. The land has been farmed by my father and grandfather for the last 60 years going back to a time of horse drawn ploughs and open top tractors. The stable was built 25 years ago for a horse called Whisper and over the years it was left to deteriorate. I have been gradually restoring the building since 2019 and decided it would be ideal as a luxury tiny home. I have put my heart and soul into build a unique, comfortable and private space for people seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. On the doorstep are some fantastic walks and rides through the woods. They were one of the original re-release sites for Red Kites in the UK and the breeding programme has been incredibly successful. It's a hidden gem, off the beaten track and a great place to reconnect with nature and the countryside. We can give you a map of the many trails through the woodland and other places of interest. We would advise bringing a pair of wellies or sturdy walking boots. A short car journey away you will find Deene House & Park (3 miles), Kirby Hall (4 miles), Rockingham Castle (4 miles), Boughton House (5 miles), Lyveden New Bield (6 miles) and the pretty and historic market town of Oundle (7 miles), A little further afield there is the beautiful town of Stamford and magnificent Burghley House (19 miles).

Camper favorites in and near Charnwood Forest

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

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3 units · Glamping · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park

Get Lost In Nature glamping

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5 units · Tents, Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting

The Grove at Melchbourne

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2 units · Glamping · England

Escape from it all at our pop-up glamping site (July+August only) - The Grove at Melchbourne. Immerse yourself in nature and switch off from the world. In a beautiful shaded woodland grove which looks out over a majestic valley, you can stay in one of our two bell tents - Olive and Pearl. No WiFi. No electricity. No cars. Just birds, deer, trees, wildflowers and rolling parkland. It's England at its loveliest, hidden away in the North Bedfordshire countryside... We have two bell tents (Olive and Pearl) - each has a double bed and single foldaway camp bed. A further camp bed is available on request. Please note that although we can accept up to four guests (2 adults, 2 children) per booking, we can only accommodate a maximum of 2 adults per booking. Each tent has its own fire pit and there is a shared field kitchen with gas bbq, two burner hobs and simple food prep facilities, as well as tea and coffee. As there is no electricity there is no refrigerator on site, but you can rent a cooler box with a couple of bags of ice from us. There is a compostable toilet and hot shower on site. Each tent has a fire pit and we provide you with a basket of logs to get started, and each fire pit has an A-frame to grill on. You can buy additional baskets of logs from us. Please note that there is no electricity and no WIFI on site... The Grove at Melchbourne is a nature-lovers paradise, playing home to deer, foxes, rabbits, badgers, buzzards, red kites, owls and kingfishers. You can also come and say hello to our gorgeous Shetland ponies, Dolly and Pancho. We are also just a 2 mile walk across rolling unspoilt countryside to Strawberry Hill Farm, a rewilding site that is home to turtle doves, linnets, harvest mice and nightingales. You can also easily walk to three lovely local country pubs, The St John's Arms, Melchbourne, The Fox & Hounds, Riseley and the Three Compasses, Dean.

Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

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2 units · Glamping · Cheshire, North West England

Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.

Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

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3 units · Glamping · Warwickshire, West Midlands

Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal

Broadleaves Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · England

Rupert and Kerry welcome you to our Derbyshire family farm nestled in the heart of the National Forest adjacent to Foremark Water. Our countryside location offers far reaching views and is surrounded by our own, and Foremark Water’s woodlands offering many miles of enriching walks, rides or runs directly from your own sustainable luxury accommodation. Our beautiful bell tents are appointed with high quality beds and linens and fluffy towels. Our bathrooms are designed to feel like home from home. Three family bathrooms (plus additional toilets) all housed in their own bespoke building service just 6 tents.

The Little Stable

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1 unit · Glamping · Northamptonshire, East Midlands

The Little Stable is situated in a meadow, which is part of a 63 acre arable field adjacent to Laundimer Woods and Fermyn Woods. The land has been farmed by my father and grandfather for the last 60 years going back to a time of horse drawn ploughs and open top tractors. The stable was built 25 years ago for a horse called Whisper and over the years it was left to deteriorate. I have been gradually restoring the building since 2019 and decided it would be ideal as a luxury tiny home. I have put my heart and soul into build a unique, comfortable and private space for people seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. On the doorstep are some fantastic walks and rides through the woods. They were one of the original re-release sites for Red Kites in the UK and the breeding programme has been incredibly successful. It's a hidden gem, off the beaten track and a great place to reconnect with nature and the countryside. We can give you a map of the many trails through the woodland and other places of interest. We would advise bringing a pair of wellies or sturdy walking boots. A short car journey away you will find Deene House & Park (3 miles), Kirby Hall (4 miles), Rockingham Castle (4 miles), Boughton House (5 miles), Lyveden New Bield (6 miles) and the pretty and historic market town of Oundle (7 miles), A little further afield there is the beautiful town of Stamford and magnificent Burghley House (19 miles).

Stories from the community

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Alexa

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Get Lost In Nature glamping

My three year old and I had an amazing time, such great facilities, incredibly comfortable, and absolutely dreamy setting. We are planning our return :) thank you so much Sara and Julian!

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Duco

September 2025

2 nights at Peak Pods

The pod was nice, clean, and well-maintained, and although four pods were located in a row, it felt very private, largely due to large open field in front. Excellent location to visit Haddon Hall, less than 5 min drive.

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Sacha

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Peak Pods

Beautiful, quiet spot with only four cabins. The cabin was clean and well equipped. Would definitely stay again

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Alison

August 2025

3 nights at Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

The campsite was quiet and private and all the other campers respected the rules about noise. The airstream caravan was screened from other campers in its own little area which gave more privacy

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Matthew

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Grove at Melchbourne

Awesome back to nature glamping. Really enjoyed our time with great amenities and views. We hired both tents and loved every minute of exploring the area, cheeky pub visit (20 min walk), beautiful views while eating from the bbq and then a comfy sleep. Thanks Mark and family, we are looking forward to coming back again

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Deimantas

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at The Grove at Melchbourne

The camp is amazing, me and 2 kids have an amazing time, it has everything you need. The owners brought ponies for the kids to enjoy. It is amazing place in the middle of nowhere and it’s only 2 tents. The other tent wasn’t occupied so we had a wild experience without any other soul here. It’s just beautiful and peaceful place. My kids said they would love to live here for the rest of their lives 😂😅🥳

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Caroline

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Abberton Shepherds Hut

This was a fabulous shepherds hut with every need catered for. The craftsmanship is beautiful and all the equipment and amenities were first class. Beautifully decorated and all the local and interesting information was carefully provided in an easy to access folder. The location is absolutely stunning with lots of outdoor equipment such as seating and bbq and a pizza oven to enjoy in the hot weather. The view is stunning and the surrounding countryside has great walks and places of interest. We will hopefully return.

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Zoe

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Mushroom Farm Campsite

Absoloutely amazing site!! Would 100% recommend, Abbie was so accommodating and made us feel so relaxed and welcome. Shame we had to leave but will definitely be booking again and again and again! Thankyou Abbie 🥰

Lucie

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Get Lost In Nature glamping

Lovely, clean, modern facilities. Very well thought out and great for kids. We loved the hammock and the rope swing.

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Kate

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Broadleaves Glamping

We had a fantastic stay at Broadleaves. Kerry and Rupert have thought of every small detail to make the stay so comfortable. They were there to greet us and made us feel so welcome. We stayed for 2 nights as a family of 4 with a dog and will definitely be returning. The facilities are great quality and the location is stunning. I have already been recommending them to family and friends.

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Tessa

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Secret Wood Glamping

Beautiful secluded woodland site with great facilities. We all loved the hot tub.

Great size enclosed garden, pizza oven and BBQ area too

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Amy

April 2025

With kids

1 night at Abberton Shepherds Hut

Catriona’s shepherds hut is a truly brilliant glamping find! I took my six year old daughter for a two-night stay and we loved it. The hut is so cleverly designed, with everything you need. It was warm and cosy, and the beds were so comfortable. The enclosed garden is great for children, and the visits from beautiful Evie the collie dog were a highlight. We ordered a breakfast hamper too which was excellent. We did a couple of day trips - Eastnor Castle and Warwick Castle. Both very good spots with lots going on for children. My daughter and I loved our adventure - we even had a visit from the tooth fairy while we there! :-) Thank you Catriona for such a lovely stay. We can’t wait to return. Highly recommend!

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Vail

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Broadleaves Glamping

The camping was very well thought out with all necessary equipment. Plus point easy access from main road, enough parking space, plenty of walks around, spacious and all the required facilities in top notch quality. The host were extremely lovely couple always willing to help and accommodate to the guest needs. Highly recommend it as place away from home.

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Bethan

April 2025

3 nights at Peak Pods

Such a beautiful location! Amazing views and so peaceful.. The pod was so well equipped with everything we could need, very cosy and comfortable. We would love to return and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it

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Woodland glamping 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.