Campsites with campfires near Peterborough

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Known as the Gateway to the Fens, this cathedral city on the border to Cambridgeshire boasts easy access to many attractions in the east of England, plus plenty of draws of its own. The city’s reserves, parks, river, and lakes are ideal for hikers, bikers, anglers, and boaters, while a short journey into the countryside can open up opportunities for coastal and woodland exploration. Outdoor accommodation ranges from no-frills field camping to luxury glamping, with options available year round.

94% (613) 754 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Peterborough

Stamford Meadows Glamping

1. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%
(12)
17km from Peterborough · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£220
 / night
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

2. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

97%
(292)
22km from Peterborough · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

3. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
22km from Peterborough · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Blooms Westerby Farm

4. Blooms Westerby Farm

95%
(11)
33km from Peterborough · 5 units
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£85
 / night
Rural Relaxing

5. Rural Relaxing

93%
(14)
39km from Peterborough · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Medbourne – a charming Leicestershire village with a pub, tea rooms and post office
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

6. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
39km from Peterborough · 7 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£80
 / night
Get Lost In Nature glamping

7. Get Lost In Nature glamping

100%
(15)
41km from Peterborough · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£120
 / night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

8. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

97%
(143)
42km from Peterborough · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Arthingworth Camping

9. Arthingworth Camping

96%
(56)
46km from Peterborough · 12 units
Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£13
 / night
Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

10. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

100%
(30)
49km from Peterborough · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe
Showers
Potable water
Wifi
from 
£13
 / night
King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

11. King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

90%
(43)
49km from Peterborough · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A well located Norfolk campsite with great access to the coast, fens and traditional market towns
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

12. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

92%
(38)
52km from Peterborough · 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
Showers
Potable water
from 
£31
 / night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

13. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

97%
(66)
52km from Peterborough · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£35
 / night
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm

14. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm

96%
(85)
54km from Peterborough · 175 units
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£32
 / night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping

15. Willow Grove Farm Glamping

100%
(12)
56km from Peterborough · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£150
 / night
Heygates Lodging

16. Heygates Lodging

100%
(21)
60km from Peterborough · 2 units
A place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. Canalside walks are on your doorstep and nature is never far away - birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards are plentiful, and you may be lucky enough to see otters in the canal. There's a variety of pubs and restaurants within a short drive, and the market towns of Rugby and Market Harborough area about 20 minutes away. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy local beers and ciders or pick from our expertly curated wine list. Our Lodges have their own fire pits and BBQs, and all fuel is provided. Each lodge has its own hammock, and a designated private fishing peg at a turning point in the canal, meaning that you'll be largely undisturbed by passing boats.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£180
 / night
Snettisham Meadows

17. Snettisham Meadows

96%
(24)
62km from Peterborough · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Set on a traditional family-run farm in rural Norfolk, Snettisham Meadows is on the outskirts of the pretty village of Snettisham and short drive away from North Norfolk's beautiful white sandy beaches. Animal-mad campers, form an orderly queue please, as this 329-acre farm has several attractions up its sleeve for you, including meet-and-greets with pigs and ponies, lamb feeding in spring and deer safaris. There’s also a dog paddock for rent so four-legged companions can have a frisk around, and an area on the camping field is reserved for guests with dogs. Campfires and barbecues are permitted and you can borrow firepits from the site owners. Logs are also available to buy. The site is only 10 minutes’ walk from a village pub if you fancy a change of scenery. After a fun-filled day exploring this lovely part of Norfolk, come back to your pitch and keep your fingers crossed for clear skies and some serious stargazing. Facilities include washing-up sinks, a small shop at reception for essential supplies and tourist information, USB phone charging and a freezer for ice packs.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Bain View Glamping

18. Bain View Glamping

97%
(18)
66km from Peterborough · 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
Showers
Potable water
from 
£23
 / night
Freedom Farm Camping

19. Freedom Farm Camping

98%
(20)
68km from Peterborough · 30 units
Eco permanent pasture farm with 12 mile views across the countryside in West Suffolk near Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge. Say goodbye to the road whilst camping privately and securely in 70 acres of paddocks edged with post and rail fencing. Footpaths accessed directly from the site to explore further afield. We produce most of our own food and have a herd of Dexter grass fed beef cows grazing. Beef and vegetables available for sale depending on the season and availability. Camping hammocks also welcome in the wood. We also have equestrian facilities including a manege and it is possible to bring a horse by arrangement in summer. We have a guide available for hacking locally and a resident BS qualified instructor. Please contact for details.
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£25
 / night
Bell Tent Village Parks

20. Bell Tent Village Parks

100%
(11)
69km from Peterborough · 12 units
Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£128
 / night

Known as the Gateway to the Fens, this cathedral city on the border to Cambridgeshire boasts easy access to many attractions in the east of England, plus plenty of draws of its own. The city’s reserves, parks, river, and lakes are ideal for hikers, bikers, anglers, and boaters, while a short journey into the countryside can open up opportunities for coastal and woodland exploration. Outdoor accommodation ranges from no-frills field camping to luxury glamping, with options available year round.

94% (613) 754 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Peterborough

Stamford Meadows Glamping

1. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%
(12)
17km from Peterborough · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£220
 / night
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

2. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

97%
(292)
22km from Peterborough · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

3. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
22km from Peterborough · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Blooms Westerby Farm

4. Blooms Westerby Farm

95%
(11)
33km from Peterborough · 5 units
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£85
 / night
Rural Relaxing

5. Rural Relaxing

93%
(14)
39km from Peterborough · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Medbourne – a charming Leicestershire village with a pub, tea rooms and post office
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

6. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
39km from Peterborough · 7 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£80
 / night
Get Lost In Nature glamping

7. Get Lost In Nature glamping

100%
(15)
41km from Peterborough · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£120
 / night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

8. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

97%
(143)
42km from Peterborough · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Arthingworth Camping

9. Arthingworth Camping

96%
(56)
46km from Peterborough · 12 units
Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£13
 / night
Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

10. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

100%
(30)
49km from Peterborough · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe
Showers
Potable water
Wifi
from 
£13
 / night
King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

11. King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

90%
(43)
49km from Peterborough · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A well located Norfolk campsite with great access to the coast, fens and traditional market towns
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

12. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

92%
(38)
52km from Peterborough · 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
Showers
Potable water
from 
£31
 / night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

13. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

97%
(66)
52km from Peterborough · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£35
 / night
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm

14. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm

96%
(85)
54km from Peterborough · 175 units
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£32
 / night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping

15. Willow Grove Farm Glamping

100%
(12)
56km from Peterborough · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£150
 / night
Heygates Lodging

16. Heygates Lodging

100%
(21)
60km from Peterborough · 2 units
A place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. Canalside walks are on your doorstep and nature is never far away - birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards are plentiful, and you may be lucky enough to see otters in the canal. There's a variety of pubs and restaurants within a short drive, and the market towns of Rugby and Market Harborough area about 20 minutes away. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy local beers and ciders or pick from our expertly curated wine list. Our Lodges have their own fire pits and BBQs, and all fuel is provided. Each lodge has its own hammock, and a designated private fishing peg at a turning point in the canal, meaning that you'll be largely undisturbed by passing boats.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£180
 / night
Snettisham Meadows

17. Snettisham Meadows

96%
(24)
62km from Peterborough · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Set on a traditional family-run farm in rural Norfolk, Snettisham Meadows is on the outskirts of the pretty village of Snettisham and short drive away from North Norfolk's beautiful white sandy beaches. Animal-mad campers, form an orderly queue please, as this 329-acre farm has several attractions up its sleeve for you, including meet-and-greets with pigs and ponies, lamb feeding in spring and deer safaris. There’s also a dog paddock for rent so four-legged companions can have a frisk around, and an area on the camping field is reserved for guests with dogs. Campfires and barbecues are permitted and you can borrow firepits from the site owners. Logs are also available to buy. The site is only 10 minutes’ walk from a village pub if you fancy a change of scenery. After a fun-filled day exploring this lovely part of Norfolk, come back to your pitch and keep your fingers crossed for clear skies and some serious stargazing. Facilities include washing-up sinks, a small shop at reception for essential supplies and tourist information, USB phone charging and a freezer for ice packs.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Bain View Glamping

18. Bain View Glamping

97%
(18)
66km from Peterborough · 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
Showers
Potable water
from 
£23
 / night
Freedom Farm Camping

19. Freedom Farm Camping

98%
(20)
68km from Peterborough · 30 units
Eco permanent pasture farm with 12 mile views across the countryside in West Suffolk near Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge. Say goodbye to the road whilst camping privately and securely in 70 acres of paddocks edged with post and rail fencing. Footpaths accessed directly from the site to explore further afield. We produce most of our own food and have a herd of Dexter grass fed beef cows grazing. Beef and vegetables available for sale depending on the season and availability. Camping hammocks also welcome in the wood. We also have equestrian facilities including a manege and it is possible to bring a horse by arrangement in summer. We have a guide available for hacking locally and a resident BS qualified instructor. Please contact for details.
Showers
Potable water
Picnic table
from 
£25
 / night
Bell Tent Village Parks

20. Bell Tent Village Parks

100%
(11)
69km from Peterborough · 12 units
Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£128
 / night

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Campsites with campfires near Peterborough guide

Where to go

Around Peterborough

Right on the River Nene and home to several lakes, Peterborough is a destination for water lovers and anglers. Sailing, windsurfing, and open water swimming are popular activities at Nene Country Park, which also houses a campsite and caravan park. Other family-friendly options include working farms, such as Sacrewell, while glampers can choose from a range of exclusive lodges and tent sites.

The Fens

Traditional Fenland towns Whittlesey, March, Chatteris, and Wisbech are within easy reach of Peterborough, each offering unique rambling and riding opportunities. The Greenwich Meridian Trail, Fen Rivers Way, and Hereward Way all pass through the area, while adult-only campsites, touring parks, and luxury lodges offer accommodation options for all manner of Hipcampers—including fish farms and lakeside sites for keen anglers.

Thetford Forest & The Brecks

East of Cambridgeshire on the Suffolk-Norfolk border, this lowland forest is best known for its balmy microclimate and rich variety of flora and fauna. The region’s long distance trails, such as the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path Trail, are lined by rural campsites, while outdoor attractions such as Brandon Country Park and Knettishall Heath offer relaxed rambles and wildlife watching.

The Wash & Norfolk Coast AONB

Get a glimpse of England’s dramatic and varied coastline just 90 minutes northeast of Peterborough. Made up of salt marshes and mud flats, the Wash estuary is a haven for birdwatching, while sprawling beaches and small villages along the Norfolk coastline reveal a far more traditional seaside view. Coastal camping options include back-to-basics sites, glamping pods, and family-friendly holiday parks.

When to go

Camping in the east of England is most popular during the summer, though adventurers that brave the short days and cold climes of autumn and winter are rewarded with golden-hued views and far quieter campsites, though be aware that many close for the off season.

Know before you go

  • If you need camping gear, check to see if your campsite hires out. If not, Peterborough has several camping shops, including a GO Outdoors, Mountain Warehouse, and Millets.
  • Sports and activity gear is generally hirable on site.
  • Peterborough is reasonably well connected, with the direct train from London taking just under an hour.
  • If you plan to travel to more remote spots, it’s worth hiring or driving your own vehicle.
  • Anglers will need a rod license, which can be purchased from the Environment Agency.