Best Woodland Camping in East Midlands

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the UK! If you're a nature enthusiast looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of the forest, we have over 29 options for you in the East Midlands region. From tranquil hideaways to adventurous spots, we've got you covered. Be sure to check out our top campsites like Cuckoo Farm Campsite (45 reviews), Fire and Stars Woodland Camping (11 reviews), and Get Lost In Nature glamping (4 reviews). With facilities like toilets, rubbish facilities, and potable water, your comfort is our priority. And if you're the adventurous type, popular activities like boating, paddling, and whitewater paddling await you. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready to experience the great outdoors at its finest!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the UK! If you're a nature enthusiast looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of the forest, we have over 29 options for you in the East Midlands region. From tranquil hideaways to adventurous spots, we've got you covered. Be sure to check out our top campsites like Cuckoo Farm Campsite (45 reviews), Fire and Stars Woodland Camping (11 reviews), and Get Lost In Nature glamping (4 reviews). With facilities like toilets, rubbish facilities, and potable water, your comfort is our priority. And if you're the adventurous type, popular activities like boating, paddling, and whitewater paddling await you. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready to experience the great outdoors at its finest!

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Top-rated campgrounds

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. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

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5 units · Tents · Leicestershire, East Midlands

Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road

3. Peak Pods

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4 units · Glamping · Bakewell, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Family-sized en suite glamping pods in the Peak District

4. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

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20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lincolnshire, East Midlands

Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe

5. 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

6. Lincolnshire Lanes

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31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Market Rasen, England

Old-fashioned family fun on a child-friendly campsite in rural Lincolnshire

7. 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.

8. 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).

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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.

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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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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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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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Louis

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at The Mushroom Farm Campsite

Had a great time and was definitely worth the price. Thanks

Stone camp fire was a first for us but great idea:)

XoJade

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Mushroom Farm Campsite

Absolutely lovely camping spot! Each spot in nice and private! So peaceful and well looked after! The toilets were really clean and stocked with anything you could need while your in there:) they even had a little tent shop for any supplies we often forget and wood for the fire! The host is absolutely wonderful, so helpful, informative and easy to chat to and available at any time if you have any questions :) will definitely be going back

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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 🥰

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Debbie

July 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Cuckoo Farm Campsite

My partner and I spent two nights camping this week at Cuckoo Farm in our campervan. What can I say. It was perfect. Roland was very welcoming and the whole vibe was chilled and relaxed. We ended up camping up the top with an amazing view as we went for a grass pitch without hookup, though the hookup pitches were also lovely; the whole field is beautiful with different plus points wherever you chose; riverside with trees, or friendly sheep and views! You can just go wherever you like. The facilities were spotless, and the organic farm reared pork chops we purchased from the handy shop were delicious. The directions were spot on. Thanks so much, we can’t wait to come back.

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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Lakshmi

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

Amazing experience and lovely and safe place with family and kids Staffs are very friendly and we enjoyed a lot

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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.

Caleb

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Mushroom Farm Campsite

Brilliant campsite, Abbie was so accomodating and such a lovely person, would 100% return and have even started to arrange a return trip with family😁

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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.

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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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Tim

March 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

What an idyllic campsite. Set in acres and acres of woodland, peace and tranquility abound. It's a real battery recharge kind of place that I will definitely be returning to. Casual Camping Podcast