Best campsites for hikers in Leicestershire

Leicestershire offers over 40 hiking-friendly campsites, each set up for walkers who want quick access to trails and woodland paths. Average nightly rates hover around £145, but you can find spots from as low as £25. For a place that blends woodland seclusion with warm showers and pet-friendly spaces, Fire and Stars Woodland Camping (28 reviews) stands out—expect clearings beneath broadleaf trees and firepit evenings. If you prefer open countryside near castle views, Belvoir Holidays (4 reviews) sits just below the Belvoir ridge, while Fox’s Furrow (3 reviews) offers a quieter pitch surrounded by wildlife. Facilities like toilets and showers are standard, and you’ll spot plenty of fellow travellers with dogs in tow. Hiking, wildlife-watching, and fishing round out the usual activities—boots muddy, pack light, and enjoy the green heart of the Midlands.

92% (42)

Top-rated campgrounds

Woodland camping with a campfire area at each pitch and space to sling a hammock.

Leicestershire offers over 40 hiking-friendly campsites, each set up for walkers who want quick access to trails and woodland paths. Average nightly rates hover around £145, but you can find spots from as low as £25. For a place that blends woodland seclusion with warm showers and pet-friendly spaces, Fire and Stars Woodland Camping (28 reviews) stands out—expect clearings beneath broadleaf trees and firepit evenings. If you prefer open countryside near castle views, Belvoir Holidays (4 reviews) sits just below the Belvoir ridge, while Fox’s Furrow (3 reviews) offers a quieter pitch surrounded by wildlife. Facilities like toilets and showers are standard, and you’ll spot plenty of fellow travellers with dogs in tow. Hiking, wildlife-watching, and fishing round out the usual activities—boots muddy, pack light, and enjoy the green heart of the Midlands.

92% (42)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

100%

(48)

5 units · Tents · Leicestershire, East Midlands

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

2. Fox’s Furrow

100%

(6)

1 unit · Glamping · Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Located in the rolling Leicestershire countryside on a medieval ridge and furrow field, our 2 acre site offers a beautiful quiet retreat just outside the quaint village of Houghton on the Hill. The site is perfect for walkers and keen cyclists. Access into Leicester is also easy via a bus or taxi.

3. Rural Relaxing

93%

(14)

22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Medbourne – a charming Leicestershire village with a pub, tea rooms and post office

4. Belvoir Holidays

88%

(17)

13 units · Glamping · Leicestershire, East Midlands

Luxury bell tent glamping in the grounds of Netflix's most famous castle

Stories from the community

P

Patsy

September 2025

2 nights at Fox’s Furrow

So much thought and effort has gone into making the stay a unique experience. The pod decor is quirky and fun, the hot tub area private and tranquil, and the snack caravan is so cute! Such a lovely place to stay whether in a pod of camping, would highly recommend.

A

Alexandra

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Belvoir Holidays

Beautiful grounds. Quiet glamping. Lovely clean toilet and shower block. Nice to have wildlife and farm animals on the doorstep. Great having easy access to The Engine Yard and castle grounds.

J

JD

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Fox’s Furrow

Beautiful setting and beautiful living quarters, very well presented and clean

L

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

T

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