Campsites near Leicester
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Top-rated campgrounds near Leicester
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
1. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
97%
(66)
9.3km from Leicester · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
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Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
2. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
97%
(86)
23km from Leicester · 70 units
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
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Rural Relaxing
3. Rural Relaxing
93%
(14)
23km from Leicester · 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
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Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
4. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
98%
(57)
23km from Leicester · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
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Get Lost In Nature glamping
5. Get Lost In Nature glamping
100%
(17)
26km from Leicester · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
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Heygates Lodging
6. Heygates Lodging
100%
(21)
28km from Leicester · 2 units
Escape to the peace and tranquillity of the Northamptonshire countryside in one of our luxury adults-only canalside lodges. Whether you're looking to relax, explore or simply switch off, everything you need is right here.
Each handcrafted lodge features a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, grill, induction hob, fridge/freezer, bean-to-cup coffee machine, cookware & utensils. You'll also enjoy a king-size Emma mattress, wood-burning stove, private bathroom, towels, dressing gowns, slippers and plenty of thoughtful touches to make your stay extra special.
Outside, unwind in your own private wood-fired hot tub, enjoy evenings around the fire pit, cook on the BBQ, or simply relax on the decking or hammock overlooking the canal. All fuel for the hot tub, fire pit and wood burner is provided.
Step onto peaceful canalside walks where nature is never far away. Keep an eye out for red kites, buzzards and kingfishers, and if you're lucky, you may even spot an otter swimming along the canal. Each lodge also has its own private fishing peg on a quiet turning point in the canal, meaning you'll rarely be disturbed by passing boats.
A selection of welcoming country pubs and restaurants are just a short drive away, while the attractive market towns of Rugby & Market Harborough can both be reached in around 20 minutes.
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Arthingworth Camping
7. Arthingworth Camping
96%
(56)
29km from Leicester · 12 units
Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.
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Nightingales Rustic Camping
8. Nightingales Rustic Camping
92%
(31)
33km from Leicester · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
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.
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Bell Tent Village Parks
9. Bell Tent Village Parks
100%
(11)
34km from Leicester · 11 units
Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham
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Cuckoo Farm Campsite
10. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(209)
38km from Leicester · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
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Electrical hookup
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Millview Glamping, Camping & Events
11. Millview Glamping, Camping & Events
100%
(10)
39km from Leicester · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Peaceful, off-grid vibes and walks along the Trent Valley Way, yes please… Millview Camping is a completely off-grid site just 20 minutes’ drive from Nottingham city centre and 15 minutes’ walk from the 116-mile Trent Valley Way. With westerly views over the Trent Valley and in the shadows of a ruined 18th-century windmill, this is a peaceful and scenic place to take a break indeed…
Well-positioned too, with a generous handful of pubs, restaurants and cafés a scenic 35 minutes’ walk away in Gunthorpe alongside the river Trent. Radcliffe on Trent and Bingham are five minutes’ drive away for any other amenities you might (supermarkets, shops, restaurants, pubs and the likes). And if you’re after even more of a buzz, Nottingham city centre is 25 minutes’ drive away.
Even with such good access to so many towns and the big city, the site itself is remote. It has 10 acres of hay meadows and woodlands for guests to explore and, of course, sublime sunsets over the valley. If you prefer to keep your whole stay pretty rural, the Vale of Belvoir and the historic Belvoir Castle are 20 minutes’ drive away from the site.
It’s no frills here. The grass and woodland pitches have facilities including water and portaloo access. Dogs are also permitted, as are barbecues.
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Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf
12. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf
100%
(26)
42km from Leicester · 3 units
Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal
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Stamford Meadows Glamping
13. Stamford Meadows Glamping
100%
(12)
44km from Leicester · 3 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
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Peake's Retreats
14. Peake's Retreats
100%
(13)
44km from Leicester · 3 units
Luxury yurt glamping near the Peak District where, from the tiny-toiletries to the family-sized hot tub, every single detail is covered
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Sleep Wild
15. Sleep Wild
100%
(21)
58km from Leicester · 2 units
Curvy cabins with hot tubs on an expansive farm in the Oxfordshire countryside
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Chase Camping
16. Chase Camping
97%
(59)
58km from Leicester · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Tent camping and bell tents for hire on a family farm within easy walking distance of Cannock Chase Forest
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Brook Farm
17. Brook Farm
90%
(24)
59km from Leicester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park
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Tackeroo Campsite
18. Tackeroo Campsite
96%
(77)
60km from Leicester · 49 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Basic pitches (without toilet facilities) in Forestry Commission-owned woods beside a renowned mountain biking trail
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Potable water
Picnic table
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
19. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
97%
(60)
62km from Leicester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
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Wild Canvas Camping
20. Wild Canvas Camping
92%
(38)
62km from Leicester · 26 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
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Maria
2 weeks ago
With kids
Lovely and relaxing stay..kids loved it!Communal area very modern and clean..we will return with the kids 🙂
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Alishea
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Great location and loved the amount of privacy you get, as pitches are well separated. It was especially nice to be in the forest and a bit shaded, with the heatwave! Loved playing disc golf, Lee was great and really informative. We got two hole in ones!
Our only downside is that the toilets did get smelly/dirty within just a few hours. Creating a toilet block and having a shower on site might be something to consider in the future.
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Mark
August 2026
3 m campervan
With pets
Great wild site.
Water available and chemical waste I believe but did not use.
Loads room place is huge pick a spot and park up will come again was recommended by a phew friends
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kevin
August 2026
5 m campervan
We went in our campervan last year and the camp had about 12 units. We’ve just returned from a few nights there over the weekend and was a little shocked at the sheer numbers on site. Manager said that they were expecting 120 to arrive on the Friday. Bearing in mind that no caravans are allowed, the majority were tents with a lot of children with no shower or toilets. 2 men’s toilets and 3 showers for that amount of people was clearly not enough and so queuing was a bit of an issue.
We left on the Monday as did a lot of the units and it was therefore tranquil again.
I would return but only midweek and out of school holidays.
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Emma
August 2026
Tent
Brilliant place great location great back to basics camping and so peaceful !
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Jon
August 2026
5 m Class A
Lovely location. Peaceful and plenty of space with excellent walking on the door step.
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Cj
August 2026
Weekend Trip to Get Lost In Nature glamping
This stay was beautiful. So peaceful and relaxing. The perfect get away! Would 100% recommend. A perfect host, amazing views, 10/10
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Richard
August 2026
Tent
With pets
Great location. Communications with the owner, Patrick, were excellent.
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Adam
July 2026
Tent
With kids
Generous size pitches, the washing station and toilet block were a nice touch. Nice environment, the kids loved the woods and exploring. Overall very good experience
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Rosie
July 2026
5 m campervan
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, the land is spacious and varied. The facilities were clean and pleasant (although one of the 2 showers was out of use - didn't cause any difficulty to me on this occasion and hopefully will be fixed soon). I will definitely return. Thankyou Tom.
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Tash
July 2026
Tent
Group trip
Great stay as always! Charlotte is so welcoming, down to earth and really helpful. Site is well maintained and had a really relaxing stay. Will 100% be back.
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Jessica
June 2026
Tent
What a lovely site! We will definitely we back again! Clean toilets and showers. Stunning views
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Samantha
June 2026
4 m campervan
A nature based campsite
Relaxed
Friendly team
Clean
I’ve already booked to go back
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Mark
May 2026
14 m travel trailer
With pets
Great site, in a great location. We loved being in and surrounded by the forest. Facilities are basic, but that's all we needed.
Good base for biking and running
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Finlay
May 2026
Tent
With kids
Loved it at fire and stars! Really beautiful campsite, wonderful for families. Just the right level of wildness and 'no frills', whilst still having good facilities.
Our family loved it. Our 5 year old was in her element. Loooooved camping amongst the trees, a big site to walk around the young woodland too. Thank you so much!
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Martha
May 2026
Tent
With pets
Lovely quiet little camp site, a football pitch for the little ones, beautiful views of fields, handy toilet & shower facilities, and a clean water source! Would definitley recommend! 😊
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Alex
May 2026
5 m campervan
Very chill and quiet. Basic but clean facilities. Lovely views.
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Ben
May 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
nice quiet campsite. toilets and showers. dogs allowed
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Susan
May 2026
2 m campervan
With pets
Lovely site, excellent price, and very clean facilities
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James
May 2026
Tent
I recently visited Lakeland boats sales looking for my new narrowboat home and was pleasantly surprised to see the campsite across the road, as I’d traveled 3 hrs I thought I’d stay the night and I’m so pleased I did. Canal running through the site, lovely field, couple of portable toilets, yes it’s basic but that’s what I like. Big thank you to Patrick and hipcamp 👍
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Where to go
Charnwood Forest
This hilly area to the northwest of Leicester city contains several smaller parks, woodlands, and outdoor attractions that are of interest to lovers of the outdoors, including Bradgate Park, Swithland Wood, Bardon Hill, and Beacon Hill. Campers can stay at caravan parks, campsites, and glamping retreats in the small villages around Charnwood Forest and enjoy a rural atmosphere while still being just a short drive away from central Leicester.
Rutland Water
Once part of Leicestershire, Rutland is now a proudly independent county and is home to the peaceful Rutland Water. About 45 minutes’ drive east of central Leicester, Rutland Water is a popular spot for watersports, fishing, cycling, and wildlife watching. There’s a seasonal campsite (March–October) that offers easy access to Rutland Water’s many activities, and is suitable for caravans and campervans, as well as tents.
Loughborough
A small university town located just north of central Leicester, Loughborough is a good destination if you’d like to stay close to Leicester city without being right in it, or if you’re travelling north to Nottingham. A number of caravan parks and farm parks cater to all types of campers, including those without their own tents or vehicles.
When to go
The East Midlands experiences cold winters with occasional snow, and mild summers with long days. The best time to camp in the Leicester region are the warmer months, between May and September, when camping in a tent or unheated vehicle would not be uncomfortable. Many caravan parks close for the winter season, while those with cabin-style accommodation sometimes operate year-round.
