The best farm stays near Leicester, Leicestershire

The inland city of Leicester, in the East Midlands, has an important place in British royal history and is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country. Travellers can enjoy a range of artistic, historic, and culinary adventures in Leicester, which is one of the largest cities in the UK. Once you’re ready to escape the city, campers have plenty of options into broader Leicestershire county, as the more dense, urban parts of the city give way to parklands that were once home to kings and queens. Glamping, cabin and safari-tent style camping are a particular feature around Leicester and especially well-suited to camping in the Midlands’ climate.

91% (517) • 486 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Leicester

Secret Wood Glamping

1. Secret Wood Glamping

95%

(20)

77km from Leicester · 10 units · Tents, Glamping

A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars

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£18

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The T Barn

2. The T Barn

99%

(90)

112km from Leicester · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

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£29

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River Dove Camp

3. River Dove Camp

100%

(103)

59km from Leicester · 10 units · Tents

A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District

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£10

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Crowdecote Campsite

4. Crowdecote Campsite

78km from Leicester · 26 units · Motorhomes

A small Adult Only Campsite with 5 Hardstanding Winter Pitches The Site offers pitches with or without Electric Hookups The Toilet Block has both Male and Female sections, each consisting of 2 Toilets, 2 Washbasins and 1 Shower (Free-to-use) The pub is a 200m walk from the Site entrance Firepits are permitted provided they are raised off the ground sufficiently to protect the grass. The site is Dog friendly.

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£18

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Abbey Home Farm

5. Abbey Home Farm

94%

(218)

114km from Leicester · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

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£9

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Chapel View Wild Campsite

6. Chapel View Wild Campsite

97%

(31)

95km from Leicester · 3 units · Tents

A remote campsite for Hikers and Wild Campers Sittng on the Penine Bridleway on the foothills of Kinder above Chapel-en-le-Frith, offering beautiful views across the valley and being within immediate reach of some of the most popular walking trails in the UK. The campsite is in shadow of South Head and is directly on the Penine Bridleway less than 2 miles from Jacobs Ladder, the Penine Way and Kinder Low. You can break camp in the morning already in the heart of hiking country and return to your camp in the evening without ever leaving the remote wilderness of the national park.

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£5

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Stretton House Campsite

7. Stretton House Campsite

92%

(12)

123km from Leicester · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes

If you like the sound of having farm shops and ice cream farms nearby, as well as access to lots of walking and cycling trails, Stretton House Campsite should be a fine pick for you. It has a strict no noise policy after 10pm, meaning that you should get a peaceful night's sleep too. This site is in the grounds of the 400-year-old Stretton House surrounded by the Cheshire countryside with handy transport links nearby and outdoor activities in no short supply… that includes things like alpaca walking, golf or Manley Mere’s watersports haven (a 20-minute drive away for the latter). You’ll have your pick of two fields, both with car parking by the pitch free of charge and dogs allowed. The facilities include separate male and female toilet blocks, pay per use shower block, mobile phone charging facilities, free wifi and chemical toilet disposal and a drinking water standpipe. You’ll have permission to start up a barbecue or firepit too (subject to the correct safety measures). When you’re ready to get going, the friendly owners will be willing to help out however they can and suggest possible days out, which may include fishing or walking at Pickmere Lake (10 minutes’ drive), visiting an ice cream farm (within 10 minutes’ drive of the site) or going to the local golf course (five minutes’ drive). For food, there’s a farm shop just two minutes’ walk away from the site where you’ll be able to get your hands on local produce. Pubs aren’t far away either – there is one pub five minutes' walk away, and another 15 minutes' walk away. Festival goers are very welcome, and the Creamfields Festival site is five minutes’ drive away. Please respect the quiet hours (no noise is permitted after 10pm) and environment, as the owners' home is on the grounds (and stick to the field's facilities only). No waste accepted onsite. All rubbish must be taken home at the end of your stay.

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£30

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Burrs Manor Wild Camping

8. Burrs Manor Wild Camping

87%

(152)

82km from Leicester · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton

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£12

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Cotswolds Glamping

9. Cotswolds Glamping

100%

(6)

72km from Leicester · 4 units · Glamping

Fun, laid-back, glamping that's ideal for groups, with silent discos and wood-fired hot tubs.

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£96

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Penylan Cider Farm

10. Penylan Cider Farm

96%

(24)

142km from Leicester · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

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£20

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Panpwnton Campsite

11. Panpwnton Campsite

99%

(169)

134km from Leicester · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton

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£12

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Bircham Windmill

12. Bircham Windmill

97%

(135)

120km from Leicester · 18 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Flat grassy tent pitches beneath a magnificent working windmill, all accompanied by Norfolk's best bakery

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£40

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Intake Farm

13. Intake Farm

98%

(64)

74km from Leicester · 7 units · Tents, Glamping

Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire

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£15

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Sleep Wild

14. Sleep Wild

100%

(20)

58km from Leicester · 2 units · Glamping

Curvy cabins with hot tubs on an expansive farm in the Oxfordshire countryside

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£151

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The Pig Place Campsite

15. The Pig Place Campsite

92%

(93)

70km from Leicester · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm

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£10

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Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

16. Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

100%

(57)

104km from Leicester · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

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£40

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Snettisham Meadows

17. Snettisham Meadows

96%

(24)

114km from Leicester · 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.

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£22

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Park Farm Campsite

18. Park Farm Campsite

98%

(24)

130km from Leicester · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site

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£20

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Little Fleece at Folly Farm

19. Little Fleece at Folly Farm

100%

(59)

122km from Leicester · 1 unit · Glamping

A cosy and luxurious shepherds hut for two on a beautiful farm in the Wessex Downs.

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£152

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Walltree House Camping

20. Walltree House Camping

98%

(29)

67km from Leicester · 34 units · Tents, Glamping

Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach

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£15

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Abbey Home Farm

5. Abbey Home Farm

94%

(218)

114km from Leicester · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

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£9

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Chapel View Wild Campsite

100%

(57)

104km from Leicester · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

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£40

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Snettisham Meadows

17. Snettisham Meadows

96%

(24)

114km from Leicester · 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.

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£22

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Park Farm Campsite

18. Park Farm Campsite

98%

(24)

130km from Leicester · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site

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£20

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Little Fleece at Folly Farm

19. Little Fleece at Folly Farm

100%

(59)

122km from Leicester · 1 unit · Glamping

A cosy and luxurious shepherds hut for two on a beautiful farm in the Wessex Downs.

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£152

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Walltree House Camping

20. Walltree House Camping

98%

(29)

67km from Leicester · 34 units · Tents, Glamping

Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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charley

2 weeks ago

With pets

3 nights at Cotswolds Glamping

wow don't know where to start Sammy was so amazing it felt like home. gorgeous pwople. made us feel very welcome outstanding. wish didn't have to leave. hot tub was so amazing even in the cold Xmas nights. gorgeous. Sammy and Joanna have got everything to a t. just out standing and his brother was so great too.

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Samuel

December 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Secret Wood Glamping

Camping on Charlotte’s land was perfect. Exactly as described, excellent views and Charlotte was very accommodating. Will be staying here again.

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Catherine

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Little Fleece at Folly Farm

This is the ultimate weekend getaway. Jane and the family are fabulous hosts. Everything was so incredibly clean, and there was so many personal touches from fresh bread to handmade soaps. The view of the property from the cabin was truly spectacular. Would definitely stay again ☺️✨

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Hugh

November 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

Had a lovely stay at Peter and Celia’s farm. Despite the weather not being on my side the views were beautiful over rolling hills and woods. Both Celia and Peter were very welcoming and helpful. I’d definitely stay again if I’m in the area

Abbie

October 2025

5 m car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

What an amazing place! Thanks so much for having us. Cant tell you how relaxing it was having space for our dog to run about off lead, she LOVED it. Views are incredible too!

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Heidi

October 2025

7 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Panpwnton Campsite

We have just come back from a campervan 2 night trip to Panpwnton Campsite. We had a lovely time, it was very quiet as we were the only ones staying…. Probably due to the weather! This meant we got a great spot right next to the river which was perfect. The facilities were good. The location was great. We did a walk straight from the site on to part of Offa Dykes path and along to the Knuclas viaduct, great views along the way. We had thought we might get the train back just for fun, but they don’t run very often (would have been a 2hr wait) so walked back instead. Site also easy walking distance to the local pub for an evening meal which was good too. Very Dark walk back that evening meant for some great star gazing:-)

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Draven

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Secret Wood Glamping

Me and my partner came here for a much needed city break by tent and it was honestly amazing! The shower and toilet are seperate facilities and both clean, there is a kitchen too with a gas stove for cooking! The site is near anywhere you'd like to drive or even walk to around the peak district, and in the actual site itself you can see all the altitude and beauty around you. The air is incredibly fresh, and the owners of the campsite are really sweet and helpful. Will definitely come back for our next trip to the peak district this summer, thank you for having us :)

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Rachel

October 2025

2 nights at Little Fleece at Folly Farm

We had the most wonderful stay at this little countryside getaway! From the moment we arrived, Jane was absolutely incredible - so kind, welcoming, and full of helpful information about the lodge and surrounding area. She’d thought of everything, leaving clear instructions for how everything worked, which made our stay effortless and relaxing. The thoughtful touches really made it special - from the freshly baked bread to the delicious shortbread cookies, everything felt homely and made with love. The setting itself was pure peace and quiet, surrounded by nothing but cows, trees, and the soft sounds of nature. It was the perfect place to switch off, breathe deeply, and just enjoy the calm of the countryside. We honestly didn’t want to leave - a hidden gem that we’d return to in a heartbeat!

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Eren

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Little Fleece at Folly Farm

My girlfriend and I had a lovely stay at Little Fleece to celebrate her birthday. The hot tub was lovely and we made some great pizzas using the pizza oven. Jane and Dave were brilliant hosts - it was lovey to meet you both! The homemade bread and biscuits were a lovely touch. Thank you!

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sherrie

October 2025

7 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

This was my third visit this year and we pitched up in a different location to before. The choice of where you want to pitch up is endless and every area of the pitch gives you complete privacy with stunning views. If you have a dog then this pitch is perfect for them to enjoy open space. Peter and Celia are amazing hosts with great communication. The pitch is really easy to access and find, we were fine with our 7m camper. I highly recommend this Hipcamp.

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peter

October 2025

6 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Stretton House Campsite

Despite storm Amy, we had a decent stay. Although not needed, the Facilities were very good. Toilet blocks, shower block & chemical toilet waste disposal too. Paul was helpful when called upon for directions and a mini rescue due to downpour.

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Louise

October 2025

3 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Panpwnton Campsite

Panpwnton Farm is a lovely campsite. Very clean toilets and wash up facilities. I didn't use the showers as I only stayed a couple of nights, however they were spacious. I will definitely be returning for a longer stay. It's a lovely walk from the campsite to Knighton, alongside the river. Trains do pass right along the side of the site but it didn't bother me or my dog. Easy access to Offa's Dyke.

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James

September 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Panpwnton Campsite

Lovely site, friendly hosts great facilities - easy access and site directions

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Tim

September 2025

1 night at Little Fleece at Folly Farm

What a beautiful spot. Lovely little cabin. Everything worked as expected. Hot tub was AMAZING! Pizza oven worked a treat. Loads of wood supplied. Jane and Dave were so kind and accommodating. Just wish we had more time there!

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Thomas

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

We had 42 acres to ourselves with a sunset and fire, what more could you want

Rickie

September 2025

1 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Panpwnton Campsite

The site is really lovely close enough to town to walk in and great location by the stream with walking paths for our dog. The toilets and showers were clean and maintained and Roxanne was very friendly.

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Hussain

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River Dove Camp

Alex was very helpful and kind. He accommodated all our needs and made sure we had a comfortable stay.

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Frankie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Snettisham Meadows

A nice very clean campsite. Showers were nice and warm. Had a lovely campfire and watched the sun go down

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Alec

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Abbey Home Farm

Wonderful spot! Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. Warm showers were an unexpected bonus!

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Natalie

September 2025

Tent

6 nights at Burrs Manor Wild Camping

Views absolutely stunning, not too far from buxton and bakewell

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best farm stays near Leicester guide

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.