The best campsites near Birmingham with horseback riding

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The second-largest city in the UK after London, Birmingham is a major business and cultural hub for the West Midlands. Birmingham offers loads of things to experience, from exploring its 313-mile network of canals to immersing yourself in the food scene. You can even pay a visit to the Cadbury World chocolate factory. If you love nature, be sure to check out the 15-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens or spend some time on the greens in Cannon Hill Park. Once you’ve had your fill of city fun, head out to one of the many areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs) in the area for a bit of walking, cycling, and under-the-star camping.

88% (213) 129 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Birmingham

The White Lodge

1. The White Lodge

90%
(55)
38km from Birmingham · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Shire Camping

2. Shire Camping

98%
(25)
47km from Birmingham · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp

3. Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp

100%
(23)
54km from Birmingham · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco Campsite with an emphasis on sustainability. Elevated open views over the Shropshire Hills AONB. Red Kites, Buzzards and Kestrels soaring overhead and Sparrow Hawks flashing by. Wild Deer, Pheasants, Rabbits and Hares, all regular visitors to the camp fields. Nature is very close here if you are quiet and watch. We are in a "Dark Skies" zone so star watching is a must. Bring binoculars. ** NEW luxury heated ladies and gents hot showers and modern toilets. Communal wash-up sink with Hot water. Disposal for Elsan chemicals and Grey water. Fresh water and Solar Eco Generated Solar EH points around the field. FREE WiFi covers the site. Shelter POD Free for all to use in bad weather with Phone charging point and reading lights. Free communal fridge/freezer for all campers. We offer Pre-Booked options of early arrival from 11am on your first day and extended stay on your last day to 6pm. A small "Eco Friendly Site" with a low carbon target. Camping with modern touches. Power is generated from Solar-PV and all pitches have access to Hookup should you need it. The camp has open plan pitches to enhance the views (Pls book hardstanding in wet weather) All Weather 365 Hardstanding pitches. Great for winter or bad weather. If the weather turns bad you can upgrade after arrival (subject to availability) ** Some seasonal hardstanding pitches, please enquire. Approved Fire-Pits, available for hire may be used at the pitch. Check-in is between 3pm and 7.30pm unless early arrival is pre-booked. If you are late please telephone reception. For your security, a time locked access gate operates after 7.30pm. Pass code provided after check-in for 24/7 access.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£26
 / night
Heygates Lodging

4. Heygates Lodging

100%
(21)
55km from Birmingham · 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
Campfires
from 
£180
 / night
Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

5. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

98%
(30)
55km from Birmingham · 16 units
Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Berrends Farm

6. Berrends Farm

96%
(38)
60km from Birmingham · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex. We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£32
 / night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

7. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

97%
(66)
63km from Birmingham · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£35
 / night
Arthingworth Camping

8. Arthingworth Camping

96%
(56)
67km from Birmingham · 12 units
Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Tipsy Tree Glamping

9. Tipsy Tree Glamping

100%
(17)
74km from Birmingham · 4 units
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
The T Barn

10. The T Barn

99%
(90)
81km from Birmingham · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£29
 / night
Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

11. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

100%
(16)
82km from Birmingham · 3 units
Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£125
 / night
Peak Glamping Hideaway

12. Peak Glamping Hideaway

100%
(12)
82km from Birmingham · 3 units
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Wild conTENTment

13. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
88km from Birmingham · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

14. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

91%
(93)
90km from Birmingham · 61 units · Tents, Motorhomes
What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell. The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving. All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away. And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all. Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

15. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
90km from Birmingham · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Penylan Cider Farm

16. Penylan Cider Farm

96%
(24)
91km from Birmingham · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Red Sky at Night Campsite

17. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%
(35)
94km from Birmingham · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves! This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead. Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch. Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Pitchcott Farm

18. Pitchcott Farm

92%
(31)
95km from Birmingham · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Nearly wild, back-to-nature camping on a regenerative farm in Buckinghamshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Park Farm Campsite

19. Park Farm Campsite

98%
(24)
99km from Birmingham · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

20. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

97%
(55)
101km from Birmingham · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£10
 / night

The second-largest city in the UK after London, Birmingham is a major business and cultural hub for the West Midlands. Birmingham offers loads of things to experience, from exploring its 313-mile network of canals to immersing yourself in the food scene. You can even pay a visit to the Cadbury World chocolate factory. If you love nature, be sure to check out the 15-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens or spend some time on the greens in Cannon Hill Park. Once you’ve had your fill of city fun, head out to one of the many areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs) in the area for a bit of walking, cycling, and under-the-star camping.

88% (213) 129 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Birmingham

The White Lodge

1. The White Lodge

90%
(55)
38km from Birmingham · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Shire Camping

2. Shire Camping

98%
(25)
47km from Birmingham · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp

3. Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp

100%
(23)
54km from Birmingham · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco Campsite with an emphasis on sustainability. Elevated open views over the Shropshire Hills AONB. Red Kites, Buzzards and Kestrels soaring overhead and Sparrow Hawks flashing by. Wild Deer, Pheasants, Rabbits and Hares, all regular visitors to the camp fields. Nature is very close here if you are quiet and watch. We are in a "Dark Skies" zone so star watching is a must. Bring binoculars. ** NEW luxury heated ladies and gents hot showers and modern toilets. Communal wash-up sink with Hot water. Disposal for Elsan chemicals and Grey water. Fresh water and Solar Eco Generated Solar EH points around the field. FREE WiFi covers the site. Shelter POD Free for all to use in bad weather with Phone charging point and reading lights. Free communal fridge/freezer for all campers. We offer Pre-Booked options of early arrival from 11am on your first day and extended stay on your last day to 6pm. A small "Eco Friendly Site" with a low carbon target. Camping with modern touches. Power is generated from Solar-PV and all pitches have access to Hookup should you need it. The camp has open plan pitches to enhance the views (Pls book hardstanding in wet weather) All Weather 365 Hardstanding pitches. Great for winter or bad weather. If the weather turns bad you can upgrade after arrival (subject to availability) ** Some seasonal hardstanding pitches, please enquire. Approved Fire-Pits, available for hire may be used at the pitch. Check-in is between 3pm and 7.30pm unless early arrival is pre-booked. If you are late please telephone reception. For your security, a time locked access gate operates after 7.30pm. Pass code provided after check-in for 24/7 access.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£26
 / night
Heygates Lodging

4. Heygates Lodging

100%
(21)
55km from Birmingham · 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
Campfires
from 
£180
 / night
Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

5. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

98%
(30)
55km from Birmingham · 16 units
Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Berrends Farm

6. Berrends Farm

96%
(38)
60km from Birmingham · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex. We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£32
 / night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

7. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

97%
(66)
63km from Birmingham · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£35
 / night
Arthingworth Camping

8. Arthingworth Camping

96%
(56)
67km from Birmingham · 12 units
Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Tipsy Tree Glamping

9. Tipsy Tree Glamping

100%
(17)
74km from Birmingham · 4 units
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
The T Barn

10. The T Barn

99%
(90)
81km from Birmingham · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£29
 / night
Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

11. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

100%
(16)
82km from Birmingham · 3 units
Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£125
 / night
Peak Glamping Hideaway

12. Peak Glamping Hideaway

100%
(12)
82km from Birmingham · 3 units
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Wild conTENTment

13. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
88km from Birmingham · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

14. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

91%
(93)
90km from Birmingham · 61 units · Tents, Motorhomes
What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell. The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving. All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away. And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all. Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

15. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
90km from Birmingham · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Penylan Cider Farm

16. Penylan Cider Farm

96%
(24)
91km from Birmingham · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Red Sky at Night Campsite

17. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%
(35)
94km from Birmingham · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves! This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead. Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch. Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Pitchcott Farm

18. Pitchcott Farm

92%
(31)
95km from Birmingham · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Nearly wild, back-to-nature camping on a regenerative farm in Buckinghamshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Park Farm Campsite

19. Park Farm Campsite

98%
(24)
99km from Birmingham · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

20. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

97%
(55)
101km from Birmingham · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£10
 / night

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The best campsites near Birmingham with horseback riding guide

Where to go

Cannock Chase AONB

If you love plants, you’re sure to have a heyday in Cannock Case, with its expansive wetlands and heathlands along with woodland habitats for evergreen and deciduous trees. There are also quite a few points of historic interest, including the Castle Ring, a hill fort from the Iron Age, and Shugborough Hall, a National Trust-managed historic house dating to the 17th and 18th centuries.

Malvern Hills AONB

South of Birmingham, the Malvern Hills AONB has long been known as a source for spring water—in fact, its home to the world’s oldest mineral water bottling operation. While it’s worth popping by just to fill up your bottles, you’ll likely be tempted to linger. Fortunately, there are solid options for staying the night, whether you’re the camping type or prefer the luxury of a glamping tent.

Shropshire Hills AONB

An hour’s drive east of Birmingham, on the border of Wales, the Shropshire Hills AONB offers beautiful, hilly scenery and ample opportunity for cycling, walking, or just driving around and taking in the scenery. While there are loads of spots to camp in the area, glamping reigns supreme—expect to find options ranging from tipis to treehouses.

When to go

The best time to visit Birmingham is between late spring and early autumn, when the weather is at its finest (and driest), but prime camping weather is in July and August. Summer is chock-full of festivities, including the biannual Birmingham International Dance Festival in June and the Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival in July. While August usually has particularly lovely weather, things can get crowded due to school holidays.