Offering a city buzz or a quiet countryside retreat, central England has options for keen walkers as well as budding historians. Whether you're admiring the beautiful countryside at the Peak District or soaking up the history at William Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon, these campsites in central England offer a place to plan your daytrips.
Buxton, Derbyshire
Peaceful and spacious camping and glamping between Bakewell and Buxton. Onsite shop and home-made pizzas!
4.8 /5
Barrow Upon Trent, Derby, Derbyshire
Tent and tourer country camping site set on a family run farm with camping pods and bell tents. Dog friendly.
4.76 /5
Matlock, Derbyshire
A 5 star family camping and touring site in the idyllic heart of the Peak District, right by The Limestone Way.
4.85 /5
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire
Tranquil caravan and camping site on the banks of a river, located in the heart of the Peak District.
4.74 /5
Edwinstowe, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Dog and family friendly campsite within the Sherwood Forest with easy access to walking trails and Go Ape.
4.92 /5
Buxton, Derbyshire
Back to basics Peak District camping site with views over Miller's Dale and a mile from the Monsal Trail.
4.67 /5
Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Small, family run caravan and camping site, with play area in a beautifully tranquil setting next to woodland.
4.79 /5
Little Meadle, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Family and dog friendly camping and glamping. Set on a rare breeds farm in the Chilterns with a café, bar and shop!
4.53 /5
Matlock, Derbyshire
An immaculately kept family-run site, set in 40 acres of land in the heart of the Peak District. Campfires welcome.
4.69 /5
Hunscote, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
Peaceful camping in Warwickshire near Stratford-upon-Avon with pitches, yurts, bell tents and a shepherd's hut.
4.99 /5
Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
A magical space in the rolling Cotswolds, for quiet camping surrounded by nature. Airstream and yurt on site.
4.7 /5
Warwick, Warwickshire
A dog friendly campsite for tents and tourers, with luxury yurts, safari tents and retro caravans for hire.
4.59 /5
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Ensuite glamping pods with private hot tubs on the edge of the Peak District. Just 15 minutes to Chatsworth House.
5 /5
Seckington, Tamworth, Staffordshire
Ensuite glamping pods, some with hot tubs, open year round on a country farm. Dog friendly and groups welcome.
4.9 /5
Outwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Glamping and camping site with an onsite fishing lake. A beautiful setting to explore Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.
4.86 /5
Tomonslow, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Peaceful, family-friendly site in the Staffordshire Moorlands, 15 minutes from Alton Towers. Dogs welcome.
4.92 /5
Shawbank, Craven Arms, Shropshire
Quiet, rural and scenic camping and glamping site for adults in the Corvedale Hills near Ludlow. Dog friendly.
4.8 /5
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire
Eco-award winning site within the Peak District. Enjoy panoramic views, top facilities and friendly farm animals!
4.9 /5
Norton, Evesham, Worcestershire
Eco, family friendly camping, touring and glamping with panoramic rural views, 15 minutes to the Cotswolds!
4.88 /5
Ellesmere, Shropshire
Adult only, dog friendly lakeside camping, touring and glamping with a hot tub for hire. Five minutes to Ellesmere.
4.89 /5
Pomeroy, Buxton, Derbyshire
Set in the heart of the Peak District by the High Peak and Tissington trail. Enjoy fresh ice cream from the farm!
4.89 /5
Turnditch, Belper, Derbyshire
12-acre campsite with onsite fishing lakes in the Derbyshire Dales, 20 minutes to the Peak District National Park.
4.67 /5
Sibbertoft, Leicestershire
Lakeside camping, touring and glamping on a family run farm. Onsite fishing and summer food and film nights!
4.71 /5
Atherstone, Warwickshire
A small family run site in the blissful countryside with camping and chic glamping, ten mins from Twycross Zoo.
4.7 /5
Bulwick, Corby, Northamptonshire
Adult only caravan/camping and glamping site with a farm shop/café set in a peaceful rural location. Dog friendly.
4.9 /5
Meriden, Coventry, Warwickshire
Adult only touring park set in mature woodlands with modern facilities. Ten minutes from Birmingham NEC.
4.87 /5
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Surrounded by Hertfordshire and Essex countryside, this camping and glamping site also offers great fishing.
4.56 /5
Edale, Derbyshire
Back-to-basics site in the heart of the Peak District, with stunning views and easy access to the Pennine Way.
4.87 /5
Bakewell, Derbyshire
Camping on a working farm in Lathkill Dale within the Peak District National Park. Just ten minutes from Bakewell.
4.88 /5
Longnor, Buxton, Derbyshire
Scenic and rural, adult only site in the heart of the Peak District. Onsite shop, dog walk and wash!
4.79 /5