Forget hooting cars and overcrowded roads, there's another route between Birmingham and London that takes in much of England's beauty. From these campsites near Grand Union Canal it's life in the slow lane, walking smooth green trails disturbed by nothing but gliding barges, cyclists and fellow walkers. Cross the tumble of the Chiltern Hills, pass through stately Royal Leamington Spa and wander Roman ruins in Leicester, it's all right here!
Meriden, Coventry, Warwickshire
Adult only touring park set in mature woodlands with modern facilities. Ten minutes from Birmingham NEC.
4.86 /5
Catthorpe, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
A pretty, family friendly campsite overlooking the River Avon Valley with an onsite shop and cafe. Pet friendly.
4.79 /5
Elstree, Hertfordshire
Just 15 minutes from London, get close to nature with wild camping and glamping. Cafe and playground on site.
4.27 /5
Kensworth, Bedfordshire
Back to basics campsite on 76 acres of farmland in the Chiltern Hills. Just a ten minute walk from a great pub!
Pulloxhill, Bedfordshire
Sleeping seven, a luxurious safari lodge with a spacious private deck and waterside setting.
Romsley, Halesowen, Warwickshire
Set in a peaceful valley, this site offers a base 15 miles from central Birmingham, near to the Clent Hills.
Bragenham, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Rural and secluded camping and glamping with wonderful views over the Aylesbury Vale. Family friendly, no pets.
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
A popular family campsite with a Gulliver's theme park right on your doorstep. Stay and play options now available.
Stoke Goldington, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire
Shepherd's hut and bell tent glamping with fire pits five minutes from Salcey Forest, surrounded by woodlands.
Napton-on-the-Hill, Southam, Warwickshire
A secluded canal-side campsite neighbouring the pretty canals and waterways of Warwickshire.
Whittlebury, Towcester, Northamptonshire
Event camping near Silverstone Race Circuit on the closest campsite for the Silverstone Grand Prix.
Hunningham Hill, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Family and dog friendly, peaceful glamping near Warwick Castle and Leamington Spa with bell tents, pods and more.
St Albans, Hertfordshire
A spacious tent-only campsite site with activities such as archery and axe throwing, ten minutes from St Albans.
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Friendly family farm with tent pitches and full access to park including go karting, crazy golf, animal encounters.
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Peaceful, family friendly glamping in authentic tipis on a small working farm. BBQs allowed.
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Uniquely themed and hugely fun glamping options for families at Gulliver's Land Resort - Dino Dens, JCB cabins etc.
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
A once in a lifetime opportunity to experience ZSL Whipsnade Zoo as no-one else gets to see it at night.
Braunston, Daventry, Northamptonshire
Ensuite shepherd's hut glamping on a working farm with livestock and views of Grand Union Canal. Open all year.
Great Billing, Northamptonshire
Family holiday park set in 235 acres of stunning Nene Valley parkland, with a range of facilities and activities.