Are you keen to kick back next to a shimmering canal and lazily watch the boats glide past? You may want a centrally located base for exploring the local area without bunking down in the midst of the holiday rush.

Set up camp a mere 5-minutes from Hampton Court Palace and next to the shimmering River Thames at Apps Court Farm, a welcoming campsite set on the grounds of the 82-acre Apps Court Event Centre.

Animal lovers of all ages will love making friends and feeding the alpacas, pygmy goats, sheep and horses on Abbotts View Alpacas, a well-maintained, safe and welcoming campsite nestled in quiet countryside on a working farm.

Shun London hotels in favour of rolling countryside, big skies, and wildlife – all a trifling twelve miles from the cosmopolitan capital of London. This hundred-acre site sprawls out on the lush landscape.

Head down to Hoe Farm and unwind amid lovely settings where one can lean back and observe frolicsome squirrels or glimpse timid deer foraging in the lush surroundings. Pheasants often visit the area.

Runways End Outdoor Centre is a quiet site offering safety, easy accessibility, and the freedom to enjoy an active or relaxing escape by the Basingstoke Canal, a smooth 15-minute drive from Birdworld.

Hill Farm And Orchard Wigwams is a splendid campsite nuzzled in the rolling greenery of the romantic English countryside, providing stressed-out city dwellers, nature lovers and everyone in between with serene settings for shaking off the stress of modern life.

Walton On Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site is a beautiful site for club members, blending easy access to central London and a location inside the M25 with tranquil settings that make one feel like they are miles away from England’s cosmopolitan capital.

Merrist Wood College Campsite is a lovely camping space with beautiful views and a quiet location on the grounds of a college just outside Guildford in Surrey. The site offers non-electric tent-only pitches and comfortable escapes in swish glamping units.

Hunts Farm is the perfect spot for peaceful country retreats amid the rolling greenery of rural Surrey. The site rests within a friendly working farm that extends over a whopping 35-acres’.

Grove Lock Marina Campsite is a peaceful and well-maintained camping spot for guests who want a blend of city lights, historic attractions and lush settings. A thick wall natural border of shrubs and hedges provides shelter from the wind and privacy from the outside world.

Oxford Camping And Caravanning Club Site is arguably one of the most unique and popular campsites in Oxford, perfectly positioned near the world-famous city, yet providing guests with a quiet location giving the impression of being nuzzled in miles of rolling countryside.

Mead Open Farm is one of those splendid spots, perfectly equipped for fun-filled family holidays, exciting days for the tots and plenty of quiet kid-free hours for the parents.

The Fox and Goose Pub and Campsite is a friendly and handy base for short and extended stays, offering guests a peaceful and welcoming base at the rear of a lively country pub.

Homestead Farm Campsite is ideal for those in the camping community who prize serene settings, beautiful night skies sprinkled with shimmering stars, and the thrills of alfresco meals courtesy of a crackling barbeque grill.

Rhodeside is a Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Location set on a well-maintained level field with open views and a border of leafy trees to ensure privacy. The campsite lies enveloped by the stunning greenery of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse is a converted barn that offers wardened accommodation nestled in the picturesque country village of Puttenham. The simple site rests on the North Downs Way.

Embers Camping Claydon is a stunning little campsite tucked away on the grounds of the manicured Claydon Estate, inviting camping sorts to set up base and enjoy a pleasant escape with the campfires at each pitch and scrumptious wood-fired pizzas at dusk.

Bishops Green Farm is a simple, welcoming site welcoming campers in need of a tranquil escape from the stress and schedules of everyday life. The farm enjoys a handy location.

Ideally positioned just four miles from the bustling Oxford city centre, Valley Farm Campsite is a beautiful campsite enclosed by miles of rolling countryside, brimming with a thriving variety of flora and fauna.