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.

Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir is the perfect spot to trade in the hustle and bustle of the cities in favour of the picturesque rural landscapes of Hertfordshire and Essex.

Lee Valley Campsite in Sewardstone is a peaceful, spacious site ideally located just forty minutes from the buzzing capital London, yet rests within a serene wildlife-rich area.

Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park is a friendly, modern site ideally positioned with easy reach of buzzing London and a range of visitor attractions suited for all ages and abilities.

Sprawling orchards, cute farm animals, heaps of space for the kids to play, and delicious home-made meals from the local pub across the site – look forward to the ultimate Hertfordshire getaway at Church Farm.

Barleylands Campsite is a well-maintained, peaceful campsite set on a large business offering a range of excellent amenities and activities for all ages. There are some electric meters and a few hardstanding on a primarily grass site welcoming tents.

Golden Grove Caravan Park is a compact and reputed adults-only site, tucked away on private parkland, hidden by parkland trees offering ample seclusion from the outside world.

Mill House Caravan Park is a compact and friendly family-run caravan park tucked away amid the serene settings of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation conservation area, in proximity to Paper Mill Lock.

Home Farm Fishery, as the name implies, is a dandy spot for anglers who enjoy a no-frills camping escape. This basic yet pleasant and serene site is owned by a farmer Paul and his cheery wife.

Finchingfield Camping is an eco-friendly campsite set on a beautiful working lavender farm, just twenty-five minutes from Audley End House and Gardens, and a smooth hour's drive from buzzing London.

The family-owned Henlow Bridge Lakes campsite is a splendid site welcoming tents and tourers to park or pitch up on a lush thirty-three-acre site and enjoy easy access to numerous attractions in the area.

Gosfield Lake Resort Campsite is a private, family-owned leisure park tucked away amid the gently rolling countryside and spectacular scenery of rural Essex. The site is close to Constable Country and boasts a convenient spot on Essex Way.

Thames View Camping is a member-exclusive Proud Greener Camping Club, which allows guests to join on arrival for an annual fee of £10. Nature lovers and environmentally conscious campers will be touched to know that the camping fee goes toward planting a tree on the campsite.

Immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of a woodland forest at Essex Glamping, a splendid site blending the delights of a back to nature experience with luxurious abodes and a range of fun-filled activities to keep guests of all ages entertained throughout.

Turnpike Farm is the place to be for a no-frills, serene camping holiday filled with stunning sunsets and the chance to observe heaps of local wildlife like rabbits and birds.

Osea Leisure Park is an award-winning site that offers families, couples, and individuals excellent on-site features, a central location, and fantastic scenery for a restful and rejuvenating escape from everyday life.

Peaceful camping, scrumptious meals and muddy music festivals are the orders of the day at The Cross Keys, a lovely pub with a beer garden and campsite. The welcoming adults-only site rests a mere ten miles from the delights and events of Glastonbury and enjoys a nifty position within easy reach of numerous attractions nearby like the Wookey Hole Caves and Wells (ten miles away).

Manor Farm Lakes and Campsite is a splendid spot for treating avid fishermen and fisherwomen t a restful holiday, complete with excellent pools for hours of blissful, uninterrupted fishing.

Mill Farm has grown in leaps and bounds from a former vegetable field to a luxury bell tent site to become a sought-after camping space for comfortable escapes. There are five luxury bell tents for hire.

Spend an afternoon in the freckled shade of a tree with a book in hand and a hamper of snacks nearby at Bounds Campsite – an adults-only, family-run site tucked away amid the swathes of greenery in the picturesque village of Fulbourn.