Tent Campsites
21 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 20 miles of Download Festival Sorted by distance
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Midshires Way Campsite and Alpaca Farm
East Leake, Nottinghamshire, England- Luxury glamping site on an alpaca farm by the Midshires Way
- A 25-minute drive from Nottingham; 45 minutes from Rutland Water
- Adults-only site a mile from East Leake; pub 15 minutes' walk away
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Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite
Stanton by Dale, Derbyshire, England- Well-maintained pub site for guests 14 years and over
- In Stanton by Dale; 20 minutes' drive from Attenborough Nature Centre
- Real ale and pub food served; 20 minutes' walk from a golf club
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New Forest View
Snarestone, Leicestershire, England- Small site with fishing lake next to an 18th-century coaching inn
- Within a half-hour drive of Drayton Manor, Snowdome and Twycross Zoo
- A 40-minute drive from Birmingham's Cadbury World and Science Museum
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Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire, England- Almost-wild camping pitches in 47 acres of the National Forest
- Twycross Zoo 10 minutes' drive away; pub across the road
- Income from pitches supports the preservation of the natural habitat
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Trinity Farm Organic Camping
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England- Well-maintained grass pitches at a Nottinghamshire organic farm
- Crich Tramway Village and Nottingham within a half-hour drive
- Easy access from the A610 and M1; farm shop on site
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Gopsall Hall Farm
Atherstone, Warwickshire, England- Cosy Warwickshire farm site
- A couple of minutes' drive from Twycross Zoo
- Dogs and barbecues allowed
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Holme Pierrepont Country Park
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England- Water- and land-based event centre in 270 acres of parkland
- Easy access to Nottingham city centre, rail network and airport
- Country walks, nature trails and lots to do for kids
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Blackbrook Lodge Camping and Caravanning
Turnditch, Derbyshire, England- Spacious and dog-friendly 12-acre site in the Derbyshire Dales
- A 15-minute drive to Ashbourne; 40 minutes to Chatsworth Estate
- Shop and fishing ponds on site
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Ettie's Field
Atherstone, Warwickshire, England- Colourful site with donkeys, Highland cows, goats, pigs and peacocks
- A five-minute drive from Atherstone and 10 from Twycross Zoo
- Clubhouse with hammocks, woodburner, sofas and café on site
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Tannenbaum Campsite
Belper, Derbyshire, England- Flat, grassy and dog-friendly park opposite Shining Cliff Woods
- A 10-min drive to Belper and 30 from the Peak District National Park
- Firepits for hire and local pubs within a mile of the site
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The Racecourse Retreat
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England- Spacious family-friendly pop-up site in the Derbyshire countryside
- Four miles from the Peak District; a 15-minute drive from Matlock
- Back to basics pitches with firepits; close to walks and bike routes
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Hankin Farm Campsite
Belper, Derbyshire, England- Basic family-friendly campsite in the Derbyshire Dales
- Crich Tramway and Matlock Bath within 10 minutes' drive
- Dog-friendly site with links to Midshires Way and Cromford Canal walks
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Purple Badger Camping and Fishing Lakes
Beeby, Leicestershire, England- Small and secluded site close to the Leicestershire-Rutland border
- On the outskirts of Beeby, half an hour's drive from Rutland Water
- Two coarse fishing lakes; opposite a bus stop
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Kings Orchard Marina
Lichfield, Staffordshire, England- Peaceful 20-acre marina location in the Staffordshire countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Lichfield; 20 minutes to Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Barbecues and picnic tables provided; short walk to a dog-friendly pub
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Millview Camping
East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England- Peaceful off-grid site 15 minutes’ walk from the Trent Valley Way
- A 20-minute drive from Belvoir Castle; 25 minutes from Nottingham
- A scenic half-hour walk from pubs and restaurants; barbecues allowed
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Gunthorpe Camping
Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshire, England- Spacious and grassy site on the banks of the River Trent
- Watersports centre and several theme parks a short drive away
- Riverside walks and bike rides, boat trips and restaurants nearby
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Hilly Springs
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Quiet adults-only site with a lake three miles from the Peak District
- A 15-minute drive from Alton Towers; 20 minutes from Carsington Water
- Pubs and town centre close by
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Springwood Fisheries
Melbourne, Derbyshire, England- Coarse fishery, camping and glamping in the National Forest
- A short drive from Donington Park
- Less than a mile from Calke Abbey
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The Victoria - Bikers Pub
Coalville, Leicestershire, England- Rock music pub near Coalville, with basic pitches for over-21s only
- Useful location for events at Donington Park and Mallory
- Regular live music events at the pub; bring your takeaway in
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Mease Meadows Midlands
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England- Well-maintained farm camping field at Edingale in Staffordshire
- Twycross Zoo 15 minutes’ drive; Drayton Manor Resort 25 minutes
- Lake and river fishing available; woodland walks; wildlife on site
