Like many Brits you may have been bitten by the camping bug in recent years.
Indeed, it is estimated that 1 in 5 adults have been camping in the UK post-COVID-19.
If you are a keen ‘tenter’ then chances you may well be feeling a strong urge to check your gas stove and test out your air beds right about now.
With the mercury (reluctantly )rising and the evenings stretching out ever longer, the temptation to pack up the car and sleep out under canvas (or polyester) is understandably strong at this time of year.
But, when you also factor in the ‘push’ factor of never-ending election coverage, combined with the promise/threat of inescapable European footy fever, the term ‘escaping to the country’ seems entirely apt.
So where is good?
Well, after checking in with our friends at Pitchup.com, we thought we’d compile a list of some of our region’s most highly-rated campsites.
While some are are large and well-equipped with facilities, others are more basic, offering a far more ‘old-school’ camping vibe.
What they all have in common though is a convenient location – all of the sites on our list are well within an easy one-hour drive of Peterborough.
This is not not a comprehensive list, nor is it a ratings round-up – it is simply a compilation to whet your appetites to the wonderful rustic breaks that are available just a stone’s throw away from Peterborough.
So, whether you’re after a wild camp by the river or a glamping experience with a hot tub; a dog-friendly break or an adults-only weekend away, check out our gallery and see if we can help inspire you to ‘get away from it all’, even if it’s just for a while.
Top tip: always remember to pack the tin opener!
9. Stamford Meadows Glamping
If you fancy leaving the tent at home for once and treating yourself to a bit of luxury while you're away then Stamford Meadows Glamping is likely to tick plenty of boxes. Modest in size with just two yurts and a cabin to choose from, this luxury glamping site in a private woodland setting feels more like a welcoming retreat than a traditional campsite. oh, and did we mention each unit comes with its own hot tub, bathroom and al-fresco kitchen..? Photo: Pitchup.com