Glamping at the Engine Yard Belvoir Castle

The crunch of gravel underfoot and the distant silhouette of Belvoir Castle's turrets across the estate grounds — you're camping in the shadow of one of England's great houses, and you feel it the moment you arrive.

This is one for families who want a bit of Leicestershire grandeur with their camping trip, couples after something properly different, and tourers exploring the Vale of Belvoir's quiet countryside. You can pitch a tent, pull up in a campervan, or tow a caravan onto the Engine Yard site, though this is very much glamping territory with a touch of castle romance about it. The facilities are straightforward — toilets and showers onsite — so it's not wild camping, but nor is it a leisure-park setup.

Campfires depend on what's allowed when you check in, so ask on arrival if you're dreaming of an evening by the flames. The vibe here is unusual: you're camping on a working estate with history all around you, so expect a sense of occasion rather than a scruffy field. It's a pitch with a story, basically.