Camping in Brothertoft

Camping around Brothertoft means embracing the flat, open character of the Lincolnshire Fens rather than looking for dramatic scenery. This is drained wetland turned into some of England's most productive farmland, so pitches here tend to be on established campsites rather than truly wild ground, and it's worth remembering that wild camping without the landowner's permission is against the law in England, unlike in parts of Scotland. Fortunately the wider Boston area has a handful of well-run touring and camping parks that make a good base for exploring the fen.

The terrain is almost entirely level, which makes for easy cycling and walking between sites, along drainage banks and quiet lanes, but it also means there's little natural shelter from wind and weather sweeping in off the North Sea and the Wash. A sturdy tent, good pegs, and warm kit for cooler evenings are worth packing even in summer, and caravanners and motorhome users will find the flat roads straightforward for towing.

Late spring through to early autumn is the most comfortable season to camp here, with long evenings well suited to the big Fenland sunsets the area is known for. Spring and autumn bring migrating birds to the fens and nearby Wash estuary, a big draw for wildlife-watchers with binoculars and a patient temperament. Winter camping is possible on serviced sites but the Fens can turn cold, damp and misty, so it suits only well-equipped campers.

For those who'd rather skip the tent pegs altogether, glamping options in the wider Boston and Fenland area include shepherd's huts, static caravans and small lodges, giving a taste of the flat, big-sky landscape with a proper bed and roof at the end of the day.