Camping in Elton

Elton itself has no campsites, so anyone wanting to camp near this small Vale of Belvoir village needs to look to the wider Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire countryside around Bingham, Belvoir and the Trent Valley. As with anywhere in England, wild camping without the landowner's permission is not legal, so pitching up in the fields and lanes around Elton on a whim is not an option; instead, look for established campsites and certificated sites within a short drive, many of which are run on farmland and offer a similarly quiet, rural feel to the village itself.

The Vale of Belvoir's gently rolling, arable landscape means the countryside here is easy walking and cycling territory rather than dramatic hill country, so campsites in the area tend to suit those after a peaceful, low-key break rather than serious outdoor adventure. Small farm-based campsites and certificated caravan and camping sites (through organisations such as the Caravan and Motorhome Club) are the most likely option close to Elton, often set on working farms around villages like Orston, Whatton or further towards Bingham and the Trent Valley, where the flatter ground and river meadows make for straightforward, well-drained pitches.

Late spring through to early autumn is the best window for camping in this part of Nottinghamshire, when the days are longer and the surrounding lanes and footpaths are at their most pleasant for walking between villages. Ground conditions in the clay-heavy Vale of Belvoir can turn heavy after wet weather, so shoulder-season camping is best approached with sturdy kit. For those who would rather have a roof and a bed made up, a small but growing number of glamping options, from shepherd's huts to safari tents, have appeared on farms across the wider Vale and Trent Valley area, offering a comfortable way to enjoy the same quiet countryside without the need for your own tent.