Camping in Hemington

Hemington sits in the flat, fertile Trent Valley, on the Derbyshire border close to Castle Donington, and the gentle countryside here makes for pleasant, easy camping rather than dramatic wilderness. As with everywhere in England, wild camping is not permitted without the landowner's permission, so a proper campsite or glamping stay is the way to enjoy the area responsibly. The village is home to Daphne's Orchard, a small luxury camping retreat set around a wildlife-filled pond, offering tent, caravan and motorhome pitches alongside glamping structures including a Stargazer Barn, Crabapple Cottage and a cosy option called Piglet. It is aimed at adults wanting a peaceful, relaxing stay, with recently upgraded toilet and shower facilities, and is within walking distance of both the village pub and the shops, bars and restaurants of Castle Donington three-quarters of a mile away.

The surrounding Trent Valley terrain is level and easy, well suited to gentle walks and cycling rather than strenuous hikes, with the river itself offering quiet spots to sit out an evening. Spring and summer are the best seasons to camp here, when the orchards and hedgerows are in leaf and evenings are long enough to make the most of a pitch or a glamping stay outdoors. Because Hemington is so close to Donington Park, campers with an interest in motorsport can time a stay around a race weekend, though it is worth booking ahead as the area gets busier and noisier at those times. For those who prefer their camping without the canvas, the glamping options at Daphne's Orchard offer a comfortable alternative that still keeps you close to the fields, orchards and riverside walks that give this part of the Trent Valley its quiet appeal, while East Midlands Airport and the M1 keep the village easy to reach for a short break.