Camping in West Midlands

The West Midlands is a heavily built-up county, so its campsites tend to sit on the fringes, in the green wedges between Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country towns. Kingsbury Water Park Camping and Caravanning Club Site makes use of the lakes and trails near the M42, while Somers Wood Caravan Park and Lady Lane Wharf Certificated Location near Hockley Heath offer quieter, more rural pitches within easy reach of the city.

Towards Stourbridge and Hagley, the Clent Hills provide a proper change of scenery, with Wassell Grove Camping and Caravanning and the Clent Hills Camping and Caravanning Club Site giving access to walking country right on the doorstep. For something less conventional, Himley Glamping, Tiddly Tales and the sites at Umberslade Estate bring in yurts, pods and adventure camps, while Knowle Donkey Sanctuary Campsite adds a family-friendly, animal-focused option to the mix.

Choosing between them usually comes down to whether you want a base for exploring the cities or a rural retreat close to the hills.