Barbecues allowed: Campsites in Southend-on-Sea, Essex
7 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Southend-on-Sea
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Plough Leisure Caravan Park
Isle Of Sheppey, Kent, England- Friendly site easily accessible via the M20 and M2
- A 10-minute drive to the seaside resort of Leysdown
- On the outskirts of Minster village
Clifftop Camping
Eastchurch, Kent, England- Off-grid farm site outside Eastchurch on the Isle of Sheppey
- Views over the Thames Estuary and a 10-minute drive from beaches
- Meet the farm animals on site and buy free-range eggs for breakfast
Novoli Farm
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Rural location on the edge of a village within easy reach of London
- A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 15 minutes to RHS Garden Hyde Hall
- Wine tasting 200 metres away and a historic pub 10 minutes' walk away
The Star Inn Caravan Park
Southminster, Essex, England- Peaceful adults-only site two miles from the River Blackwater
- Dengie National Nature Reserve 15 minutes’ drive; Maldon 20 minutes
- Attached to a traditional country pub that serves food and drinks
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Barnland Retreat
Eastchurch, Kent, England- Quiet family-run simple farm site on the Isle of Sheppey
- Beaches, aviation museum and farm park all 10 minutes' drive
- Spacious pitches with kids, dogs and groups welcome
Barleylands
Billericay, Essex, England- Dog-friendly campsite in the grounds of a popular farm park
- Between Billericay and Basildon; easily accessible by public transport
- Restaurant, tea rooms, farm shop and kids' attractions
Thames View Camping
East Tilbury, Essex, England- Family-run eco-friendly site on the banks of the Thames
- A mile from East Tilbury village; 40 minutes' drive to Southend-on-Sea
- Next to a nature park and on the Thames Estuary Path
Essex Glamping
Benfleet, Essex, England- Essex country park site with bike trails used for the 2012 Olympics
- A 25-minute drive from Southend-on-Sea; 45 minutes by rail from London
- Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and walks from site
Allhallows Place Touring Park
Rochester, Kent, England- Small quiet site with country views, near the River Thames’ mouth
- Five minutes' walk from Allhallows and a 25-min drive from Rochester
- Birdwatching, coastal walks and shipwrecks all within 15 minutes
Riverside Village Holiday Park
Rochford, Essex, EnglandSheerness Holiday Park
Sheerness, Kent, EnglandSteeple Bay Holiday Park
Southminster, Essex, England- Secluded site an hour from London
- Busy programme of family activities and entertainment in high season
- Fishing spots, pool, playground, amusement arcade, café and bar
Warden Springs Holiday Park
Isle Of Sheppey, Kent, England- Heaps of on-site activities for all ages
- Evening entertainment at the Waterside Tavern
- Outdoor pool and sun terrace
Daisy Retreat at Warden Springs Holiday Park
Sheerness, Kent, England- Stunning views over the cliffs and coastline of Kent and Sussex
- Fully-equipped holiday home sited at Park Resorts holiday park
- Walk around and enjoy the scenery
Orchard Camping
Higham, Kent, England- Pop-up campsite in a Kent orchard five minutes’ drive from Higham
- Rochester, Historic Dockyard Chatham and Diggerland 15 minutes’ drive
- Quiet off-grid pitches shaded by trees; pubs within 15 minutes’ drive
Harts Holiday Park
Isle Of Sheppey, Kent, EnglandOsea Leisure Park
Maldon, Essex, England- Award-winning nature site family run since 1933
- Less than ten miles from Colchester Zoo
- Restaurant and bar with play area and large screen TV
Priory Hill Holiday Park
Isle Of Sheppey, Kent, EnglandBridge Field
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Spacious basic pitches just outside the Essex village of Sandon
- A 10-minute drive from Chelmsford and 15 minutes from Maldon
- Close to the A12; 10 minutes' walk to the nearest pub
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