Tent campgrounds in South East England

Canterbury Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Petersfield Village

• Secluded grass pitches on a former farm near Braintree in Essex
• A 15-minute drive to Hedingham Castle; 40 minutes to Dedham Vale
• Antiques, farm shop and café on site; walks five minutes’ drive away

Plumpton College

• In the South Downs National Park, with fab views over local hills
• A 10-minute drive from Lewes and 25 from central Brighton
• Surrounded by several walking trails, including the South Downs Way

Park Farm Camping

• Pop-up campsite on a family farm near Calbourne on the Isle of Wight
• A 20-minute drive to The Needles, and 15 minutes to Carisbrooke Castle
• Grass pitches close to walking routes; beaches, pubs and shops nearby

Roundhill Caravan and Camping Site

• Bell tent camping with spacious pitches in New Forest National Park
• National Motor Museum 10 minutes’ drive; Peppa Pig World half an hour
• Next to Beaulieu Heath, with access to walking paths; dogs welcome

Under The Stars Camping at Chichester

• Peaceful family-friendly site on the outskirts of Chichester
• A 45-minute walk to the city centre; 15 minutes' drive to the beach
• Playing field, tennis and playground; centre selling food and drinks

Column Wood Campsite

• Wild pop-up site in the High Weald National Landscape
• Seven acres of scenic woodland half an hour's drive from Hastings
• Half an hour’s walk from Robertsbridge village shops and pub

Berry Camping

• Peaceful family-run farm site 15 minutes' drive from Chichester
• West Wittering and Medmerry beaches within walking/cycling distance
• Farm eggs and fresh produce for sale; communal campfire area

Bottom Pond

• Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Winchester and the Watercress Line
• Access to a private woodland with a bridleway to the South Downs Way

Harry's Meadow

• Wild-style camping pitches at a scenic 50-acre site in the New Forest
• Direct New Forest access; 15 minutes’ drive to New Forest Water Park
• Pop-up coffee truck, pizza oven and cocktail bar; pub 25 minutes’ walk

Houghton Farm

• Simple rural campsite in a grassy West Sussex meadow
• A 15-minute walk from Amberley station; Arundel a 10-minute drive
• Direct access to the South Downs Way; river Arun a few minutes' walk

Commanche Camping

• No-frills pet-friendly pop-up site on a semi-rural working farm
• Half an hour’s drive from Eastbourne and 40 minutes from Hastings
• Small firepits permitted; logs and kindling available; pubs nearby

The Pretty Thing

• Family-friendly and peaceful park on an acre of lush green land
• Clacton-on-Sea within 15 minutes; half an hour to centre of Colchester
• Within easy reach of beer and cider festivals, and the Clacton Airshow

Constance Farm Camping

• Quiet, simple farm site with uninterrupted country views
• A 15-minute drive to Tunbridge Wells or to Hever Castle and Gardens
• Home-reared beef, lamb and pork available on request

Bodiam Boating Station

• Riverside site in the High Weald
• Book cruises to Bodiam Castle and Rye, or hire canoes or kayaks
• Private cruise boat hire available for parties and events

The Real Restival

• ‘Strictly canvas’ event site five minutes from South Downs
• Off-grid camping; festival feel without festival hassle
• Top spot for walkers, cyclists and explorers

Woodfire at Westerlands

• Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
• Direct access to the South Downs Way
• Daily woodfired breakfast and evening meals provided to guests