Tent campgrounds in South East England

Truleigh Hill Youth Hostel

• Camping on the South Downs Way, with use of all Hostel Facilities.

Stone House Farm

• Peaceful camping on an East Sussex farm meadow near Hailsham
• The Cuckoo Trail a five-minute walk; Drusillas Park a 15-minute drive
• Simple pitches with walks, a kids’ play area, pubs and shops close by

Walnut Grove Camping

• Well-maintained campsite on a Hampshire walnut farm
• Half a mile from Over Wallop village; Stonehenge 20 minutes' drive
• Two local pubs and a village shop 15 minutes away on foot

Sutton Vale Country Park

• Set on six acres of south-east Kent countryside
• Four miles from the beach at Deal
• Clubhouse with bar, playground and sundeck area

Wetherdown Lodge and Camping

• Situated in the South Downs National Park and on the South Downs Trail
• Wetherdown Lodge, Camping, Yurts, Walking Breaks, Group & Events
• 55 acres to explore in a beautiful peaceful location

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

Wicks Farm Holiday Park

Whitehouse Farm Campsite

• Pop-up site for guests aged over 25 and families in Essex countryside
• Free kids’ zorbing on site; Tropical Wings Zoo 10 minutes’ drive
• Free live music and crafting activities for Essex Farm Family Festival

The Macs Farm

• Family camping on an organic egg farm in the South Downs National Park
• A 20-minute drive to Brighton, and 25 minutes to Barcombe Mills
• Communal dining area, kids’ activities, bar, street food in summer

YMCA Fairthorne Manor Family Park and Campsite

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

West House Farm

• Pop-up riverside site on a farm, easily accessed from the A12
• A half-hour walk to central Colchester; half-hour drive to beaches
• Next to a family-friendly golf course; footpath from site to town

Vann Farm Camping

• Rural and informal Ockley camping field in the Surrey Hills
• A 20-minute drive to Horsham; 45 minutes to the beach
• Walking or biking distance from pubs

Wapsbourne Farm (Wowo)

• Family-run, family-friendly campsite in rural East Sussex
• Half an hour's drive from Brighton and one hour from London
• Well-stocked shop, wild spa, kids' entertainment and camping barn

Water Wood

• Back to basics dog-friendly wildlife haven in the Knatts Valley
• A 20-minute drive from Chartwell; just over an hour from London
• Public footpaths nearby; pubs and food shop within walking distance

Wellowwood Camping

• Back-to-basics site on a Hampshire farm on the edge of the New Forest
• New Forest Lavender Gardens five minutes’ drive; Lepe Beach 35 minutes
• Dog-friendly site; woodland walks and off-road cycle paths nearby

Waverley Park Holiday Centre

• Family-friendly holiday park overlooking Cowes Harbour and the Solent
• In East Cowes, a 10-minute walk from the shops and bus services
• Heated outdoor pool, play area and clubhouse terrace with views

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