Nearly wild camping in London, England
9 bookable campsites within 48.3 kilometres of London
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Aldenham Country Park
Elstree, Hertfordshire, England- Large peaceful parkland site 12 miles from central London
- Café, playgrounds and barbecue rental
- Activities on site including nature walks and animal feeding
Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite
Broxburne, Hertfordshire, England- Peaceful woodland site on the border between Hertfordshire and Essex
- On the outskirts of Broxbourne; 20 minutes' drive from Hertford
- Waterside views and great public transport links
Penn Meadow Farm
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England- Family-friendly farm site in the Chiltern Hills National Landscape
- Leogland Windsor Resort 40 minutes’ drive; Thorpe Park 45 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches; animal encounters available; barbecues allowed
Long Acres Caravan and Camping Park
Lingfield, Surrey, England- Prettily landscaped park within easy reach of major travel hubs
- Within an hour's drive of London and Brighton; Gatwick 15 minutes
- A mile from Lingfield village's pubs, shops and restaurants
Free Range Glamping
Edenbridge, Kent, England- Glamping in a Kentish meadow on a working organic farm
- A 25-minute drive from Tunbridge Wells and under an hour from London
- Convenient for walkers, with waymarked trails to explore
Sunnyside Pop-up Camping
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England- Eco-friendly pop-up site on the High Weald Landscape Trail
- In rural West Sussex, 10 minutes’ walk from Standen House and Garden
- Communal area with a firepit; Finnish woodfired sauna for hire
New Green End Farm
Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England- Quiet grass pitches on a working farm in the Chiltern Hills
- A five-minute drive to Whipsnade Zoo; walk out to Dunstable Downs
- Alpacas and sheep on site; pubs within easy walking distance
Church Farm
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England- Among fields and woods on a working farm in Hertfordshire countryside
- Free farm entry for farm trails, woodland play and daily activities
- Café, bakery, shop and pub, all serving fresh produce from the farm
Hook Farm
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Quiet site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- On 20 acres of grassland dotted with woodland copses
Stoke Poges Campsite
Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England- Dog-friendly Buckinghamshire village site with simple facilities
- Five minutes' drive to a country park or a station for London trains
- Doggie daycare on site; pub and food shop within walking distance
The Wild Retreat
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England- Well-kept and family-friendly Hertfordshire site
- London Stanstead Airport 20 minutes’ drive; Lea Valley Park 25 minutes
- On-site archery lessons, inflatable assault course and dog walks
Wattlehurst Farm
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Simple pitches at a West Sussex farm near the village of Kingsfold
- Leith Hill, Nymans and Gatwick Aviation Museum all 20 minutes' drive
- Two lakes on site, plus Western town area (open on selected dates)
The Black Horse
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England- Dog-friendly pub site in the Chilterns National Landscape
- In Great Missenden, 15 minutes’ walk from the Road Dahl Museum
- Friendly pub with a football pitch, events marquee and food menu
Sands Farm Weekend Camping
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site surrounded by woodlands in West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive from Leith Hill and 35 minutes from the South Downs
- Three pubs, food shop and butcher a short walk away; barbecues allowed
Stuarts Wood
Stock, Essex, England- Nearly wild site in an oak woodland on a working country farm
- Five-minute drive to Stock and 10 minutes to Hanningfield’s bird hide
- Campfires allowed; 35 minutes from Southend-on-Sea beaches
Happy Valley Wild Glamping
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England- Bell tent glamping in quiet woodland
Swanworth Farm
Dorking, Surrey, England- Simple but scenic Surrey riverside field in the Mole Gap
- Located in the North Downs three miles north of Dorking
- Surrounded by organic sheep and cattle pastures
Ayurveda Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England- Pop-up wild campsite edging the River Lee Navigation in Hertfordshire
- A 15-minute walk to Rye House Kart Raceway and RSPB Rye Meads
- Pitches in private woodland; bike rides and walks direct from the site
