Barbecue grills allowed: Campgrounds in South East England

Downton Holiday Park

The Railway Carriage

• Rural glamping in a cabin with its own six-acre field and trout pond
• A 15-minute drive to the Eurostar at Ashford; 30 to Camber Sands
• Bed linen, towels, fridge, barbecue and fishing rod all provided

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

The Swipes Camping

• Wild and pet-friendly site in the South Downs with meadow views
• On the South Downs Way and less than 10 minutes’ drive to Storrington
• Barbecues and campfires permitted; deli meals organised for delivery

The Tartan Goose Field

• Peaceful dog-friendly Hampshire site with views over the countryside
• A 25-minute drive from Winchester and half an hour from the New Forest
• Footpaths, bridleways, bike trails and pubs nearby

Elessar Yurt Village

• Luxury yurts at a well-equipped site on the edge of the South Downs
• Chichester city centre 10 minutes' drive; West Wittering 20 minutes
• Shared wood-fired hot tub, campfire area and 'tree house' kitchen

Kestrel Valley View

• Dog-friendly pop-up glampsite 15 minutes’ drive from Winchester
• South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Marwell Zoo 30 minutes
• Off-grid shepherd’s hut in a wildlife haven with stunning valley views

Holmans Woods

• Wild camping in a 15-acre forest near Heathfield in East Sussex
• Ashdown Forest and Eastbourne beach both half an hour’s drive
• Well-spaced pitches, fires allowed; shops and pubs five minutes’ drive

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

Thriftwood Country Park

Little Brook Glamping

• Experience luxury glamping
• For those craving connection to nature
• Unforgettable escape where luxury meets the wild

Essex Glamping

• 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

Tom's Eco Lodge

• Glamping at its best! Rolling countryside, sea views and endless charm

Tread Lightly Glamping

• Small and luxurious glampsite near Burley in Hampshire’s New Forest
• National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, and Buckler’s Hard 30 minutes’ drive
• Forest access from the site; pubs and shops a five-minute walk

Lockhurst Hatch Farm

• Site in the Surrey Hills with spectacular views set over 30 acres
• In its own valley just over seven miles from the town of Guildford
• Direct access to a footpath leading into the forest and a bridleway

Longberry Farm

• Peaceful countryside setting with luxury bell tents
• Rural and dog-friendly site less than an hour from London
• Modern washroom with hot showers and toilets

Forest Garden Shovelstrode

• A magical woodland eco-retreat nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest
• A place to escape, unwind, and soak up the forest atmosphere