Battlefields: Campgrounds in South East England

Chiddinglye Farm

• Camping pods on a private 320-acre estate in the High Weald
• A 20-minute drive to the Bluebell Railway; valleys a short walk away
• Brewery, guided estate walks, tennis court and iron making available

John Wayne's Lodge

• Quirky seaside lodgings in Peacehaven, with private beach
• A 15-minute drive to Brighton; Beachy Head 30 minutes
• Pet-friendly site with hot tub, barbecues and wifi

Yamp Camp Bluebell

• Sheltered back to basics pitches near the village of Horsted Keynes
• Ashdown Forest and Ouse Valley Viaduct 10 minutes' drive away
• A short walk from the Bluebell Railway station and village pubs

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

Lakeside Retreat

• Hardstanding pitches at a small East Sussex farm site
• Bluebell Railway 10 minutes' drive away; 20 minutes to Lewes
• Well-stocked carp fishing lake on site; village pub a mile away

Cobbs Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Coldharbour Farm

• Touring pitches on a traditional farm with views over Bewl Water
• Royal Tunbridge Wells and Hastings within a half-hour drive
• Within 10 minutes' walk of a 14th-century pub for food and drinks

Coopers Beach Holiday Park

Housedean Farm Campsite

Pop-up in the Woods

• Off-grid meadows and woodland camping near the East Sussex coast
• Camber Sands, Rye, Hastings and Battle all within 35 minutes’ drive
• Woods with stream, swings, dens, habitat hunt and natural play area

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

Mill Barn Camping and Caravanning

• Wild camping site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• A five-minute drive to Bodiam Castle; 20 minutes to Hastings
• Family-run site with 19 acres of space; pub 15 minutes' walk away

Middle Barn Farm

• Dog-friendly grassy pitches with views over the Pevensey Marshes
• A 15-minute drive to Knockhatch Adventure Park; 20 minutes to Hastings
• On-site shop with drinks, ice and ice cream; footpath to the beach

Merrion Farm

• Quiet, family-friendly site on a working dairy farm
• Half an hour's drive from Arundel Castle or Worthing beach
• Half a mile from Downs Link National Trail; fishing by arrangement

Woodlands Park

Embers Camping - Bentley

• Family-friendly campsite on the private Bentley Estate in East Sussex
• South Downs National Park 10 minutes’ drive; Seaford half an hour
• Activities, licensed snack bar and takeaway pizzas available on site