Campgrounds by the beach in South East England

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

Woodlands Park

Honeybridge Park

Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park

Hoots Treehouse

• Luxurious and secluded treehouse in the East Sussex countryside
• Bodiam Castle and Bewl Water within a half-hour drive
• Kingsize bed, woodburner, barbecue and ensuite bathroom included

Hope House Camping

• Pop-up site in a meadow with views over the Kent countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Bodiam Castle or the Hole Park Estate
• On-site catch and release fishing pond; well-behaved dogs welcome

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

Sibbecks Farm Glamping

• Luxurious safari tents in a three-acre meadow on the Isle of Wight
• Ventnor 10 minutes’ drive and Steephill Cove Beach 15 minutes
• Private shower rooms, animal encounters, play barn and honesty shop

Green Lawns Caravan Park

The Garlic Farm

• Family-friendly glamping site 10 minutes' drive from the nearest beach
• Two theme parks, zoo, dinosaur museum and more within easy reach
• Private fishing pond, tennis court, football pitch and restaurant

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

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

Shirkoak Fishery

• Well-equipped lakeside pods at a Kent fishery near Woodchurch
• A 20-minute drive to Rye or Sissinghurst Castle Garden
• Kitchen and shower room in each pod; free fishing for guests

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

Embers Camping - Knowlton

• Well-equipped family-friendly site a 20-minute drive from Deal, Kent
• Canterbury 25 minutes’ drive; Margate half an hour
• Playground and ping-pong table; restaurant and covered seating area

Sheerness Holiday Park

Cobbs Meadow Certificated Location

• well maintained field with easy access to the whole of the S.E. coast
• easy access to Park & Ride for Canterbury/ mainline station to London
• large site with plenty of space to enjoy the countryside

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

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