Campgrounds by the beach in South East England

West Road Camping

• Simple but secure wild-style camping just outside Clacton-on-Sea
• Beach 20 minutes' walk away; adventure farm park next door
• Dog-friendly site surrounded by a 7-foot fence for safety

Dunn Street Farm

• Quiet, rural and spacious site on a working farm
• On the North Downs Way surrounded by fields and woodland
• Free-range eggs and fresh apple juice for sale

Stay Wild at Westfield Farm

• Cosy, boho and family-friendly bell tents in the Sussex countryside
• Drusillas Park 15 minutes’ drive; 20 minutes’ drive from beaches
• Pop-up site with a pond; half an hour’s walk to the Cuckoo Trail

Chitty Chitty Glamping

• Luxury glamping site with lovely views over Kent countryside
• A 10-minute drive from the coast; 20 minutes from Canterbury
• Bell tents with kingsize bed, woodburner and firepit provided

Eastbourne Cottages

• Cosy accommodation on a gated park near Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne
• Five minutes’ drive from the South Downs; 20 minutes to Drusillas Park
• Fully-equipped kitchens; bars and restaurants within 10 minutes’ walk

Glynde Place Pop-up Campsite

• Pop-up campsite at Glynde Place; surrounded by South Downs countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Lewes; 15 minutes to south coast beaches
• Spectacular East Sussex views; under a mile from a railway station

Clapham Farm

• Dog-friendly farm site just off the South Downs Way and Vanguard Way
• Walking distance from Cuckmere Valley; 15 minutes’ drive to the coast
• A 10-minute walk away from Litlington’s brewery, pub and tearoom

Coastal Park Camping

• Secluded site at Othona Community, close to Dengie Peninsula beaches
• A 30-minute drive from Maldon; Bradwell-on-Sea 10 minutes
• Woodlands to roam and direct access to the beach for birdwatching

Honeybridge Park

Seawick Holiday Park

Canterbury Fields Holiday Park

The Yurt at Worcesters Farm

• Luxury yurt on a Kent smallholding 10 minutes' drive from Canterbury
• Blean Woods Nature Reserve 15 minutes’ drive; Margate 40 minutes
• Woodburning stove inside yurt; outdoor space with barbecue shelter

Brightling Park Campsite

• Spacious site next to woodland in the middle of a country estate
• A 10-minute drive from Battle and half an hour from Hastings
• Campfires, barbecues and kids welcome on the peaceful grounds

High Barn Retreats

• Dog-friendly wild camping site in the South Downs National Park
• A 25-minute drive from Lewes and half an hour’s drive from Brighton
• A five-minute drive to pubs, local shops and the beach in Rottingdean

Landews Meadow Farm

• Shepherd's hut on a small organic farm just outside Challock
• In the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Private garden, lake-view deck and shower room; shared hot tub

Selden Farm Campsite

• Stunningly scenic site in South Downs National Park
• Worthing, Arundel Castle and sandy beaches within 15 minutes
• Back-to-basics paradise for ramblers, hikers and bikers

Dedham Lodge

• Well-equipped caravan with private garden and barbecue
• Constable Country: five minutes' drive to Dedham, 20 to Flatford Mill
• Free-range eggs and local produce available; horses and dogs on site

Upper Parsonage Farm

• Traditional and quiet site in the South Downs National Park
• Half a mile from the South Downs Way; 20 mins' drive from Winchester
• Eco-friendly site with firepits provided and bike hire available

Buckhurst Shepherd's Hut

• Rural 10-acre Kent retreat with a luxury shepherd’s hut
• A 10-minute drive to the Port Lympne Reserve and 15 minutes to Hythe
• Firepit area and public footpath on site; pubs and shops nearby