Campgrounds in South East England with fires allowed

Badgells Wood Camping

Rebel Farmer Tipi

• Single tipi in a peaceful acre of meadow by a market garden near Wye
• Canterbury, Leeds Castle and Hythe beach within a half-hour drive
• Barbecue, small kitchen, cosy bedding and space for a campfire

Lime Kiln Woods

• Cosy dog-friendly shepherd’s hut in in a small, private Kent woodland
• A 15-minute drive from Canterbury and 20 minutes from the Kent coast
• Hot tub, outdoor kitchen and outdoor seating area; farm shops nearby

Oastbrook Escape

• Luxurious glamping in the vineyard of Sussex’s Oastbrook Estate
• A five-minute drive to Bodiam Castle; 25 to Sissinghurst Castle Garden
• Bell tents, wine tastings, restaurant dining and a concierge service

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

Kings Barn Camping

• Dog-friendly farm site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
• A 20-minute drive from Devil's Dyke; half an hour from Brighton beach
• Firepit and barbecue provided; access to the Downs Link route

Kingley Vale Camp Site

• Scenic and spacious site in the South Downs National Park
• Chichester within 20 minutes’ drive; seaside resorts within 30
• Direct access to the Monarch's Way; 10 mins from the South Downs Way

Swallowtail Hill

Embers Camping - Turners Hill

• Family campsite in Sussex woodland 20 minutes’ drive from Crawley
• Ardingly Reservoir 15 minutes’ drive and Go Ape Crawley 20 minutes
• Outdoor activities, a licensed snack bar and takeaway pizzas on site

Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel

Temple Ewell

• Pop-up vineyard site four miles from Dover’s port and white cliffs
• A 10-minute drive from Dover Castle; 25 minutes from a wildlife park
• Barbecues and firepits permitted; pubs and shops a short walk away

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

Bluecaps Farm Glamping

• Scenic and spacious glampsite on a working farm in the High Weald
• A 15-minute drive from Tunbridge Wells, Bedgebury Pinetum and Go Ape
• Wildlife spotting and llama trekking on site

The Artisan Bakehouse

• Luxurious shepherd’s hut set in woodland near Steyning, West Sussex
• A 20-minute drive to the South Downs National Park and Worthing beach
• Bread making school on site; firepit and kitchen area provided

Popcorn Camping Horsham

• No-frills site with spacious pitches and views over the High Weald
• A 35-minute drive to South Downs National Park; Horsham five minutes
• Secluded camping field with shower block and overnight quiet time

The Traveller's Rest

• On the edge of the South Downs National Park 15 minutes from Fareham
• Portsmouth, Marwell Zoo and the Watercress Line within half an hour
• Bathroom facilities including toilets and showers

The View

• Luxury caravan with stunning Brede Valley views in rural East Sussex
• Bodiam Boating Station 15 minutes’ drive; Camber Sands 25 minutes
• Adults-only hideaway with alfresco seating, firepit and outdoor bath

The Wildaway American School Bus

• Luxuriously converted American school bus with lakeside views
• Five minutes’ drive to Bluebell Vineyard; 45 minutes to Brighton
• Private hot tub and firepit outside

Crows Hall Farm

• Wild camping in the South Downs National Park
• Easily accessible with spectacular views over the South Downs
• Local pub within 10 minutes' stroll by a woodland path