Commercial vehicles allowed: Campgrounds in South East England

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

Cheverton Copse Holiday Park

• Family-run holiday park in a scenic setting near Sandown and Shanklin
• Peaceful countryside setting with direct access to walking paths
• Car-free environment with three playgrounds and a huge games field

Broadlands Lake Campsite

• Camping on an 82-acre estate between the New Forest and river Test
• A 10-minute drive from Romsey town centre and Paultons Park
• Well-stocked fishing lakes and clubhouse serving hot meals or snacks

Commanche Camping

• No-frills pet-friendly pop-up site on a semi-rural working farm
• Half an hour’s drive from Eastbourne and 40 minutes from Hastings
• Small firepits permitted; logs and kindling available; pubs nearby

Oare Creek

• AONB
• Off grid Creekside pitch
• Dog friendly

Hunts Farm

• Rural Surrey site over 35 acres, 10 minutes' drive from Guildford
• Thorpe Park and Chessington theme parks within a half-hour drive
• Pick your own pitch; pub 10 minutes' walk away

Barnyard Campsite

• Very quiet campsite on a family farm just outside Lingfield
• A 10-minute drive to the Bluebell Railway or Hever Castle
• Simple facilities and splendid views over Surrey countryside

Fancy Camping

• Comfortably furnished bell tents in the northern New Forest
• Lyndhurst 10 minutes' drive; 25 minutes to Salisbury
• Set in the grounds of a popular pub and restaurant

Tillingdown Meadow