National Parks: Campgrounds in South East England

Red House Farm Camping Site

The Merry Harriers

• Shepherd’s huts beside a pond on the grounds of a 16th-century pub
• A 15-minute drive to Godalming; llama treks organised from the site
• Units include smart TVs, coffee machines, wifi and underfloor heating

Tilford Woods

Greenfields Camping

• Small New Forest glamping site five minutes' drive from Fordingbridge
• Within a half-hour drive of Paultons Park and Highcliffe Castle
• Several pubs very close by, including one a five-minute walk away

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

New Forest Youth Hostel

Sandy Meadow Farm

• Peaceful working farm in the South Downs National Park
• Within 10 minutes’ drive of woodlands, stately homes and vineyards
• Haven for stargazers: in a Dark Sky Reserve

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

Compton Farm

• Smart bell tent glamping overlooking the West Sussex South Downs
• A 10-minute drive from Uppark House and Garden; Emsworth 15 minutes
• On-site falconry sessions three times a week; fresh eggs available

Concierge Camping

Langford Farm

• Glamping site on a 10-acre horse farm in Hampshire’s New Forest
• A 10-minutes drive to Paultons Park and the New Forest Wildlife Park
• Camping kitchen and horses on site; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive

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

Newbarn Lakes Camping

• Well-maintained, nature-rich site with fishing lakes
• A 15-minute drive from Chichester and 20 from West Wittering beach
• On the edge of a farm with access to South Downs walking trails

Gurnard Pines

Sunnycott Caravan Park

• Quiet and rural site a mile and a half from Cowes
• Fully-equipped holiday homes with outdoor decking
• Gurnard and Thurness beaches within walking distance

Long Meadow Campsite

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