Renewable energy: Campgrounds in South East England

Stubcroft Farm

• Multi Award winning campsite near the south coasts best sandy beaches
• Top quality facilities, shop & laundry, hard standings and hook-ups
• Campfires permitted, site suitable for tents, campervans & caravans

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 Pretty Thing

• Family-friendly and peaceful park on an acre of lush green land
• Clacton-on-Sea within 15 minutes; half an hour to centre of Colchester
• Within easy reach of beer and cider festivals, and the Clacton Airshow

Kestrel Valley View

• Dog-friendly pop-up glampsite 15 minutes’ drive from Winchester
• South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Marwell Zoo 30 minutes
• Off-grid shepherd’s hut in a wildlife haven with stunning valley views

The Hidden Hillside

• Luxurious, handcrafted adults-only shepherd’s hut in rural East Sussex
• A 15-minute drive to Battle Abbey and 20 minutes to Hastings Castle
• Furnished glamping pod with walks from site; beach 20 minutes’ drive

Badgells Wood Camping

Nelson Park Riding Centre

• Well-kept, heated pods with views of horses in Birchington, Kent
• A 10-minute drive to Margate beach; 15 minutes to Broadstairs
• Vending machine for snacks; shops and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive

Nature's Haven

• Small, peaceful site in the Isle of Wight Conservation Harmony Project
• A 10-minute drive from Ryde; 15 minutes from Isle of Wight Festival
• Nature trails and birdwatching on site; pub within walking distance

Wapsbourne Farm (Wowo)

• Family-run, family-friendly campsite in rural East Sussex
• Half an hour's drive from Brighton and one hour from London
• Well-stocked shop, wild spa, kids' entertainment and camping barn

Zen and Den

• Woodland Zome

Swift Farm

• Small and simple campsite deep in the Kent countryside
• Deal 15 minutes' drive; Broadstairs 25 minutes
• On an eco-friendly smallholding; families/solo travellers welcome

Jacobs Copse

• Woodland hammock camping in the New Forest
• Sleep in the open air on a 10-acre woodland site
• Half an hour from both Southampton and Portsmouth

Kingsclere Camping

• Pop-up summer site 10 minutes' walk from the beach in Cowes
• Close to bus stops and round-island cycle path for car-free outings
• Heated covered pool, hot tub and sauna on site

Moor Farm

• Dog-friendly yurt in a peaceful field on a farm in Godshill
• Lots of walking trails nearby; a 15-minute drive from Blackgang Chine
• Woodburning stove, firepit, mezzanine and a shower with a glass roof

Woodchurch Safari Lodge

• Rural glamping two miles from village, and half a mile from local pub
• A 15-minute drive to Eurostar at Ashford; 30 minutes to Camber Sands
• Bed linen, bathrobes, fridge, private garden and barbecue all provided

Tom's Eco Lodge

• Glamping at its best! Rolling countryside, sea views and endless charm

Pookles Farm

• Exclusive-use family glamping site in the South Downs National Park
• Jane Austen’s House 10 minutes’ drive; Watercress Line 15 minutes
• Bell tent by a fishing and swimming lake; views over a woodland SSSI

Drews Farm

• Luxury shepherd’s huts on a farm in the South Downs National Park
• Chichester, Hayling Island and Goodwood 25 minutes’ drive
• Outdoor bath and secure shed for bikes; pub and shop 20 minutes’ walk