Leave the car at home: Campsites in South East England
10 bookable campsites in South East England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Thames View Camping
East Tilbury, Essex, England- Family-run eco-friendly site on the banks of the Thames
- A mile from East Tilbury village; 40 minutes' drive to Southend-on-Sea
- Next to a nature park and on the Thames Estuary Path
Daisy Mays Farm
Elsenham, Essex, England- Farm site with a petting zoo 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop’s Stortford
- A 30-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Colchester Zoo
- Off-grid camping with a playground and animal encounters on site
Rowbury Farm Camping
Andover, Hampshire, England- Peaceful family-friendly farm site in Hampshire's Test Valley
- Stonehenge, New Forest and Highclere Castle within 40 minutes' drive
- Farm shop, café and two pubs within a five-minute drive
Littleton Farm Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Working farm site in a valley on the South Downs Way
- In the South Downs National Park, a 20-minute drive from Chichester
- Café at the entrance to the farm; campfires allowed on site
Tile Barn Outdoor Centre
Brockenhurst, Hampshire, England- Family-friendly site in the grounds of a New Forest activity centre
- A 15-minute drive from Beaulieu; 20 from Exbury Gardens
- Climbing wall and archery on site; 10 minutes' walk from a station
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Rushmere Farm
Waterlooville, Hampshire, England- Family-friendly site on an organic farm in South Downs National Park
- Marwell Zoo 25 minutes’ drive; Southsea Beach 35 minutes
- Dogs welcome; pizza oven; workshops; communal fridge
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Wight Classic Camping
Newport, Isle Of Wight, England- Family-sized safari tents in a private woodland on a working farm
- Osborne and Isle of Wight Steam Railway both 20 minutes' drive
- Woodburner, kitchen, barbecue and private bathroom for each tent
Kite View Campsite
Alton, Hampshire, England- Family-run working farm just to the north of the South Downs
- A 10-minute drive from Alton or a quarter of an hour from Alresford
- Meet the animals, hire a firepit and take advantage of the dark skies
Stay at Forest Edge
Goudhurst, Kent, England- Stay in the Weald of Kent next to Bedgebury Forest
- Scotney Castle 10 minutes' drive; Hastings half an hour
- Direct access to walking trails and single-track mountain bike routes
Foot of the Downs
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Small glamping site on a working farm in the South Downs National Park
- A half-hour walk to Devil's Dyke; 25 minutes' drive to Brighton
- Ensuite units with private outdoor space and stunning views
The Barn Caravan Park
Lancing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site seven miles from Brighton and half a mile from trains
- Lancing Beach 10 minutes' walk; Worthing 20 minutes by bus
- Picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
The Old Airfield Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Scenic 30-acre site in the south of the New Forest National Park
- A 10-minute drive from Mudeford and Highcliffe sandy beaches
- Streams, woods and cycling tracks nearby; firepits on site
Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on the banks of the Ouse river by Sheffield Park
- Bluebell Railway station over the road; Ashdown Forest 10 mins' drive
- Rope swings, hammocks and play area; firepits for hire on site
Hare and Hounds Campsite
Rye, East Sussex, England- Relaxed and friendly rural site five minutes' drive from Rye
- A 15-minute drive from the beach at Camber Sands
- Walk to a pub or over the fields to Rye; bus stop for Rye nearby
Wildside Camping and Glamping
Bethersden, Kent, England- Peaceful, rural family site 20 minutes' drive from Ashford
- A 15-minute drive to a rare breeds centre; Dymchurch beach 35 minutes
- In Bethersden, five minutes' walk from a pub; opposite a fishery
Pop-Up Woods and Meadows Campsite
Hastings, East Sussex, England- Off-grid pitches set in 20 acres of East Sussex woodland and meadows
- Hastings, Battle Abbey and Pett Level Beach all 15 minutes’ drive
- Dog-friendly site with firepits, hammocks and rope swings provided
Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex, England- Eco-friendly, family-run East Sussex site on the edge of a woodland
- Massages and reiki available on site, with yoga classes every Saturday
- Compost toilets and hot showers; firepits and outdoor games provided
The Original Hut Company
Bodiam, East Sussex, England- Off-grid site with green credentials and views of Bodiam Castle
- In 1066 Country and a half an hour’s drive from Hastings
- Communal cooking area, bar, café, shop, events and on-site activities
Waggoners Campsite at Hampton Estate
Seale, Surrey, England- Family-run farm campsite with access to the North Downs Way
- Half a mile from Seale; Guildford a 10-minute drive
- Off-grid site with gas barbecue for communal use
Barton View
Alresford, Hampshire, England- Simple, spacious pitches in rural Hampshire; kids and dogs welcome
- Winchester, Watercress Line and riding centre within 20 minutes' drive
- Barbecues permitted; several family-run pubs nearby for eating out
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