Campsites in South East England

Grove Fields Camping

• Family-friendly, back to basics farm site in the Kent countryside
• A 25-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells and Hever Castle & Gardens
• Barbecues and firepits permitted; pubs a short drive away; woodlands

Blackberry Wood Campsite

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 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

Bloomsburys

Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite

• Campsite and fishery set on a secluded working farm in West Sussex
• Footpaths and cycle trails in and around the site
• Restaurant and bar on the side of the Sumners Lake

Eastbourne Cottages

• Cosy accommodation on a gated park near Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne
• Five minutes’ drive from the South Downs; 20 minutes to Drusillas Park
• Fully-equipped kitchens; bars and restaurants within 10 minutes’ walk

Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Camping

• Dog-friendly glamping site on an Essex farm
• Next to a nature reserve and a 15-minute drive from Clacton-on-Sea
• Within walking distance of an aqua park; fishing reservoir nearby

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

Bodiam Boating Station

• Riverside site in the High Weald
• Book cruises to Bodiam Castle and Rye, or hire canoes or kayaks
• Private cruise boat hire available for parties and events

The Quarry at Avington

• Exclusive-use Hampshire site with a single cosy shepherd's hut
• Winchester and Hinton Ampner (National Trust) both 15 minutes' drive
• In the South Downs National Park between a golf course and river

Crockstead Fields

• Glamping yurts on an eco-friendly farm a 15-minute drive from Lewes
• South Downs National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Brighton 45 minutes
• Dogs welcome; miniature golf and table tennis; occasional movie nights

Berry Camping

• Peaceful family-run farm site 15 minutes' drive from Chichester
• West Wittering and Medmerry beaches within walking/cycling distance
• Farm eggs and fresh produce for sale; communal campfire area

Chase Farm Glamping

• Glamping on a farm with spectacular views near Horsham in West Sussex
• A 25-minute drive to the South Downs, and 45 minutes to Brighton
• Well-equipped kitchens, TV and private decking; wildlife on site

Shear Barn Holidays and Touring

• Family-friendly park half an hour's walk from Hastings Old Town
• In the High Weald National Landscape; next to Hastings Country Park
• Indoor pool, two bars, a restaurant and small shop at reception

Mill Barn Camping and Caravanning

• Wild camping site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• A five-minute drive to Bodiam Castle; 20 minutes to Hastings
• Family-run site with 19 acres of space; pub 15 minutes' walk away

Chanctonbury View Wild Camping at Gallops Farm

• Peaceful family-oriented campsite on a farm with South Downs views
• A 15-minute drive to Worthing; 10 minutes’ walk to the South Downs Way
• No-frills pitches with outdoor showers; fires allowed in firepits

Milberry Green Meadows

• Relaxed boutique glamping in spectacular Surrey countryside
• An hour’s drive from central London; North Downs Way a half-hour walk
• Communal firepit and covered hub; woodburning stoves, walks from site