Campsites in South East England

Hundred Acres Camping Field

• Simple South Downs campsite a mile from the village of Compton
• A 20-minute drive to Emsworth; Bognor Regis half an hour
• Natural-style grass tent pitches; well-behaved dogs welcome

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

Ham Camping

• Simple pitches on the edge of the village of Hassocks
• A 20-minute drive/train to Brighton; South Downs walks from site
• Good site for car-free travel: train station 10 minutes' walk away

Water Wood

• Back to basics dog-friendly wildlife haven in the Knatts Valley
• A 20-minute drive from Chartwell; just over an hour from London
• Public footpaths nearby; pubs and food shop within walking distance

Waterside Holiday Park

• Landscaped family park on the edge of St Lawrence Bay
• Mersea Island views and rural setting
• Spa pool, sauna, kids' clubs, pool and tavern

Harry's Secret Site

• Wild-style rural Hampshire site in the New Forest Park
• A mile from Fordingbridge; Lyndhurst half an hour
• Surrounded by woods and meadows and overlooking the Avon Valley

Quex Caravan Park

Watercress Beds

• Glamping in a nature reserve between Rickmansworth and Harefield
• Windsor Castle half an hour’s drive; central London 40 minutes by Tube
• Hot tub and fitness centre with lake views; cycle hire on site

Hawk Place Camping

• Quiet, out of the way site next to the beach
• A haven for cyclists, birdwatchers and dog walkers
• Beach, spectacular sunsets and horse riding on site

The Lambing Shed Glamping Site

• Exclusive-use site with bell tents on the South Downs Way
• Winchester 15 minutes’ drive; Portsmouth 45 minutes
• Pub-restaurant five minutes' walk away; fully-equipped kitchen on site

Hayling Island Holiday Park

The Lodge

• Smallholding a few miles from the M20
• Six miles from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
• Local pub within a short walk

Warren Valley Farm

• Scenic family-friendly paddock pitches alongside the South Downs Way
• An hour's walk from Devil’s Dyke; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
• Café a few minutes' walk away; raised barbecues welcome on site

Max's Garden

• Family-friendly naturist site in the South Downs National Park
• Five-minute drive to Wiston Estate Vineyard and 20 minutes to Worthing
• Indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and chill-out area on site

Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel

Warden Springs Holiday Park

• Heaps of on-site activities for all ages
• Evening entertainment at the Waterside Tavern
• Outdoor pool and sun terrace

Yamp Camp Firle

• East Sussex meadow camping with South Downs views near Lewes
• A 15-minute drive to Drusillas Park, and 25 minutes to Brighton
• Large flat pitches with an adventure trail for kids; group-friendly

Sevton Farm Rural Camping

• Family-friendly farm site spread across 100 scenic acres of land
• A 10-min drive to Hildenborough village; 30 to Royal Tunbridge Wells
• Woodland walks straight from the site and carp fishery next door

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

Clapham Farm

• Dog-friendly farm site just off the South Downs Way and Vanguard Way
• Walking distance from Cuckmere Valley; 15 minutes’ drive to the coast
• A 10-minute walk away from Litlington’s brewery, pub and tearoom