Campgrounds by the beach in South East England

Valley Farm Holiday Park

Woodfire at Chapel Field

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive from Lewes on the South Downs
• Easy access to the South Downs Way; West Quay Beach 20 minutes’ drive
• Stunning views from the pitches; guest meals cooked over a wood fire

Woodfire at Westerlands

• Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
• Direct access to the South Downs Way
• Daily woodfired breakfast and evening meals provided to guests

Woodhouse Farm

• Rural camping on a working cattle and arable farm in Essex
• Five minutes' drive to the edge of Dedham Vale; Colchester 10 minutes
• On the Essex Way walking route; animal visits with the farmer

Woodlands Park

Zen and Den

• Woodland Zome

Yamp Camp Isfield

• Simple camping field near the pretty village of Isfield in East Sussex
• A 20-minute drive to Ashdown Forest; half an hour to Drusillas Park
• Bespoke pitch allocation and private campfires on every pitch

Solent Breezes Holiday Park

Solent Glamping

• Friendly glampsite between the New Forest and the south coast
• On the outskirts of Lymington; Brockenhurst 15 minutes' drive
• Well-equipped furnished bell tents with private firepits

Plumpton College

• In the South Downs National Park, with fab views over local hills
• A 10-minute drive from Lewes and 25 from central Brighton
• Surrounded by several walking trails, including the South Downs Way

South Downs Campsite

• Dog-friendly, family and rural site in the South Downs
• Within easy reach of London and 40 minutes from the beach
• Dog agility course on site and space for walks next door

Southey Creek Glamping

• Cosy Essex glamping accommodation on an arable farm near Mundon
• A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 40 minutes to West Mersea beach
• Adults-only pods with private decking; vineyard and wildlife on site

Kingsdown International Camping Centre

Ramblers Stables

• Small pop-up campsite on pony fields in peaceful Essex countryside
• A 30-minute drive to Dedham Vale and 40 minutes to the beach
• Grass pitches located on the Essex Way, close to shops and pubs

Stone House Farm

• Peaceful camping on an East Sussex farm meadow near Hailsham
• The Cuckoo Trail a five-minute walk; Drusillas Park a 15-minute drive
• Simple pitches with walks, a kids’ play area, pubs and shops close by

Stonerocks Farm

• Luxury bell tents 15 minutes’ drive from Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Leonardslee 10 minutes’ drive; several wineries within 20 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with countryside views; firepit; hot-water showers

Tatchbury Manor Farm

• Family-friendly working farm site on the edge of the New Forest
• A 10-minute drive to Longdown Activity Farm; 25 minutes to the beach
• Farm animals and a click-and-collect farm shop on Friday and Saturday

Stanbridge Farm

• Family-friendly glamping site in a spectacular woodland setting
• Luxury bell tents, hot tub, complimentary drinks and fancy dress
• Magic fairy garden, woodland kitchen hut and campfires allowed

Lake on the Farm Camping

• A stay on a dog-friendly farm site next to a lake with rural surrounds
• A 10-minute drive from Compton Beach and 20 minutes from The Needles
• Pub 20 minutes’ walk away, with woodland and beach walks locally