Birdwatching: Campsites in South East England

New Forest Water Park

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

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

Ashdown Forest Campsite - 100 Acre Wood

• Dog-friendly site surrounded by the Sussex countryside
• A five-minute drive from Ashdown Forest and Weir Wood Reservoir
• Access to a private woodland with ancient trees and a walking track

Sandy Meadow Farm

• Peaceful working farm in the South Downs National Park
• Within 10 minutes’ drive of woodlands, stately homes and vineyards
• Haven for stargazers: in a Dark Sky Reserve

Coghurst Hall Holiday Park

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

Greenfield Camping

• Secluded basic site on two acres of West Sussex countryside
• A 20-minute walk from Hickstead Showground and local pub
• South Downs National Park and Brighton within a 20-minute drive

Cobbs Meadow Certificated Location

• well maintained field with easy access to the whole of the S.E. coast
• easy access to Park & Ride for Canterbury/ mainline station to London
• large site with plenty of space to enjoy the countryside

Coastal Park Camping

• Secluded site at Othona Community, close to Dengie Peninsula beaches
• A 30-minute drive from Maldon; Bradwell-on-Sea 10 minutes
• Woodlands to roam and direct access to the beach for birdwatching

Goar Knap

• Pop-up camping with spectacular views over Hampshire countryside
• Stockbridge restaurants and pubs, golf and riding five minutes’ drive
• Back-to-basics woodland pitches with abundant wildlife; dark skies sit

Naze Marine Holiday Park

• Within walking distance of the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze
• Nature reserve and Naze Tower nearby
• Indoor pool with terrace, adventure play area and amusements

Bentley's Glamping

• Luxury adults-only shepherd’s hut on a rural Hampshire smallholding
• Half an hour’s drive to Salisbury, and 35 minutes to Stonehenge
• Welcome pack, hot tub and pizza oven; sheep and alpacas on site

Kingswood Bembridge

• Quiet glamping site in the grounds of an Isle of Wight activity centre
• Clifftop location overlooking Whitecliff Bay; Ryde 15 minutes' drive
• Direct beach access and discounts on outdoor activities

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

Sunnyside Farm Camping and Caravan Park

• A well placed site just off the main A28 4.5 miles from Canterbury
• Showers, toilets, electric hook-up, laundry and washing up facilities
• Electric and non electric pitches available

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