Birdwatching: Campsites in South East England

Jacobs Copse

• Woodland hammock camping in the New Forest
• Sleep in the open air on a 10-acre woodland site
• Half an hour from both Southampton and Portsmouth

New Wharf Campsite

• Spacious, dog-friendly farm park far from busy roads
• A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea beach; Brighton 30 minutes
• Direct river access; on-site kayak, canoe and paddleboard hire

Feather Down Farm Days (Lunsford Farm)

Far Acre Farm

• Family-run Kent farm site overlooking its own vineyard
• Between 20 and 25 minutes from The Hop Farm and Leeds Castle
• Many more vineyards nearby: help available to arrange tours/tastings

Harts Holiday Park

Brighton Bell Tents at Chafford Park Estate

• Pop-up glamping site in the scenic grounds of a country manor
• In the protected High Weald area, a 10-minute drive to Tunbridge Wells
• Sturdy bell tents with beds, rugs, furnishings and cooking kit

Oakdene Forest Park

Windmill Campersite

• Small exclusive site near Newport
• Five minutes' walk from Carisbrooke Castle
• Communal barbecue/pizza oven for guests' use

Fancy Camping

• Comfortably furnished bell tents in the northern New Forest
• Lyndhurst 10 minutes' drive; 25 minutes to Salisbury
• Set in the grounds of a popular pub and restaurant

Oaklands Holiday Village

Oakwood Glamping

• Family-friendly glamping one mile from the Chichester Harbour area
• A 10-minute drive to Chichester; 25 minutes to West Wittering beach
• Two pubs within walking distance; Bosham village, five minutes’ drive

Woodchurch Safari Lodge

• Rural glamping two miles from village, and half a mile from local pub
• A 15-minute drive to Eurostar at Ashford; 30 minutes to Camber Sands
• Bed linen, bathrobes, fridge, private garden and barbecue all provided

Alfriston Camping Park

• Beautiful valley setting in the South Downs National Park

Moor Farm

• Dog-friendly yurt in a peaceful field on a farm in Godshill
• Lots of walking trails nearby; a 15-minute drive from Blackgang Chine
• Woodburning stove, firepit, mezzanine and a shower with a glass roof

Aldridge Hill Caravan and Camping Site

• Family-friendly streamside campsite in the New Forest National Park
• A mile from the centre of Brockenhurst; Lyndhurst 10 minutes' drive
• Pitches by woodland, streams or with views of rolling heathland

Embers Camping - Bentley

• Family-friendly campsite on the private Bentley Estate in East Sussex
• South Downs National Park 10 minutes’ drive; Seaford half an hour
• Activities, licensed snack bar and takeaway pizzas available on site

Essex Glamping

• Essex country park site with bike trails used for the 2012 Olympics
• A 25-minute drive from Southend-on-Sea; 45 minutes by rail from London
• Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and walks from site

New Beach Holiday Park

• A couple of minutes' walk from Dymchurch's shoreline
• Pool on site along with kids' clubs and nature trails
• Café, takeaway and amusements centre

Cobbs Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park