Birdwatching: Campsites in South East England

Sibbecks Farm Glamping

• Luxurious safari tents in a three-acre meadow on the Isle of Wight
• Ventnor 10 minutes’ drive and Steephill Cove Beach 15 minutes
• Private shower rooms, animal encounters, play barn and honesty shop

Stay Wild at Westfield Farm

• Cosy, boho and family-friendly bell tents in the Sussex countryside
• Drusillas Park 15 minutes’ drive; 20 minutes’ drive from beaches
• Pop-up site with a pond; half an hour’s walk to the Cuckoo Trail

Feather Down - Canfields Farm

• Luxurious and family-friendly glampsite on a West Sussex beef farm
• An hour’s drive from London; 20 minutes to Horsham
• Play area and animal encounters; pizza oven and covered pavilion

Strawberry Fields Campsite

Sunnycott Caravan Park

• Quiet and rural site a mile and a half from Cowes
• Fully-equipped holiday homes with outdoor decking
• Gurnard and Thurness beaches within walking distance

Surrey Hills Glamping

• Small woodland glamping site on a quiet Surrey estate
• A 15-minute drive from Guildford and Loseley Park
• Smart, fully-furnished canvas accommodation in scenic surroundings

Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)

The Crown Inn

The Lakes Rookley

• 23 acres of parkland a short drive from Shanklin, Ventnor and Sandown
• Beaches, zoo and Carisbrooke Castle within 20 minutes' drive
• Heated swimming pools, playground, bar and restaurant on site

The Lodge

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

The Merry Camper

• A peaceful pop-up campsite with pub access, scenic walks, and direct links to London – all set in the heart of rural Essex.

The Moon Pod

• A couples’ sleeping pod up-cycled from an observatory in East Sussex
• Battle Abbey and Bodiam Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Rye 20 minutes
• Private shower hut plus garden and wildlife pond overlooking farmland

The Old Thorns Manor Hotel

• Luxury heated pods in the grounds of a South Downs manor hotel
• Fitness centre on site with gym, sauna, hot tub, pool and steam room
• Champagne and cocktail bar, sports bar and a Starbucks

The Oven Campsite

• Well-maintained dog-friendly site in a central Hayling Island location
• Walk to the beach in 20 minutes; Portsmouth and ferries 20 mins' drive
• Swimming pool, café and shop on site; pubs within walking distance

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

The Soul Camp

• Peaceful eco-friendly farm site with activities
• A 20-minute drive to Bewl Water and 45 minutes to Hastings beach
• Foraging and fire-cooking workshops on site; a 10-minute walk to pub

The View

• Luxury caravan with stunning Brede Valley views in rural East Sussex
• Bodiam Boating Station 15 minutes’ drive; Camber Sands 25 minutes
• Adults-only hideaway with alfresco seating, firepit and outdoor bath

Under The Stars Camping at Chichester

• Peaceful family-friendly site on the outskirts of Chichester
• A 45-minute walk to the city centre; 15 minutes' drive to the beach
• Playing field, tennis and playground; centre selling food and drinks

Walnut Tree

Wellowwood Camping

• Back-to-basics site on a Hampshire farm on the edge of the New Forest
• New Forest Lavender Gardens five minutes’ drive; Lepe Beach 35 minutes
• Dog-friendly site; woodland walks and off-road cycle paths nearby