Campgrounds in South East England with fires allowed

Pop-up Brighton Campsite

Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)

Ridlington Farm

• Rural retreat near Petworth with spectacular views of the South Downs
• Luxury bell tents in woodland with firepits and private hot tub
• Fairy wishing tree, fancy dress, story corner and communal firepit

Edmunds Farm

• Family-friendly glampsite overlooking Ardingly Reservoir, West Sussex
• Wakehurst Place 15 minutes’ drive; British Wildlife Centre 20 minutes
• Luxurious accommodation with kitchens and spacious living areas

Chitty Chitty Glamping

• Luxury glamping site with lovely views over Kent countryside
• A 10-minute drive from the coast; 20 minutes from Canterbury
• Bell tents with kingsize bed, woodburner and firepit provided

Kingley Vale Camp Site

• Scenic and spacious site in the South Downs National Park
• Chichester within 20 minutes’ drive; seaside resorts within 30
• Direct access to the Monarch's Way; 10 mins from the South Downs Way

Kings Barn Camping

• Dog-friendly farm site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
• A 20-minute drive from Devil's Dyke; half an hour from Brighton beach
• Firepit and barbecue provided; access to the Downs Link route

Kingsdown International Camping Centre

The Garlic Farm

• Family-friendly glamping site 10 minutes' drive from the nearest beach
• Two theme parks, zoo, dinosaur museum and more within easy reach
• Private fishing pond, tennis court, football pitch and restaurant

The Green Escape

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

Commanche Camping

• No-frills pet-friendly pop-up site on a semi-rural working farm
• Half an hour’s drive from Eastbourne and 40 minutes from Hastings
• Small firepits permitted; logs and kindling available; pubs nearby

Forest Side Glamping

• Tents with cosy decor and a peaceful setting near Hatfield Forest
• Five minutes’ drive to Hatfield Forest, and 15 to Bishop’s Stortford
• Tent kitchen and showers on site; forest walks, pubs and shops nearby

Fox Wood Camping

• Hideaway site on 35 acres of private woodland
• In the South Downs National Park 15 minutes' drive from Worthing
• Three pubs within walking distance, serving food and with gardens

Longleys Farm Campsite

• Peaceful farm campsite on 180 acres, a mile from Hailsham
• Herstmonceux Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Eastbourne beach 25 minutes
• Part of a working organic dairy farm, with a mobile farm shop on site

Huckleberry Lodge

• Well-equipped lodges at a family-run site in St Nicholas at Wade
• A 20-minute drive to beaches at Whitstable, Margate or Broadstairs
• Private hot tub, firepit and ensuite bathroom for each lodge

Little Rock Cottage Camping and Glamping

• Scenic three-acre site for peaceful escapes in the South Downs
• A 20-minute drive to the south coast; 40 minutes to Brighton
• A few minutes' walk from a waterfall and a mile from Storrington