Tent Campsites in South East England

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

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

Petersfield Village

• Secluded grass pitches on a former farm near Braintree in Essex
• A 15-minute drive to Hedingham Castle; 40 minutes to Dedham Vale
• Antiques, farm shop and café on site; walks five minutes’ drive away

Holden Farm Camping

• Traditional site on a scenic working farm
• On the South Downs Way close to the South Downs National Park
• Close to local cafés, pubs and a farm shop

Bedgebury Camping

Grove Fields Camping

• Family-friendly, back to basics farm site in the Kent countryside
• A 25-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells and Hever Castle & Gardens
• Barbecues and firepits permitted; pubs a short drive away; woodlands

Adgestone Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Merrylands

Groombridge Camping

• Well-maintained meadow site 10 minutes’ drive from Tunbridge Wells
• Penshurst Place 10 minutes’ drive; Haysden Country Park 15 minutes
• Free ticket to Groombridge Place for each guest; showers and toilets

Holly Farm

• Peaceful site in West Sussex on the edge of a small village
• In the South Downs National Park; Chichester 35 minutes' drive
• A mile from two local pubs and a village shop

Coldblow Farm Camping

Hill Cottage Farm Touring Caravan Park

• 40 acres of countryside on the Dorset/Hampshire border
• Three coarse fishing lakes on site
• Convenient location for Stonehenge and the Jurassic Coast

Shear Barn Holidays and Touring

• Family-friendly park half an hour's walk from Hastings Old Town
• In the High Weald National Landscape; next to Hastings Country Park
• Indoor pool, two bars, a restaurant and small shop at reception

Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping

• Quiet, dog-friendly site at Totland on the Isle of Wight
• A 15-minute drive from Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay beach five minutes
• Dog park, washing machines and shower block with underfloor heating

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.

Abbotstone Wood Camping

Maplehurst Farm

• Secluded pop-up site on a working deer farm
• A 10-minute walk from Maplehurst; 35 minutes' drive from Worthing
• Firepits and firewood available; 10 minutes' walk to the nearest pub

Upper Parsonage Farm

• Traditional and quiet site in the South Downs National Park
• Half a mile from the South Downs Way; 20 mins' drive from Winchester
• Eco-friendly site with firepits provided and bike hire available

Comphurst Farm

• Back to basics farm campsite on the edge of the High Weald
• Five minutes' drive from Herstmonceux Castle; Pevensey Bay 15 minutes
• Two spacious fields with direct access to paths and bridleways

Hopgarden Glamping and Camping

• Swish glamping site with well-kept shepherd’s huts in a woodland glade
• In the High Weald, a 10-minute drive from Bewl Water countryside park
• Units include a real double bed and have access to a shared kitchen