Tent Campsites in South East England

West House Farm

• Pop-up riverside site on a farm, easily accessed from the A12
• A half-hour walk to central Colchester; half-hour drive to beaches
• Next to a family-friendly golf course; footpath from site to town

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

High Barn Retreats

• Dog-friendly wild camping site in the South Downs National Park
• A 25-minute drive from Lewes and half an hour’s drive from Brighton
• A five-minute drive to pubs, local shops and the beach in Rottingdean

Cobbs Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Forest Green

• Remote New Forest site bordered by heaths, woods and a nature reserve
• Two miles from Pilley and four miles from Brockenhurst’s train station
• A 35-minute drive from Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World

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

Middle Barn Farm

• Dog-friendly grassy pitches with views over the Pevensey Marshes
• A 15-minute drive to Knockhatch Adventure Park; 20 minutes to Hastings
• On-site shop with drinks, ice and ice cream; footpath to the beach

Barnyard Campsite

• Very quiet campsite on a family farm just outside Lingfield
• A 10-minute drive to the Bluebell Railway or Hever Castle
• Simple facilities and splendid views over Surrey countryside

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

Canterbury Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Windmill Campersite

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

Water Wood

• Back to basics dog-friendly wildlife haven in the Knatts Valley
• A 20-minute drive from Chartwell; just over an hour from London
• Public footpaths nearby; pubs and food shop within walking distance

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

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

Abbotstone Wood Camping

South Downs Campsite

• Dog-friendly, family and rural site in the South Downs
• Within easy reach of London and 40 minutes from the beach
• Dog agility course on site and space for walks next door

Bigberry Farm

• Spacious tent pitches on a well-kept woodland and orchard site
• In Chartham Hatch, a small village three miles from central Canterbury
• Views over the city and countryside; next to a community playground

Osea Leisure Park

• Award-winning nature site family run since 1933
• Less than ten miles from Colchester Zoo
• Restaurant and bar with play area and large screen TV

Pondhead

• Relaxed and friendly site on a one-acre paddock a mile from Lyndhurst
• Within the New Forest National Park, 15 minutes' drive from Beaulieu
• Farm shop on site with home-reared meat and picnic supplies

Washington Glamping Site

• Glamping in bell tents on the edge of the South Downs National Park
• A 15-minute drive from Arundel and south coast beaches
• Well-equipped tents with bedding, towels, firepit and fridge