Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in South East England

Yamp Camp Firle

• East Sussex meadow camping with South Downs views near Lewes
• A 15-minute drive to Drusillas Park, and 25 minutes to Brighton
• Large flat pitches with an adventure trail for kids; group-friendly

The Merry Harriers

• Shepherd’s huts beside a pond on the grounds of a 16th-century pub
• A 15-minute drive to Godalming; llama treks organised from the site
• Units include smart TVs, coffee machines, wifi and underfloor heating

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

The Artisan Bakehouse

• Luxurious shepherd’s hut set in woodland near Steyning, West Sussex
• A 20-minute drive to the South Downs National Park and Worthing beach
• Bread making school on site; firepit and kitchen area provided

Greenfields Camping

• Small New Forest glamping site five minutes' drive from Fordingbridge
• Within a half-hour drive of Paultons Park and Highcliffe Castle
• Several pubs very close by, including one a five-minute walk away

Alfriston Campsite

• Scenic Glamping Getaway in the Heart of Alfriston

Clapham Farm

• Dog-friendly farm site just off the South Downs Way and Vanguard Way
• Walking distance from Cuckmere Valley; 15 minutes’ drive to the coast
• A 10-minute walk away from Litlington’s brewery, pub and tearoom

Magical Secret Woodland

• Family-friendly site in a lush meadow with green woodland surroundings
• A 10-minute drive from the South Downs and 25 minutes from Portsmouth
• Tree swing, acoustic music sets, weekend bar and mindfulness sessions

City to Country Retreat

• Luxury bell tents on a working farm just outside Toppesfield village
• Heritage railway, vineyard and distillery within five minutes' drive
• Tennis court and bike hire on site; kitchen and barbecue for each tent

Merrylands

Goweco Glamping

• Luxurious glamping site 15 minutes’ drive from Downs Link trails
• A 40-minute drive to Chichester; Brighton beach 45 minutes
• Private hot tubs and firepits on site; pony trekking available

Freshwinds Camping

• 'Camping as it used to be' on a 200-acre farm
• Wildlife haven with badgers, foxes, barn owls and more
• Spacious pitches surrounded by stream, woodland and fields

The Knockholt Retreat

• Peaceful bell tent glamping in the Kent countryside
• Easy access from M25 and A21; 20 minutes' drive to Chartwell estate
• Communal sauna available to guests; dogs welcome on site

Harbour Lodge

• Adults-only waterside site on the edge of a peaceful Essex village
• A mile and a half from the coast; 25 minutes' drive from Colchester
• Direct access to a lake; 10 minutes' walk from pubs and takeaways

Manor Farm Harbour Camping

• Secluded campsite on a working family-run farm
• Back-to-basics camping on the water's edge
• Close to Chichester, Goodwood and the South Downs

Broadhembury Caravan and Camping Park

• Award-winning park near Ashford
• Large supermarket a few minutes away
• Play areas, games room, herb garden and campers' kitchen

The Herdsman's Hut at Broxhall Farm

• Glamping in a hand-built herdsman's hut on a 100-acre working farm
• In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to Canterbury
• Double bed, woodburner, kitchen, bathroom, firepit and decking

Oakdene Orchard

• Pop-up site on 15 acres near Wootton Bridge
• A 10-minute walk to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Wootton station
• Next to a woodland nature reserve; pubs within 15 minutes' walk