Campgrounds in South East England

Newbarn Lakes Camping

• Well-maintained, nature-rich site with fishing lakes
• A 15-minute drive from Chichester and 20 from West Wittering beach
• On the edge of a farm with access to South Downs walking trails

Pete's Field

• Quiet off-grid site in the Kent countryside
• A 15-minute drive from Folkestone and Hythe on the coast
• Firepits permitted in the spacious car-free field; walk to the pub

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

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

Drews Farm

• Luxury shepherd’s huts on a farm in the South Downs National Park
• Chichester, Hayling Island and Goodwood 25 minutes’ drive
• Outdoor bath and secure shed for bikes; pub and shop 20 minutes’ walk

The Traveller's Rest

• On the edge of the South Downs National Park 15 minutes from Fareham
• Portsmouth, Marwell Zoo and the Watercress Line within half an hour
• Bathroom facilities including toilets and showers

Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping

• Dog-friendly wild camping site on a South Downs working farm
• A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea; half an hour from Brighton
• Walking and cycle paths directly accessible from the site

Elessar Yurt Village

• Luxury yurts at a well-equipped site on the edge of the South Downs
• Chichester city centre 10 minutes' drive; West Wittering 20 minutes
• Shared wood-fired hot tub, campfire area and 'tree house' kitchen

Beachborough Park

• Secure site in a walled field on a historic Kent country estate
• A 10-minute drive from the Channel Tunnel; 15 minutes to Dover's port
• Country park, pubs and a beach a short drive away

Nature's Haven

• Small, peaceful site in the Isle of Wight Conservation Harmony Project
• A 10-minute drive from Ryde; 15 minutes from Isle of Wight Festival
• Nature trails and birdwatching on site; pub within walking distance

Oastbrook Escape

• Luxurious glamping in the vineyard of Sussex’s Oastbrook Estate
• A five-minute drive to Bodiam Castle; 25 to Sissinghurst Castle Garden
• Bell tents, wine tastings, restaurant dining and a concierge service

Woodside Coastal Retreat

Skoolie Stays

• Glamping in a vintage American school bus near Eastbourne, East Sussex
• Five minutes’ drive to Beachy Head; 20 minutes to Drusillas Park zoo
• Proper beds, kitchen, dining and living space; firepit and hammocks

Downs View Campsite

• Spacious South Downs pitches with vineyard views and handy amenities
• Five minutes' drive to Bluebell Railway; 10 minutes to Ashdown Forest
• Part of a wine estate with tours and tastings available to book

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