Campgrounds in South East England

Forest Edge Holiday Park

• Access to Hurn Forest two miles from the New Forest
• Free showers, seasonal shop, launderette
• Use the leisure facilities of sister site Oakdene nearby

Oakfields Camping

• Green field site over six acres, in the grounds of the a country pub
• Five minutes' drive from Billingshurst and Wisborough Green
• Modern toilet and shower block with wheelchair-accessible unit

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

The Swipes Camping

• Wild and pet-friendly site in the South Downs with meadow views
• On the South Downs Way and less than 10 minutes’ drive to Storrington
• Barbecues and campfires permitted; deli meals organised for delivery

Oakdene Forest Park

Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)

4 Acre Farm

• Back-to-basics campsite between Hastings and Battle in East Sussex
• Battle Abbey 10 minutes’ drive; Hastings and Bexhill-on-Sea 15 minutes
• Grass pitches on a family smallholding with horses, hens and wildfowl

Nymans Farm

• Spacious grass camping field on a West Sussex farm
• Under a mile from the Downs Link path; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
• Opposite a pub and bus stop with direct services to the south coast

Berry Camping

• Peaceful family-run farm site 15 minutes' drive from Chichester
• West Wittering and Medmerry beaches within walking/cycling distance
• Farm eggs and fresh produce for sale; communal campfire area

Nightingale Camping

• Spacious family-friendly and dog-friendly village site in Kent
• Walking distance from watersports, fishing lakes and off-road cycling
• Five pubs, tearooms and shop a short walk away; walking trails nearby

New Wharf Campsite

• Spacious, dog-friendly farm park far from busy roads
• A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea beach; Brighton 30 minutes
• Direct river access; on-site kayak, canoe and paddleboard hire

Swift Farm

• Small and simple campsite deep in the Kent countryside
• Deal 15 minutes' drive; Broadstairs 25 minutes
• On an eco-friendly smallholding; families/solo travellers welcome

New Beach Holiday Park

• A couple of minutes' walk from Dymchurch's shoreline
• Pool on site along with kids' clubs and nature trails
• Café, takeaway and amusements centre

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

Harry's Secret Site

• Wild-style rural Hampshire site in the New Forest Park
• A mile from Fordingbridge; Lyndhurst half an hour
• Surrounded by woods and meadows and overlooking the Avon Valley

Nelson Park Riding Centre

• Well-kept, heated pods with views of horses in Birchington, Kent
• A 10-minute drive to Margate beach; 15 minutes to Broadstairs
• Vending machine for snacks; shops and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive

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

Kids Love Yurts

• Family-friendly site on a working farm on the Isle of Wight
• A 20-minute drive from the beaches of Ryde, Shanklin and Cowes
• Kids' play area; cot and high chair hire; Newport within five minutes

Ham Camping

• Simple pitches on the edge of the village of Hassocks
• A 20-minute drive/train to Brighton; South Downs walks from site
• Good site for car-free travel: train station 10 minutes' walk away