Surf school nearby: Campgrounds in England

Crooked Willow Campsite

• Eco-friendly and laidback site, off grid among meadows and woodland
• A 10-minute stroll from Burgh-le-Marsh with takeaways and seven pubs
• Campfires welcome: private firepit on each pitch

Sandymouth Holiday Park

• Family park near Bude with first-rate facilities and beach views
• Less than a mile from Sandymouth
• Indoor pool, crazy golf, sports, kids' club, café and bar

Demelza Cottage

• Cosy adults-only shepherd's hut with far-reaching rural views
• Central Cornwall location 20 minutes' drive from north and south coast
• Ensuite bathroom, kitchenette and firepit; hot tub May-September

St Ives Wild Camping

• Pre-erected bell tents on a rural camping field with great views
• A 10-minute drive from Tate St Ives, five minutes’ walk to a pub
• Close to surfing beaches and the South West Coast Path

Glamping Lane End

• Peaceful rural glamping site 20 minutes' drive from Holsworthy
• A 15-minute drive from coast path; 20 from North Devon beaches
• Dog-friendly pods with mini kitchen, heating and barbecue

Glamping at Preston Court

• Glamping site on a 600-acre estate 10 miles from Canterbury
• Within a half-hour drive of Margate and Howletts Wildlife Park
• Kitchen, smart bathroom cabin and indoor/outdoor living areas

Glamping at Swanage by PitchingIt

• Family-friendly glamping site a five-minute walk from Swanage Beach
• Corfe Castle 10 minutes’ drive; Blue Pool 20 minutes
• Dogs welcome; barbecues allowed; on-site golf and frisbee-golf course

Dowha Fields Camping

• Simple rural site 10 minutes' drive from Redruth and Camborne
• St Ives, St Michael's Mount and Praa Sands within a half-hour drive
• Central Cornwall spot roughly halfway between north and south coasts

Hellesveor Caravan and Camping Site

Furze Park Camping

• Back to basics pitches on a 130-acre farm on the edge of Exmoor
• A 10-minute drive from Combe Martin beach; 20 minutes from Woolacombe
• Communal firepit and barbecue area; pub five minutes' drive away

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

Franchis Holidays

• Spacious site between farm and woodland on the Lizard Peninsula
• A couple of minutes' drive from Mullion and five miles from Helston
• Two shower and toilet blocks with free hot water

Spindlestone Farm

• Camping field overlooking Bamburgh Castle and Northumbrian countryside
• A 30-minute walk to Budle Bay beach; 25-minute drive to Alnwick Castle
• Small, back-to-basics farm site near pubs, restaurants and shops

Lloyds Meadow Glamping

• Luxury, furnished lakeview glamping near Delamere Forest and Chester
• Adults-only peaceful site with toilets and modern shower block
• Bell tents set over 10 acres of wildlife haven with four lakes

South Devon Wild Camping

• Pop-up wild camping site in the South Hams countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Mothecombe beach and 25 minutes to Dartmoor
• Coast path, bars, restaurants and ice cream parlour nearby

Fleur De Lys

• Family-friendly glampsite on a working organic farm
• A five-minute drive from Stithians Reservoir and 20 from Falmouth
• Farm shop with Cornish produce and firewood; breakfast on request

Flask Holiday Park

• Family-run for over 30 years
• Among pretty views in the North York Moors National Park
• Bistro, café, large play area and plenty of room for ball games

Trevolankan Farm

• Eco-friendly Cornwall countryside site with its own livery
• A 10-minute drive from Camborne and 20 to Hayle and Porthleven beaches
• Within 15 minutes' drive of Flambards, Paradise Park and Poldark