Balance paid before arrival: Campgrounds in South East England

Essex Glamping

• Essex country park site with bike trails used for the 2012 Olympics
• A 25-minute drive from Southend-on-Sea; 45 minutes by rail from London
• Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and walks from site

Live The Adventure Bus

• Adults-only East Sussex glamping on a converted bus
• Ashdown Forest and Bluebell Railway within a 10-minute drive
• Rooftop deck with gorgeous views, hot tub and fairy lights

Alfriston Camping Park

• Beautiful valley setting in the South Downs National Park

Star Field Camping and Glamping

• Peaceful family-friendly site on a working farm in Kent’s High Weald
• A 5-minute drive from Cranbrook and the start of several walking paths
• Country store and farm shop on site; barbecues and campfires allowed

Alberta Holiday Park

Joanland Field

• Secluded wild camping just outside Warnham village in West Sussex
• South Downs National Park and Knepp Castle Estate a 20-minute drive
• Quiet and off-grid grass pitches within 20 minutes’ walk of a pub

The Little Yurt Retreat

• Luxury yurt in central Canterbury, 15 minutes' walk from the cathedral
• A 15-minute drive to Whitstable or Howletts Wild Animal Park
• Log burner, barbecue, outdoor bath and 'secret cinema' snug

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

John Wayne's Lodge

• Quirky seaside lodgings in Peacehaven, with private beach
• A 15-minute drive to Brighton; Beachy Head 30 minutes
• Pet-friendly site with hot tub, barbecues and wifi

Yamp Camp Deer Park

• Peaceful, family-friendly site in the woods of an ancient deer park
• A 10-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells; 20 minutes to Hever Castle
• Café and food shop on site; fishing and clay pigeon shooting close by

Oak Valley Lodges

• Modern lodges in a peaceful rural area between Hastings and Rye
• Half a mile from Pett village and five minutes' drive from the coast
• Outdoor seating, fully-equipped kitchen and full-size bathroom

Melon Farm

• Comfortable bell tent in the Romney Marsh village of Ivychurch, Kent
• Half an hour’s drive to Camber Sands and 45 minutes to Leeds Castle
• Camping kitchen, shower pod and firepit; pub 20 minutes’ walk

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

Stonerocks Farm

• Luxury bell tents 15 minutes’ drive from Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Leonardslee 10 minutes’ drive; several wineries within 20 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with countryside views; firepit; hot-water showers

The Paddocks

• Peaceful camping paddock a mile from the Solent coast
• Titchfield Abbey 10 minutes' drive; 25 to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
• Dogs on leads welcome; quiet site with no noise after 10pm

Dingle St Glamping

• Eco-friendly and family-run site in the Weald of Kent
• A 20-minute drive to Bodiam Castle; 35 minutes to Camber Sands
• Kitchen, firepit and barbecues on site; pubs within walking distance

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

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