Barbecue grills allowed: Campgrounds in South East England

New Forest Activities

• Secluded grass pitches on a farm in the New Forest National Park
• A five-minute drive to the National Motor Museum and Buckler’s Hard
• Sports on site; walks, biking, shops and pubs within walking distance

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

Oaklands Holiday Village

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

Grove Fields Camping

• Family-friendly, back to basics farm site in the Kent countryside
• A 25-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells and Hever Castle & Gardens
• Barbecues and firepits permitted; pubs a short drive away; woodlands

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

Oare Creek

• AONB
• Off grid Creekside pitch
• Dog friendly

Acorn Cottage

• Sole lodge surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Constable Country
• Dry skiing at Ipswich, plus fishing and sailing at Ardleigh Reservoir
• Six minutes' drive to handsome Dedham village for pubs and tearooms

Walnut Grove Camping

• Well-maintained campsite on a Hampshire walnut farm
• Half a mile from Over Wallop village; Stonehenge 20 minutes' drive
• Two local pubs and a village shop 15 minutes away on foot

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

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

Orchard Camping

• Pop-up campsite in a Kent orchard five minutes’ drive from Higham
• Rochester, Historic Dockyard Chatham and Diggerland 15 minutes’ drive
• Quiet off-grid pitches shaded by trees; pubs within 15 minutes’ drive

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

Thriftwood Country Park

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

Augustus Camping

• Family-run site over 12 acres five minutes' drive from Fordingbridge
• On the edge of the New Forest National Park
• Firepits for hire; farm shop 500 metres away

Tile Barn Camping

• Simple pitches on a family-run traditional Kent farm near Headcorn
• Sissinghurst Castle and Big Cat Sanctuary within five minutes' drive
• Great base for Headcorn Aerodrome air show; train station two miles