Barbecue grills allowed: Campgrounds in South East England

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

Barton Farm Glamping

• Dog-friendly bell tents at a pop-up site in the Hampshire countryside
• A 15-minute drive to the South Downs; 25 minutes to Winchester
• Firepits, firewood and a picnic table provided; pubs 10 minutes’ drive

Manor Farm Harbour Camping

• Secluded campsite on a working family-run farm
• Back-to-basics camping on the water's edge
• Close to Chichester, Goodwood and the South Downs

Stone House Farm

• Peaceful camping on an East Sussex farm meadow near Hailsham
• The Cuckoo Trail a five-minute walk; Drusillas Park a 15-minute drive
• Simple pitches with walks, a kids’ play area, pubs and shops close by

Embers Camping - Turners Hill

• Family campsite in Sussex woodland 20 minutes’ drive from Crawley
• Ardingly Reservoir 15 minutes’ drive and Go Ape Crawley 20 minutes
• Outdoor activities, a licensed snack bar and takeaway pizzas on site

Abbotstone Wood Camping

Stoats Farm Caravan and Camping

• Quiet, dog-friendly site at Totland on the Isle of Wight
• A 15-minute drive from Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay beach five minutes
• Dog park, washing machines and shower block with underfloor heating

The Old Flower Field

• Luxury adults-only lodges right next to the South Downs National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Devil's Dyke and 20 minutes from Brighton
• Walk to restaurants, takeaways, a shop and access to Wolstonbury Hill

Alpaca Camp

• Basic family-friendly working farm site in mid-Sussex
• Half an hour's drive from Brighton; 15 minutes from Lewes
• Resident alpacas, llamas, wallabies and camel

Warren Valley Farm

• Scenic family-friendly paddock pitches alongside the South Downs Way
• An hour's walk from Devil’s Dyke; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
• Café a few minutes' walk away; raised barbecues welcome on site

Fox Wood Camping

• Hideaway site on 35 acres of private woodland
• In the South Downs National Park 15 minutes' drive from Worthing
• Three pubs within walking distance, serving food and with gardens

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

Seaview Holidays

• Smart holiday park with cosy cottages on the Isle of Wight
• In the village of Seaview, 10 minutes' drive from Ryde
• Overlooking a nature reserve and a few minutes' walk from the beach

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

Oare Creek

• AONB
• Off grid Creekside pitch
• Dog friendly

Warden Springs Holiday Park

• Heaps of on-site activities for all ages
• Evening entertainment at the Waterside Tavern
• Outdoor pool and sun terrace

Spring Meadow Camping

• Back to basics farm site in a peaceful South Downs meadow
• A 20-minute drive from Goodwood and half an hour from Chichester
• Logs available on site; within a mile of a pub and the South Downs Way

Barnyard Campsite

• Very quiet campsite on a family farm just outside Lingfield
• A 10-minute drive to the Bluebell Railway or Hever Castle
• Simple facilities and splendid views over Surrey countryside

The Garlic Farm

• Family-friendly glamping site 10 minutes' drive from the nearest beach
• Two theme parks, zoo, dinosaur museum and more within easy reach
• Private fishing pond, tennis court, football pitch and restaurant