Student friendly campgrounds in South East England

Hawk Place Camping

• Quiet, out of the way site next to the beach
• A haven for cyclists, birdwatchers and dog walkers
• Beach, spectacular sunsets and horse riding on site

High Barn Retreats

• Dog-friendly wild camping site in the South Downs National Park
• A 25-minute drive from Lewes and half an hour’s drive from Brighton
• A five-minute drive to pubs, local shops and the beach in Rottingdean

Top Corner Camping

• Pop-up wild camping site on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire
• A 10-minute drive to Peppa Pig World, and 25 minutes to Marwell Zoo
• Next-door to Petlake Alpaca Farm; pub with food 20 minutes’ walk

Senlac Wood Holiday Park

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

Calshot Activities Centre

• Beachfront site with spectacular views over the Solent
• Beaulieu 20 minutes by car; half an hour from Lymington marina
• Breakfast available; activities including a ski slope and velodrome

Merrylands

YHA Canterbury

• Deluxe cabins sleeping up to five, less than a mile from Canterbury
• Insulated and double glazed with bathroom and kitchenette
• Breakfast buffet and supper club available seven days a week

Yamp Camp Isfield

• Simple camping field near the pretty village of Isfield in East Sussex
• A 20-minute drive to Ashdown Forest; half an hour to Drusillas Park
• Bespoke pitch allocation and private campfires on every pitch

Yamp Camp Firle

• East Sussex meadow camping with South Downs views near Lewes
• A 15-minute drive to Drusillas Park, and 25 minutes to Brighton
• Large flat pitches with an adventure trail for kids; group-friendly

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

Woodlands Park

Grange Farm

• Working farm with alpacas, sheep and goats
• Beach within 100 metres, with good sea fishing
• Free hot showers, launderette, playground and well-stocked shop

Ashdown Forest Campsite - 100 Acre Wood

• Dog-friendly site surrounded by the Sussex countryside
• A five-minute drive from Ashdown Forest and Weir Wood Reservoir
• Access to a private woodland with ancient trees and a walking track

West Wight Bells

• Bell tent in a private paddock on an Isle of Wight arable farm
• A 10-minute drive from Compton beach and Freshwater Bay
• Gas stove and cooking utensils; footpath to the Tennyson Trail on site

The Merry Camper

• A peaceful pop-up campsite with pub access, scenic walks, and direct links to London – all set in the heart of rural Essex.

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