Student friendly campgrounds in South West England

The Meadows Campsite

Woodyhyde Campsite

• Relaxed family-run site set in an area of outstanding natural beauty
• Around 20 minutes' walk from the ruins of Corfe Castle
• Heaps of walking trails around the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast

Mt Bartinney Base Camp

• Wild camping on the spectacular West Penwith peninsula
• A 15 minutes’ drive to Sennen Cove; 35 minutes to Tate St Ives
• Nature walks direct from site; great spot for stargazing

Provost Farm

• Stays on a working dairy farm, 15 minutes’ drive from Shaftesbury
• On Cranbourne Chase’s edges; fishing lakes under 20 minutes' walk
• Afternoon teas and picnic hampers available (request in advance)

Great British Glamping at Rainbow Wood Farm

• Pop-up glamping village at a 300-acre 17th-century working farm
• Close to the Bath Skyline Walk and two miles from the city centre
• Fully furnished tents with luxury airbeds, bunting and deckchairs

Tremeer Farm

Bryher Campsite

• A small, traditional, peaceful site on the beautiful Isles of Scilly
• Enjoy stunning panoramic sea views out over the Atlantic
• Perfect for a relaxing getaway or a fun-packed family holiday

Naish Farm

• Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
• Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
• Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options

Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly

• Back-to-basics north Cornwall pitches five minutes' walk from St Agnes
• Perranporth 10 minutes' drive; 35 minutes to St Ives
• Trevaunance Cove and South West Coast Path five minutes' walk

Granary Barn Camping

• In scenic countryside two miles from Helston and three from Porthleven
• On-site owner with extensive local knowledge to offer advice and tips
• Toilets, showers, fridge, freezer, firepit hire and firewood sales

Wild and Free Camping

• Laidback site on a 30-acre family farm next to Stithians Reservoir
• A 15-minute drive from Falmouth and south coast beaches
• Café on site for breakfasts, coffees and cakes; campfires allowed

Pipers

• Peaceful family pop-up campsite with spectacular Bodmin Moor views
• A 10-minute drive to Liskeard; 35 to the Eden Project
• Showers and washing-up sinks on site; pub and shop five minutes’ drive

Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly

• Hilltop site with amazing views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
• A mile from Bulbarrow Hill; 45-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast
• Simple site for cyclists and dog walkers; pub within a 15-minute walk

Round Ring Glamping

• Devon farm site just outside Exmoor National Park, with lovely views
• A 20-minute drive from Barnstaple; 45 minutes from Croyde
• Pub 10 minutes' walk away in North Molton; easy access to A361

North Beer Farm

• Rural riverside campsite deep in the Devon countryside
• Okehampton 20 minutes' drive; Exeter half an hour
• Off-grid farm site with views over Dartmoor National Park

Dartmoor’s Edge Campsite

• Peaceful dog-friendly site just outside Dartmoor National Park
• A five-minute drive from The Granite Way; 10 minutes to Lydford Gorge
• Firepits permitted; small food shop on site for essentials; pub nearby

Roughtor Walks Campsite

• Wild Cornish camping on the edge of Bodmin Moor
• A quarter of an hour's drive from Jamaica Inn; Tintagel 20 minutes
• Direct access to open moorland; views over Roughtor hill

Eweleaze Farm

• Glamping on the Jurassic Coast

Croft Farm Holiday Park

Crescent Camping

• Small dog-friendly site close to the North Devon/Cornwall border
• Half an hour's drive from Bude beaches; bus connection to Bude nearby
• Walk to shop and pub serving home-cooked meals including breakfast