Tent Camping in South East England
13 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in South East England
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Colchester Country Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained park within walking distance of ancient Colchester
- Easy access to London, East Anglia, Suffolk and Essex
- Three facility blocks: never queue for the toilet or shower
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Woodlands Camping
Ropley, Hampshire, England- Small pop-up site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
- A 20-minute drive from Winchester; half an hour from Marwell Zoo
- Spacious pitches on a working farm; campfire wood for sale
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Bramley Park Camping
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Eco-conscious green field site in the South Downs National Park
- Eastbourne 15 minutes’ drive; Pevensey 20 minutes; Brighton 45 minutes
- Showers, toilets and food truck on site; pubs a short drive away
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Cedar Valley
Petersfield, Hampshire, England- Family-friendly Hampshire countryside site six miles from Petersfield
- Within easy reach of both London and the south coast
- Converted bus serves pizzas and drinks on high-season weekends
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Gate House Wood Country Park
Sevenoaks, Kent, England- Peaceful adults-only touring park in a woodland in rural Kent
- A short drive away from the Kent Downs National Landscape
- Food pub five minutes’ walk away; good area for walking and cycling
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Buckhurst Campsite
Sedlescombe, East Sussex, England- Peaceful farm close to Hastings, three miles from Battle Abbey
- Five beaches and two castles within five miles
- Modern amenities including a refurbished toilet and shower block
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Jubilee Camping
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Quiet rural site 10 minutes' walk from the pub in Damerham
- A 15-minute drive from the New Forest, half an hour from Bournemouth
- Firepits for hire and local breakfast produce to order
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Cattlestone Farm
Billingshurst, West Sussex, England- Secluded wild meadow camping on a working farm in rural West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive from the South Downs National Park and Petworth
- Highland cattle and wildlife on site; pub five minutes’ drive away
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The Old Airfield Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Spacious site with 30 scenic acres, a short walk from the New Forest
- A 10-minute drive from Mudeford and Highcliffe beaches
- Streams and woods on site, as well as firepits; cycling tracks nearby
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The Otter Channel
Rye, East Sussex, England- Secluded Rother Valley site in the High Weald countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Rye and half an hour from Hastings
- Half a mile from the banks of the Rother for walks and canoeing
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Dernwood Farm Wild Camping
Heathfield, East Sussex, England- Wild-style camping at a farm 10 minutes' drive from Heathfield
- Near Cuckoo Trail cycle path; 25 mins' drive to Herstmonceux Castle
- Shop on site for farm-reared meat; firepits to hire
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Fallow Fields Camping
Sandwich, Kent, England- Lively family-friendly campsite on a North Downs farm in Kent
- Dover Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Battle of Britain Memorial 25 minutes
- Shop, field kitchen and a gin bar; family activities and cinema nights
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Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England- Surrounded by the scenery of the peaceful New Forest
- Activities including zorbing, archery and bug hunts
- Gym, spa, zipwire and two pools
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Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Campsite and fishery set on a secluded working farm in West Sussex
- Footpaths and cycle trails in and around the site
- Restaurant and bar on the side of the Sumners Lake
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Little Rock Cottage Camping and Glamping
Storrington, West Sussex, England- Scenic three-acre site for peaceful escapes in the South Downs
- A 20-minute drive to the south coast; 40 minutes to Brighton
- A few minutes' walk from a waterfall and a mile from Storrington
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Pop-up in the Woods
Westfield, East Sussex, England- Off-grid meadows and woodland camping near the East Sussex coast
- Camber Sands, Rye, Hastings and Battle all within 35 minutes’ drive
- Woods with stream, swings, dens, habitat hunt and natural play area
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Petersfield Village
Gosfield, Essex, England- Secluded grass pitches on a former farm near Braintree in Essex
- A 15-minute drive to Hedingham Castle; 40 minutes to Dedham Vale
- Antiques, farm shop and café on site; walks five minutes’ drive away
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Teybrook Orchard
Colchester, Essex, England- Glamping site on a farm in Essex, an hour on the train from London
- Luxury accommodation between an orchard and 20 acres of woodland
- Five miles to Colchester and Colchester Zoo
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Forest Garden Shovelstrode
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England- A magical woodland eco-retreat nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest
- A place to escape, unwind, and soak up the forest atmosphere
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Star Field Camping and Glamping
Cranbrook, Kent, England- 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
