Tent Camping in South East England
13 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in South East England
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Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis, café and shop; toilet blocks with hot showers
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Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on the banks of the Ouse river by Sheffield Park
- Bluebell Railway station over the road; Ashdown Forest 10 mins' drive
- Rope swings, hammocks and play area; firepits for hire on site
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Daisy Mays Farm
Elsenham, Essex, England- Farm site with a petting zoo 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop’s Stortford
- A 30-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Colchester Zoo
- Off-grid camping with a playground and animal encounters on site
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Branbridges Leisure
Tonbridge, Kent, England- Small family-run campsite set in woodland alongside the River Medway
- Leeds Castle and Bewl Water Aqua Park both 25 minutes’ drive
- Water sports, walking and biking from the pitches; licensed café
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Gosfield Lake Resort
Halstead, Essex, England- Family-run Essex site on the banks of a 68-acre lake
- Playground and picnic areas on site, plus waterside café
- Five minutes' drive from the village and pubs of Halstead
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Damson Field Rustic Camping
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Pop-up meadow camping overlooking Bodiam Castle in rural East Sussex
- A 20-minute drive to Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Go Ape Bedgebury
- Wildlife on site; easy walk to pubs; stately homes and beaches nearby
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The Original Hut Company
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Off-grid site with green credentials and views of Bodiam Castle
- In 1066 Country and a half an hour’s drive from Hastings
- Communal cooking area, bar, café, shop, events and on-site activities
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Compton Farm Caravan and Camping
Brighstone, Isle Of Wight, England- An 18-acre wildflower meadow on a 1,000-year-old Isle of Wight farm
- Good access to the 10-minute walk to Compton Bay
- Blackgang Chine theme park and Amazon World zoo within half an hour
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Hill Farm Camping
Braintree, Essex, England- Well-equipped Essex farm site with excellent accessible facilities
- A 25-minute drive to Audley End; Colchester Zoo 40 minutes
- Archery, frisbee golf and trailer rides on site, plus animals to meet
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Kite View Campsite
Alton, Hampshire, England- Family-run working farm just to the north of the South Downs
- A 10-minute drive from Alton or a quarter of an hour from Alresford
- Meet the animals, hire a firepit and take advantage of the dark skies
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Sunrise Hill Campsite
Ryde, Isle Of Wight, England- Pop-up Isle of Wight family site at a tree-lined field in Brading
- Sandown beach and Wildheart Animal Sanctuary five minutes' drive
- Firepits to hire; shops and pubs five minutes' walk away
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Small Trees Campsite
Romsey, Hampshire, England- Spacious pop-up site five minutes' drive from Romsey
- New Forest and Peppa Pig World within 10 minutes' drive
- Dog-friendly pitches with no artificial light for great stargazing
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Sharnfold Farm
Pevensey, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site on a family farm attraction
- A 15-minute drive from Eastbourne; half an hour from Battle
- The site has a farm shop, café, kids’ play area and fishing lakes
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The Hop Pocket
Canterbury, Kent, England- Large open field behind a pub in the Kent countryside
- Beaches, castles, wildlife and walks within 40 minutes' drive
- Dogs and barbecues welcome; playground; Canterbury 20 minutes by car
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Croquet Lawn Camping at Court Farm
Upper Halling, Kent, England- Family-run farm site in the Kent Downs, a mile from Halling village
- A 10-minute drive to Rochester, 20 minutes to Leeds Castle
- Well-stocked farm shop on site; next to the North Downs Way
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Riverside Village Holiday Park
Rochford, Essex, England - Favourite
The Paddocks
Fareham, Hampshire, England- Peaceful camping paddock a mile from the Solent coast
- Titchfield Abbey 10 minutes' drive; 25 to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Dogs on leads welcome; quiet site with no noise after 10pm
- Favourite
Senlac Wood Holiday Park
Battle, East Sussex, England
