Campsites in South East England

The Green Escape

The Hare and Hounds

• Family-centric camping paddock at a country pub near Colchester, Essex
• Five minutes’ drive to Colchester Zoo; 20 minutes to West Mersea beach
• Bar and restaurant adjoining the site; shops 10 minutes’ drive

The Hidden Hillside

• Luxurious, handcrafted adults-only shepherd’s hut in rural East Sussex
• A 15-minute drive to Battle Abbey and 20 minutes to Hastings Castle
• Furnished glamping pod with walks from site; beach 20 minutes’ drive

The Lambing Shed Glamping Site

• Exclusive-use site with bell tents on the South Downs Way
• Winchester 15 minutes’ drive; Portsmouth 45 minutes
• Pub-restaurant five minutes' walk away; fully-equipped kitchen on site

The Lakes Rookley

• 23 acres of parkland a short drive from Shanklin, Ventnor and Sandown
• Beaches, zoo and Carisbrooke Castle within 20 minutes' drive
• Heated swimming pools, playground, bar and restaurant on site

The Lodge

• Smallholding a few miles from the M20
• Six miles from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
• Local pub within a short walk

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.

The Old Thorns Manor Hotel

• Luxury heated pods in the grounds of a South Downs manor hotel
• Fitness centre on site with gym, sauna, hot tub, pool and steam room
• Champagne and cocktail bar, sports bar and a Starbucks

The Oven Campsite

• Well-maintained dog-friendly site in a central Hayling Island location
• Walk to the beach in 20 minutes; Portsmouth and ferries 20 mins' drive
• Swimming pool, café and shop on site; pubs within walking distance

The Pretty Thing

• Family-friendly and peaceful park on an acre of lush green land
• Clacton-on-Sea within 15 minutes; half an hour to centre of Colchester
• Within easy reach of beer and cider festivals, and the Clacton Airshow

The Soul Camp

• Peaceful eco-friendly farm site with activities
• A 20-minute drive to Bewl Water and 45 minutes to Hastings beach
• Foraging and fire-cooking workshops on site; a 10-minute walk to pub

Under The Stars Camping at Chichester

• Peaceful family-friendly site on the outskirts of Chichester
• A 45-minute walk to the city centre; 15 minutes' drive to the beach
• Playing field, tennis and playground; centre selling food and drinks

Wellowwood Camping

• Back-to-basics site on a Hampshire farm on the edge of the New Forest
• New Forest Lavender Gardens five minutes’ drive; Lepe Beach 35 minutes
• Dog-friendly site; woodland walks and off-road cycle paths nearby

Woodchurch Safari Lodge

• Rural glamping two miles from village, and half a mile from local pub
• A 15-minute drive to Eurostar at Ashford; 30 minutes to Camber Sands
• Bed linen, bathrobes, fridge, private garden and barbecue all provided

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

Eastfield Wild Camping

• Large, wild and natural woodland campsite close to London

Pop-up in the Woods

• 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

The Real Restival

• ‘Strictly canvas’ event site five minutes from South Downs
• Off-grid camping; festival feel without festival hassle
• Top spot for walkers, cyclists and explorers