Campsites in South East England

John Wayne's Lodge

• Quirky seaside lodgings in Peacehaven, with private beach
• A 15-minute drive to Brighton; Beachy Head 30 minutes
• Pet-friendly site with hot tub, barbecues and wifi

Sandy Meadow Farm

• Peaceful working farm in the South Downs National Park
• Within 10 minutes’ drive of woodlands, stately homes and vineyards
• Haven for stargazers: in a Dark Sky Reserve

The Garlic Farm

• Family-friendly glamping site 10 minutes' drive from the nearest beach
• Two theme parks, zoo, dinosaur museum and more within easy reach
• Private fishing pond, tennis court, football pitch and restaurant

Sandwich Leisure Park

Jacobs Copse

• Woodland hammock camping in the New Forest
• Sleep in the open air on a 10-acre woodland site
• Half an hour from both Southampton and Portsmouth

The Knockholt Retreat

• Peaceful bell tent glamping in the Kent countryside
• Easy access from M25 and A21; 20 minutes' drive to Chartwell estate
• Communal sauna available to guests; dogs welcome on site

Bentley's Glamping

• Luxury adults-only shepherd’s hut on a rural Hampshire smallholding
• Half an hour’s drive to Salisbury, and 35 minutes to Stonehenge
• Welcome pack, hot tub and pizza oven; sheep and alpacas on site

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

Crabtree Farm

• Rural glamping site on an 18th-century farm in the Kent Downs
• Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty half an hour’s drive from the coast
• Firepits and barbecues on site; country pub within walking distance

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

Homestead Lake Park

Hundred Acres Woodland Camping

• Well-kept woodland campsite in a West Sussex wildlife haven
• A 20-minute drive to Chichester; Portsmouth city centre half an hour
• Campfires allowed; a mile from Compton village shop and tea rooms

Hundred Acres Camping

• Back to basics site with uninterrupted views over the South Downs
• A 25-minute drive from Chichester; half an hour from Portsmouth
• Direct access to footpaths; walking distance from the South Downs Way

Huckleberry Lodge

• Well-equipped lodges at a family-run site in St Nicholas at Wade
• A 20-minute drive to beaches at Whitstable, Margate or Broadstairs
• Private hot tub, firepit and ensuite bathroom for each lodge

Housedean Farm Campsite

Crockstead Fields

• Glamping yurts on an eco-friendly farm a 15-minute drive from Lewes
• South Downs National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Brighton 45 minutes
• Dogs welcome; miniature golf and table tennis; occasional movie nights

Landews Meadow Farm

• Shepherd's hut on a small organic farm just outside Challock
• In the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Private garden, lake-view deck and shower room; shared hot tub