Campsites in South East England

Springham Farm

• Well-equipped shepherd’s hut on peaceful Sussex farmland near Hailsham
• A 40-minute drive to Ashdown Forest, and 25 minutes to Glyndebourne
• Kitchen corner and convertible sofa bed; farm shop 10 minutes’ walk

Goar Knap

• Pop-up camping with spectacular views over Hampshire countryside
• Stockbridge restaurants and pubs, golf and riding five minutes’ drive
• Back-to-basics woodland pitches with abundant wildlife; dark skies sit

Whistlestop

• Luxurious adults-only shepherd’s hut in the New Forest National Park
• National Motor Museum, Beaulieu and Palace House 15 minutes’ drive
• Private sauna and shower room; five minutes’ drive from Brockenhurst

Ashburnham Place Camping

• Peaceful site with lake views on 220 acres of private land
• A 15-minute drive from Herstmonceux Castle; Bexhill-on-Sea 20 minutes
• Wild swimming, tea rooms, food shop and sports pitches

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

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

Star Field Camping and Glamping

• 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

Camp Quaives

• Luxury glamping site on a 19-acre estate in the Kent countryside
• A 15-minute drive to the nearest vineyard; half an hour from the coast
• On-site restaurant and bar; yoga classes, hammocks and tennis courts

Hawthorn Farm

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

Wheatfields Luxury Glamping

• Dog-friendly family-sized safari tents at a secluded Kent site
• Two hours from London. Near Rye and Camber Sands
• Woodburning stove, hot shower, firepit and barbecue provided

Tatchbury Manor Farm

• Family-friendly working farm site on the edge of the New Forest
• A 10-minute drive to Longdown Activity Farm; 25 minutes to the beach
• Farm animals and a click-and-collect farm shop on Friday and Saturday

High Barn Retreats

• Dog-friendly wild camping site in the South Downs National Park
• A 25-minute drive from Lewes and half an hour’s drive from Brighton
• A five-minute drive to pubs, local shops and the beach in Rottingdean

Priory Hill Holiday Park

Acorn Cottage

• Sole lodge surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Constable Country
• Dry skiing at Ipswich, plus fishing and sailing at Ardleigh Reservoir
• Six minutes' drive to handsome Dedham village for pubs and tearooms

St Helens Coastal Resort

• Family-friendly site on scenic Isle of Wight coast
• Duver beach in 15 minutes’ walk; access to exclusive Priory Bay beach
• Midway between Ryde and Shanklin; 15 minutes' drive from each

Cheverton Copse Holiday Park

• Family-run holiday park in a scenic setting near Sandown and Shanklin
• Peaceful countryside setting with direct access to walking paths
• Car-free environment with three playgrounds and a huge games field

4 Acre Farm

• Back-to-basics campsite between Hastings and Battle in East Sussex
• Battle Abbey 10 minutes’ drive; Hastings and Bexhill-on-Sea 15 minutes
• Grass pitches on a family smallholding with horses, hens and wildfowl