Beaches: Campsites in South East England

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

Blacklands Farm

Downs View Campsite

• Spacious South Downs pitches with vineyard views and handy amenities
• Five minutes' drive to Bluebell Railway; 10 minutes to Ashdown Forest
• Part of a wine estate with tours and tastings available to book

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

Hayling Island Holiday Park

Pretoria Caravan Park

• Caravan site minutes from Point Clear Beach on foot
• A 15-minute drive to St Osyth village and 40 to Colchester
• Across the creek from Brightlingsea Beach’s open-air swimming pool

Pre-Pitched at Vine Cross

• A digital detox on a family-run farm
• Near a walking route leading to two local pubs
• Mini concierge service: order wine, chocolates and barbecue meat

Red House Farm Camping Site

Drews Farm

• Luxury shepherd’s huts on a farm in the South Downs National Park
• Chichester, Hayling Island and Goodwood 25 minutes’ drive
• Outdoor bath and secure shed for bikes; pub and shop 20 minutes’ walk

Red Shoot Camping Park

Stanbridge Farm

• Family-friendly glamping site in a spectacular woodland setting
• Luxury bell tents, hot tub, complimentary drinks and fancy dress
• Magic fairy garden, woodland kitchen hut and campfires allowed

Stay Wild at Westfield Farm

• Cosy, boho and family-friendly bell tents in the Sussex countryside
• Drusillas Park 15 minutes’ drive; 20 minutes’ drive from beaches
• Pop-up site with a pond; half an hour’s walk to the Cuckoo Trail

Oakdene Forest Park

Pop-up Brighton Campsite

Pondhead

• Relaxed and friendly site on a one-acre paddock a mile from Lyndhurst
• Within the New Forest National Park, 15 minutes' drive from Beaulieu
• Farm shop on site with home-reared meat and picnic supplies

Hill View Camping

• Fully furnished bell tents overlooking the Rother Valley in Kent
• Bodiam Castle 10 minutes’ drive and Camber Sands 25 minutes
• Outdoor kitchen and modern shower room; pub 10 minutes’ walk

South Downs Campsite

• Dog-friendly, family and rural site in the South Downs
• Within easy reach of London and 40 minutes from the beach
• Dog agility course on site and space for walks next door

Plumpton College

• In the South Downs National Park, with fab views over local hills
• A 10-minute drive from Lewes and 25 from central Brighton
• Surrounded by several walking trails, including the South Downs Way