Student friendly campgrounds in South East England

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

Yamp Camp Bluebell

• Sheltered back to basics pitches near the village of Horsted Keynes
• Ashdown Forest and Ouse Valley Viaduct 10 minutes' drive away
• A short walk from the Bluebell Railway station and village pubs

St Ives Farm

Commanche Camping

• No-frills pet-friendly pop-up site on a semi-rural working farm
• Half an hour’s drive from Eastbourne and 40 minutes from Hastings
• Small firepits permitted; logs and kindling available; pubs nearby

The Green Escape

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.

Little Switzerland Caravan Site

The Little Yurt Retreat

• Luxury yurt in central Canterbury, 15 minutes' walk from the cathedral
• A 15-minute drive to Whitstable or Howletts Wild Animal Park
• Log burner, barbecue, outdoor bath and 'secret cinema' snug

Calshot Activities Centre

• Beachfront site with spectacular views over the Solent
• Beaulieu 20 minutes by car; half an hour from Lymington marina
• Breakfast available; activities including a ski slope and velodrome

Ham Hideaway

• Year-round glamping in the historic Kent countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Sandwich and Deal
• Within walking distance of the beach via local footpaths

Port Lympne Reserve

South Downs Youth Hostel

• Glamping in the grounds of a rural hostel five miles from Lewes
• Just off the South Downs Way; half an hour from Brighton by train
• Café on site for breakfast, supper and all-day snacks

Alciston Court Farm

• Peaceful family camping on an organic farm in Polegate, East Sussex
• Drusillas Park five minutes’ drive; Rathfinny Wine Estate 10 minutes
• Spectacular South Downs views; shop five minutes’ walk; pub 15 minutes

Grange Farm

• Working farm with alpacas, sheep and goats
• Beach within 100 metres, with good sea fishing
• Free hot showers, launderette, playground and well-stocked shop

Abbotstone Wood Camping

Longberry Farm

• Peaceful countryside setting with luxury bell tents
• Rural and dog-friendly site less than an hour from London
• Modern washroom with hot showers and toilets

Tom's Eco Lodge

• Glamping at its best! Rolling countryside, sea views and endless charm