Wildlife haven: Campsites in South East England

Wapsbourne Farm (Wowo)

• Family-run, family-friendly campsite in rural East Sussex
• Half an hour's drive from Brighton and one hour from London
• Well-stocked shop, wild spa, kids' entertainment and camping barn

Beachborough Park

• Secure site in a walled field on a historic Kent country estate
• A 10-minute drive from the Channel Tunnel; 15 minutes to Dover's port
• Country park, pubs and a beach a short drive away

Watercress Beds

• Glamping in a nature reserve between Rickmansworth and Harefield
• Windsor Castle half an hour’s drive; central London 40 minutes by Tube
• Hot tub and fitness centre with lake views; cycle hire on site

Wetherdown Lodge and Camping

• Situated in the South Downs National Park and on the South Downs Trail
• Wetherdown Lodge, Camping, Yurts, Walking Breaks, Group & Events
• 55 acres to explore in a beautiful peaceful location

Bigberry Farm

• Spacious tent pitches on a well-kept woodland and orchard site
• In Chartham Hatch, a small village three miles from central Canterbury
• Views over the city and countryside; next to a community playground

Willows Rustic Camping and Caravanning

Water Wood

• Back to basics dog-friendly wildlife haven in the Knatts Valley
• A 20-minute drive from Chartwell; just over an hour from London
• Public footpaths nearby; pubs and food shop within walking distance

Woodfire at Westerlands

• Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
• Direct access to the South Downs Way
• Daily woodfired breakfast and evening meals provided to guests

Woodlands Park

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

Clapham Farm

• Dog-friendly farm site just off the South Downs Way and Vanguard Way
• Walking distance from Cuckmere Valley; 15 minutes’ drive to the coast
• A 10-minute walk away from Litlington’s brewery, pub and tearoom

Wishwood Glamping

• Family-friendly glamping accommodation in a 16-acre woodland
• A 10-minute drive to Canterbury and Herne Bay; Whitstable, 20 minutes
• Private garden areas with sheltered outdoor kitchen and dining areas

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

Basingstoke Canal Centre

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