45 nearly wild Tent Campsites in South East England
45 bookable campsites with tent pitches in South East England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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8.5The Hop Farm
Tonbridge, Kent, England- Spacious park spread across 500 acres of Kent countryside
- Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London
- Access to the River Medway for canoeing and fishing
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8.8Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis, café and shop; toilet blocks with hot showers
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Opens 28 March 9.6Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Quiet West Sussex site near the village of East Dean
- Goodwood Estate events 15 minutes’ drive; Chichester 25 minutes
- In the South Downs National Park, with access to South Downs Way
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Opens 1 March 8.7Andark Lake
Southampton, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site near the River Hamble: two pubs within walking distance
- Six miles from Southampton and 12 from Portsmouth's ferry terminal
- Set in scuba diving and open-water swimming lake grounds
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9.3Stockbridge View
Stockbridge, Hampshire, England- Quiet Hampshire site with large grass pitches and easy road access
- In the Test Valley, less than a mile from Stockbridge town centre
- Wild-style camping on a low-key farm; firewood for sale on site
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Opens 1 April 8.4Meadow Tree Farm
Romsey, Hampshire, England- Rural dog-friendly adults-only site in Sherfield English
- Half an hour's drive from Salisbury and 10 minutes from the New Forest
- Cosy country pub within a 15-minute stroll
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9.3Woodlands Camping
Ropley, Hampshire, England- Small Greener Camping Club site on the edge of the South Downs
- A 20-minute drive from Winchester; half an hour from Marwell Zoo
- Spacious pitches on a working farm; campfire wood for sale
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Opens 1 May 9.5Clifftop Camping
Eastchurch, Kent, England- Off-grid farm site outside Eastchurch on the Isle of Sheppey
- Views over the Thames Estuary and a 10-minute drive from beaches
- Meet the farm animals on site and buy free-range eggs for breakfast
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9.2Oak Valley Camping
Rye, East Sussex, England- Large, family-friendly site surrounded by meadows in East Sussex
- A 15-minute drive from Hastings and Rye
- Firepit hire, picnic area and barbecue on site
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Opens 3 April 9Bramley Park Camping
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Eco-conscious green field site in the South Downs National Park
- Eastbourne 15 minutes’ drive; Pevensey 20 minutes; Brighton 45 minutes
- Showers, toilets and food truck on site; pubs a short drive away
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9.4Frittenden Orchard
Frittenden, Kent, England- Orchard pitches on a fruit farm and plant nursery in Kent countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Sissinghurst Castle Garden and 25 to Leeds Castle
- Fresh eggs on site; five minutes’ drive to a pub
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Opens 1 April 8.1Daisy Mays Farm
Elsenham, Essex, England- Farm site with a petting zoo 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop’s Stortford
- A 30-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Colchester Zoo
- Off-grid camping with a playground and animal encounters on site
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Opens 1 May 9.1Littleton Farm Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Working farm site in a valley on the South Downs Way
- In the South Downs National Park, a 20-minute drive from Chichester
- Café at the entrance to the farm; campfires allowed on site
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Opens 22 May 9.1Wild Combe Camping
Midhurst, West Sussex, England- Small, dog-friendly South Downs National Park site with two reservoirs
- A five-minute drive to the South Downs Way and paddleboarding on site
- Logs available for firepits and a pub five minutes’ walk away
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Opens 1 May 9.2Hook Farm
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Quiet site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- On 20 acres of grassland dotted with woodland copses
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Opens 3 April 8Long Acres Caravan and Camping Park
Lingfield, Surrey, England- Prettily landscaped park within easy reach of major travel hubs
- Within an hour's drive of London and Brighton; Gatwick 15 minutes
- A mile from Lingfield village's pubs, shops and restaurants
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Opens 1 April 8.3Rushmere Farm
Waterlooville, Hampshire, England- Family-friendly site on an organic farm in South Downs National Park
- Marwell Zoo 25 minutes’ drive; Southsea Beach 35 minutes
- Dogs welcome; pizza oven; workshops; communal fridge
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Opens 7 April 9.5Strictly Camping
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England- Simple site with woodland trails in the High Weald countryside
- A 15-minute drive from walks, fishing and watersports on Bewl Water
- Campfires welcome on site; pubs five minutes' drive away in Pembury
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Opens 22 May 9.1Knowler Farm
Canterbury, Kent, England- Peaceful and scenic surroundings close to woodlands and beaches
- Great village shop, pub and takeaway food within five minutes' walk
- A 15-minute drive from Canterbury; 25 minutes from the beach at Hythe
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Opens 25 June 9.2Cooll Camping
Canterbury, Kent, England- Well-maintained, peaceful camping field near Littlebourne in Kent
- Five minutes’ drive to Howletts Wild Animal Park; 15 to Canterbury
- Off-grid site with showers; firepits for hire and kindling for sale
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