Tent Campsites in South East England
11 bookable campsites with tent pitches in South East England
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The Barn Caravan Park
Lancing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site seven miles from Brighton and half a mile from trains
- Carefully maintained to avoid overcrowding
- Barbecues, picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
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Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on the banks of the Ouse river by Sheffield Park
- Bluebell Railway station over the road; Ashdown Forest 10 mins' drive
- Rope swings, hammocks and play area; firepits for hire on site
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Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex, England- Eco-friendly, family-run East Sussex site on the edge of a woodland
- Massages and reiki available on site, with yoga classes every Saturday
- Compost toilets and hot showers; firepits and outdoor games provided
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The Original Hut Company
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Off-grid site with green credentials and views of Bodiam Castle
- In 1066 Country and a half an hour’s drive from Hastings
- Communal cooking area, bar, café, shop, events and on-site activities
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Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac
Southminster, Essex, England- Wild camping on a small organic farm on Essex’s Dengie Peninsula
- Saltmarsh Coast and Bradwelll beach half an hour’s walk away
- Bike hire and barbecue available on site, along with eggs and bread
New Favourite
Peel House Farm
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Small family-run East Sussex site between Hailsham and Polegate
- Eastbourne, Drusillas Park and South Downs within 15 minutes' drive
- Access to Cuckoo Trail via footpath; walk/bike on paths to the towns
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Barton View
Alresford, Hampshire, England- Simple, spacious pitches in rural Hampshire; kids and dogs welcome
- Winchester, Watercress Line and riding centre within 20 minutes' drive
- Barbecues permitted; several family-run pubs nearby for eating out
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Ditchling Camping
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly site in the peaceful South Downs National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Brighton; 15 minutes to Devil’s Dyke
- Adventure trail, swing tree and places for den making on site
- Favourite
Kite View Campsite
Alton, Hampshire, England- Family-run working farm just to the north of the South Downs
- A 10-minute drive from Alton or a quarter of an hour from Alresford
- Meet the animals, hire a firepit and take advantage of the dark skies
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Pop-Up Woods and Meadows Campsite
Hastings, East Sussex, England- Off-grid site across 20 acres of woods and meadows in East Sussex
- A 15-minute drive from central Hastings and Pett Level beach
- Firepits provided, plus hammocks, rope swings and woodland trails
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Spring Hill Wild Camping
Andover, Hampshire, England- Family-friendly wild camping field in the village of St Mary Bourne
- On the Test Way footpath and a 35-minute drive from Stonehenge
- Firepits welcome; walk to the village shop, pubs and a PYO fruit farm
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Wetherdown Lodge and Camping
Petersfield, Hampshire, England- 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
- Favourite
Camber Sands Holiday Park
Rye, East Sussex, England- Opposite seven miles of golden beach and grassy hillocks
- Near to the SSSI Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
- Four indoor pools, adventure playground, restaurant and show bar
- Favourite
Clapham Farm
Polegate, East Sussex, England- 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
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High Barn Retreats
Brighton, East Sussex, England- 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
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Truleigh Hill Youth Hostel
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England- Camping on the South Downs Way, with use of all Hostel Facilities.
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Wimbles Farm
Horam, East Sussex, England- Peaceful park near the Cuckoo Trail and 20 mins' drive from the coast
- Firepits, solar shower and sustainably coppiced wood for sale
- Fishing tuition, instruction and kit hire all available
- Favourite
Teybrook Orchard
Colchester, Essex, England- Glamping site on a farm in Essex, an hour on the train from London
- Luxury accommodation between an orchard and 20 acres of woodland
- Five miles to Colchester and Colchester Zoo
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Wayfaring Farm Camping
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly organic farm site in the South Downs National Park
- A 20-minute drive from Eastbourne beach and Seaford beach
- Campfires and barbecues allowed; bags of wood sold on site
- Favourite
Ashdown Forest Campsite - 100 Acre Wood
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly site surrounded by the Sussex countryside
- A five-minute drive from Ashdown Forest and Weir Wood Reservoir
- Access to a private woodland with ancient trees and a walking track
