Tent Campsites in South East England
20 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
- Picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
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Brook Farm Glamping and Camping
Blean, Kent, England- Peaceful farm site on the edge of 2,000 acres of ancient woodland
- A mile and a half from Honey Hill and two miles from Blean
- Direct access to Blean Woods National Nature Reserve
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Rowbury Farm Camping
Andover, Hampshire, England- Quiet and family-friendly farm site in Hampshire's Test Valley
- Stonehenge, New Forest and Highclere Castle within 40 minutes' drive
- Farm shop, café and two pubs within a five-minute drive
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Thames View Camping
East Tilbury, Essex, England- Family-run eco-friendly site on the banks of the Thames
- A mile from East Tilbury village; 40 minutes' drive to Southend-on-Sea
- Next to a nature park and on the Thames Estuary Path
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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Littleton 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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Daisy 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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Wildside Camping and Glamping
Bethersden, Kent, England- Peaceful, rural family site 20 minutes' drive from Ashford
- A 15-minute drive to a rare breeds centre; Dymchurch beach 35 minutes
- In Bethersden, five minutes' walk from a pub; opposite a fishery
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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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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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Waggoners Campsite at Hampton Estate
Seale, Surrey, England- Family-run farm campsite with access to the North Downs Way
- Half a mile from Seale; Guildford a 10-minute drive
- Off-grid site with gas barbecue for communal use
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Gumber Farm
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site on a working sheep farm in the South Downs National Park
- Bignor Roman Villa 25 minutes’ drive; Bognor Regis 35 minutes
- No access by vehicles, only on foot or by bike; communal kitchen
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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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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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The Old Airfield Campsite
Bransgore, Hampshire, England- Spacious site with 30 scenic acres, a short walk from the New Forest
- A 10-minute drive from Mudeford and Highcliffe beaches
- Streams and woods on site, as well as firepits; cycling tracks nearby
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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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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
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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 available on site and barbecue provided
New Favourite
Bluebell Barn Farm
Cobham, Kent, England- Off-grid campsite on a Kent farm five minutes’ drive from Cobham
- Diggerland Kent 15 minutes’ drive, and Ightham Mote half an hour
- Farm tours available; food truck on site serving breakfast and supper
