Tent Campsites in South East England

Nymans Farm

• Spacious grass camping field on a West Sussex farm
• Under a mile from the Downs Link path; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
• Opposite a pub and bus stop with direct services to the south coast

The Real Restival

• ‘Strictly canvas’ event site five minutes from South Downs
• Off-grid camping; festival feel without festival hassle
• Top spot for walkers, cyclists and explorers

High Ridge

• Well-maintained, peaceful Hampshire site on the edge of Hook
• A half-hour drive to Winchester; direct access to walking trails
• Simple pitches within walking distance of pubs and train station

The Pretty Thing

• Family-friendly and peaceful park on an acre of lush green land
• Clacton-on-Sea within 15 minutes; half an hour to centre of Colchester
• Within easy reach of beer and cider festivals, and the Clacton Airshow

Warren Valley Farm

• Scenic family-friendly paddock pitches alongside the South Downs Way
• An hour's walk from Devil’s Dyke; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
• Café a few minutes' walk away; raised barbecues welcome on site

The Macs Farm

• Family camping on an organic egg farm in the South Downs National Park
• A 20-minute drive to Brighton, and 25 minutes to Barcombe Mills
• Communal dining area, kids’ activities, bar, street food in summer

Spring Meadow Camping

• Back to basics farm site in a peaceful South Downs meadow
• A 20-minute drive from Goodwood and half an hour from Chichester
• Logs available on site; within a mile of a pub and the South Downs Way

Bridge Field

• Spacious basic pitches just outside the Essex village of Sandon
• A 10-minute drive from Chelmsford and 15 minutes from Maldon
• Close to the A12; 10 minutes' walk to the nearest pub

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.

Star Field Camping and Glamping

• Peaceful family-friendly site on a working farm in Kent’s High Weald
• A 5-minute drive from Cranbrook and the start of several walking paths
• Country store and farm shop on site; barbecues and campfires allowed

Allhallows Place Touring Park

• Small quiet site with country views, near the River Thames’ mouth
• Five minutes' walk from Allhallows and a 25-min drive from Rochester
• Birdwatching, coastal walks and shipwrecks all within 15 minutes

The Finches Caravan and Camping Site

Forest Garden Shovelstrode

• A magical woodland eco-retreat nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest
• A place to escape, unwind, and soak up the forest atmosphere

Bartley Cross Campsite

• Small, friendly and well-kept site in the New Forest National Park
• A 10-minute drive from a theme park and 20 minutes from Mottisfont
• Pubs a short walk away; open-top tour bus stop outside the site

Teybrook Orchard

• 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

Steeple Bay Holiday Park

• Secluded site an hour from London
• Busy programme of family activities and entertainment in high season
• Fishing spots, pool, playground, amusement arcade, café and bar

Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel

The Soul Camp

• Peaceful eco-friendly farm site with activities
• A 20-minute drive to Bewl Water and 45 minutes to Hastings beach
• Foraging and fire-cooking workshops on site; a 10-minute walk to pub

Kingsdown International Camping Centre

Normans Bay Camping and Caravanning Club Site