Tent Campsites in South West England

Ayr Holiday Park

River Valley Campsite

• Quiet, simple site along the river Lyner under Cadson Bury Hill Fort
• A 15-minute drive from Cotehele and 20 minutes from Adrenalin Quarry
• Coarse fishing in the site's river; barbecues and firepits allowed

Naish Farm

• Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
• Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
• Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options

Kelliwik Valley Glamping

• Small family-run pop-up site on a working farm with lots of wildlife
• A 15-minute drive to Tamar Trails; 25 minutes to Adrenalin Quarry
• Walks and a paintball site on the farm; pubs and supermarkets close by

Trevolankan Farm

• Eco-friendly Cornwall countryside site with its own livery
• A 10-minute drive from Camborne and 20 to Hayle and Porthleven beaches
• Within 15 minutes' drive of Flambards, Paradise Park and Poldark

The Red Post Campsite

• Quiet Dorset farm in the hamlet of Anderson, just off the A31
• A 20-minute drive to Dorchester or Poole; 30 minutes to the New Forest
• Spacious pitches in a grassy paddock; seasonal street food weekends

Clear View Camping

• Quiet campsite on a working family farm in Dorset
• Half a mile from Martinstown or 10 minutes' drive from Dorchester
• Uninterrupted rural views taking in Hardys Monument and Poundbury

Waterloo Inn Camping and Caravan Park

Furze Park Camping

• Back to basics pitches on a 130-acre farm on the edge of Exmoor
• A 10-minute drive from Combe Martin beach; 20 minutes from Woolacombe
• Communal firepit and barbecue area; pub five minutes' drive away

Killaworgey Farm

• Friendly site on a family-run farm in central Cornwall
• A 15-minute drive to Newquay and 25 minutes to the Eden Project
• Adventure playground on site; easy access to the A30

Webbers Park

• A family-run park with fabulous country views near Exmouth, East Devon
• A 20-minute drive to Exeter and The Donkey Sanctuary; 15 to the beach
• Play park and cuddly animals on site; Woodbury Common walking distance

Wee World

• Stays on a small, dog-friendly site in a paddock surrounded by trees
• A five-minute drive to the town of Helston and Flambards Theme Park
• Within 10 minutes of Porthleven beach and 30 minutes to Lizard Point

Shepherds Close Farm Campsite

• Peaceful working farm site surrounded by the north Dorset countryside
• Direct access to the Hardy Way trail; 15 minutes' drive to Gold Hill
• Farm shop on site, with firepits available to hire

Friar Waddon House

• Peaceful, basic pitches in a tree-lined paddock with rural views
• 15 minutes' drive from the beach and attractions of Weymouth
• Country pubs and farm shop within a five-minute drive

Shirehill Farm

• Pop-up meadow camping on a hill farm near Chippenham in Wiltshire
• A 20-minute Dave to Lacock and Bath; 45 minutes to Longleat
• Livestock and wildlife on site, fresh eggs and seasonal veg available

Freshwell Camping

• Overlooking the beach and a two-minute walk to the sands at Croyde
• Suitable for families and small- to medium-sized groups
• Bars, pubs, cafés and restaurants a 15-minute walk away

Salisbury Youth Hostel