Vann Farm Camping

The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is criss-crossed with walking, riding and cycling paths, with many of them suitable for kids. Climb Holmbury Hill or Leith Hill Tower for spectacular countryside views, and the Rhododendron Wood is worth seeing in spring for its glorious flower displays. All of these are less than 15 minutes’ drive away. Chances are the daily shows and thrill rides at Chessington World of Adventures or Thorpe Park resorts (both less than 45 minutes away) will be top of the kids’ to-do list, but you can also be on the beach in Brighton or Worthing for paddles, watersports and seaside amusements in less than an hour. For more grownup days out, take guided tours of the vines at Denbies Wine Estate (20 minutes) and Bolney Wine Estate (half an hour), or stroll through the smart gardens at the National Trust's Nymans estate (25 minutes) and Sussex Prairie Garden (half an hour).