Beach camping in the United Kingdom

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From clifftop cabins to bell tents by the beach, we've scoured the shores to find not only the best places to pitch your tent, but also incredible glamping hideaways for luxury lovers. Pack light, travel more easily and arrived to ready-made accommodation where you can put your feet up or enjoy a dip in the sea.

Walking on miles of open sand, swimming in the sea and building sandcastles is some of the most simple but amazing fun you can have! If you're planning on spending your holiday on the beach then why go camping inland? Instead, we love discovering campsites on the coast where you can step from your tent and wander down the sandy pathway right to the waterside. Swimming, surfing, paddling, splashing about... the waters of the UK are fun, safe and shark free! For families, camping by the coast is a no-brainer, while for couples and groups of friends the coastal footpaths, smugglers coves and old harbour towns offer ample exploring opportunities – and all topped off with local fish and chips for dinner. Delicious.

If you're a fan of seaside camping or camping near the beach then you can't go wrong choosing one of these campsites for your next UK beach holiday. We've got everything from clifftop campsites to pitches on the sand itself. So get your bucket and spade packed and head off for the beach, and make sure you come prepared for great British weather!

If you're a fan of seaside camping then you can't go wrong with this gang of campsites and glamping destinations that all have a beach just a short walk away. From clifftop campsites and sandy campervan pitches, to glamping sites hidden among the dunes, this curated collection brings together only the very best seaside spots.
95% (3.3K) 2,279 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in United Kingdom

Sweet Hill Farm

1. Sweet Hill Farm

94%
(296)
Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Parke Farm Camping

2. Parke Farm Camping

98%
(124)
Barafundle Bay, Wales · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Idyllic farm campsite with campfires in south Pembrokeshire, 10 minutes' drive from several top beaches
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

3. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%
(60)
Preston, England · 22 units
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Higher Bochym Campsite

4. Higher Bochym Campsite

Helston, England · 7 units
A small dog-friendly touring site with spacious pitches at the heart of the Lizard Peninsula
Pets
Full hookups
Walkmill Campsite

5. Walkmill Campsite

98%
(122)
Northumberland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Refreshingly understated private camping in the unspoiled Northumberland countryside
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

6. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

90%
(142)
Dolgellau, Wales · 75 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Bolmynydd Camping Park

7. Bolmynydd Camping Park

94%
(44)
Pwllheli, Wales · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly campsite on the Llŷn Peninsula with sea and mountain views
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

8. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%
(275)
Nr Dolgellau, Wales · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Badrallach Campsite

9. Badrallach Campsite

91%
(39)
Dundonnell, Scotland · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Where the end of the road is the start of your adventure
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Housedean Farm Campsite

10. Housedean Farm Campsite

98%
(101)
Lewes, England · 4 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Coverack Camping & Glamping

11. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%
(200)
Coverack, England · 65 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Glan Y Mor Camping

12. Glan Y Mor Camping

98%
(83)
Pembroke, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A super-friendly, family-run campsite on the edge of Pembroke
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Whitlingham Broad Campsite

13. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
Norfolk, England · 71 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

14. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(150)
Millom, England · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

15. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

100%
(18)
Martinhoe, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Wake up to sea air, wide open skies and the sound of nature at this peaceful, wild-style campsite on the North Devon coast. Set on an organic working farm, each spacious field has no more than six pitches, giving you plenty of room to relax, explore and enjoy the incredible coastal views. Campfires are very much part of the experience. We provide raised firepits to borrow, with logs available to buy on site, making evenings perfect for stargazing, sharing stories and unwinding together around the fire. The campsite is located just outside the small hamlet of Martinhoe, with direct access to the South West Coast Path for spectacular coastal walks straight from your pitch. A historic Roman beacon sits nearby, and the surrounding farmland is rich in wildlife — deer are often spotted in neighbouring fields, alongside birds of prey and songbirds. Facilities are simple and low-impact, with a compost toilet and a water point provided. There is no electricity, no showers and no Wi-Fi — a delightfully off-grid setting designed for those who value peace, space and time outdoors. Spacious, calm and family-friendly, this is an ideal place to slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy a truly rural coastal escape.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Chalky Downs

16. Chalky Downs

96%
(605)
Brighton, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Gwerniago Camping Site

17. Gwerniago Camping Site

96%
(70)
Machynlleth, Wales · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Leave it to your kids’ imagination when it comes to this site. Rocky outcrops and magical valleys. It’s a proper fairytale of a site.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Pittaford Farm

18. Pittaford Farm

99%
(67)
Kingsbridge, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
Pets
Campfires
Showers
South Dean Camping

19. South Dean Camping

98%
(307)
Barnstaple, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Archer’s Field

20. Archer’s Field

97%
(223)
Erpingham, England · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Scenic, simple camping with North Norfolk's best sights on your doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
From clifftop cabins to bell tents by the beach, we've scoured the shores to find not only the best places to pitch your tent, but also incredible glamping hideaways for luxury lovers. Pack light, travel more easily and arrived to ready-made accommodation where you can put your feet up or enjoy a dip in the sea.

Walking on miles of open sand, swimming in the sea and building sandcastles is some of the most simple but amazing fun you can have! If you're planning on spending your holiday on the beach then why go camping inland? Instead, we love discovering campsites on the coast where you can step from your tent and wander down the sandy pathway right to the waterside. Swimming, surfing, paddling, splashing about... the waters of the UK are fun, safe and shark free! For families, camping by the coast is a no-brainer, while for couples and groups of friends the coastal footpaths, smugglers coves and old harbour towns offer ample exploring opportunities – and all topped off with local fish and chips for dinner. Delicious.

If you're a fan of seaside camping or camping near the beach then you can't go wrong choosing one of these campsites for your next UK beach holiday. We've got everything from clifftop campsites to pitches on the sand itself. So get your bucket and spade packed and head off for the beach, and make sure you come prepared for great British weather!

If you're a fan of seaside camping then you can't go wrong with this gang of campsites and glamping destinations that all have a beach just a short walk away. From clifftop campsites and sandy campervan pitches, to glamping sites hidden among the dunes, this curated collection brings together only the very best seaside spots.
95% (3.3K) 2,279 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in United Kingdom

Sweet Hill Farm

1. Sweet Hill Farm

94%
(296)
Isle Of Portland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Parke Farm Camping

2. Parke Farm Camping

98%
(124)
Barafundle Bay, Wales · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Idyllic farm campsite with campfires in south Pembrokeshire, 10 minutes' drive from several top beaches
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

3. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%
(60)
Preston, England · 22 units
Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Higher Bochym Campsite

4. Higher Bochym Campsite

Helston, England · 7 units
A small dog-friendly touring site with spacious pitches at the heart of the Lizard Peninsula
Pets
Full hookups
Walkmill Campsite

5. Walkmill Campsite

98%
(122)
Northumberland, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Refreshingly understated private camping in the unspoiled Northumberland countryside
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

6. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

90%
(142)
Dolgellau, Wales · 75 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Bolmynydd Camping Park

7. Bolmynydd Camping Park

94%
(44)
Pwllheli, Wales · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly campsite on the Llŷn Peninsula with sea and mountain views
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

8. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%
(275)
Nr Dolgellau, Wales · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Badrallach Campsite

9. Badrallach Campsite

91%
(39)
Dundonnell, Scotland · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Where the end of the road is the start of your adventure
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Housedean Farm Campsite

10. Housedean Farm Campsite

98%
(101)
Lewes, England · 4 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Coverack Camping & Glamping

11. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%
(200)
Coverack, England · 65 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Glan Y Mor Camping

12. Glan Y Mor Camping

98%
(83)
Pembroke, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A super-friendly, family-run campsite on the edge of Pembroke
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Whitlingham Broad Campsite

13. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
Norfolk, England · 71 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

14. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(150)
Millom, England · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

15. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

100%
(18)
Martinhoe, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Wake up to sea air, wide open skies and the sound of nature at this peaceful, wild-style campsite on the North Devon coast. Set on an organic working farm, each spacious field has no more than six pitches, giving you plenty of room to relax, explore and enjoy the incredible coastal views. Campfires are very much part of the experience. We provide raised firepits to borrow, with logs available to buy on site, making evenings perfect for stargazing, sharing stories and unwinding together around the fire. The campsite is located just outside the small hamlet of Martinhoe, with direct access to the South West Coast Path for spectacular coastal walks straight from your pitch. A historic Roman beacon sits nearby, and the surrounding farmland is rich in wildlife — deer are often spotted in neighbouring fields, alongside birds of prey and songbirds. Facilities are simple and low-impact, with a compost toilet and a water point provided. There is no electricity, no showers and no Wi-Fi — a delightfully off-grid setting designed for those who value peace, space and time outdoors. Spacious, calm and family-friendly, this is an ideal place to slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy a truly rural coastal escape.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Chalky Downs

16. Chalky Downs

96%
(605)
Brighton, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Gwerniago Camping Site

17. Gwerniago Camping Site

96%
(70)
Machynlleth, Wales · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Leave it to your kids’ imagination when it comes to this site. Rocky outcrops and magical valleys. It’s a proper fairytale of a site.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Pittaford Farm

18. Pittaford Farm

99%
(67)
Kingsbridge, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
Pets
Campfires
Showers
South Dean Camping

19. South Dean Camping

98%
(307)
Barnstaple, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Archer’s Field

20. Archer’s Field

97%
(223)
Erpingham, England · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Scenic, simple camping with North Norfolk's best sights on your doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires

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