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.
96% (3.5K) 907 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near United Kingdom

Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

1. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

91%
(140)
78 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales
Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£26
 / night
Chalky Downs

2. Chalky Downs

96%
(605)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Brighton, East Sussex, South East England
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£16
 / night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite

3. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£14
 / night
Troytown Farm Campsite

4. Troytown Farm Campsite

4 units · Tents, Glamping · Isles Of Scilly Tr22 0 Pl, England
Extreme Atlantic isolation, one of England’s most naturally beautiful campsites
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Sweet Hill Farm

5. Sweet Hill Farm

94%
(296)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dorset, South West England
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
The Sunnyfield Campsite

6. The Sunnyfield Campsite

94%
(99)
25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Canterbury, Kent, South East England
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£38
 / night
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

7. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%
(60)
40 units · Glamping · Preston, Lancashire, North West England
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
from 
£60
 / night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

8. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%
(275)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£22
 / night
Coverack Camping & Glamping

9. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%
(200)
162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£12
 / night
Bircham Windmill

10. Bircham Windmill

97%
(135)
18 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Norfolk, England
Flat grassy tent pitches beneath a magnificent working windmill, all accompanied by Norfolk's best bakery
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£40
 / night
Bolmynydd Camping Park

11. Bolmynydd Camping Park

94%
(43)
41 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Wales
A dog-friendly campsite on the Llŷn Peninsula with sea and mountain views
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£39
 / night
Lepe Beach Campsite

12. Lepe Beach Campsite

89%
(149)
20 units · Tents · New Forest, England
Traditional tent camping with views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Oh and did we mention it's only 150 yards from the beach!?
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£40
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

13. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(149)
47 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Millom, England
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
from 
£25
 / night
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

14. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

100%
(18)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Martinhoe, England
Lovely wild camping pitches on the North Devon coastline. You will be one of a maximum of 6 pitches in a large field on the beautiful North Devon coast with incredible sea views. We can provide a firepit to borrow and you can purchase logs onsite so you can stargaze and chatter around the fire - back to nature! We are based just outside the pretty hamlet of Martinhoe in North Devon, a stone's throw from the SW Coast Path. There is a historic Roman Beacon closeby and plenty of wildlife around, we'd be surprised if you didn't see deer in the neighbouring fields! There is a compost loo and a water point, but no electricity / wifi - delightfully off-grid. Situated on an organic working farm this is the perfect place to escape!
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£24
 / night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

15. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%
(147)
168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Port nan Gael Campsite

16. Port nan Gael Campsite

95%
(11)
75 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pennyghael, Scotland
A lochside campsite on the Isle of Mull
Pets
Showers
Full hookups
from 
£20
 / night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton

17. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%
(140)
12 units · Tents · Devon, South West England
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Teddy's Farm

18. Teddy's Farm

99%
(154)
95 units · Tents, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Parke Farm Camping

19. Parke Farm Camping

98%
(124)
67 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Idyllic farm campsite with campfires in south Pembrokeshire, 10 minutes' drive from several top beaches
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Bush Farm Campsite

20. Bush Farm Campsite

99%
(99)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Saltash, England
As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
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.
96% (3.5K) 907 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near United Kingdom

Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

1. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

91%
(140)
78 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales
Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£26
 / night
Chalky Downs

2. Chalky Downs

96%
(605)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Brighton, East Sussex, South East England
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£16
 / night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite

3. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£14
 / night
Troytown Farm Campsite

4. Troytown Farm Campsite

4 units · Tents, Glamping · Isles Of Scilly Tr22 0 Pl, England
Extreme Atlantic isolation, one of England’s most naturally beautiful campsites
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Sweet Hill Farm

5. Sweet Hill Farm

94%
(296)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Dorset, South West England
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
The Sunnyfield Campsite

6. The Sunnyfield Campsite

94%
(99)
25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Canterbury, Kent, South East England
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£38
 / night
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

7. Stanley Villa Farm Fishing& Camping

96%
(60)
40 units · Glamping · Preston, Lancashire, North West England
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
from 
£60
 / night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

8. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%
(275)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£22
 / night
Coverack Camping & Glamping

9. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%
(200)
162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£12
 / night
Bircham Windmill

10. Bircham Windmill

97%
(135)
18 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Norfolk, England
Flat grassy tent pitches beneath a magnificent working windmill, all accompanied by Norfolk's best bakery
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£40
 / night
Bolmynydd Camping Park

11. Bolmynydd Camping Park

94%
(43)
41 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pwllheli, Wales
A dog-friendly campsite on the Llŷn Peninsula with sea and mountain views
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£39
 / night
Lepe Beach Campsite

12. Lepe Beach Campsite

89%
(149)
20 units · Tents · New Forest, England
Traditional tent camping with views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Oh and did we mention it's only 150 yards from the beach!?
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£40
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

13. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(149)
47 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Millom, England
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
from 
£25
 / night
Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

14. Berry's Ground Lane Campsite

100%
(18)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Martinhoe, England
Lovely wild camping pitches on the North Devon coastline. You will be one of a maximum of 6 pitches in a large field on the beautiful North Devon coast with incredible sea views. We can provide a firepit to borrow and you can purchase logs onsite so you can stargaze and chatter around the fire - back to nature! We are based just outside the pretty hamlet of Martinhoe in North Devon, a stone's throw from the SW Coast Path. There is a historic Roman Beacon closeby and plenty of wildlife around, we'd be surprised if you didn't see deer in the neighbouring fields! There is a compost loo and a water point, but no electricity / wifi - delightfully off-grid. Situated on an organic working farm this is the perfect place to escape!
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£24
 / night
Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

15. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%
(147)
168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Port nan Gael Campsite

16. Port nan Gael Campsite

95%
(11)
75 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pennyghael, Scotland
A lochside campsite on the Isle of Mull
Pets
Showers
Full hookups
from 
£20
 / night
Secret Spot Camping Saunton

17. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%
(140)
12 units · Tents · Devon, South West England
Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Teddy's Farm

18. Teddy's Farm

99%
(154)
95 units · Tents, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Parke Farm Camping

19. Parke Farm Camping

98%
(124)
67 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Idyllic farm campsite with campfires in south Pembrokeshire, 10 minutes' drive from several top beaches
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Bush Farm Campsite

20. Bush Farm Campsite

99%
(99)
50 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Saltash, England
As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night

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If you're a fan of seaside camping or camping near the beach then you can't go wrong with this gang of camping 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.

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