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Top-rated campgrounds near Croydon
The Barn KT9
1. The Barn KT9
98%
(330)
16km from Croydon · 16 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
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Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
2. Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
96%
(12)
30km from Croydon · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
We are a pop-up campsite, which means we are open most weekends during the summer with some longer stints at the beginning and at the end of our season. We offer different activities each weekend, varying from damper bread making to wild food walks and bush craft skills. We also celebrate Midsummer (Juhannus) in Finnish style!
22nd May - 31st May - Opening: Sauna hot all Week 😃🙌🏻
19th - 21st June Summer Solstice/Juhannus ☀️☀️☀️
26th - 28th June - Fairy Garden Making 🧚🏻🧚🏻♀️🧚🏻♂️
3rd -5th July - Damper Bread 🥨
10th-12th July - DJ BBQ 🎶🍗
17th -19th July -Whittling 🥄🔪
24th - 26th July - Wellness weekend 🧘🧘♂️🧘♀️
31st July - 3rd August - Wand Making and 🪄🧚♂️
7th - 9th August - Communal Curry Night 🥘
14th - 16th August - Fire Making for Kids 🔥
20th - 23rd August - Wild Food Walk 🍄🟫🫐
27th - 31st August - Closing Week ☀️🔥🥂🍾
FINNISH SAUNA
We light our authentic Finnish sauna on Friday and Saturday. you can buy a £5 Sauna Pass onsite that gives you access during your stay, If its not currently hot don't worry its less than an hour to get it hot!
CAMPFIRES
We love campfires and see them as an integral part of the camping experience. Campfires bring people together at the end of the day, to cook, socialise and relax. The smell of the wood smoke at twilight and the excitement on the kids faces when the marshmallows come out are bound to set you up for a perfect night away from the city lights! We sell crates of firewood, and hire fire pits for you to use during your stay.
MUSIC
The Lower Fields are for quiet camping. We would like it to be the perfect place for children to sleep and adults to chitchat around the campfires.
On the Upper Field and near the Centre Camp we do allow you to listen and enjoy any music. But please respect your fellow campers! We want everybody to be able to enjoy their weekend without being disturbed. We ask for quiet across the whole site from 11.30pm.
Overall we are quite a sociable site, with things happening at center camp every weekend. and a public campfire to sit around for a few mins after your sauna. We have a great area for large family groups. We pride ourselves on helping new campers get the most out of the experience come and hay hello at center camp.
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The Nut Plat Retreat
3. The Nut Plat Retreat
94%
(85)
32km from Croydon · 3 units
Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else
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Hook Farm Campsite
4. Hook Farm Campsite
98%
(217)
34km from Croydon · 13 units
Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald
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The Sunset Tree
5. The Sunset Tree
96%
(34)
38km from Croydon · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep
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Wild Boar Wood Campsite
6. Wild Boar Wood Campsite
97%
(70)
40km from Croydon · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
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Downsview Vineyard
7. Downsview Vineyard
100%
(55)
43km from Croydon · 4 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
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The Hare lodge
8. The Hare lodge
100%
(12)
46km from Croydon · 2 units
Luxury safari tent glamping on a rural Kent farm within walking distance of the local vineyards yet speedily reached from London
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Glamping @ Rankins Farm
9. Glamping @ Rankins Farm
100%
(39)
46km from Croydon · 6 units
Family-friendly pod glamping beside a 30-year-old plum orchard, with far-reaching views across the Kent countryside
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Camping at Tomkins Farm
10. Camping at Tomkins Farm
96%
(183)
47km from Croydon · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
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Penn Meadow Farm
11. Penn Meadow Farm
91%
(277)
48km from Croydon · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Penn Meadow Farm is a beautiful 145 acre, family farm, nestled perfectly into the Chiltern Hills area of outstanding natural beauty. We’re just a 5 minute walk across our grassy fields to the oldest free-house pub in England (The Royal Standard of England)
Say hello to our resident alpacas, sheep, pigs, pigmy goats, flock of 250 sheep and of course our lovely boarder collies.
We aim to be a very relaxed spot to be able to rest for a few nights and maybe enjoying a nice camp fire in the evening.
The site includes;
Showers and Toilet block with toilet paper stocked.
Open family pitches for you to choose where you want to set up
Running drinking water
Shared open kitchen
Fires allowed but must be off the ground
BBQ's allowed
To ensure everyone’s enjoyment and safety, please follow these rules:
Supervise children: Always supervise your children and ensure they do not wander off alone.
Clean up after yourself: Dispose of all waste properly in the designated bins and leave no trace behind. Wash any items you use and return them to where you found them.
Respect other campers: Be courteous to fellow campers and respect their privacy and space.
Pets: If you bring pets, ensure they are well-behaved, kept on a leash or have impeccable recall, and cleaned up after. Do not allow your pet to enter another camper's space.
Quiet time: Maintain quiet hours between 10pm and 8am. All music must stop by 10pm, and noise should be minimal after 10pm.
Campfires: Penn Meadow Farm allows fires; but must be kept off the ground in BBQs or firepits. Fire pits are available to rent from check in. Never leave any fires unattended and ensure they are completely extinguished when finished.
Cars/vehicles: Cars and vehicles can be on the field but should move minimally and always under 8mph. Car stereos should not be used for music entertainment.
We do not typically book Large non-family groups unless they are seeking a calm and peaceful stay. These groups must have authorization prior to the visit.
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The Oaks Poultry Farm
12. The Oaks Poultry Farm
100%
(10)
48km from Croydon · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
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Chanctonbury Corner
13. Chanctonbury Corner
91%
(11)
49km from Croydon · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
🌿 Exclusive Use. Wild Camping with Stunning South Downs Views
Escape to nature on our peaceful 9-acre smallholding, set at the end of a private drive with breathtaking views of the South Downs and the iconic Chanctonbury Ring. Just a short walk to the South Downs Way and the local pub, The Bull, famous for its homemade pizzas to eat in or take away. It is dog and family friendly with a large garden.
This is the perfect spot for walkers, cyclists, and anyone craving space and seclusion.
Enjoy exclusive use of the land for the night – it’s just you, the big skies, and the freedom to relax undisturbed.
What’s included:
• 🌄 Exclusive access to 9 acres of open meadow and wild areas
• 🔥 Fire pit with logs provided
• 🚰 Fresh water from outside taps
• 🚶♀️ Walking distance to the South Downs Way
• 🚲 Excellent cycling straight from the gate
• 🍺 Walking distance, 10 mins, to a family and dog friendly country pub
• 🌌 Dark skies for stargazing (watch out for the barn owl at dusk)
• 🐾 Dog-friendly (well-behaved pets welcome)
No crowds, no neighbours – just space to roam, unwind and soak up the views.
Ideal for couples, solo adventurers, small families or anyone seeking peace, nature and total privacy.
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Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
14. Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
100%
(33)
50km from Croydon · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and comfortable glamping amongst organic fruit trees, wild flowers and woodland, bordering an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with some of the darkest night skies in Europe. In the beautiful High Weald of Kent, Tash and Nick have been running May Tree Orchard's low-impact, nature-friendly, seasonal campsite, Plum Camping, for the last 5 years.
The Soil Association certified organic land is full of wild flowers and surrounded by woodland and other orchards. Electricity and hot water for showers and washing up is solar generated. So you can charge your phone if necessary, but we'd recommend stargazing and enjoying the quiet warmth of friends and family around an evening fire instead.
Bring your own tent, stay in the delightful hand-made shepherd’s hut or stylish caravan, or hire the whole May Tree Orchard space. Numbers are kept low here so that there is always plenty of room for everyone, as well as peace and quiet.
The campsite is an hour and a half drive from London and a 20 min walk to the sleepy and pretty village of Goudhurst, with pubs selling great food and two local shops for self-catering. There are also two excellent farm shops within walking distance.
Close to May Tree Orchard, there are walks via Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle, and water activities on the River Rother and at Bewl Water. Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a ten-minute drive from the campsite and the coast around Hastings and Rye is just over 30 minutes.
An amazing independent food business, Growing Communities, sells pears, apples and plums grown at the orchard in their box scheme serving North and South London, and you can also buy them from the Pear Necessities stall at Stoke Newington Farmers Market. Delicious apple juice and tasty chutney made from the organic apples grown in the orchard are available to purchase on site, as well as plum preserve and orchard plums.
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Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
15. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
97%
(131)
50km from Croydon · 56 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.
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The Slips
16. The Slips
91%
(85)
51km from Croydon · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
17. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
93%
(14)
52km from Croydon · 3 units
The Glamping site offers three Glamping Pods. Glamping Pod 1 has twin beds while Glamping Pod 2 and 3 have double beds. The Pods are furnished with beds, side tables, table and chairs with hanging space for clothes and coats. The site is level and surrounded by a well managed copse adjoining the road with wild flowers and resplendent with bluebells in the Spring. We are proud to have been awarded Campsite of the Year East Sussex for 2021/22 by CorporateLiveWire Prestige Awards.
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The Meadow @ Waples Mill
18. The Meadow @ Waples Mill
93%
(59)
52km from Croydon · 12 units
Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside
A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End
Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires. Rural walks,
How about proper farm activities like tractor rides (ask site staff for details)?
The place to find all this is The Meadow at Waples Mill, an Essex farm site between Chelmsford and Dunmow (and about 15 minutes’ drive from both). This family-friendly site is handy for walks on the Essex Way and other local footpaths, and tractor and trailer rides around the farm are organised on alternate days to give guests a glimpse into agricultural life.
Activities complete for the day, it's time to chill out, and that should be easy here – all pitches have access to toilets and hot showers in a trailer close by, and firepits are provided so you can have a safe campfire (with wood available to buy on site and a great farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away for fireside snacks).
Pitches themselves are large (please note only one tent per pitch is allowed), well kept and well spaced within a meadow that backs onto the River Roding. Dogs are welcome, and there are plenty of places to take them for a walk nearby.
London folk looking for a quick escape to the countryside, this is a place to bear in mind – it’s only about an hour and quarter by road from the city.
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Glassenbury Camping
19. Glassenbury Camping
99%
(81)
53km from Croydon · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco camping in the heart of the High Weald and Kent's castle country
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Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs
20. Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs
100%
(15)
53km from Croydon · 3 units
These super-sized, double-decker yurts on a charming East Sussex farm take glamping to another level.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sophie
1 week ago
Tent
With pets
It felt like a complete oasis away from the world at the moment. The owners were so welcoming, they had clearly put their heart and soul into the site. From a beautiful family friendly festival vibe of a communal area, to a stunning hot shower, a hot sauna and shady areas to hang out. The pitches were spacious, we loved the food and cocktails van! There was great walking all around the site. Could you ask for more?! We really had a sense of community and connection. Speaking to people we hadn’t met either around the fire, in the sauna or even sharing some cake with strangers at our camp. I feel so full and rebalanced now I’m home. Thank you so much for all the hard work you have put in so we all have a chance to be humans not robots xxx
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Casey
2 weeks ago
Tent
Absolutely loved our camping weekend! 🏕️❤️ We went away for an early birthday weekend and couldn’t have asked for a better spot. The land was so spacious, peaceful and beautiful — perfect for getting away and enjoying some quality time together.
The highlight was definitely getting to do a Hug a Highland Cow experience 🐮🤎 It was such a special experience and made the whole weekend even more memorable!
Would 100% recommend staying here and we’ll definitely be back! 🌿✨
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Caroline
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
A group of 10 of us enjoyed time together camping in this idyllic setting. The wild deer and birds of prey seen in the nearby field were nice.
The extra touches like games and hammocks were an added perk.
Wheelbarrows were needed for the walk to the pitch to carry our heavy stuff but it was all doable.
Myself and friends liked to go to a Pilates class at the gym and with a cafe on site but away from the field was a great facility to grab a coffee and pastrie.
Charlie’s communication was good and he answered our questions.
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Lucy
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Beautiful, picturesque site - loved seeing birds of prey and deer in the neighbouring meadow.
Really relaxed vibe to the whole place.
Enjoyed playing badminton in my pjs!
Great being able to book classes into the really nicely kitted out gym and pilates studio, on site.
Lovely products in the shower.
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Laurence
2 weeks ago
Tent
Beautiful meadow, beautiful sunset, beautiful view. Not so beautiful amenities. But at least there's hot water and working flush. Don't forget your toilet paper.
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Sian
2 weeks ago
5 m car
With pets
Beautiful tranquil site. Just be careful at the entrance to the lane if your car's chassis is low.
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Gular
2 weeks ago
With kids
Great site, very well organised with all things necessary at hand, peaceful and with beautiful views. Bell tents are spacious and beds are very comfortable. Thank you for the lovely stay, myself, 2 teens and my 79yo mum really enjoyed it!
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Hayley
2 weeks ago
Tent
Camping at Penn Meadow was a lovely experience, I loved that we could pitch up wherever we wanted. The checking in process was clear and relaxed. I enjoyed the beautiful landscape and access to gas stove and kitchenette was great as there has been a ban on open fires due to drought. The showers were very nice and clean. The walk to the The Standard of England pub was very picturesque and convenient. Thank you for the hospitality.
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Mina
3 weeks ago
2 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat
literally a hidden gem, so beautiful - everything was perfect. the hot tub was easy to work and heat up (takes an hour or two to heat up). the beds and pillows are so comfy. kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need.
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Kate
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Absolutely beautiful campsite and Philip is so very nice. We had a wonderful time - plenty of safe places for kids to play and lovely walks nearby. Loved the open air showers and lots of our group enjoyed the weekend sourdough pizzas and morning coffees. Will definitely go back.
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Louisa
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Really great peaceful campsite with beautiful views. We all had a lovely few days at Glassenbury - the facilities were all we needed and the owners friendly and helpful. Lots of space in between pitches and fun tyre swing and bus for the kids to play on.
Nice walk through woods from the site and farm shops and pubs nearby. Great stay thanks!!
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Avash
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
We had a lovely stay here. The hosts were incredibly kind, friendly and welcoming. The campsite is very peaceful, quiet and private, which made it a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a calm and cosy camping experience. We would happily come back again!
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Emma-Jane
3 weeks ago
Tent
Lovely stay! Peaceful, beautiful stars at night and Tash and her partner are so welcoming! The plums were delicious
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Kelly
3 weeks ago
Tent
This is a lovely campsite and we will definitely come back, it was so peaceful waking up in the orchard. It was very kind of Natasha to lend us her OS map so we could do a walk from the site. Make sure you try the pear and apple juices available to buy on the day!
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Marie
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Great! Wonderful site. Beautiful view. Facilities limited.
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Nigel
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
My son and I had a lovely 2 nights on this well appointed campsite. The eco-friendly facilities are excellent and kept in immaculate condition by the staff. The large field affords plenty of room for campers to spread out and enjoy their own space in comfort. Recommended.
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Nyleeta
3 weeks ago
Tent
I've camped here twice now. The first time was my sister and myself, the second time with family.
The campsite is safe, clean andwholesome.
My parents who are not fans of camping had a beautiful time and we'll all be back again.
Thank you to the lovely team at Penn Meadow for making this trip a beautiful experience.
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Cristina
3 weeks ago
7 m pop-up camper
With pets
Beautiful spot, good showers and toilets and even a tarped area with picnic tables. Pitches were nice and ample. The only drawback is there’s nowhere to leave rubbish and you have to take it home yourself, fine for a day or two, but slightly more complicated for longer stays.
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Hans
August 2026
Tent
Beautiful place with very nice owners. Big pitches and clean fascillities.
A big recomendation of a dutch couple
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Gabriel
August 2026
Tent
With kids
Beautiful pitches, with good privacy; the facilities are pretty spartan but it is excellent value and a lovely spot!
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