Beach camping near Brightlingsea

There are plenty of coastal campsites near Brightlingsea in Essex, including seaside holiday parks and caravan sites.

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Brightlingsea

99% (75 reviews)

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Housedean Farm Campsite

7 units · Tents1 acre · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way

Otter Channel Campsite

18 units · Tents3 acres · East Sussex, South East England

Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother

Chalky Downs

36 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton

Hickling Campsite

31 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Norfolk, East Anglia

Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

72 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

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Whitlingham Broad Campsite

72 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

Chalky Downs

36 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton

Fire and Feast Suffolk

10 units · Glamping, Tents3 acres · Suffolk, East Anglia

Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other

Otter Channel Campsite

18 units · Tents3 acres · East Sussex, South East England

Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother

Archer’s Field

22 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Norfolk, East Anglia

Scenic, simple camping with North Norfolk's best sights on your doorstep

12 top beach campsites near Brightlingsea

Chalky Downs

36 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

72 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

2 units · Glamping60 acres · Essex, East Anglia

Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting

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Otter Channel Campsite

18 units · Tents3 acres · East Sussex, South East England

Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother

Fire and Feast Suffolk

10 units · Glamping, Tents3 acres · Suffolk, East Anglia

Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other

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The Sunnyfield Campsite

14 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents8 acres · Canterbury, Kent, South East England

Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.

Archer’s Field

22 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Norfolk, East Anglia

Scenic, simple camping with North Norfolk's best sights on your doorstep

King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

25 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

A well located Norfolk campsite with great access to the coast, fens and traditional market towns

Lillyroo's

23 units · Glamping, Motorhomes3 acres · Kent, South East England

Camping and glamping near the Kent coast, with campfires and a good on-site bar

Housedean Farm Campsite

7 units · Tents1 acre · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way

Hickling Campsite

31 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Norfolk, East Anglia

Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach

Pett Camping

50 units · Tents11 acres · Rye, East Sussex, South East England

Open 22 July to 1 September 2024. Private, family friendly camping in a field, surrounded by farmland. Back-to-basics, rustic camping at it's best. Summer pop-up camping by Pett Level beach which is only half a mile away! Set in 11 acres of fields called the Spring Meadow and the Big Meadow. Situated in the High Weald AONB. The nearest village pub, the recreation ground and children's playpark are just a five minute walk along a quiet country lane via the north entrance to the site. Village cricket every Saturday and most Sundays, opposite the Royal Oak pub. The villages of Pett and Pett Level are on your doorstep, so you can walk to local amenities including The Royal Oak pub and The Tic Tocory tea shop. The pizza van stops at the Royal Oak on Mondays 4-8pm. You can watch cricket at the recreation ground every Saturday and most Sundays, and enjoy a take-away pint from the Royal Oak opposite. The local farm shop at Lunsford Farm next door is a two minute walk and sells the basics such as milk, eggs, lamb burgers and apple juice. The Old Butcher Shop in nearby Guestling is just a 25 monute walk or 5 minute drive away, and sells bread, fresh vegtables and local meat. The Pett Village Hall has a good programme of activities such as yoga, pilates and childrens holiday activities. Plenty of local walks to other villages, more family friendly pubs, a local vineyard with wine tastings available or the nearby citadel of Rye. There are also plenty of watersports, horseriding and other actitivites available locally.

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Fire and Feast Suffolk

10 units · Glamping, Tents3 acres · Suffolk, East Anglia

Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other

Otter Channel Campsite

18 units · Tents3 acres · East Sussex, South East England

Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother

Chalky Downs

36 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

72 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

The Sunnyfield Campsite

14 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents8 acres · Canterbury, Kent, South East England

Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.

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Archer’s Field

22 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Norfolk, East Anglia

Scenic, simple camping with North Norfolk's best sights on your doorstep

Otter Channel Campsite

18 units · Tents3 acres · East Sussex, South East England

Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother

Chalky Downs

36 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

72 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

The Sunnyfield Campsite

14 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents8 acres · Canterbury, Kent, South East England

Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.

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As always, Hipcamp swerves the commercial and goes in hunt of the very best independent campsites and glamping sites so that you can find a camping holiday that's suited to you. Between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, at the mouth of the River Colne, Brightlingsea is both accessible and beautiful, with great access to the waterside marina and Brightlingsea Creek.

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience in the UK! If you're looking for a beachside adventure near Brightlingsea, England, you're in luck. We have over 845 options available in this area that meet your preference for a beach terrain. With prices starting as low as £9 per night and an average price of £16 per night, you'll find something to suit every budget. Check out our top campsites: Chalky Downs (90 reviews), Otter Channel Campsite (45 reviews), and Archer’s Field (38 reviews). These popular campsites offer facilities such as rubbish disposal, toilets, and are pet-friendly. And if you're looking for activities, you'll have plenty to do, including snow sports, exploring historic sites, and fishing. Happy camping!

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