Campsites for hikers near Brightlingsea

38km from Brightlingsea · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

(178)

We are a WILD campsite with character and history. Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland. There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans. Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben. We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels. There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE

2. The Nut Plat Retreat

93%

(72)

80km from Brightlingsea · 3 units · Glamping

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

3. The Slips

91%

(85)

134km from Brightlingsea · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside

4. Freshwinds Camping

105km from Brightlingsea · 15 units · Tents

Think this 'great outdoors' lark is all tangled-up tent and midge-repellant? Then Freshwinds is the spot for you.

5. The Barn KT9

107km from Brightlingsea · 22 units · Tents, Glamping

(271)

A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6

6. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

92%

(13)

114km from Brightlingsea · 3 units · Glamping

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.

7. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

82km from Brightlingsea · 20 units · Tents, Glamping

(143)

Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral

8. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

92km from Brightlingsea · 72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

(164)

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

9. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

138km from Brightlingsea · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

(122)

Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.

10. Luna Domes

95km from Brightlingsea · 8 units · Glamping

(9)

High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England

11. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

105km from Brightlingsea · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes

(292)

A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed

12. Chalky Downs

133km from Brightlingsea · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

(605)

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

13. Hook Farm Campsite

111km from Brightlingsea · 18 units · Tents

(203)

Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald

14. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

140km from Brightlingsea · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

(202)

Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater

15. Housedean Farm Campsite

129km from Brightlingsea · 3 units · Tents

(100)

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

16. Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

95%

(65)

113km from Brightlingsea · 17 units · Tents, Glamping

Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands

17. Hale Farm

116km from Brightlingsea · 38 units · Tents, Glamping

(152)

A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches

18. Beech Estate Campsite

107km from Brightlingsea · 57 units · Tents, Glamping

(185)

Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway

19. Berty the yurty

59km from Brightlingsea · 1 unit · Glamping

(18)

Our beautiful handmade yurt is set amongst an ancient orchard on an idyllic smallholding, nestled between the Kent Downs AONB and Kent's spectacular coastline. The smallholding itself is a slice of rural Kent with free-range chickens just a stone’s throw away, you’ll soon be making some fairly unique friends. We have such a great location, Canterbury is just 10 minutes drive away and the trendy coastal town of Whitstable can be reached within 20 minutes. Berty the yurty is 5 metres in diameter and comfortably sleeps 2 adults and an infant. Inside Berty you'll find a super comfy double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, a cracking little wood burning stove, table and two chairs and a mini-fridge to keep those all important beverages ice cold. We'll make sure there are some essential local food items from the farm (bread, eggs, milk, butter) waiting for you when you arrive. Outside you an outdoor kitchen space to cook, outdoor patio eating area, camp fire, as well as a composting toilet, hot shower and washing up facilities adjacent to Berty, which are exclusively for your use. Berty is tucked away at the far end of the smallholding on the edge of a 20 acre accessible ancient woodland with bluebells flowering in the months of April & May. The small holding is home to free range chickens and other animals. Eggs are complimentary and we're more than happy to arrange for you to collect them yourself if you're in a 'hunter/gatherer' sort of mood as well as a loaf of bread, milk, butter and apple juice. Our rural location is truly fantastic! You'll instantly feel the stresses and strains of everyday life disappear as you soak up the delightful Kent countryside and adjacent ancient woodland. The picturesque Stour valley is just down the road, Canterbury and it's cathedral are only 10 mins away and Kent's extensive coastline can be reached in less than 20 mins. Some delightful pubs and restaurants can be found in Canterbury, and you are spoilt for choice when it comes to top quality country pubs in the local area.

20. Fire and Feast Suffolk

61km from Brightlingsea · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

(34)

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

Camper favorites near Brightlingsea

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Hook Farm Campsite

111km from Brightlingsea · 18 units · Tents

(203)

Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald

Cuckoo Farm Campsite

140km from Brightlingsea · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

(202)

Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater

Housedean Farm Campsite

129km from Brightlingsea · 3 units · Tents

(100)

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

Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

95%

(65)

113km from Brightlingsea · 17 units · Tents, Glamping

Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands

Hale Farm

116km from Brightlingsea · 38 units · Tents, Glamping

(152)

A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches

Beech Estate Campsite

107km from Brightlingsea · 57 units · Tents, Glamping

(185)

Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway

Berty the yurty

59km from Brightlingsea · 1 unit · Glamping

(18)

Our beautiful handmade yurt is set amongst an ancient orchard on an idyllic smallholding, nestled between the Kent Downs AONB and Kent's spectacular coastline. The smallholding itself is a slice of rural Kent with free-range chickens just a stone’s throw away, you’ll soon be making some fairly unique friends. We have such a great location, Canterbury is just 10 minutes drive away and the trendy coastal town of Whitstable can be reached within 20 minutes. Berty the yurty is 5 metres in diameter and comfortably sleeps 2 adults and an infant. Inside Berty you'll find a super comfy double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, a cracking little wood burning stove, table and two chairs and a mini-fridge to keep those all important beverages ice cold. We'll make sure there are some essential local food items from the farm (bread, eggs, milk, butter) waiting for you when you arrive. Outside you an outdoor kitchen space to cook, outdoor patio eating area, camp fire, as well as a composting toilet, hot shower and washing up facilities adjacent to Berty, which are exclusively for your use. Berty is tucked away at the far end of the smallholding on the edge of a 20 acre accessible ancient woodland with bluebells flowering in the months of April & May. The small holding is home to free range chickens and other animals. Eggs are complimentary and we're more than happy to arrange for you to collect them yourself if you're in a 'hunter/gatherer' sort of mood as well as a loaf of bread, milk, butter and apple juice. Our rural location is truly fantastic! You'll instantly feel the stresses and strains of everyday life disappear as you soak up the delightful Kent countryside and adjacent ancient woodland. The picturesque Stour valley is just down the road, Canterbury and it's cathedral are only 10 mins away and Kent's extensive coastline can be reached in less than 20 mins. Some delightful pubs and restaurants can be found in Canterbury, and you are spoilt for choice when it comes to top quality country pubs in the local area.

Fire and Feast Suffolk

61km from Brightlingsea · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

(34)

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

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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erin

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Highly recommend, my partner and I had a great time at Finlay’s cabin. It was exactly what we were looking for in terms of: how remote & private it was, outdoor and indoor fire & the hot tub! We also loved the unique structure and authentic feel… however a few things to note, for the cost per night(£180) I would expect: body wash & shampoo / hairdryer, better kitchen essentials, the coffee left was almost empty for example and old stuff was left in the fridge& top shelf was left completely wet.. I know it’s ‘small’ things but for the price you’d expect these things to be attended to.. for us we didn’t mind too much, but would have made the experience a lot nicer to have these things to improve the overall feel and experience. Also I felt that in terms of cleanliness, it could have been cleaner, many cobwebs & spiders, hair and dirt in the bath tub, messy outdoor porch area; we wanted to use the outdoor bbq and had to clean it very well ourselves.. for the price you would expect it to be clean and ready to use with coals etc however we had to make do with the indoor logs with no fire starter as only option was the chemical indoor one which we didn’t want to use to cook food on.. making it difficult. The hotub area is lovely, however we wanted to use it at night which proved difficult as no outdoor lightning, and indoor torch didn’t work.. some lanterns outside would be a great addition. Duncan was a kind host and has a very special plot!

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David

November 2025

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Such a beautiful spot, we took Ransoms for 3 nights. Everything we needed was ready for us, nice kitchen and a lovely hot tub. The host is very friendly and helpful. Don’t miss out on The Kentish Rifleman’s Pie and a Pint on Tuesdays and walks through Plaxtol, Igtham moat, and the green fields.

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Toyah

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

We had such a fun time. Claire (our host) was lovely and made us feel incredibly welcome. We didn't bring anything to sit on (as we had taken public transport) and she was kind enough to lend us some benches for us to use on our patch. She ensured that our wood was kept dry for our campfire and that she was within reach should we need anything. We would definitely return again. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Carl

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

Just the one solo night at Hatters testing out some new equipment. Beautiful and well maintained campsite with a friendly owner Claire, who left me to myself. Non electric pitch.

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Maz

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

Lovely campsite. Welcoming hosts, nice toilets and showers, fridge and freezer available, and a kettle! We had a great stay here

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Charlie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Excellent site, so relaxing and beautiful: just as described. Cannot recommend highly enough, will definitely return and highly recommend

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Alan

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hook Farm Campsite

Really quiet, toilets and showers clean and tidy. Definitely be going back!

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Ryan

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

It is well organised, easy to access and you really do feel you are in the countryside/out in the wide open spaces. I highly recommend this site and aim to be back very soon!

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Paul

September 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Chalky Downs

Our host was very friendly and helpful. Facilities were fine, clean and tidy. You will probably need some ramps if you want to be completely level but wasn’t a problem for us.

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Liam

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Had such a great stay at The Barn!! Such a lovely campsite and it has everything you need for a relaxing stay! There are great walks in the local area and the on site cafe had amazing pastries! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful break!

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Millie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Great campsite, really peaceful, beautiful views and great amenities.

István Ferenc

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hook Farm Campsite

Perfect place. I loved the small woods. Highly recommend

Entrance to the farm land where the campsite is.

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Nina

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Chalky Downs

Me and my partner stayed at Chalky downs for 2 nights for a little get away ✨. Sharen’s land is beautiful, everyone is so friendly and we even got to order a sausage bacon and egg bap with tea and coffee in the morning! ☀️. We went into Brighton town for a bit of shopping and to see the sea, only a 14 minute drive and we parked in the station car park 👏🏼. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be going back! Thank you so much. 🫶🏼

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Issy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Lovely, small campsite on working farm. Each pitch comes with a fire pit and bbq which is a nice touch. Great cafe on site and food trucks/ street food on certain days. We’ll be back!

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Craig

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Awesome set up, with thoughtful amenities like BBQ, BBQ utensils, camp fire pit, wood, hammocks, seats, etc. After it rained, we were treated to a wonderful rainbow display. The coffee and pastries in the morning were a treat.

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Frankie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

Great campsite. Lovely site wardens, site and facilities were all very clean and wrll thought out. Friday night pizza was a lovely treat and very tasty. Would deffinetly stay again.

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Rosemarie

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

We loved the setting, the camping field is surrounded by trees. We heard owls hooting at night. There is a small herd of fab Highland Cattle, a piggy wig and two cute goats. Donna & Allen are very hospitable and the farm has been in Allen's family since the early 1800's. We spent three days there in September...it was quiet and the perfect setting to relax and reset.

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Emmie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

Views were gorgeous, spots were well laid out. Encourages a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, everyone we came across was lovely. Toilets were lovely which we were not expecting!! So many great features to this campsite including the little shop. Has everything you could need. Absolutely loved it.

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Alan

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hook Farm Campsite

Lovely time once again at Hook Farm. Can't recommend this site enough

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Christine

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

My recent glamping trip in a bell tent was absolutely great, perfectly blending tranquil nature with a comfortable double bed; soft blankets and pillows and the spacious and thoughtfully decorated bell tent ready and waiting for us. We were able to immediately relax and enjoy our surroundings. It was the perfect escape for anyone who has had a long week at work and loves camping with a touch of luxury. The sun was shinning and it was wonderful to lie hammock! I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

The best campsites for under £50 near Brightlingsea

Otter Channel Campsite

95%

(159)

94km from Brightlingsea · 18 units · Tents

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

Camping with a festival spirit

92%

(38)

119km from Brightlingsea · 32 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe

Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

78%

(29)

126km from Brightlingsea · 108 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

🌅 Hunstanton Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak: The Coastal Escape Hunstanton Camping & Glamping offers a relaxed, back-to-basics coastal escape in Heacham, Norfolk. The site, a former dairy farm, maintains a peaceful, natural atmosphere, perfect for those looking to unplug. 🐾 Exceptionally Dog-Friendly Haven The site is dog-friendly, welcoming companions in all accommodation types. Its best feature is the immediate access to the sea, being just a quick 2-minute walk from the vast sands of Heacham South Beach. Crucially, this beach operates with no year-round restrictions for dogs, offering unrestricted playtime. 🌊 Prime Location and Local Area The site's unique west-facing position on the West Norfolk coast means guests witness spectacular sunsets directly over the sea—a daily, breathtaking ritual. You are perfectly situated to explore North Norfolk: Hunstanton: The nearby Victorian resort offers seaside fun and the famous striped cliffs of Old Hunstanton. Nature & Walks: Enjoy direct access to the Norfolk Coast Path and close proximity to the Wild Ken Hill rewilding project and Sandringham Estate for extensive hiking and wildlife spotting. Activities: The calm, shallow local waters are excellent for watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding. 🔥 Back-to-Basics Ethos and Core Facilities The ethos of the site embraces a simple, "back-to-basics" camping philosophy. Accommodation: Pitch your own tents, campervans, motorhomes, and caravans, or choose glamping in rustic Shepherd's Huts or spacious Bell Tents. Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed, with private fire pits/braziers provided for glamping units, perfect for gatherings under the clear, dark Norfolk skies Core Facilities: Essential amenities are clean and functional: shared toilet/shower blocks with hot water; designated washing-up station and access to fresh drinking water. Limited electric hook-ups are available for pitches upon request, though the emphasis is on a connected-to-nature experience. Wifi available. This site offers an unforgettable escape, blending traditional outdoor life with coastal charm.

The Sunnyfield Campsite

73km from Brightlingsea · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

(99)

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

Little Thakeham Farm

141km from Brightlingsea · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

(57)

Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk

The best campsites available this weekend near Brightlingsea

King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

90%

(43)

108km from Brightlingsea · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

Dogwood Glamping

90%

(42)

102km from Brightlingsea · 4 units · Glamping

The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats

Thompson Hall Retreat

80km from Brightlingsea · 6 units · Glamping

(25)

An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.

Star Host camping experiences near Brightlingsea

Tomkins Farm

119km from Brightlingsea · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

(164)

Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels

Arthingworth Camping

147km from Brightlingsea · 12 units · Tents

(56)

Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.

Small Meadow Farm

107km from Brightlingsea · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes

(18)

Reconnect with nature, gently. Welcome to our low-impact, off-grid campsite nestled within a working permaculture fruit and herb farm. Here, a small flock of sheep graze as part of an ongoing project to restore a wildflower meadow. The land is alive with colour, birdsong and butterflies—and you’re invited to experience it at your own peaceful pace. 🌿 Space to breathe Only two pitches are available at any time (up to 8 people per pitch). Each pitch has: Private fire pit overlooking wide countryside views Camping area with on the lower slope near the shower and main compost toilet Retreat into the woodland strip at the top of the field—perfect for hammocks, hammock tents, shade in summer, quiet chats and listening to the wind through the trees. 🏕️ Extra comfort if the weather turns Add the large group tent, ideal for gatherings, sleeping or simply escaping the heat. It includes a yoga deck / flat outdoor space, perfect for truly unwinding. Looking for a secure field kitchen? We can open the horsebox on the top field (small extra cost). It’s ideal for food storage, camp stoves and gear while you explore beaches and trails. 🌟 Special Exclusive Rental Hire the entire campsite area for your group £250 for up to 10 people up to 10 additional guests at £25/night per person Make the farm yours..... 🌄 Views worth waking up for: From the fire pits you’ll see far-reaching countryside views, and just a short walk away on Mountain Field or at The Balehouse (Hastings Country Park café & info centre) you’ll find truly breathtaking scenes over Rye Bay. Nature is the heartbeat here—bluebells in May, orchard blossoms, butterflies drifting through the herbs, and birdsong that wraps around the woodland. At night, the skies open up to the stars; in the morning, you’ll wake to dew-kissed grass and the first rays of sun. 🧘‍♀️ A slower kind of camping Bring a yoga mat, greet the day on the deck, cook outdoors, walk the cliffs, or unwind under the trees. Gather friends and family for a fire, BBQ, or a giant picnic—this field was made for simple, shared moments. 📌 Practical Notes Working farm: the farmer and WWOOFers are on site in areas separate from camping facilities. Exclusive use refers to the campsite areas, not the entire farm. Please bring your own drinking water.

Painters Farm Campsite

59km from Brightlingsea · 46 units · Tents, Motorhomes

(38)

Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent. Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches. The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty. The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round. Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out. The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October. The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame. Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.

Canal Camping

112km from Brightlingsea · 39 units · Tents, Glamping

(122)

Paddle the waterways, read among the reeds and bask beneath the big, blue skies of the Norfolk Broads at this family-friendly, tent-only campsite

The best dog-friendly campsites near Brightlingsea

Pitchcott Farm

92%

(31)

130km from Brightlingsea · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Nearly wild, back-to-nature camping on a regenerative farm in Buckinghamshire

Wardley Hill Campsite

81km from Brightlingsea · 24 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

(110)

A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite on the Norfolk Suffolk border

The Old Vicarage Campsite

95km from Brightlingsea · 20 units · Tents, Glamping

(71)

Laid back, free-range camping with campfires

Hickling Campsite

109km from Brightlingsea · 31 units · Tents, Glamping

(118)

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

Glassenbury Camping