- Beach Camping
Beach camping near Southend-on-Sea
97% (176) • 92 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Southend-on-Sea
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
1. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
100%
(21)
39km from Southend-on-Sea · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£130
/ night
The Sunnyfield Campsite
2. The Sunnyfield Campsite
94%
(99)
48km from Southend-on-Sea · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
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
Greenhill Glamping
3. Greenhill Glamping
100%
(31)
58km from Southend-on-Sea · 2 units
Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£160
/ night
Otter Channel Campsite
4. Otter Channel Campsite
95%
(159)
60km from Southend-on-Sea · 18 units
Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
5. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
67km from Southend-on-Sea · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Small Meadow Campsite
6. Small Meadow Campsite
100%
(18)
73km from Southend-on-Sea · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
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 views) 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 £20 pppn
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) 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Housedean Farm Campsite
7. Housedean Farm Campsite
98%
(100)
92km from Southend-on-Sea · 3 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£17
/ night
Chalky Downs
8. Chalky Downs
96%
(605)
95km from Southend-on-Sea · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Fire and Feast Suffolk
9. Fire and Feast Suffolk
100%
(34)
98km from Southend-on-Sea · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
10. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
98%
(48)
113km from Southend-on-Sea · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Woodfire at Westerlands
11. Woodfire at Westerlands
99%
(51)
115km from Southend-on-Sea · 22 units
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
12. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
127km from Southend-on-Sea · 72 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
from
£14
/ night
The Old Vicarage Campsite
13. The Old Vicarage Campsite
99%
(71)
132km from Southend-on-Sea · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Laid back, free-range camping with campfires
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park
14. King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park
90%
(43)
133km from Southend-on-Sea · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A well located Norfolk campsite with great access to the coast, fens and traditional market towns
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
Millview Meadow Glamping
15. Millview Meadow Glamping
100%
(26)
138km from Southend-on-Sea · 3 units
Modern pods with historic views, plus access to the best of the Broads and Norfolk's east coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£170
/ night
Hickling Campsite
16. Hickling Campsite
99%
(118)
146km from Southend-on-Sea · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Bircham Windmill
17. Bircham Windmill
97%
(135)
147km from Southend-on-Sea · 18 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Flat grassy tent pitches beneath a magnificent working windmill, all accompanied by Norfolk's best bakery
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£40
/ night
Ham Hideaway
18. Ham Hideaway
100%
(2)
54km from Southend-on-Sea · 5 units
Glamping in the Kent countryside, close to the coast – with an optional butler catering service
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£235
/ night
Hill Farm Suffolk
19. Hill Farm Suffolk
100%
(1)
88km from Southend-on-Sea · 6 units
Bell tent glamping in the trees on a rural Suffolk farm
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£104
/ night
Skoolie Stays
20. Skoolie Stays
100%
(5)
104km from Southend-on-Sea · 1 unit
A converted, characterful and cool all-American yellow school bus parked up near the South Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£236
/ night
97% (176) • 92 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Southend-on-Sea
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
1. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
100%
(21)
39km from Southend-on-Sea · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£130
/ night
The Sunnyfield Campsite
2. The Sunnyfield Campsite
94%
(99)
48km from Southend-on-Sea · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
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
Greenhill Glamping
3. Greenhill Glamping
100%
(31)
58km from Southend-on-Sea · 2 units
Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£160
/ night
Otter Channel Campsite
4. Otter Channel Campsite
95%
(159)
60km from Southend-on-Sea · 18 units
Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
5. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
67km from Southend-on-Sea · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Small Meadow Campsite
6. Small Meadow Campsite
100%
(18)
73km from Southend-on-Sea · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
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 views) 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 £20 pppn
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) 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Housedean Farm Campsite
7. Housedean Farm Campsite
98%
(100)
92km from Southend-on-Sea · 3 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£17
/ night
Chalky Downs
8. Chalky Downs
96%
(605)
95km from Southend-on-Sea · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Fire and Feast Suffolk
9. Fire and Feast Suffolk
100%
(34)
98km from Southend-on-Sea · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
10. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
98%
(48)
113km from Southend-on-Sea · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Woodfire at Westerlands
11. Woodfire at Westerlands
99%
(51)
115km from Southend-on-Sea · 22 units
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
12. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
127km from Southend-on-Sea · 72 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
from
£14
/ night
The Old Vicarage Campsite
13. The Old Vicarage Campsite
99%
(71)
132km from Southend-on-Sea · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Laid back, free-range camping with campfires
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park
14. King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park
90%
(43)
133km from Southend-on-Sea · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A well located Norfolk campsite with great access to the coast, fens and traditional market towns
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
Millview Meadow Glamping
15. Millview Meadow Glamping
100%
(26)
138km from Southend-on-Sea · 3 units
Modern pods with historic views, plus access to the best of the Broads and Norfolk's east coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£170
/ night
Hickling Campsite
16. Hickling Campsite
99%
(118)
146km from Southend-on-Sea · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Bircham Windmill
17. Bircham Windmill
97%
(135)
147km from Southend-on-Sea · 18 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Flat grassy tent pitches beneath a magnificent working windmill, all accompanied by Norfolk's best bakery
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from
£40
/ night
Ham Hideaway
18. Ham Hideaway
100%
(2)
54km from Southend-on-Sea · 5 units
Glamping in the Kent countryside, close to the coast – with an optional butler catering service
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£235
/ night
Hill Farm Suffolk
19. Hill Farm Suffolk
100%
(1)
88km from Southend-on-Sea · 6 units
Bell tent glamping in the trees on a rural Suffolk farm
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£104
/ night
Skoolie Stays
20. Skoolie Stays
100%
(5)
104km from Southend-on-Sea · 1 unit
A converted, characterful and cool all-American yellow school bus parked up near the South Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£236
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Maz
October 2025
Tent
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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Paul
September 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
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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Nina
September 2025
Tent
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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Gillian
September 2025
5 m Class B
We felt very lucky to be able to stay on Anna’s farm. It’s a beautiful, peaceful place with wonderful views. There’s an orchard and some very pretty sheep! We enjoyed the hammocks in the woods and the firepit. Would definitely recommend.
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Emmie
September 2025
Tent
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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Chloe
September 2025
Tent
Excellent facilities, very generous pitch sizes and a great location. 10/10
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Louise
August 2025
1 night at Bircham Windmill
Spotlessly clean, the showers and facilities were as good as at home, the extra added thoughtfulness of clean bath mats tea towels washing up liquid and lots of toilet paper and hand towel and soap.
My shepherds hut was delightful, and yet again everything I needed with the welcoming cream tea, milk, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, spotlessly clean as everywhere was.
The windmill, the bakery, the café, my grandchildren loved the animals and the play area. There is absolutely not a thing I can think of that was not perfect. Oh I forgot to mention the games room. Thank you
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Kelly
August 2025
With kids
We loved staying here. We aren’t campers but felt so comfortable in the lovely lodge.
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Hannah
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Great campsite, lots of people around but not too busy. Charging area and freezer really useful. Clean toilets and well maintained. The showers were lovely. Peaceful location, beautiful countryside and lots of wildlife sounds after dark. The Broads close by and beach around half an hour away.
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Eva
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Owners of the camp were so welcoming and friendly. We loved it there !!
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Susan
August 2025
Tent
Brilliant place to camp. Couldn’t fault it.
It was great being able to hire a fire pit to sit around in the evenings.
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Sally
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This has got to be one of the best campsites ever. The facilities are incredible, surrounded by trees, walkable distance to a brewery, cafe and broad and never too busy even when fully booked. I'm actually hesitant to write this review as I want to keep the secret to myself!
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Simon
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Great little campsite, plenty of space. Ideal location, for getting out and about.
Facilities were good, although the compost toilets need a bit of getting used to.
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Rossi
August 2025
Tent
Lovely campsite! The woodfired pizza on Friday was a great addition!
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John
August 2025
5 m Class B
All you could wish for in a campsite. Every detail carefully considered from the horse box showers, ingenious and plenty of space, roomy pitches with butterflies and wild flower boarders, a gem, look forward to visiting again. Thanks Philip and congrats on creating such an amazing and peaceful place.
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Annika
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Really good visit with everything that we needed. Very clean showers and basins. Great to be able to plug in phones to charge and freeze ice blocks in the communal area. Wheel barrows to transport your belongings from vehicle to pitch - really well though out. Bernie is very welcoming and a really great campsite.
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Bikram
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
I loved tent camping on Sarah's land. The view were beautiful, peaceful and directions were clear. Owners very friendly. We will definitely visit again. Loved it.
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Neil
August 2025
Tent
Very spacious site in a lovely location.
Phillip is a welcoming host and the site is maintained in a very good condition.
Excellent if you want a private and quiet site in a peaceful location.
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Biba
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Prachtige camping met ruime, uitgemaaide plaatsen. ‘S avonds hoorden we de bosuilen. Heel zacht op de achtergrond is de snelweg te horen. Door de week rustig, Engelsen kamperen voornamelijk in het weekend. De pizza en koffie corner is dan ook gesloten door de week. Hout is te koop bij de camping eigenaar. Philip is vriendelijk en positief.
Wc en douche is basic zoals meestal op de Britse campings, maar prima.
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Stephen
August 2025
Tent
Lovely situation. Great facilities. Booked the day before by mistake but there wasn’t a problem and no extra charge for my error.
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There are ample campsites near Southend-on-Sea and, as always, only the very best make it onto our shortlist.