- Glamping with pets allowed
Dog-friendly glamping in High Weald AONB
98% (912) • 230 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in High Weald AONB
The Barn KT9
1. The Barn KT9
97%
(295)
Chessington, England · 16 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
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Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
2. Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
96%
(122)
Canterbury, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Pitches, bell tents and a gypsy caravan on the outskirts of Canterbury
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Small Meadow Campsite, Fairlight
3. Small Meadow Campsite, Fairlight
100%
(21)
Fairlight, England · 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 PLEASE NOTE the fire pits are on the top of the field near the woodland edge.
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. There are some hammocks already up for campers to enjoy..
🏕️ Extra comfort if the weather turns
Large communal group tent now included - for shade, to escape rain or just chill out in.
It includes a yoga deck / flat outdoor space, perfect for truly unwinding.
🌟 Special Exclusive Rental
Hire the entire campsite area for your group
£280 for up to 10 people
up to 10 additional guests at £25 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.
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Bee geez
4. Bee geez
England · 5 units
A quiet woodland retreat offering a peaceful, nearly wild camping experience. Guests are invited by permission to enjoy short stays amongst trees, birdsong, and natural woodland scenery.
This is a simple, rustic site — perfect for those who enjoy nature, walking, wildlife watching, and evenings around a small campfire (where permitted). There are no marked pitches, allowing you to choose a spot that feels right while respecting the land.
Ideal for responsible campers looking for a calm, natural setting rather than a busy campsite.
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Camping at Tomkins Farm
5. Camping at Tomkins Farm
96%
(175)
North Chailey, England · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
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The Sunnyfield Campsite
6. The Sunnyfield Campsite
95%
(101)
Canterbury, England · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
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Glassenbury Camping
7. Glassenbury Camping
99%
(71)
Cranbrook, England · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco camping in the heart of the High Weald and Kent's castle country
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The Nut Plat Retreat
8. The Nut Plat Retreat
94%
(82)
Tonbridge, England · 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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Star Field Camping
9. Star Field Camping
97%
(62)
Cranbrook, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Off-grid camping and glamping in the High Weald of Kent with campfires, acres of space and a farm shop on site
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Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
10. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
Waldron, England · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
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Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
11. Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
100%
(26)
Cranbrook · 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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Setts Wood Camping and Glamping
12. Setts Wood Camping and Glamping
100%
(3)
England · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We look forward to welcoming you to Setts Wood Farm and will provide you with all you need for a relaxing and rewarding visit to Tenterden and The Weald.
We offer a selection of bell tents or you can bring your own tent. The camping is set across 2 fields and extends to 12 acres. We have a maximum of 30 tents so it is never crowded.
Come and meet the alpacas, sheep, pigs, goats and horses!
We also have a small fishing lake which guests are welcome to use for a small donation. We restocked last year and there are carp and several species of smaller silver fish. It is ideal for beginners and children. Any children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Setts Wood Farm is perfectly positioned to explore Tenterden and the surrounding villages, and is less than a 20 minute drive to the historic town of Rye, with the beaches of Camber, Dymchurch and Littlestone just a few minutes further.
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Earth Camp
13. Earth Camp
89%
(36)
Lewes, England · 32 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside.
Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings!
We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights).
Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.
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Wonderland Festival Retreat
14. Wonderland Festival Retreat
93%
(7)
Henfield, England · 3 units
Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub
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The Sunset Tree
15. The Sunset Tree
96%
(34)
Sussex, England · 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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Bellatent
16. Bellatent
100%
(3)
England · 1 unit
Newly open this year! Only between July and August! Our exclusive campsite offers a true escape from Wi-Fi and other distractions.
Enjoy the lovely setting of this romantic spot in nature. Beautiful walks in surrounding areas include the South Downs link. 30 minutes from Gatwick and 2 -3 miles from the town of Horsham
Our bell tent is about experiencing the simplicity and tranquility that only nature can provide. It’s a perfect blend of adventure and comfort in a rural and private location.
A serene and private bell tent camping experience—a perfect retreat to reconnect with nature and your loved ones.
This bell tent offers a double bed for a comfortable sleep, a double futon (on request) and small furnishings for a back to basics experience. We provide clean running water with a sink, a camp toilet, bbq, outside fire pit, wood, utensils however no shower and NO ELECTRIC.
Wake up to the sight of lush greenery and the sounds of birds chirping. Our location provides a peaceful environment where you can unwind and soak in the beauty of the natural world.
Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a family adventure, or relaxing in front of the fire, our bell tent camping experience is designed for everyone. Create lasting memories in a beautiful setting.
Parking is located just off the bridle way where you will find a wheelbarrow to load up and walk over to the bell tent.
Walk down the field and you will find the orchard where the bell tent is situated in the corner of your own personal paddock.
Padlock on gate and tent is 7415.
No driving on the field.
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Foot of the Downs
17. Foot of the Downs
100%
(27)
Fulking, England · 3 units
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
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Stone Pit Meadows
18. Stone Pit Meadows
100%
(9)
Sandhurst, England · 5 units
Bell tent and shepherd's hut glamping in a wild and luscious space, 5 minutes from Bodiam Castle.
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Fit in the Wild
19. Fit in the Wild
East Grinstead, England · 8 units
Fit in the Wild is a furnished bell tent on the grounds of Homestall Manor, a Grade II* listed medieval Tudor estate in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, West Sussex.
Wake up to 28 acres of formal gardens, ponds, woodland, and views across the Sussex countryside. Step outside your tent to the outdoor pool, the lake, the walled garden, and walking trails into Ashdown Forest from the gate.
Tennis and padel courts are available for guests throughout your stay, as well as the grounds for outdoor exercise, yoga, or simply sitting still for five minutes.
Your tent is a proper furnished bell tent with a real double bed, cotton linen, rugs, lighting, a side table, and an outdoor fire pit.
Washrooms are shared luxury trailers with hot showers, proper flush loos. Three miles from East Grinstead station with direct trains to London Bridge and Victoria.
The village of Ashurst Wood is a 10 minute walk for a pub, shop, and post office. Bring your own breakfast or pick up supplies in the village.
Quiet, adult, considered glamping. No music after 10pm.
Balance for body and mind.
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Battle Pods & Bells
20. Battle Pods & Bells
100%
(13)
Battle, England · 10 units
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Amy
2 weeks ago
With kids
We had a brilliant stay at The Barn KT9. It’s even better than the photos. The tents were huge with comfy beds and clean sheets. The room diffuser was a lovely touch. Beautiful views and a relaxing space. The kids really enjoyed finding the different activities you had laid out in the field. The cafe was even better than hoped! Flushable toilets and a gorgeous shower - we will definitely be back! Thank you so much Charlie and family for having us and making us feel so welcome
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Dmitry
3 weeks ago
With kids
The place is amazing, really easy to get there by a public transport, at the same time feels like you’re in a wild.
Very kid-friendly, and they’ve got a gorgeous cat.
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Sally
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Foot of the Downs
Lovely pod ,well presented and clean ,beautiful views and only one other pod and a shepherds hut on the sit ,very peaceful and quiet, would happily go back again and recommend to friends and family.
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Stephanie
June 2026
With kids
Despite the pouring rain we had a wonderful time and slept snuggly in our bel tent. Really well set up and great facilities. The children loved it!
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Katie
June 2026
Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
We went at the end of half term and it was lovely, quiet and secluded
It was also great to be on a site with well kept toilets and showers!
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LeeE
May 2026
4 nights at Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
Great views! Nice and quiet - only sound is birdsong of an evening. Staying in Esmarelda was a cosy few nights for me and a great experience. Alex is a great host and always at hand if you need any assistance. I highly reccommend.
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Oliver
May 2026
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Really friendly and modern facility. Great and clean amenities with cafe and spaces for walks.
Good mix of BYOT space, cabins and glamping setup's.
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Diana
May 2026
With kids
Fleets Paddock is a truly magical place. We were a group of families returning once again and had the best time - the kids didn’t want to leave.
The Periwinkle was comfortable and clean. We had everything we needed to have an easy and restorative few days in the Kent countryside.
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Rachel
April 2026
Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat
Great place to stay and would definitely come back. Very peaceful.
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Iryna
April 2026
2 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat
Wonderful place to relax. Friendly hosts and a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely come back!
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Steve
April 2026
With pets
Had a lovely Easter Weekend stay in the Bell Tent. Great facilities and the fire pit was very useful for the chilly nights! Great location too, right between Canterbury and Whistable.
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azam
March 2026
With kids
A lovely place to stay> larger than expected and lots of firewood to keep us warm.
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Matt
December 2025
Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat
The cabin was homely, warm and comfy. Plenty of logs provided for the burner. The hot tub is surrounded by trees and when the stars come out a lovely place to wallow. Nice country pub on doorstep. Would recommend.
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Batman
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Foot of the Downs
Me and my partner stayed at Skylark pod and it was very nice, lovely scenic getaway for our anniversary. The bed was comfy and the shower was very good. The only issue was there was quite a lot of dust cobwebs around so it wasn’t as clean as we expected. The sofa is also very uncomfortable. Would recommend though.
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erin
November 2025
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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DONGHYUN
October 2025
With kids
it was great place! great glamping! host is great!
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Sunghwan
October 2025
With kids
My family really enjoyed one night glamping at this lovely site. It is very quiet and cozy place. Best for family fun and rest.
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Jason
September 2025
Group trip
My experience at fleet paddock was everything I had hoped for and more all the facilities were clean and well kept , I shared the family bell tent with friends and it had everything we needed for a memorable evening, the campsite was pretty busy but still maintained a peaceful family vibe, I would highly recommend this camping site to anyone wanting to escape the chaos of city life and connect with nature.
For me the highlight was the clear sky's at night which revealed the most stars I have ever seen it was amazing 👏 🤩
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dipika
September 2025
With pets
Excellent stay. Beautiful hut and surroundings. Place is exceptionally clean site and the Alex is always available and tops up all facilities and the best of host. Will be back. Dip & Dave
See moreHigh Weald AONB camping guide
Where to go
East Sussex
The bulk of the High Weald AONB sits in East Sussex—a rolling southern landscape of mediaeval villages, chalk cliffs, mist-wrapped forests, and open heathland. Highlights include walking, cycling, and horse-riding in Ashdown Forest, known for inspiring AA Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories; dipping into lively south-coast towns such as Brighton and Eastbourne; and for climbers, tackling sandstone outcrops including Harrison’s Rocks. Pitch your tent by a gurgling river, overlooking moody woodlands, or by the sea near Camber Sands.
Kent
Southern Kent’s swathe of the AONB extends around the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. There are miles of cycling trails and a scented pinetum to explore in Bedgebury Forest; gorgeous protected woodlands to wander such as Hargate Forest and Tudeley Woods; and all kinds of water sports on Bewl Water, from kayaking to paddle-boarding to wild swimming. Camping delights include off-grid farm sites, glamping tents in flower-filled meadows, and shepherds’ huts gazing out on undulating hills.
Surrey & West Sussex
The western part of the High Weald AONB is all about restful valleys and rippling hills that give way to the peaceful West Sussex coast. Chichester, Arundel, and Hever Castle (where Anne Boleyn grew up) are regional showstoppers, and birdwatchers adore Weir Wood reservoir. Across this go-slow region you can set up camp everywhere from a safari-style tent in a lakeside field to a glamping pod on the fringes of the South Downs.
South Downs
A hop south from the High Weald lies the view-drenched South Downs National Park, a 1600-square-km southeastern wonderland stretching from Beachy Head near coast-hugging Eastbourne to Winchester in Hampshire. Some 3000 km of delightful rambling trails crisscross its chalk hills, including the long-distance South Downs Way, and adventure opportunities are endless, from mountain biking to paragliding.
