Wildlife-watching campsites in North Wessex Downs AONB

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

We had a great time glamping in Pridie's fields. It was very relaxing and lots of fun. The facilities were good.

Magical place for nearly wild camping with sauna, amazing views and lovely people. Will be returning very soon!

1 night at Bredy Farm

Absolutely loved my trip here! Campsite was peaceful really well maintained. Bar and restaurant area was amazing and all the staff were really friendly and attentive. Managed to get myself a fresh pizza from the restaurant and eat it back at camp. Would absolutely stay here again!

Weekend Trip to Ditchling Boutique Camping

We loved our stay, the pitch was easy to find and ideal for us and our dog. Conrad was a great host. It's only a few minutes walk to great pubs and cafes (all very dog friendly!). We got lucky and had clear sky's with stunning views of the stars. I'd definitely stay again

Weekend Trip to Lagnersh camping

Great campsite!! Very spaced out and good facilities. Great walks straight from the site. Pridie is so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back

Decent campsite. Been there a couple of times. Looks like right hand will be allocated to caravans only and left hand will be with electric. Last year had some birds and few animals around... Looks like have been removed, probably taking a lot of time to look after. I'll definitely come back again this year... Lovely staff... decent facilities.

1 night at Ditchling Boutique Camping

Great spot! We only had time to meet friends there for one night but had a really good time. Kids loved it and had plenty of spaces to explore. Not far from the South Downs and only a short drive from Brighton. Near to a road but you really don't notice. Found time to sit around the fire at night chatting and looking at the stars.

Gorgeous campsite! Massive pitches, feels very private and secluded. Lovely host. Amazing views. We’ll definitely be returning

4 nights at Bredy Farm

Great place to camp! We had such a good time and the bar is brilliant on the weekends! Very dog friendly. We had the river right behind out pitch and the dogs loved it! Not somewhere to go if you’re looking for somewhere quiet on the weekend though😂

Lovely site and very friendly host! Very peaceful and beautiful views of the valley.

1 night at The Hop Farm

Planned a last minute camp, and glad I chose this campsite. The check in was straightforward and the instructions and information was clear. Plenty of space to choose your pitch, toilets are very clean and had all the amenities I needed.

Weekend Trip to Daisy May’s Farm

Beautiful camping spot in the Black Mountains. Loved the separate pitches in the meadow, with plenty of space for the kids to run around. The swing and the stream were a hit for the kids, and lovely walks from the campsite. The facilities were basic, but fine for our needs and perfectly clean. Thank you for sharing your lovely farm.

Another great weekend here kids loved it again. Always ask to come back

Weekend Trip to Beech Estate Campsite

The bell tent had everything we needed and the setting in the woods among the bluebells was incredible. Steve was fantastic at helping us sort out a booking mistake on my part, and once we got there everyone was super kind and helpful. Will definitely come back soon!

Weekend Trip to Wytch Wood Camping

Elise has set up a real gem in Wytch Wood Camping. Under the most gorgeous tall trees in the woodland, we had the best nights sleep in ages, awakened only by the uplifting calls of over 20 different species of birds! We were lucky with the weather - but honestly even if not I’m sure it would have still been as lovely. There is a compost loo per site, wonderfully clean hot showers, a washing up area, drinking water, honesty shop, wood-fire pizzas over the weekend, horses, sheep and even a car hill battle on the hills surrounding the site. We made the trip into Frome for the monthly market, and managed to sneak in a trip to Durdle Door. This was a lovely base and special trip for us, thank you Elise! We will be back!

Weekend Trip to Bredy Farm

Pridie and James Thank you. What a beautiful campsite you have built. So much space, privacy and a wonderful experience from start to finish. So many other campsites would have crammed in extra pitches, but there were a max of 6 pitches in a whole field. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back. Well done - you are exactly the sort of site that "coolcamping", when it started, was all about - off the beaten track, unspoilt and run by genuine, lovely people. J&S.

A lovely setting, with a nice laid back feel, pull up and pick a nice spot, which is the kind of camping I like. Enjoyed the fact there’s a bar on site and The Parlour is a fantastic place to eat. Would definitely stay again

2 nights at Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

Lovely campsite for a family trip. Gorgeous woodlands to explore, good facilities, and good clear instructions for how to navigate the site and outlining the rules. Also a very good shop onsite! Would definitely come again.

Under £50

175 units · Tents20 acres · Northamptonshire, East Midlands

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Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm

A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with

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Woodlands Camping

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents200 acres · Ropley, England

A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park

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Farrs Meadow

31 units · Glamping, Tents7 acres · Dorset, South West England

A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster

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Earth Camp

33 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

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.

14 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Powys, Mid Wales

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Digeddi Wildlife Camping

Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire

Dog-friendly getaways

22 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Bridport, Dorset, South West England

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Flowerdew Farm

Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

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Harry's Field New Forest

63 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway

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Paddington Farm

20 units · Motorhomes, Tents43 acres · Glastonbury, Somerset, South West England

A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor

9 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Emsworth, West Sussex

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Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

We are a small, friendly site on a working farm in the beautiful South Downs National Park. We have shepherds huts, bell tents and a land pod in an old sheep paddock, all with private fire pits. We’re surrounded by footpaths and bridleways that can be explored all day, and 10 minutes drive from the sea. We also have a small grass-pitch campsite that opens in the summer for tents and camper vans.

9 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Worcestershire, West Midlands

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By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

12 top campsites in North Wessex Downs AONB with wildlife watching

22 units · Glamping, Tents3 acres · Greater London, South East England

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The Barn KT9

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

Bredy Farm

31 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Bridport, England

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

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Abbey Home Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1600 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

101 units · Tents6 acres · Ditchling, East Sussex, South East England

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Ditchling Boutique Camping

Hunker down in a historic village, surrounded by vineyards, hilly countryside and some rather spectacular views. With Ditchling Camping as your base, you’ll be on track for rural bike rides or visiting Brighton and its busy coast 25 minutes’ drive away. That’s because this dog-friendly site is in Ditchling – a village in the splendid South Downs National Park and a rather excellent location for all sorts of days out. Good news if the whole family is tagging along: there’s plenty to play with around the site, including an adventure trail through the woodlands, a swing tree and places for kids to fashion their own little dens. The site is only a five-minute drive (or a 30-minute walk) from the traditional Jack and Jill windmills and the neighbouring family-run pub, which serves both grub and good ales. A vineyard is 15 minutes’ walk away from the site if you'd like to include a wine-tasting tour on your break. Otherwise, simply pedal along country lanes on the surrounding cycling routes (it’s easy enough to hire a bike locally). On your route, you might want to stop by in characterful Ditchling, home to local craftspeople and winemakers. There’s a nice selection of independent shops here, plus cosy cafés and pubs that will serve you a good spread of Sussex food, all within a 5-minute walk. Back on site, end the day with a cosy evening beside the fire-pits. The site facilities are nicely straightforward otherwise and include warm showers and a separate dishwashing area and of course our newly installed Composting Toilets.

7 units · Motorhomes, Tents70 acres · Seaton, Devon, South West England

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Goren Farm

Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows

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Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

36 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents60 acres · West Sussex, South East England

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

29 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Crickhowell, Wales

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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range

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Sweet Hill Farm

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · Dorset, South West England

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

55 units · Glamping, Tents25 acres · Battle, England

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Beech Estate Campsite

Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway

19 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

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Pwllyn Farm Camping

A wild-feeling, adult-only campsite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with impressive views of Pen y Fan

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The Old Airfield

114 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Hampshire, South East England

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

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Daisy May’s Farm

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Bishop's Stortford, England

Our pop up campsite is set in 20 acres on a not for profit community farm. Come and join us in the great outdoors! Help collect the eggs, feed the chickens and milk the goat! There is always lots going on at Daisy May’s Farm! Children’s play areas, paddle stream, woodland walks and lots more! PITCH FEE INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FARM & ALL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS! Open 7 days a week. Coffee Cabin and Ollie’s Food Hut also serving hot food (Weekends & school holiday 10-3pm) Local pub - 5 mins walk Golf Course (crazy golf, top golf, 9 hole course, bar and food) - 5 mins walk Shop/post office/chip shop - 10 mins walk Toilets & shower ; hot gas shower available but we are a basic wild, mostly off grid site. No concrete heated toilet blocks I’m afraid! (Showers unavailable in Winter months) There will be mud. Bring your wellies! Drinking water and bins available. Bring a torch for walking around the site at night. The site is off grid and the toilet lights are solar operated! CARAVANS - ONLY BOOKABLE MAY - SEPTEMBERTENTS - CAMPER VANS - MOTORHOMES WELCOME ALL YEAR (all pitches are the same. No need to specify which type of unit you are booking) We look forwards to welcoming you soon!

Star Hosts in North Wessex Downs AONB

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Snelling Farm Campsite

70 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Wareham, England

An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast

17 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

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The T Barn

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

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Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

5 units · Glamping, Tents6 acres · Sherborne, England

Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset

35 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

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Hardyes Countryside Camping

Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Hay On Wye, Wales

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Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons

Available this weekend

21 units · Glamping, Tents8 acres · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

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The Secret Campsite

A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged

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Newcourt Farm Campsite

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Brecon, Wales

Old-school camping with incredible views in the Brecon Beacons

90%

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Southwood Park Estate

12 units · Glamping4 acres · Chichester , England

Southwood park estate is a beautifully manicured and peaceful destination for those who want to get back to nature and still have all of the home comforts that they are used to. We are at the foot of the South Downs, and only 8 minutes drive from Chichester and the Good Wood Estate We are family and pet friendly site. All bookings come with cooked breakfasts for each guest per day as well as a large log / lighters pack for each day!