Bell tents in South Downs National Park
97% (766) • 301 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in South Downs National Park
The Barn KT9
1. The Barn KT9
97%
(271)
Chessington, England · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Teddy's Farm
2. Teddy's Farm
99%
(154)
Boldre, England · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Earth Camp
3. Earth Camp
90%
(34)
Lewes, England · 33 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Bramley Park Camping
4. Bramley Park Camping
89%
(14)
England · 61 units
Bramley Park Camping is in an area of outstanding natural beauty beside the South Downs with plenty of options within walking distance, such as restaurants, shops, pubs, walks, cycling routes and fantastic public transport connections. Relax and enjoy the experience with camping or glamping. Choose your own pitch and campfires are encouraged. We are family friendly, just 15 minutes from Eastbourne beach and the closest site to the Seven Sisters.
Tents + Campervans only (NO MOTORHOMES OR RV's)
In a nutshell:
- Facilities include toilets, showers, and washing up area
- Pitch where you like system
- Campfires are encouraged
- Dogs stay for free
- On-site fresh Pizza, Breakfast and Coffee from our food station
- On-site shop stocking camping essentials, drinks, ice, ice creams etc.
- Closest site to the Seven Sisters
- Close to the coast (Eastbourne beach)
With breathtaking views, comfortable pitches and glamping, plus all the essential facilities, you'll have everything you need for a top getaway here.
This excellent area has just enough activities to suit every taste, group or person, with days out at the beach, the zoo, adventure parks, historic castles, hiking, walking, mountain biking and even wine tasting.
Campers can enjoy the comfort of their own tent or campervan on a set of wild camping pitches. Upon arrival, you can choose where you would like to pitch and there will be plenty of space for you to enjoy the scenery.
You can enjoy a touch of luxury in the South Downs National Park with 5m bell tents, each sleeping up to four people. These come fully furnished (with linen provided) and add a little more luxury to a regular camping visit.
There are local attractions catering to any type of group, family, interest or person.
The South Downs Way is very popular for walking/hiking and Friston Forest is ideal for mountain biking.
Other things to see and do:
*The Seven Sisters walk
*The beach and seafront
*Pevensey Castle
*Knockhatch Adventure Park
*Drusillas Zoo
*Brighton (including the Lanes and the Royal Pavilion)
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£99
/ night
Beech Estate Campsite
5. Beech Estate Campsite
97%
(185)
Battle, England · 57 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£22
/ night
Tomkins Farm
6. Tomkins Farm
96%
(164)
North Chailey, England · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Tom's Field (New Forest)
7. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
Fordingbridge, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Hollington Park Glamping
8. Hollington Park Glamping
95%
(11)
Woolton Hill, England · 6 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£105
/ night
Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
9. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
97%
(122)
Pulborough, England · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
The Sunset Tree
10. The Sunset Tree
96%
(34)
Sussex, England · 30 units · Tents, Glamping
A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£17
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
11. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
Waldron, England · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
The Old Airfield
12. The Old Airfield
85%
(143)
Burley, England · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Harry's Field New Forest
13. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(60)
Fordingbridge, England · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Harry's Meadow
14. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
Fordingbridge, England · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£31
/ night
The Field at Findon
15. The Field at Findon
100%
(33)
Findon, England · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Fontmills Farm Campsite
16. Fontmills Farm Campsite
100%
(122)
Hellingly, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly camping near the Cuckoo Trail, where campfires are permitted and space is guaranteed
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
17. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
98%
(48)
Patching, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
18. Wild Boar Wood Campsite
97%
(68)
Haywards Heath, England · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£96
/ night
Hale Farm
19. Hale Farm
100%
(152)
Chiddingly, England · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Rolling Fields Glamping
20. Rolling Fields Glamping
100%
(35)
Moulsford, Near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England · 6 units
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£100
/ night
97% (766) • 301 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in South Downs National Park
The Barn KT9
1. The Barn KT9
97%
(271)
Chessington, England · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Teddy's Farm
2. Teddy's Farm
99%
(154)
Boldre, England · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Earth Camp
3. Earth Camp
90%
(34)
Lewes, England · 33 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Bramley Park Camping
4. Bramley Park Camping
89%
(14)
England · 61 units
Bramley Park Camping is in an area of outstanding natural beauty beside the South Downs with plenty of options within walking distance, such as restaurants, shops, pubs, walks, cycling routes and fantastic public transport connections. Relax and enjoy the experience with camping or glamping. Choose your own pitch and campfires are encouraged. We are family friendly, just 15 minutes from Eastbourne beach and the closest site to the Seven Sisters.
Tents + Campervans only (NO MOTORHOMES OR RV's)
In a nutshell:
- Facilities include toilets, showers, and washing up area
- Pitch where you like system
- Campfires are encouraged
- Dogs stay for free
- On-site fresh Pizza, Breakfast and Coffee from our food station
- On-site shop stocking camping essentials, drinks, ice, ice creams etc.
- Closest site to the Seven Sisters
- Close to the coast (Eastbourne beach)
With breathtaking views, comfortable pitches and glamping, plus all the essential facilities, you'll have everything you need for a top getaway here.
This excellent area has just enough activities to suit every taste, group or person, with days out at the beach, the zoo, adventure parks, historic castles, hiking, walking, mountain biking and even wine tasting.
Campers can enjoy the comfort of their own tent or campervan on a set of wild camping pitches. Upon arrival, you can choose where you would like to pitch and there will be plenty of space for you to enjoy the scenery.
You can enjoy a touch of luxury in the South Downs National Park with 5m bell tents, each sleeping up to four people. These come fully furnished (with linen provided) and add a little more luxury to a regular camping visit.
There are local attractions catering to any type of group, family, interest or person.
The South Downs Way is very popular for walking/hiking and Friston Forest is ideal for mountain biking.
Other things to see and do:
*The Seven Sisters walk
*The beach and seafront
*Pevensey Castle
*Knockhatch Adventure Park
*Drusillas Zoo
*Brighton (including the Lanes and the Royal Pavilion)
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£99
/ night
Beech Estate Campsite
5. Beech Estate Campsite
97%
(185)
Battle, England · 57 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£22
/ night
Tomkins Farm
6. Tomkins Farm
96%
(164)
North Chailey, England · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Tom's Field (New Forest)
7. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
Fordingbridge, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Hollington Park Glamping
8. Hollington Park Glamping
95%
(11)
Woolton Hill, England · 6 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£105
/ night
Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
9. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
97%
(122)
Pulborough, England · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
The Sunset Tree
10. The Sunset Tree
96%
(34)
Sussex, England · 30 units · Tents, Glamping
A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£17
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
11. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
Waldron, England · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
The Old Airfield
12. The Old Airfield
85%
(143)
Burley, England · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Harry's Field New Forest
13. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(60)
Fordingbridge, England · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Harry's Meadow
14. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
Fordingbridge, England · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£31
/ night
The Field at Findon
15. The Field at Findon
100%
(33)
Findon, England · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
Campfires
from
£100
/ night
Fontmills Farm Campsite
16. Fontmills Farm Campsite
100%
(122)
Hellingly, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly camping near the Cuckoo Trail, where campfires are permitted and space is guaranteed
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
17. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks
98%
(48)
Patching, England · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
18. Wild Boar Wood Campsite
97%
(68)
Haywards Heath, England · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£96
/ night
Hale Farm
19. Hale Farm
100%
(152)
Chiddingly, England · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Rolling Fields Glamping
20. Rolling Fields Glamping
100%
(35)
Moulsford, Near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England · 6 units
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£100
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Christine
September 2025
With kids
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!
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Philippa
August 2025
With kids
Beautiful spot! I love that each plot has it's own BBQ and fire pit, this really made a difference to our stay. The games are a great touch and being able to walk to the cafe for a coffee and sausage roll in the morning was the icing on the cake. Honesty box for wood and coal, drinking water, clean (flushing!) toilets and showers, everything you could need. Can't wait to come back.
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Kelvin
August 2025
With kids
Teddy was an amazing host, and was so helpful on every occasion. I thouroughly enjoyed cooking the lamb sausages made at the farm. Well deserving of any campsite awards they earn.
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Benjamin
August 2025
With kids
Great spot. Teddy and Mrs Teddy (sorry!) were incredibly welcoming and helpful.
Massive fields. Load of space. Good showers and toilets.
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Kamlesh
August 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Second time here. Fantastic place. Must try. Ever so helpful. Great access to Ashford Common.
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Victoria
July 2025
1 night at The Barn KT9
We absolutely loved our stay at the Barn KT9. It really is a little slice of camping heaven. The bell tent was beautiful and very comfortable for our family. The shower and bathroom facilities were clean and the on site cafe is a lovely bonus with great coffee!
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Asa
July 2025
2 nights at Beech Estate Campsite
Everything we wanted it to be. A wonderful peaceful place. We will be back!
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Kristin
June 2025
With kids
We had a great time Glamping here! The tent was perfectly set up and had the food we ordered in the fridge upon arrival. The bathroom and shower was very clean. It was great to have towels, blankets, pots and pans, plates etc included, so we didn’t have to pack so much.
It was very hot when we stayed, so we walked about 15 minutes to the pub and stayed for several hours on the river. It’s a very nice pub and we had a great time here watching the boats and ducks go by. If we were to stay again, we’d probably try to rent a boat. We didn’t go swimming but we heard there is a place nearby with easy access for kids to get in the water as well. Our kids also loved playing on the climbing frame and trampoline at the campsite.
Fiona was very helpful and responsive to messages. I called her to ask if we were walking the right way to the pub and she answered immediately.
Overall, this site is very well organized and lots of attention to detail has been paid. It’s a great setup, especially with kids, there are lots of conveniences like the gas grills and kettle. If you’re looking for somewhere a bit more off the beaten track though, you may look further afield.
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Nicola
June 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Lovely camping spot! Really cosy and inviting, perfect place to escape from the city just a stone's throw from London, great cafe and onsite facilities (barbecue, coal if needed, toilets, hammocks) - just enough to feel comfortable yet still embracing nature and the great outdoors! We loved it.
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Ruth
June 2025
With kids
We had a lovely stay at the barn. The site had everything we needed! The coffee shop opening early was a huge perk not to mention the amazing gym too! Would highly recommend, thank you so much!
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Claire
June 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Great site. So much empty space and calm :)
We will definitely be returning with friends..
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Claire
June 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
Amazing trip😃
Hammocks were awesome even in the rain and the games were a great addition
Bell tent with fire pit was so much fun for a girls night away and the bed was so comfortable
Will be back again 👍
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Sara
May 2025
Group trip
Before we arrived the communication was effective and succinct. We found the property easily and our pitch. We had chosen a ‘glamping’ tent that was clean, spacious and well appointed.
It was a beautiful, green, calm and quiet area.
Philip gave us a couple of great tips on where to eat locally.
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claire
May 2025
With kids
We had a lovely few nights at Rolling Fields Glamping. The tents had everything you could think of, the kids (3 & 6) loved toasting the marshmallows on the fire and we couldn’t get them off the trampoline!
It was nice having our own shower room, the shower was hot and powerful!
We enjoyed the walk to Beetle and Wedge one evening and had a lovely meal by the river.
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Helen
May 2025
Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9
KT9 barn is brilliant. The bell tent was spacious and we loved the extra bits of detail on the campsite like the hammocks and badminton net. Outdoor toilets and showers were clean and a good bit of the experience for the kids
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Melanie
May 2025
With kids
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!
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Berni
April 2025
1 night at The Barn KT9
An idyllic setting, beautifully kitted out bell tents, great facilities - Weber bbq, firepit, deck chairs to relax and enjoy the views, delicious coffee and pastries - excellent service all around. What a gem of a place! Thank you to Charlie and team for a memorable visit
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