Glamping in South Downs National Park

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If tent camping appeals but sounds a little too much like hard work, how about glamping in the South Downs National Park instead? We love glamping in the South Downs! In fact, we just love the South Downs in general. The green, rolling hills, the epic views, the picturesque villages that break it all up and some of the best walking and mountain-biking in the south of England, it's a fantastic place to get outdoors and whatever the time of year we can think of few better places to be. Wonderfully accessible to the majority of the UK population, the South Downs is a real glamping hub and remains one of the most popular glamping destinations in the UK, whilst still retaining a sense of peace, quiet, and tranquility. Whether your perching yourself in a pod during the winter months or fancy a summer holiday glamping in a bell tent or canvas structure, you've come to the right place.

It’s the perfect way to experience the outdoor life without the hassle of actually pitching a tent—and if you haven’t got your own camping kit, it offers a comfortable solution. The South Downs and surrounding areas in Hampshire and Sussex, offer plenty of glamping opportunities with every type of accommodation imaginable. You can choose to stay in a pre-erected bell tent, yurt or safari tent or opt for something more solid like a shepherd’s hut, gypsy caravan or cabin. Then there are the truly quirky options; we’ve seen them all and stayed in them all. Today’s glamping scene includes incredible treehouses, imaginatively converted vehicles, and one-off constructions that have to be seen to be believed.

Whether it's a tipi, bell tent, yurt or pod, get outdoors in the South Downs with this incredible collection of glamping sites in the national park, all chosen by the authors of best-selling guidebook Glamping Getaways.
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Top-rated glamping sites in South Downs National Park

Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

1. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

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(131)
Pulborough, England · 56 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.
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Camping at Tomkins Farm

2. Camping at Tomkins Farm

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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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Beech Estate Campsite

3. Beech Estate Campsite

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(184)
Battle, England · 52 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
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The Nut Plat Retreat

4. The Nut Plat Retreat

94%
(88)
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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Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

5. Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

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Emsworth · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
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.
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Little Fleece at Folly Farm

6. Little Fleece at Folly Farm

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(74)
Newbury, England · 1 unit
A cosy and luxurious shepherds hut for two on a beautiful farm in the Wessex Downs.
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Wild Boar Wood Campsite

7. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

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(50)
Haywards Heath, England · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
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Wonderland Festival Retreat

8. Wonderland Festival Retreat

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(7)
Henfield, England · 3 units
Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub
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The Old Airfield

9. The Old Airfield

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(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
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Fit in the Wild

10. Fit in the Wild

East Grinstead, England · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
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 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 bell tent with a two single beds, cotton linen, rugs, lighting, and a side table. Toilets and hot showers are available on site. 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. Pets £10 per night and wood logs for fire pit available for £10. Pain on site.
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Tom's Field (New Forest)

11. Tom's Field (New Forest)

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Fordingbridge, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
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The Barn KT9

12. The Barn KT9

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(322)
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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Fontmills Farm Campsite

13. Fontmills Farm Campsite

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(124)
Hellingly, England · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly camping near the Cuckoo Trail, where campfires are permitted and space is guaranteed
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Wealderness

14. Wealderness

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(2)
East Grinstead, England · 1 unit
Wealderness is a small, low-density glamping retreat set within 25 acres of rewilding land in the High Weald of Sussex. Our accommodation is scattered across woodland, meadows and streamside clearings, with plenty of space between pitches and a strong focus on peace, nature and privacy. Stay in a romantic Showman’s Carriage, a quirky Palm Springs-inspired motorhome, a shepherd’s hut, tiny caravan or one of our unique tree tents suspended among the trees. Guests come here to slow down: cooking over firepits, relaxing in hammocks, spotting wildlife, exploring woodland paths and watching heritage steam trains pass through the landscape. Every pitch has its own character, but all share the same sense of space and connection to nature. Wealderness is ideal for couples, friends and families looking for something more personal than a holiday park and more comfortable than traditional camping. Expect birdsong, campfires, dark skies and room to breathe. Located in the heart of the Sussex High Weald, within easy reach of London, Brighton and the South Coast.
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Hollington Park Glamping

15. Hollington Park Glamping

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(14)
Woolton Hill, England · 5 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
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Wolstonbury Dreaming Chantry Farm

16. Wolstonbury Dreaming Chantry Farm

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(2)
Brighton, England · 6 units · Tents, Glamping
Set in an utterly breathtaking ancient landscape, your horizons will be vast! The campsite supports the 1000-year-old Chantry Farm in the South Downs National Park on Wolstonbury Hill with 3 listed Bronze Age earthworks. Spacious grass pitches with a small nearby carpark and wheelbarrows for transport to keep the camping meadow like a meadow.. and then the Skyline Cabin which has the perfect blend of luxury with back to basics.. There are some lovely local pubs, the Plough has a great range of food and is a short walk. Ditchling is nearby with real history (see Anne of Cleves house) and some super talented Artist Open Houses in Sept. Brighton and the beach is a short drive or cycle away. The bus service is fine and now includes Sundays so enjoy the city with its quirky independent shops if that's your thing. There's a perfect circular 45 min walk - see our map plus a Zen washing experience guide - welcome to freshly laundered flannels and piping hot water Preservation of this precious chalk grassland with its outrageously abundant summer meadow flowers is a priority for us. See the orchids in July.. Welcome guests who share that appreciation. We also care about food security and planted a top fruit orchard with walnuts and cobnuts too! Nature spontaneously provides blackberries, sloes.. which are shared. The Barn Owl have their own boxes (although they still enjoy the big barn) and skylarks sing high above the tussocky terrain. Come join them! Even if your singing isn't so good.
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Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

17. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

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Waldron, England · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
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Hale Farm

18. Hale Farm

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Chiddingly, England · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
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The Sunset Tree

19. The Sunset Tree

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(31)
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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The Granary Shepherds Hut

20. The Granary Shepherds Hut

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(1)
Horsham, England · 1 unit
Shepherds Hut with hot tub in private paddock near Horsham , West Sussex . This is an instant book site but the owners reserve the right to cancel or refuse a booking. Hipcamp UK do not allow us to take reservations with notice so we hope you wont be disappointed if the Hut is not available in the short term. Our Shepherd’s Hut offers the perfect hideaway with hot tub. Nestled in an orchard, overlooking a private meadow, this hand-built hut combines rustic charm with modern comforts. This beautifully detailed hut offers an idyllic base for exploring the surrounding countryside, or simply unwinding in your own private space. A wood burning stove means it can be used all year round and has a bathroom & shower. Fire pit. The Hot tub is optional and is charged at £28 for two nights payable separately on site. The double bed is a pull down type operation which is very simple . The bedding is permanently laid. When not in use there is a table to dine. There are no permanent cooking facilities but a multi cooker can be provided. There is a two ring electric hob with toaster and kettle. An under counter fridge/freezer is in built. Hot water on demand with flushing toilet. We can provide additional sleeping if required for 2 persons in an adjacent well equipped Mercedes camper van . Please enquire before booking for pricing. Fishing available - please enquire £10 charge for duration of stay . Ev chargepoint on request (chargeable) WiFi available An indoor and outdoor firewood bundle is optional and chargeable per stay at £7. Please request and pre pay as per our safety waiver details , which will be sent to you before your stay . We do not supply charcoal. Charcoal is not provided but BBQ is allowed.
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