Wildlife-watching campsites near Windsor

Whether you want to glamp in a cabin fit for a king or get back to basics on a working farm, there are plenty of options for Hipcampers visiting Windsor. Close by you'll find country parks and riverside camping, plus plenty of opportunities for courtly procession along the Thames Path. Head out a little further to find plenty more rambling routes and cycling trails, in two of southern England’s most scenic outdoor attractions.

95% (806) • 375 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Windsor

The Barn KT9

1. The Barn KT9

97%

(271)

26km from Windsor · 22 units · Tents, Glamping

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

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£12

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Rolling Fields Glamping

2. Rolling Fields Glamping

100%

(35)

38km from Windsor · 6 units

Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames

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£100

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Wingbury Farm Glamping

3. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%

(26)

44km from Windsor · 3 units

Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow

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£160

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Pitchcott Farm

4. Pitchcott Farm

92%

(31)

48km from Windsor · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Nearly wild, back-to-nature camping on a regenerative farm in Buckinghamshire

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£35

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Quaint Farm in a National Park

5. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%

(27)

52km from Windsor · 2 units

Our 17 acre Farm is set deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park on the outskirts of the quiet village of Milland (near Liphook) in rural West Sussex (close to its border with Hampshire and Surrey). We have direct access to an excellent bridleway and footpath network through peaceful open countryside and quiet lanes as well as being on the Serpent Tail and close to the South Downs Way. Our Glamping Pod and Shepherd's Hut are available to book all year round. We also offer stabling if you would like to take your horses or ponies on holiday with you! Milland village (0.8 miles) has the Rising Sun pub, serving great food and drink, and Milland Stores, which stocks all your essential fresh and local produce as well as having a small cafe.

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£125

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Hollington Park Glamping

6. Hollington Park Glamping

95%

(11)

56km from Windsor · 6 units

Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs

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£105

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Woodlands Camping

7. Woodlands Camping

97%

(104)

58km from Windsor · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

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£27

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Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

8. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

97%

(122)

58km from Windsor · 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.

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£35

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Little Thakeham Farm

9. Little Thakeham Farm

97%

(57)

62km from Windsor · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk

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£30

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Wild Boar Wood Campsite

10. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

97%

(68)

66km from Windsor · 9 units

Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires

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£96

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The Real Campsite at Park Farm

11. The Real Campsite at Park Farm

98%

(21)

68km from Windsor · 9 units

Back-to-basics camping in rural Oxfordshire with big views

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£55

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The Field at Findon

12. The Field at Findon

100%

(33)

69km from Windsor · 4 units

Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park

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£100

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The Nut Plat Retreat

13. The Nut Plat Retreat

93%

(73)

69km from Windsor · 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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£88

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Foot of the Downs

14. Foot of the Downs

100%

(25)

70km from Windsor · 3 units

Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton

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£117

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Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

15. Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

100%

(14)

70km from Windsor · 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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£32

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Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

16. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

98%

(48)

71km from Windsor · 21 units · Tents, Glamping

Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park

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£50

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Earth Camp

17. Earth Camp

90%

(34)

72km from Windsor · 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.

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£15

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The Secret Campsite

18. The Secret Campsite

99%

(91)

74km from Windsor · 21 units · Tents, Glamping

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

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£26

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Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

19. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

90%

(20)

80km from Windsor · 3 units

Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge

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£128

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Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

20. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

92%

(13)

82km from Windsor · 3 units

100%

(33)

69km from Windsor · 4 units

Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park

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£100

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The Nut Plat Retreat

13. The Nut Plat Retreat

93%

(73)

69km from Windsor · 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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£88

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Foot of the Downs

14. Foot of the Downs

100%

(25)

70km from Windsor · 3 units

Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton

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£117

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Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

15. Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

100%

(14)

70km from Windsor · 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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£32

/ night

Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

16. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

98%

(48)

71km from Windsor · 21 units · Tents, Glamping

Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park

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£50

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Earth Camp

17. Earth Camp

90%

(34)

72km from Windsor · 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.

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£15

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The Secret Campsite

18. The Secret Campsite

99%

(91)

74km from Windsor · 21 units · Tents, Glamping

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

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£26

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Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

19. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

90%

(20)

80km from Windsor · 3 units

Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge

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£128

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Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

20. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

92%

(13)

82km from Windsor · 3 units

The Glamping site offers three Glamping Pods. Glamping Pod 1 has twin beds while Glamping Pod 2 and 3 have double beds. The Pods are furnished with beds, side tables, table and chairs with hanging space for clothes and coats. The site is level and surrounded by a well managed copse adjoining the road with wild flowers and resplendent with bluebells in the Spring. We are proud to have been awarded Campsite of the Year East Sussex for 2021/22 by CorporateLiveWire Prestige Awards.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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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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Andy

October 2025

With kids

2 nights at Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

Really nice unit, cosy, but with all mod cons for a couple of nights. Get the hot tub option, you will regret it otherwise!

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Victoria

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

What an amazing spot in nature! This was an incredible getaway, such a quiet and natural space with birds, surrounded by trees and the very nearby woodlands which are covered in mushrooms, more than we could count! It was so peaceful, we loved the natural space and eco-friendly touches. We definitely want to return again! It was magical!

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Abi

October 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

Really great site. Managed really well. Amazing spot in the woods and plenty of space between yourself and other campers. Firepits are provided and you can buy wood for fires if you need. There are some great walks nearby and plenty of stargazing! Would really recommend this site. Had a really wonderful weekend here. (There is a closing time of 7pm which is to be aware of and not being able to enter after that point so just something to be aware if traffic or travelling far after work.) The toilets, eco and flushing, were really good. Didn't use the showers so cant say!

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Crystal

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

We had a really lovely stay in the Bustard Hut. It was peaceful, quaint, and beautifully designed. The interior was unique and thoughtfully put together, and the hut had great facilities considering its limited kitchen space. The little touches like the marshmallows, bread, and condiments were very much appreciated. The only downsides were that the hut wasn’t quite as private as it appeared in the pictures, as we could see and be seen by the neighbouring hut from the hot tub, which wasn’t quite what we imagined. Also, there weren’t any trolleys available on arrival, so there was a lot of back and forth with bags since you can’t park next to the hut. A few things that would be useful to have are some barbecue tools and maybe a fire mitt, as we had to use kitchen utensils to manage the fire. Overall, we had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the thoughtful touches throughout.

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Katie

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

We very much enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location. Rustic and basic, very much as advertised.

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Charlie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Excellent site, so relaxing and beautiful: just as described. Cannot recommend highly enough, will definitely return and highly recommend

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Ryan

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

It is well organised, easy to access and you really do feel you are in the countryside/out in the wide open spaces. I highly recommend this site and aim to be back very soon!

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Liam

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Had such a great stay at The Barn!! Such a lovely campsite and it has everything you need for a relaxing stay! There are great walks in the local area and the on site cafe had amazing pastries! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful break!

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Millie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Great campsite, really peaceful, beautiful views and great amenities.

A view of the hut from one of the surrounding footpaths.

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Emily

September 2025

1 night at Quaint Farm in a National Park

Matt met us on arrival and helped carry our bags to the The Shepherds Hut which is well fitted out , nicely decorated , lovely and clean, and well equipped. Nice hot shower and towel rail. Electric fire and also a log burner should you need it for the cold weather,The bed was so so comfy and the oat biscuits and eggs were delicious !! All windows had lovely views. Ivan & Sylvia S xxx

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Issy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Lovely, small campsite on working farm. Each pitch comes with a fire pit and bbq which is a nice touch. Great cafe on site and food trucks/ street food on certain days. We’ll be back!

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Craig

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Awesome set up, with thoughtful amenities like BBQ, BBQ utensils, camp fire pit, wood, hammocks, seats, etc. After it rained, we were treated to a wonderful rainbow display. The coffee and pastries in the morning were a treat.

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Rosemarie

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

We loved the setting, the camping field is surrounded by trees. We heard owls hooting at night. There is a small herd of fab Highland Cattle, a piggy wig and two cute goats. Donna & Allen are very hospitable and the farm has been in Allen's family since the early 1800's. We spent three days there in September...it was quiet and the perfect setting to relax and reset.

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Sally

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

Quiet, sheltered and peaceful spot. Great location for using as a base to explore North Hampshire villages and walking trails. Was lovely in The Clearing - so much so we stayed on for an extra night! Facilities are rustic/simple (head torch needed to use the toilets day and night!) but they do the job as long as you’re prepared to get back to basics!

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Christine

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

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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Simon

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Lovely site, well spaced out pitches, deckchairs, bbqs and picnic tables provided, facilities clean and functional. There’s also a cafe on site and good walks through the woodland to local pubs. My only issue was the background road noise but that can’t be helped given the location. It isn’t loud at all but hearing it does take away that feeling of being out in the countryside a little.

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Georgia

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Peaceful, lovely field in a great location, good facilities

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Wildlife-watching campsites near Windsor guide

Where to go

Windsor and Maidenhead

With parks, moors, and the River Thames right on the doorstep of Royal Windsor, there's no need to travel far to get a glimpse of the great British outdoors. Mobile and caravan parks line the river's banks, while family-friendly sites such as Hurley Riverside Park offer easy access to the home counties as well as the Thames Path National Trail.

Reading

Also on the Thames Path, this historic market town is best known for its annual music festival, though its abundant farmland is home to many privately run campsites that draw visitors year-round. Campgrounds and holiday parks serve as outdoor oases in the city's vicinity, many known for kid-friendly pitches. Reading can be reached from Windsor in half an hour by road or train.

Chiltern Hills AONB

Active adventurers are sure to love the hills, fields, and woodlands that make up this Area of Natural Beauty, with a range of rambling and riding routes to choose from. There's even an annual walking festival! Several working farms offer private camping, while the scenic spots of Ashridge Estate, Ivinghoe Beacon, or Radnage Valley make for stunning sights to wake up to. The gateway town of High Wycombe is about a 25-minute drive away, or 90 minutes on public transport via Slough.

South Downs National Park

Home to countless working farms and all manner of natural retreats, the expansive and diverse South Downs National Park is a camper's paradise, just 90 minutes south of Windsor by car. You can easily explore the region's chalk hills, wooded heaths, and villages by following the South Downs Way National Trail on foot, by bike, or on horseback.

When to go

Though summer tends to bring the best weather for any outdoor pursuit in England, the vibrant colours of autumn or dramatic frosts of winter certainly have their own charms. June, July, and August are often very busy around Windsor, especially during the Reading Festival and Royal Ascot weekends.

Know before you go

Public transport is generally camper-friendly, but if travelling with gear, it's wise to avoid peak times—especially if connecting in London.
Some rural campsites are quite remote, so it can be useful to have a vehicle.
You'll find a branch of Cotswold Outdoor in Windsor Yards, where you can buy or rent gear and pick up top tips.