- Forest Camping
Woodland campsites in South East England
93% (900) • 1,142 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in South East England
The Barn KT9
1. The Barn KT9
97%
(317)
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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Oak Valley Lodges & Camping
2. Oak Valley Lodges & Camping
93%
(61)
England · 32 units
At Oak Valley Campsite, simplicity and space are part of the charm. Tucked among ancient oaks in the gentle countryside of Pett, East Sussex, this peaceful spot is all about traditional camping.
Pitches are generous, grassy, and flat – ideal for tents and campers who like room to breathe. There are hot showers, proper loos, and fresh water on tap. At night, toast marshmallows around a hired fire pit, watch the stars, and enjoy the quiet.
Explore local walks, pop down to Winchelsea Beach, or lose a few hours in the pretty streets of Rye, just 15 minutes away.
Need to know:
- No electric hook-up
- Family-friendly & dog-friendly
- Fire pits and logs available
- Check-in from 2 pm
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Penn Meadow Farm
3. Penn Meadow Farm
91%
(270)
Beaconsfield, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Penn Meadow Farm is a beautiful 145 acre, family farm, nestled perfectly into the Chiltern Hills area of outstanding natural beauty. We’re just a 5 minute walk across our grassy fields to the oldest free-house pub in England (The Royal Standard of England)
Say hello to our resident alpacas, sheep, pigs, pigmy goats, flock of 250 sheep and of course our lovely boarder collies.
We aim to be a very relaxed spot to be able to rest for a few nights and maybe enjoying a nice camp fire in the evening.
The site includes;
Showers and Toilet block with toilet paper stocked.
Open family pitches for you to choose where you want to set up
Running drinking water
Shared open kitchen
Fires allowed but must be off the ground
BBQ's allowed
To ensure everyone’s enjoyment and safety, please follow these rules:
Supervise children: Always supervise your children and ensure they do not wander off alone.
Clean up after yourself: Dispose of all waste properly in the designated bins and leave no trace behind. Wash any items you use and return them to where you found them.
Respect other campers: Be courteous to fellow campers and respect their privacy and space.
Pets: If you bring pets, ensure they are well-behaved, kept on a leash or have impeccable recall, and cleaned up after. Do not allow your pet to enter another camper's space.
Quiet time: Maintain quiet hours between 10pm and 8am. All music must stop by 10pm, and noise should be minimal after 10pm.
Campfires: Penn Meadow Farm allows fires; but must be kept off the ground in BBQs or firepits. Fire pits are available to rent from check in. Never leave any fires unattended and ensure they are completely extinguished when finished.
Cars/vehicles: Cars and vehicles can be on the field but should move minimally and always under 8mph. Car stereos should not be used for music entertainment.
We do not typically book Large non-family groups unless they are seeking a calm and peaceful stay. These groups must have authorization prior to the visit.
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Field and Fallow Pop-Up Campsite
4. Field and Fallow Pop-Up Campsite
100%
(3)
Haywards Heath, England · 5 units
Come and stay in the beautiful West Sussex countryside, less than an hour from London.
Nestled amongst rolling fields and ancient woodland, Field & Fallow offers the perfect escape. Our peaceful adults only campsite is surrounded by nature, with a lovely woodland, abundant wildlife and space to relax and reconnect.
Created for Glastonbury Festival's fallow year, this new pop-up campsite is designed to bring people together in a friendly setting, welcoming friends, couples and solo travellers alike.
We have a woodland sauna, a communal campfire (acoustic music is encouraged), badminton and table tennis. Please note the sauna is an additional cost.
Nearby there are lots of beautiful walks and the Ardingly reservoir offers a range of water sports (8 minute drive). The famous bluebell railway is also within walking distance.
Please be aware there is no mobile service at the campsite, which we see as a good opportunity to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature and each other. There is very limited Wifi onsite if necessary.
Please come and help us create somewhere special!
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The Sunnyfield Campsite
5. The Sunnyfield Campsite
95%
(104)
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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Woodlands Camping
6. Woodlands Camping
97%
(116)
Ropley, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
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Old Litten
7. Old Litten
99%
(76)
Petersfield, England · 1 unit
Nestled atop a serene hill, this idyllic field offers a perfect escape for campers. Blanketed in lush, green grass, the field stretches out under a vast, clear sky, providing panoramic views of the South Downs National Park. Wildflowers in vibrant hues dot the landscape. As the sun goes down, the sky transforms into a canvas of twinkling stars, untouched by city lights. This remote haven, far from the hustle and bustle, is a sanctuary for those seeking tranquility and a deep connection with nature.
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ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest
8. ShelleyOaks Farm Camping New Forest
100%
(42)
Romsey, England · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly camping on a Hampshire farm, edging the New Forest National Park.
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Tom's Field (New Forest)
9. 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
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Harry's Meadow
10. Harry's Meadow
97%
(75)
Fordingbridge, England · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
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Small Meadow Campsite, Fairlight
11. 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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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
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Beech Estate Campsite
13. Beech Estate Campsite
97%
(193)
Battle, England · 52 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
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Adsdean Avenue Camping
14. Adsdean Avenue Camping
100%
(4)
Chichester · 25 units
Off-grid woodland camping on the edge of Funtington in West Sussex
South Downs National Park five minutes’ drive; Chichester 15 minutes
Peaceful pop-up site with spacious pitches; pub five minutes’ drive
After a dollop of peace and quiet along with an almost wild camping adventure on the edge of the South Downs? Adsdean Avenue Camping, five minutes’ drive from the country village of Funtington, is where you need to be.
Set in woodlands, the vast pop-up camping field has a limited number of pitches so everybody is nicely spread out and private. The meadow is surrounded by lush farmland and mature trees, and your rural soundtrack will be birdsong and the rustling of leaves.
The simplicity of the setup (no electricity, no wifi, no showers) gives you all a chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, whether you’re looking to explore the walking – bring any family dogs to join your expeditions – and cycling trails nearby, enjoy family evenings cuddled up around the campfire, or go stargazing under the clear night sky.
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Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
15. Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)
95%
(156)
Milford On Sea, England · 40 units
A 28 day August pop-up, offering traditional Hampshire camping on a New Forest Pony farm
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Harry's Field New Forest
16. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(61)
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
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Buzzard Holt Hosting
17. Buzzard Holt Hosting
100%
(7)
Buckingham, England · 11 units
Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire
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Fit in the Wild
18. 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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Woodfire at Westerlands
19. Woodfire at Westerlands
99%
(51)
Graffham, England · 16 units
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
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Hurtwood Hideout
20. Hurtwood Hideout
Dorking, England · 1 unit
Nestled in the heart of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, Hurtwood Hideout Campsite is the perfect base for exploring miles of beautiful woodland walks, scenic cycling routes, and breathtaking countryside. Step straight from the campsite onto a network of public footpaths through Hurtwood Forest, with charming villages, traditional country pubs, and stunning viewpoints all within easy reach.
Guests also have access to our on-site facilities, including a welcoming hostel, café, communal amenities, and bike hire. Whether you're pitching a tent, staying in one of our bell tents, or travelling as part of a group, Hurtwood Hideout offers a peaceful countryside escape just over an hour from London. It's an ideal destination for walkers, cyclists, families, schools, and outdoor groups looking to experience the very best of the Surrey Hills.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sophie
3 days ago
Tent
What a wonderful site, a real treasure! Tons of space for everyone, and nice and quiet in the evening. Fabulous pop up bar - we weren’t expecting Dave the mixologist 🍹- and pizzas on Friday. I checked ahead and GF was available, perfect! Also served a horse box breakfast, and picnics on order. A short walk to the village and great restaurants/pubs. So lovely to see a starry sky as there’s no light pollution on site. Polly is super friendly and came round and checked on everyone, and reminded us about freezer pack swap, which was vital on a no-electricity site. Spotless showers and loos, and plenty of hot, hot, hot water! Thanks for a fantastic stay - we’ll be back!
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Tom
1 week ago
6 m campervan
With pets
Beautiful site with fantastic amenities, the on site barista and pizza is a great addition. Amazing for kids, our daughter had so much fun playing with other polite and well behaved kids. Great atmosphere and feels like you’re right in the heart of nature!
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Sian
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Muddycreak was absolutely brilliant. Super spot close to beach and lovely Milford village. Good facilities. Freezer block exchange particularly helpful. We loved it here and will be back! Thank you.
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Alice
2 weeks ago
Tent
Friendly campsite with plenty of space for each pitch. Facilities were great - loved our stay!
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Regula
2 weeks ago
Tent
Absolute Fantastic campsite, huge and quiet, good sanitaries. we ll come back for sure!
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Laura
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
We loved our stay at Penn! Nice hot showers and a friendly, family vibe! Could do with an extra sink or two for washing up but otherwise great! Great base for exploring children’s and around! Thanks!
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Mat
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Lovely camp site. The pizza van and kids woodland disco on Saturday was a happy addition. Camp had a lovely atmosphere and out interactions with the hosts and fellow campers were all pleasant. Something we were keen on from the listing was seeing the animals. The pig pen, next to the camping ground was easily found. However, it took a bit of searching to find the alpacas tucked away in a corner 2 fields away (my daughter wouldn't let us leave until we'd found them 😅).
The toilet and shower facilities were good, but not amazing. Cold showers one morning because the gas had run out certainly woke me up! 🤣
The shared kitchen was really handy (didn't need to pack the camping stove afterall). There was a large fridge for food and drinks. Then a stove, kettle, toaster, as well as tea / coffee making supplies. More than what we'd have expected.
We would happily come back again in the future. Thanks for having us 👍
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Miriam
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Lovely site, the kitchen facilities were great and nice clean showers. Extra bonus was the pizza van on Saturday and the kids disco in the woods.
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Angela
2 weeks ago
Tent
We loved our first stay so much we came back! This is such a lovely place to camp. We will be back!
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Graham
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Loved the camping spot. The facilities like toilets, bbq, fire pits were quality.
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NA
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Super chilled site for families with children. Lovely facilities and great to have the pizza and breakfast vans available as well as the cute bar!!
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Stevie
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
It honestly was a lovely stay, each pitch felt extremely private, the grass is so long that it makes it feel more private, its so rustic, i felt safe and peaceful, every morning I watched the sunrise and in the distance could see deers . Having the coffee shop there felt like such a treat in the morning. I actually live in Epsom which was great to feel like im so far away yet right by home
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Caroline
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Beautiful scenery, great shower and love the bbq, fire pit and stuff to do for the kids. Lovely coffee and pastries, walks in the area all being so close to London.
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Ernest Genesis
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Loved the vibe of the campsite! We went there on a tuesday night and the atmosphere was great! We did bring our own dinner for the camp but it was also pizza tuesday, thus rendering us to the temptation of the very good pizza! The pitch is very nice—we have our very own table, a grill, and a fireplace. We opted to pitch at the very far end and it almost felt like we were wild camping. The other campers were very nice and I think this is the best place if ever you wanted to wind down and slow down against your busy London schedule. It is also nice that the owners have put up an ample space for children to enjoy, they were entertained up until it was pitch black. There is also a badminton area and we’re glad that we made the decision to bring one. The toilet is very near as well. So if you’re someone who’s a late night bathroom connoisseur, the bathroom access is easy to tackle. Charlie was also responsive to every query and from check in to check out, it was very hassle-free. There is also a woodland area at the back of the campsite which is great for family to head on to.
We stayed here twice already and given the opportunity, we’d love to stay again before summer is over.
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Ernest Genesis
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Best campsite we’ve been to so far! Charlie was very responsive to every message. The camp gave us a good time to wind down and reset. We were there on a Tuesday night so it was also good that we came across pizza night (delicious!). This is the second time we’ve been here and my children love it here. Peaceful and quiet, there’s also space where kids can be kids. It’s a good thing that toilets are just across every pitch. Would definitely come back again with friends before summer ends.
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David
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
I had a great time camping at Penn Meadow Farm! The site was beautiful, surrounded by fields and woodlands, with lots of public footpaths; the host was welcoming and helpful and the facilities were clean. We met one of the resident dogs during our stay and he was so sweet and gentle. Overall it was a lovely peaceful place to stay with my friends.
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charlotte
3 weeks ago
Tent
such a gorgeous little campsite! we had a beautiful couple nights in the woodland with dappled light and lots of deer to watch in the evenings. felt totally secluded! would 100% recommend 🫶
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Carol
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With kids
A lovely quiet space on a Sunday evening, Showers and toilets were amazing. Views spectacular. Freedom to choose your camping pitch.(very open, not shaded) Walking in the woods was a delight. Back to nature style camping. Little kitchen was a real bonus.
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Anthony
3 weeks ago
Tent
Nice area to pitch and really lovely walks around the ancient forest
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Violeta
3 weeks ago
Tent
We had a wonderful, peaceful stay at this campsite and would definitely visit again! The host was incredibly welcoming, and the site itself is lovely. We especially loved the camping tables with benches provided at the spots.
The location is perfect—so close to the beach—and everything was clean with great facilities throughout. Highly recommend!
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