Dog-friendly camping near Horam, East Sussex

Bring your dog and pitch up in Horam—over 1,200 pet-friendly sites make this corner of East Sussex a magnet for animal lovers. Expect everything from farm fields to woodlands, with plenty of places that allow campfires so you can unwind after a day outdoors. Facilities like toilets and showers come as standard at most spots, and you’ll find easy access to fishing, wildlife-watching, and hiking trails. Prices start at just £12 a night, with the average hovering around £80. Want recommendations? Locals rave about Chalky Downs (241 reviews), The Barn KT9 (111 reviews), and Hook Farm Campsite (105 reviews). Most sites welcome dogs off lead, but always check the rules before you arrive. Don’t forget to pack rubbish bags—many sites expect you to leave no trace.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Bring your dog and pitch up in Horam—over 1,200 pet-friendly sites make this corner of East Sussex a magnet for animal lovers. Expect everything from farm fields to woodlands, with plenty of places that allow campfires so you can unwind after a day outdoors. Facilities like toilets and showers come as standard at most spots, and you’ll find easy access to fishing, wildlife-watching, and hiking trails. Prices start at just £12 a night, with the average hovering around £80. Want recommendations? Locals rave about Chalky Downs (241 reviews), The Barn KT9 (111 reviews), and Hook Farm Campsite (105 reviews). Most sites welcome dogs off lead, but always check the rules before you arrive. Don’t forget to pack rubbish bags—many sites expect you to leave no trace.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Hollington Park Glamping

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123km from Horam · 6 units · Glamping · Hampshire, South East England

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

2. Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

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71km from Horam · 41 units · Tents, Glamping · Canterbury, Kent, South East England

Pitches, bell tents and a gypsy caravan on the outskirts of Canterbury

3. Allington Lock Campsite

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44km from Horam · 10 units · Tents, Glamping · England

Set beside a peaceful river, this family-friendly campsite offers a simple, nature-filled getaway. Pitch your own tent on one of our 8 non-electric grass pitches, or make yourself at home in one of our two cosy Scandinavian-style softwood cabins, each sleeping up to 4. Please note: guests staying in cabins will need to bring their own bed linen. Onsite facilities include: Riverside setting for a tranquil stay Hot showers and toilets Covered eating area with BBQs Cabins with electricity (for charging devices only) Parking for 1 car per booking (£5 per night) Dogs welcome Onsite CCTV and security barriers

4. Rest and Retreats Shepherd Huts

138km from Horam · 2 units · Glamping · England

Our shepherd huts are designed with indulgent luxury in mind, you will sleep well, in a king size bed with high thread count cotton sheets covering goose down filled pillows and duvet. “Freddie" hut will enhance your connection with the great outdoors with a gorgeous skylight above your bed. By day a cascade of natural light, by evening framing a view of the stars. For those wintery nights snuggle in and de-stress in front of the wood burning stove with a brew or glass of Prosecco on us. When you choose to rise listen to your Roberts radio in your fully equipped kitchen with premium appliances, enjoying breakfast on us with fresh milk, orange juice, cereals & a small loaf of local sourdough, fresh jams and of course a coffee made from your Nespresso. Located down an old Roman road in an ancient village you will have far reaching views of the Oxfordshire countryside, a few minutes stroll away a fantastic community owned pub awaits, local pint or well earned GnT? Let us host you here at Restandretreats for that romantic break or just to escape, unwind and clear your mind. Our location has the best of both worlds, your shepherd hut is located in an ancient Roman village in the Oxfordshire countryside, yet just 5 miles from the centre of Oxford with all its history and university colleges. If you choose you can compliment your stay with an indulgent shopping trip to Bicester Village premium outlet (11m) or Blenheim Palace (8m) with all its history and events on offer. Jeremy Clarksons Diddly squat farm (21m) and his new public house have also become popular with our guests. If walking or running is more your focus then why not explore the beautiful RSPB Otmoor bird reserve, a haven for wildlife with many visitor trials to enjoy, it’s merely a short walk away. Whatever your visit has in store our cosy pub, The Abingdon Arms, is waiting only 100metres walk away, offering fine ales and fine dining or perhaps just a take away pizza. We do welcome our furry 🐕 friends, but NOT in our “Freddy” hut, please check out our other listing for our dog friendly “Edie” shepherd hut listed on Airbnb. We can offer single nights Sunday through Thursday in the quieter months - please message us here or reach out to us at RestandRetreats and we will always see what we can do

5. The Meadow @ Waples Mill

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93km from Horam · 12 units · Tents · Dunmow, England

Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires. Rural walks, How about proper farm activities like tractor rides (ask site staff for details)? The place to find all this is The Meadow at Waples Mill, an Essex farm site between Chelmsford and Dunmow (and about 15 minutes’ drive from both). This family-friendly site is handy for walks on the Essex Way and other local footpaths, and tractor and trailer rides around the farm are organised on alternate days to give guests a glimpse into agricultural life. Activities complete for the day, it's time to chill out, and that should be easy here – all pitches have access to toilets and hot showers in a trailer close by, and firepits are provided so you can have a safe campfire (with wood available to buy on site and a great farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away for fireside snacks). Pitches themselves are large (please note only one tent per pitch is allowed), well kept and well spaced within a meadow that backs onto the River Roding. Dogs are welcome, and there are plenty of places to take them for a walk nearby. London folk looking for a quick escape to the countryside, this is a place to bear in mind – it’s only about an hour and quarter by road from the city.

Stories from the community

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Abigail

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Allington Lock Campsite

While the facilities are basic they are perfect as a base for exploring a truly picturesque part of Kent. We had an amazing time and really loved being able to bring our puppy along for the holiday!

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DONGHYUN

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

it was great place! great glamping! host is great!

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Sunghwan

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

My family really enjoyed one night glamping at this lovely site. It is very quiet and cozy place. Best for family fun and rest.

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Liam

October 2025

With pets

1 night at Allington Lock Campsite

Easy check-in, lovely area, nice guy, comfy cabin.

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Jason

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

My experience at fleet paddock was everything I had hoped for and more all the facilities were clean and well kept , I shared the family bell tent with friends and it had everything we needed for a memorable evening, the campsite was pretty busy but still maintained a peaceful family vibe, I would highly recommend this camping site to anyone wanting to escape the chaos of city life and connect with nature. For me the highlight was the clear sky's at night which revealed the most stars I have ever seen it was amazing 👏 🤩

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Greg

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Meadow @ Waples Mill

Martin was a great host! Welcomed us upon arrival and was very relaxed about where we could pitch up. The campsite is a hidden gem! Peaceful location. Perfect for our festival weekend in Chelmsford! Campsite has many toilets and heated showers. Would stay here again!

Immerse yourself in a world of enchantment and tranquility with our captivating green bow top caravan, offering a unique and picturesque retreat that promises an unforgettable camping experience.

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dipika

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

Excellent stay. Beautiful hut and surroundings. Place is exceptionally clean site and the Alex is always available and tops up all facilities and the best of host. Will be back. Dip & Dave

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Cleo

September 2025

With kids

5 nights at Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

We loved your place, it's fantastic. All the little details make it extra special. Clean, great location, swings, a tree house, bats and balls, a kitchen and lounge area, a great view of rabbits in the field from the warm shower. Quite magical. Would definitely come again.

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Akhil

September 2025

1 night at Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

Place is well maintained and beautiful. It has all the essentials needed and exactly as shown in the pictures. Enjoy making some BBQ food with a view to the open farm 😁

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Kate

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

Lovely and well looked after site. We’ll be visiting again!

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Mandy

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

10/10 we loved this campsite. Pitched where we liked with friends. Super relaxed, safe for the kids to play as no cars in the field. Easy to set up as the car park is next to the field and trolleys available for the short trip. Owner was friendly and helpful. Great, clean facilities with hot showers and flushing toilets, a small fridge and usb docking stations to charge phones. Really close to Whitstable, Canterbury and a small Morrisons a 5 min drive away. Lots of small touches that the kids loved; chickens, hammocks and a tennis net with some toys about. We were camping but the glamping options looked nice too. We’ll be back next year!

emmarowe

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

I booked three nights stay on a backpacking pitch. As someone camping solo i felt really safe on this small back to basics campsite. There was a nice mix of families and a few cyclists/backpackers . Its a really cool set up with a little campers kitchen (with fridge, utensils) where you can also charge your phone on usb charging point. Also has a lounge so you can sit away from your tent or shelter if it rains. Picnic tables and firepit in centre of field too. Flushable loos are a bonus and hats off to Alex who keeps them spotless! Showers were hot when I used them, and with a view over the field you feel like you are in nature. Well located, about an hour walk from Canterbury train stations, 30 mins from Kent Uni (which has a national express stop), and pretty near to the Crab and Winkle path, I had a.lovely walk to Whitstable one day. Kids will love the chickens, swings and the treetop viewing platform. Highly recommend for backpackers, cyclists, families and people who like a slow chilled camping experience

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Sam

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

Second trip of the summer and didn’t disappoint. Stayed in bell tent this time (hut last time) and it was clean and comfortable and facilities good. Location very close to Whitstable and Canterbury. Would definitely recommend.

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ELAINE

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

Great campsite, lovely vibe. Loads of things to keep kids entertained and very clean toilet and washing up facilities. Lots of families and everyone was friendly. Lovely area too, we will definitely return.

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Aurimas

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

We had a wonderful stay at campsite. The bed was very comfortable-we slept like at home.Evrythink was clean and well maintained,you can really tell the place is taken care of.The host was super friendly and checked into make sure we hade evrything we needed. We're really happy we found this place. Definitely planing to come back next summer-or even earlier if it weather nice. Highly recommended.

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Jake

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Meadow @ Waples Mill

Great campsite. Great host. Would come back. Cheers

Whitley

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

We enjoyed our stay at this campsite. Glamping Bell tent 2 was amazing; everything you need is available. Our boys loved the space to run around and play. Toilets weer spotless, hot showers. I recommend staking Here!

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Michael

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

A very beautiful spot, with everything thoughtfully laid out, clean, and in good working order. Highly recommended for anyone hoping to camp near Canterbury.

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Reiko

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

We're not seasoned campers (2 adults and 2 kids under 5) but The Paddock made it really easy and fun for us all; we had a lovely weekend's stay. Huge space very easily accessible - parking is right next to the pitches and there are plenty of trailer carts available to make light work of unloading/loading. Nice not to have camper vans or caravans and a car-free space. The site was popular but there was never a queue for facilities, which were kept spotless. Showers had plentiful hot water (and lovely views across the fields!) and these and the loos and basins are all hand-built structures, sheltered and private but semi-outdoors - a much more pleasant experience than the pre-fabricated portacabins we've experienced elsewhere. It didn't rain while we were there but was reassuring that the well-stocked kitchenette was housed in a stable block that also had a space with chairs where you could shelter if needed. The children loved the swings and hammocks and were entertained by the chickens in their coop. Would happily return here :)

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Peter

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Allington Lock Campsite

Our stay at Graham's cabin was great. As advertised, the cabin does not have bedding, so bring your own! The cabin was basic but enough for a good night's sleep. The facilities were good. While the logistics of getting booked in are a little complicated, Graham was incredibly caring in ensuring we found our way to the cabin at night. He went the 'extra mile' to ensure we would have a good stay. It all worked fine. The location is great. Right on the river, next to the lock. And a great little canteen serving lovely food with outdoor seating. I recommended this as a good cheap place to stay.

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Laleham Camping Club

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73km from Horam · 124 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England

Our 100 pitch campsite is located in the protected Green Belt area to the west of London. With the River Thames on one side and Laleham Park on all others, the beautiful surroundings are hard to beat given the proximity to the capital. The campsite is run voluntarily by its members, with day-to-day matters being handled by an elected committee and wardens.

Palace Farm Campsite

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54km from Horam · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Kent, South East England

Unpretentious and peaceful camping in an underrated spot

Woodlands Camping

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95km from Horam · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ropley, England

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

Pitchcott Farm

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131km from Horam · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Aylesbury, England

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

Camp Corve and Canopy Skatepark

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116km from Horam · 28 units · Tents · Isle Of Wight, England

Cool camping on an Isle of Wight farm – with an indoor skatepark next door

Available this weekend

Stockbridge View Campsite

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125km from Horam · 62 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Stockbridge, England

A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge

The Nut Plat Retreat

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36km from Horam · 3 units · Glamping · Kent, South East England

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

Farm stay belltent with activities

100km from Horam · 9 units · Tents · England

large belltent with double beds and other beds furnishing , outdoor kitchen close by with everything needed to cook bbq , firepits gazebos table chairs lights etc . just bring bedding , charcoal , wood and your clothes and towels! Everything else provided with activities fishing , swimming paddling boats paddle boards goldings beach by the crystal clear chalk stream , 60 acre rare breeds farm and grade 1 listed country estate to explore. Zipwire woodland area collect eggs chickens , hammocks play areas craft mini goat walks farm tour meet feed our friendly donkeys , mini cows piglets lambs etc Outdoor kitchen with everything needed , shelters

The Slips

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38km from Horam · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Henfield, England

A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside

Luna Domes

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27km from Horam · 8 units · Glamping · East Grinstead, England

High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England

Star Hosts in Horam

Alciston Court Farm

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13km from Horam · 5 units · Tents · Alfriston, East Sussex, South East England

A back-to-basics campsite that’s well located at the foot of the South Downs

The Barn KT9

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60km from Horam · 22 units · Tents, Glamping · Greater London, South East England

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

Chalky Downs

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26km from Horam · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton

Old Litten

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85km from Horam · 1 unit · Tent · Steep, Hampshire, South East England

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.

Far and Away Camping

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39km from Horam · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · England

Nestled within the heart of the Kent countryside, Far and Away allows you to escape into a rural, peaceful and wild campsite. The skies are full of song birds and birds of prey, hot air balloons dominate the still summer evenings and there is always a spitfire or biplane circling from the local aerodrome. With close to zero light pollution, the night skies are a stunning way to end the day not to mention Far and Away sunrise and sunsets are also worth staying up for! Immerse yourself in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside and take advantage of the many public footpaths around the campsite. Far and Away is 1.2 miles away from Headcorn village where you can find a host of local amenities, shops, pubs and restaurants. There is also a host of National Trust sites within a short drive including Sissinghurst Castle and many wonderful villages to visit including medieval Biddenden and the magical market town of Tenterden. Next to junction 8 of the M20 there is also Leeds Castle, only a 20 minute drive from Far and Away and the Big Cat Sanctuary is only a few fields away. At night you can hear the roar of the wild cats really making it feel like you are Far and Away!

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

There are a couple of caravan parks in the village itself but it pays to stretch your legs a little further afield and explore the surrounding countryside, where there are more traditional campsites within easy range. If you want campfires, acres of space and good views, check out our favourite places to pitch in the local area.