Beach camping near Polegate

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Camping near Polegate puts you within striking distance of pebbled beaches, coastal trails, and chalk cliffs. With over 150 options focused on beach terrain, you’ll find campsites where you can wake to the sound of gulls and set off straight onto the South Downs Way. Average nightly prices hover around £90, but you can pitch up for as little as £11. For reliable facilities, look for sites with toilets, fire pits, and pet-friendly rules. Hikers and wildlife spotters come for the sweeping sea views and migrating birds; horseback riders favour the open stretches just inland. Local favourites include Chalky Downs (241 reviews), Otter Channel Campsite (83 reviews), and Housedean Farm Campsite (44 reviews). Expect sea breezes, late sunsets, and direct access to some of Sussex’s most rugged coastline.

97% (514) 62 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Polegate

Housedean Farm Campsite

1. Housedean Farm Campsite

98%
(100)
22km from Polegate · 3 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£17
 / night
Chalky Downs

2. Chalky Downs

96%
(605)
23km from Polegate · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£16
 / night
Dogwood Glamping

3. Dogwood Glamping

90%
(42)
28km from Polegate · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£95
 / night
Small Meadow Campsite

4. Small Meadow Campsite

100%
(18)
29km from Polegate · 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 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. 🏕️ Extra comfort if the weather turns Add the large group tent, ideal for gatherings, sleeping or simply escaping the heat. It includes a yoga deck / flat outdoor space, perfect for truly unwinding. Looking for a secure field kitchen? We can open the horsebox on the top field (small extra cost). It’s ideal for food storage, camp stoves and gear while you explore beaches and trails. 🌟 Special Exclusive Rental Hire the entire campsite area for your group £250 for up to 10 people up to 10 additional guests at £20 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Otter Channel Campsite

5. Otter Channel Campsite

95%
(159)
37km from Polegate · 18 units
Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

6. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

98%
(48)
51km from Polegate · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night
Woodfire at Westerlands

7. Woodfire at Westerlands

99%
(51)
65km from Polegate · 22 units
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
The Sunnyfield Campsite

8. The Sunnyfield Campsite

94%
(99)
67km from Polegate · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£38
 / night
Greenhill Glamping

9. Greenhill Glamping

100%
(31)
76km from Polegate · 2 units
Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£160
 / night
Ninham Country Holidays

10. Ninham Country Holidays

100%
(38)
103km from Polegate · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

11. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
125km from Polegate · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Teddy's Farm

12. Teddy's Farm

99%
(154)
127km from Polegate · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
The Downs Stables Holidays

13. The Downs Stables Holidays

100%
(2)
46km from Polegate · 2 units
Modern glamping pods on a working racing stables in the South Downs
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£90
 / night
Skoolie Stays

14. Skoolie Stays

100%
(5)
49km from Polegate · 1 unit
A converted, characterful and cool all-American yellow school bus parked up near the South Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£236
 / night
Ham Hideaway

15. Ham Hideaway

100%
(2)
89km from Polegate · 5 units
Glamping in the Kent countryside, close to the coast – with an optional butler catering service
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£235
 / night
Lepe Beach Campsite

16. Lepe Beach Campsite

89%
(149)
112km from Polegate · 20 units
Traditional tent camping with views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Oh and did we mention it's only 150 yards from the beach!?
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£40
 / night
Stud Farm

17. Stud Farm

100%
(4)
131km from Polegate · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
The Old Airfield

18. The Old Airfield

85%
(143)
137km from Polegate · 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

Camping near Polegate puts you within striking distance of pebbled beaches, coastal trails, and chalk cliffs. With over 150 options focused on beach terrain, you’ll find campsites where you can wake to the sound of gulls and set off straight onto the South Downs Way. Average nightly prices hover around £90, but you can pitch up for as little as £11. For reliable facilities, look for sites with toilets, fire pits, and pet-friendly rules. Hikers and wildlife spotters come for the sweeping sea views and migrating birds; horseback riders favour the open stretches just inland. Local favourites include Chalky Downs (241 reviews), Otter Channel Campsite (83 reviews), and Housedean Farm Campsite (44 reviews). Expect sea breezes, late sunsets, and direct access to some of Sussex’s most rugged coastline.

97% (514) 62 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Polegate

Housedean Farm Campsite

1. Housedean Farm Campsite

98%
(100)
22km from Polegate · 3 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£17
 / night
Chalky Downs

2. Chalky Downs

96%
(605)
23km from Polegate · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£16
 / night
Dogwood Glamping

3. Dogwood Glamping

90%
(42)
28km from Polegate · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£95
 / night
Small Meadow Campsite

4. Small Meadow Campsite

100%
(18)
29km from Polegate · 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 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. 🏕️ Extra comfort if the weather turns Add the large group tent, ideal for gatherings, sleeping or simply escaping the heat. It includes a yoga deck / flat outdoor space, perfect for truly unwinding. Looking for a secure field kitchen? We can open the horsebox on the top field (small extra cost). It’s ideal for food storage, camp stoves and gear while you explore beaches and trails. 🌟 Special Exclusive Rental Hire the entire campsite area for your group £250 for up to 10 people up to 10 additional guests at £20 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Otter Channel Campsite

5. Otter Channel Campsite

95%
(159)
37km from Polegate · 18 units
Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

6. Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

98%
(48)
51km from Polegate · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night
Woodfire at Westerlands

7. Woodfire at Westerlands

99%
(51)
65km from Polegate · 22 units
A foodie campsite with outdoor feasts, set in the heart of the South Downs
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
The Sunnyfield Campsite

8. The Sunnyfield Campsite

94%
(99)
67km from Polegate · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£38
 / night
Greenhill Glamping

9. Greenhill Glamping

100%
(31)
76km from Polegate · 2 units
Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£160
 / night
Ninham Country Holidays

10. Ninham Country Holidays

100%
(38)
103km from Polegate · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

11. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
125km from Polegate · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Teddy's Farm

12. Teddy's Farm

99%
(154)
127km from Polegate · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
The Downs Stables Holidays

13. The Downs Stables Holidays

100%
(2)
46km from Polegate · 2 units
Modern glamping pods on a working racing stables in the South Downs
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£90
 / night
Skoolie Stays

14. Skoolie Stays

100%
(5)
49km from Polegate · 1 unit
A converted, characterful and cool all-American yellow school bus parked up near the South Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£236
 / night
Ham Hideaway

15. Ham Hideaway

100%
(2)
89km from Polegate · 5 units
Glamping in the Kent countryside, close to the coast – with an optional butler catering service
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£235
 / night
Lepe Beach Campsite

16. Lepe Beach Campsite

89%
(149)
112km from Polegate · 20 units
Traditional tent camping with views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Oh and did we mention it's only 150 yards from the beach!?
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£40
 / night
Stud Farm

17. Stud Farm

100%
(4)
131km from Polegate · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
The Old Airfield

18. The Old Airfield

85%
(143)
137km from Polegate · 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

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