Dog-friendly caravan parks near East Grinstead, West Sussex

Almost exactly halfway between London and England's south coast, the Sussex town of East Grinstead is a popular camping spot for Londoners wanting a quick weekend in the great outdoors. You can get the train into town in now time and grab a taxi into High Weald AONB that begins just on the edge of the settlement.

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Top-rated campgrounds near East Grinstead

Almost exactly halfway between London and England's south coast, the Sussex town of East Grinstead is a popular camping spot for Londoners wanting a quick weekend in the great outdoors. You can get the train into town in now time and grab a taxi into High Weald AONB that begins just on the edge of the settlement.

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Top-rated campgrounds near East Grinstead

1. Croft Cottage Camping

98%

(80)

123km from East Grinstead · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Small-time camping with a family-friendly buzz, a walk away from the beautiful New Forest

2. Weston Caravan and Campsite

94%

(9)

117km from East Grinstead · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small family run site in Weston-on-the Green village located with a local pub 5 minutes walk away and on site cafe. The site also has newly refurbished toilet and shower facilities. Amazing location to access Oxford city and easy access to M40 (Junction 9). Good things await for those who grab a berth at Weston Caravan and Campsite, in the Oxfordshire village of Weston-on-the-Green. For starters, space seekers should be pleased to see that there’s plenty of breathing room around this former dairy farm – excellent news for kids or dogs that need a bit of haring-about time after being cooped up in the car. Depending on where you’ve plonked down you may find that your nearest neighbours are the resident beef cattle, sheep or horses; it’s worth keeping your eyes open for sightings of the hedgehogs that often scuttle about the place too. Perhaps most crucially for those whose stomachs dictate a site’s success is the presence of a café that serves up a tempting range of freshly cooked goodies: breakfasts (no rush – they’re served all day), salads, cakes and coffees, plus cheeses, pies and the like to take away. And the crème de la crème – literally: homemade ice cream in up to 16 (yes, a lipsmacking 16) different flavours. Evening appetites can be sated with a barbecue out on the field, or trotting off to the local pub five minutes’ walk away. The site added a new toilet and shower block in 2018. And how to get to this little slice of rural loveliness? The village is just a few minutes’ drive from the A34 and Junction 9 of the M40, making it both a useful stopover on cross-country voyages and a handy spot for Oxfordshire breaks (perhaps taking in Oxford, Blenheim Palace or bagging bargains in Bicester).

3. Harry's Field New Forest

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(60)

123km from East Grinstead · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway

4. Ushercombe Fields

140km from East Grinstead · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Tucked away just 15 minutes from Banbury in the heart of Oxfordshire, Ushercombe Fields is a charming, family-run pop-up site where the focus is all about keeping things thoughtfully low-impact, sustainable, and in tune with nature. This family-friendly spot offers brand-new toilets and handy washing-up facilities – everything you need for a comfortable stay, without losing that back-to-nature feeling. It’s the perfect place to slow down, breathe in the fresh country air, and truly unwind. Spectacular views come as part of the package – perfect for relaxed evenings by the campfire. Just 10 minutes away, Hook Norton Brewery serves up real ales and a cracking full English breakfast. A little further afield Jeremy Clarkson’s infamous pub, The Farmer’s Dog, is a 40-minute drive and a fun stop for fans of the local celebrity scene. Whether you're looking to explore the local area or make new friends among fellow guests, Ushercombe Fields offers a peaceful stay filled with lasting memories. You're welcome to bring your dogs along – there are plenty of scenic walks nearby – and on clear nights, you can unwind beneath a sky full of stars.

5. Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

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68km from East Grinstead · 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.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Lynda

September 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Weston Caravan and Campsite

The campsite is clean and well kept. The site was quiet at night,. Toilets and showers were cleaned regularly. We had the perfect pitch thanks to the advice of Hana.

Yvonne

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Weston Caravan and Campsite

Really nice site. Lovely clean showers and toilets. Really nice area. Would highly this it

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Caroline

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Croft Cottage Camping

Bill and Helen are so lovely and accommodating. A very ebullient and energetic couple. They rallied all the campers together on our last night to play volleyball as the site was closing for the season the next day. There’s a volleyball and badminton net in the middle of the field with rackets etc supplied if you just want a fun knock up. There pitch sizes are great are really generously spaced out. Loved the llamas and the fresh hen eggs that Helen left out for grabs one morning.! Couldn’t fault this place. We will be back.

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Nicola

August 2025

3 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Croft Cottage Camping

A wonderful small site with all the facilities you need. Bill made us feel truly welcome. A short walk from the site into the woods and to the river, perfect for the dog to cool off and swim. Some evening noise from Sandy Balls but as explained in the site description. It was handy having those site facilities right next door. We’d definitely return.

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Ruth

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Croft Cottage Camping

It was great. The facilities are really good and the owners are friendly. I would stay again but not on pitch 2 as it's on a hill and our bed was a bit lopsided! The toilets should also just be unisex as I used the men's when it was free and got tutted at even though there was a queue for the women and no men when I went in and the toilets were just toilets not anything like a urinal or like a load of toilets. Just single toilets both exactly the same. Anyway, that's just a detail and overall we had a brilliant time thank you! Ruth

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antoine

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

Nice place. Little camp, very clear with 2 toilets and shower with hot water. Easy to find. Not far from portmouth

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Ramon

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Weston Caravan and Campsite

We had a great time at Hana's land. Although there was some road noise, the grass pitch was very nice and the facilities were very good and clean.

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Liam

August 2025

Tent

With kids

10 nights at Croft Cottage Camping

Lovely site, very friendly will great owners. We stayed for 10 nights and had a great time. If you want a very quite site this my not be for you as you get quite a bit of noise from the nearby Sandyballs site.

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Rachel

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

3 nights at Croft Cottage Camping

Helen and Bill are the best! Easy to check in and set up a great location the site is lovely. Great for children and adults alike friendly and hospitable can't recommend enough.

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Maaike

August 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Croft Cottage Camping

We had amazing stay at the campsite of Bill and Helen. Everything was very clean, spacious pitches and very lovely hosts. The campsite was very close to the entrance of The New Forest, which was easy to visit from the campsite. Our kids had a good time with the alpacas, the playground and just being able to run around.

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Martin

August 2025

Tent

7 nights at Croft Cottage Camping

A brilliant small camp site for families with generous pitches, a games area in the middle and a young childrens play area with slide The owner is very helpful and made us feel very welcome. Children are encouraged to help feed the chickens each morning. The guests at the site were welcoming, many being return campers who had used campsite for years. A lucky find for us as there are plenty of easy walks in all directions from the campsite. A short walk to the nearest inn for food and a drink.

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Denis

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Weston Caravan and Campsite

Hana was most helpful and the site is spacious with excellent facilities.

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David

April 2025

6 m Class B

With kids

2 nights at Weston Caravan and Campsite

Really relaxed site with spotless, excellent facilities in a very handy location. Instructions provided by text before we arrived, including where to park (we had a grass pitch without electric) and the code for the bathrooms. The cafe next door is also great, with excellent all day breakfasts and very good coffee. The only downside is the road noise which is pretty much constant - was not an issue for us, but something to bear in mind if light sleepers! Would definitely stay again if in the area.

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Elizabeth

March 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Weston Caravan and Campsite

First time booking through Hipcamp and Hana was super helpful and friendly, she also gave us loads of info beforehand which was great. The campsite was quiet, super clean and was a great location. The Milk Shed cafe was AMAZING! Overall, really happy with our stay, we had a lovely relaxing weekend despite the chilly weather!

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Devendra

March 2025

Tent

3 nights at Weston Caravan and Campsite

I would highly recommend this place to anyone. It’s exceptionally well-maintained and located in a peaceful, serene area, making it perfect for those seeking a calm and relaxing environment.

The best campsites for under £50 near East Grinstead

Sunnyside Pop Up Camping

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(8)

1.3km from East Grinstead · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes

We are a pop-up campsite, which means we are open most weekends during the summer with some longer stints at the beginning and at the end of our season. We offer different activities each weekend, varying from damper bread making to wild food walks and bush craft skills. We also celebrate Midsummer (Juhannus) in Finnish style! 22nd May - 31st May - Opening: Sauna hot all Week 😃🙌🏻 19th - 21st June Summer Solstice/Juhannus ☀️☀️☀️ 26th - 28th June - Fairy Garden Making 🧚🏻🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♂️ 3rd -5th July - Damper Bread 🥨 10th-12th July - DJ BBQ 🎶🍗 17th -19th July -Whittling 🥄🔪 24th - 26th July - Wellness weekend 🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ 31st July - 3rd August - Wand Making and 🪄🧚‍♂️ 7th - 9th August - Communal Curry Night 🥘 14th - 16th August - Fire Making for Kids 🔥 20th - 23rd August - Wild Food Walk 🍄‍🟫🫐 27th - 31st August - Closing Week ☀️🔥🥂🍾 FINNISH SAUNA We light our authentic Finnish sauna on Saturday evenings for all to use. Otherwise you can book the Sauna area for private use on Friday nights and Saturday day. Do give us more than an hours notice, it is wood heated and it takes a while to get hot! CAMPFIRES We love campfires and see them as an integral part of the camping experience. Campfires bring people together at the end of the day, to cook, socialise and relax. The smell of the wood smoke at twilight and the excitement on the kids faces when the marshmallows come out are bound to set you up for a perfect night away from the city lights! We sell crates of firewood, and hire fire pits for you to use during your stay. MUSIC The Lower Fields are for quiet camping. We would like it to be the perfect place for children to sleep and adults to chitchat around the campfires. On the Upper Field and near the Centre Camp we do allow you to listen and enjoy any music. But please respect your fellow campers! We want everybody to be able to enjoy their weekend without being disturbed. We ask for quiet across the whole site from 11.30pm. Overall we are quite a sociable site, with things happening at center camp every weekend. and a public campfire to sit around for a few mins after your sauna. We have a great area for large family groups. We pride ourselves on helping new campers get the most out of the experience come and hay hello at center camp.

Stockbridge View Campsite

93%

(88)

104km from East Grinstead · 62 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

Barn Owl Camping

97%

(18)

134km from East Grinstead · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Dog-friendly camping and shepherd’s huts in rural Suffolk

Shottisham Campsite & Smallholding

142km from East Grinstead · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

Situated just a brief ten-minute drive away from the stunning coastline and merely five minutes from Sutton Hoo, this welcoming site is perfectly positioned for exploring all that Suffolk has to offer. Embracing a commitment to sustainable, low-impact living, the campsite aims to preserve its natural surroundings. Visitors have the option to settle into one of the site's 50 generously-sized pitches, 30 of which are equipped with electric hook-up. Spread across five small fields adorned with native trees and bushes, these pitches cater to tents, campervans, motorhomes, caravans, and RVs. For those in search of a touch of luxury, a 6m bell tent awaits, providing an ideal glamping experience. Housing up to five guests, the bell tent boasts a king-sized bed, double futon sofa-bed, single futon chair bed, complete bedding, electric amenities, a small fridge, and a kettle. Outside, a spacious decking area beckons with a shaded table and chairs, accompanied by a fire pit, gas BBQ, and a hot plate, setting the scene for delightful al fresco dining (complete with cooking utensils and crockery). Nestled within a smallholding, the campsite is home to rare breed pigs, alpacas, goats, and chickens, and guests are invited to join in the evening feeding sessions. Depending on the season, visitors may even have the chance to meet baby alpacas, goats, chicks, piglets, and more. Campfires are permitted in designated fire pits, available for hire on-site, and firewood can be purchased (though guests are welcome to bring their own). Dogs are welcome on secure leads, and the campsite offers direct access to walking trails meandering through acres of picturesque countryside.

Tom's Field (New Forest)

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(44)

122km from East Grinstead · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand

The best campsites available this weekend near East Grinstead

The Slips

91%

(85)

28km from East Grinstead · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

Cotswolds Camping

87%

(176)

133km from East Grinstead · 56 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple camping surrounded by all the delicious Oxfordshire and Cotswolds village food offerings

Daisy May’s Farm

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(178)

90km from East Grinstead · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Our pop up campsite is set in 20 acres on a not for profit community farm. Come and join us in the great outdoors! Help collect the eggs, feed the chickens and milk the goat! There is always lots going on at Daisy May’s Farm! Children’s play areas, paddle stream, woodland walks and lots more! PITCH FEE INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FARM & ALL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS! Open 7 days a week. Coffee Cabin and Ollie’s Food Hut also serving hot food (Weekends & school holiday 10-3pm) Local pub - 5 mins walk Golf Course (crazy golf, top golf, 9 hole course, bar and food) - 5 mins walk Shop/post office/chip shop - 10 mins walk Toilets & shower ; hot gas shower available but we are a basic wild, mostly off grid site. No concrete heated toilet blocks I’m afraid! (Showers unavailable in Winter months) There will be mud. Bring your wellies! Drinking water and bins available. Bring a torch for walking around the site at night. The site is off grid and the toilet lights are solar operated! CARAVANS - ONLY BOOKABLE MAY - SEPTEMBERTENTS - CAMPER VANS - MOTORHOMES WELCOME ALL YEAR (all pitches are the same. No need to specify which type of unit you are booking) We look forwards to welcoming you soon!

Holistic Woods Wild Campsite

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(178)

144km from East Grinstead · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

We are a WILD campsite with character and history. Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland. There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans. Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben. We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels. There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE

Lakeview Paddock

134km from East Grinstead · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Lakeview Paddock is a peaceful, well-kept certificated site set in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside, just a short walk from the beautiful shores of Grafham Water. Open 365 days a year, we welcome tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Guests can choose from spacious grass pitches or three level hard-standing pitches, all with electric hook-up and easy access. The site is known for its friendly welcome, immaculate standards, and calm, natural atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy newly refurbished toilets and showers, a hot-water wash-up area, recycling points, clear signage, and plenty of open space to relax and unwind beneath the big skies. Lakeview Paddock is perfectly positioned for walkers, cyclists, wildlife lovers, paddleboarders and families seeking a safe, quiet retreat. Grafham Water’s circular walking and cycling route, its nature reserve, fishing areas and sailing club are all close by, making it an ideal base for outdoor adventures. Local pubs, village shops, cafés and farm shops are only minutes away, with the market towns of St Neots and Huntingdon providing further amenities. Despite its convenience, the site still feels like a tucked-away countryside escape. A warm welcome awaits you at Lakeview Paddock — a peaceful, all-year retreat with everything you need close at hand.

Star Host camping experiences near East Grinstead

Housedean Farm Campsite

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(100)

28km from East Grinstead · 3 units · Tents

Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way

Far and Away Camping

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(18)

47km from East Grinstead · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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!

Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

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(122)

33km from East Grinstead · 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.

Chalky Downs

96%

(605)

31km from East Grinstead · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

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(57)

142km from East Grinstead · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

The best dog-friendly campsites near East Grinstead

Croft Cottage Camping

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(80)

123km from East Grinstead · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Small-time camping with a family-friendly buzz, a walk away from the beautiful New Forest

Ushercombe Fields

140km from East Grinstead · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Tucked away just 15 minutes from Banbury in the heart of Oxfordshire, Ushercombe Fields is a charming, family-run pop-up site where the focus is all about keeping things thoughtfully low-impact, sustainable, and in tune with nature. This family-friendly spot offers brand-new toilets and handy washing-up facilities – everything you need for a comfortable stay, without losing that back-to-nature feeling. It’s the perfect place to slow down, breathe in the fresh country air, and truly unwind. Spectacular views come as part of the package – perfect for relaxed evenings by the campfire. Just 10 minutes away, Hook Norton Brewery serves up real ales and a cracking full English breakfast. A little further afield Jeremy Clarkson’s infamous pub, The Farmer’s Dog, is a 40-minute drive and a fun stop for fans of the local celebrity scene. Whether you're looking to explore the local area or make new friends among fellow guests, Ushercombe Fields offers a peaceful stay filled with lasting memories. You're welcome to bring your dogs along – there are plenty of scenic walks nearby – and on clear nights, you can unwind beneath a sky full of stars.

Weston Caravan and Campsite

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117km from East Grinstead · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small family run site in Weston-on-the Green village located with a local pub 5 minutes walk away and on site cafe. The site also has newly refurbished toilet and shower facilities. Amazing location to access Oxford city and easy access to M40 (Junction 9). Good things await for those who grab a berth at Weston Caravan and Campsite, in the Oxfordshire village of Weston-on-the-Green. For starters, space seekers should be pleased to see that there’s plenty of breathing room around this former dairy farm – excellent news for kids or dogs that need a bit of haring-about time after being cooped up in the car. Depending on where you’ve plonked down you may find that your nearest neighbours are the resident beef cattle, sheep or horses; it’s worth keeping your eyes open for sightings of the hedgehogs that often scuttle about the place too. Perhaps most crucially for those whose stomachs dictate a site’s success is the presence of a café that serves up a tempting range of freshly cooked goodies: breakfasts (no rush – they’re served all day), salads, cakes and coffees, plus cheeses, pies and the like to take away. And the crème de la crème – literally: homemade ice cream in up to 16 (yes, a lipsmacking 16) different flavours. Evening appetites can be sated with a barbecue out on the field, or trotting off to the local pub five minutes’ walk away. The site added a new toilet and shower block in 2018. And how to get to this little slice of rural loveliness? The village is just a few minutes’ drive from the A34 and Junction 9 of the M40, making it both a useful stopover on cross-country voyages and a handy spot for Oxfordshire breaks (perhaps taking in Oxford, Blenheim Palace or bagging bargains in Bicester).

Sindles Farm Glamping and Camping

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(14)

68km from East Grinstead · 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.

Harry's Field New Forest

92%

(60)

123km from East Grinstead · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

You can get the train into town in now time and grab a taxi into High Weald AONB that begins just on the edge of the settlement. The River Medway, National Trust Standen and Ashdown Forest are all within easy reach and there are plenty of excellent campsites nearby.