Family camping in South West England

Beach getaways, UNESCO-listed landmarks, and wild moorlands draw explorers to the UK’s southern peninsula.

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12 top campsites in South West England

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Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

31 units · Glamping, Tents27 acres · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep

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Sweet Hill Farm

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · Dorset, South West England

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

Cadgwith Wild Camping

21 units · Motorhomes, Tents7 acres · Porthleven, Cornwall, South West England

A dog-friendly campsite on a farm in Cornwall where every pitch offers a sea view

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Primrose Fields Campsite

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents11 acres · Wareham, England

Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

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The Old Airfield

114 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Hampshire, South East England

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

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Croft Cottage Camping

12 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

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

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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

28 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Crickhowell, Wales

Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range

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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

127 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Cornwall, South West England

Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.

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Caalm Camp

6 units · Glamping70 acres · Stour Row, England

Caalm by name, calm by nature. This blissfully chilled-out Dorset hideaway promises a relaxing stay for all

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Bush Farm Campsite

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents200 acres · Saltash, England

As close to wild camping as you can get on a rewilded 200-acre farm in Cornwall

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Oxwick Farm

14 units · Glamping, Tents3 acres · Gloucestershire, South West England

Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.

Coppet Hill

18 units · Glamping, Tents600 acres · Bridport, England

Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast

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Family camping in South West England guide

Overview

Looking for a family-friendly camping experience in South West England? Look no further than Sweet Hill Farm! With over 1,100 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your next adventure. Whether you're a seasoned camper or just starting out, you'll love exploring the beautiful countryside and enjoying the wide range of activities available, from surfing and biking to fishing. And don't worry about facilities—popular campsites like Knoll Farm Campsite and South Dean Camping offer everything you need, from cooking equipment and campfires to potable water. Plus, with an average price per night of just £20 and options as low as £8, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags, grab your tent, and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

Camping offers a family-friendly way to holiday wherever you go, but the South West of England offers an especially great family-friendly destination with plenty of sites, facilities, and activities for younger campers. If camping near the seaside, you won’t find it hard to fill your days with swimming, paddling, and sandcastle-building with your tiny tots—or make that watersports, fossil hunting, and rockpooling if you’ve got older ones. Farm campsites are fascinating for kids of all ages (and adults!), as there’s often a chance to meet farm animals and maybe even the opportunity to get stuck in with collecting eggs or feeding lambs. South West England has plenty of family-friendly attractions too, from Somerset’s Wookey Hole caves to Cornwall’s Eden Project.