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    Country hikes, coastal views, and cultural sites are all on the itinerary in the South Downs.

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    Popular camping styles for South Downs National Park

    Community favorites in and near South Downs National Park

    Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

    • Lepe Beach Campsite
    • Lepe Beach Campsite
    • Lepe Beach Campsite
    89%
    (149)

    Lepe Beach Campsite

    20 units · Tents7 acres · New Forest, England
    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!?
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    £39.50
     / night
    • The Otter Channel
    • The Otter Channel
    • The Otter Channel
    95%
    (135)

    Otter Channel Campsite

    18 units · Tents3 acres · East Sussex, South East England
    Spacious, nature-friendly camping with campfires on the banks of the River Rother
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    £35
     / night
    • Housedean Farm Campsite
    • Housedean Farm Campsite
    • Housedean Farm Campsite
    98%
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    Housedean Farm Campsite

    7 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England
    Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
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    £16
     / night
    • Bell Tent
    • Bell Tent
    • Bell Tent
    97%
    (37)

    Thorncombe Farm

    57 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Dorchester, England
    Situated in the heart of the Dorset countryside, Thorncombe Farm offers a warm, friendly welcome. Our mostly flat campsite has beautiful views into the valley and comes with all the amenities you would expect from a small site, with the add bonus of fresh free range eggs and home produced meat, burgers and sausages available for pre order! Bell Tents For 2023, glampers and those that want to take the hassle out of pitching/buying a tent/less baggage in the vehicle or even those that want to try camping under canvas for the first time our site has 3 (5 metre) furnished bell tents each with a separate dining area complete with seating and table. The tents have been upgraded with deluxe double and 2 single beds, carpeting and rugs , storage cabinet and mirror. We have now supplied electricity to the tents so we can provide a small fridge, recharge points for devices, In addition each bell tent has a fire pit and barbeque and a double ring gas stove. Four settings of cutlery , plates and mugs are supplied with a wash bowl. The beds are supplied with a top sheet only. So please bring what you need or a sleeping bag. Each booking is for a minimum 2 night stay and is for up to 4 people. Priced from £70/night We can supply 2 additional Disco beds bunks to take the total to six guests . The additional guests would be subject to a supplemental charge.Any queries please contact us before booking if necessary. CAMPING All are grass pitches only. and we retain the same facilities. There will be 25 pitches available. Please note at Bank Holiday Weekends it is a minimum 3 night booking. Fri-Sunday.We allow fires and Barbecues. All we ask is the barbecue or fire pit is off the ground and does not burn the grass of the campsite.There are fire pits for hire on a first come first serve basis at £5 for the duration of your stay. There is firewood available for sale Showers are no longer on a card system; Free as they should be Absolutely no pets in our bell tents whatsoever on the grounds of hygiene, health and the welfare of other guests , guest will be asked to leave if pets are found or seen in our bell tents. Pets welcome as per existing rules just not in our tents.
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    £17
     / night
    • The Old Airfield
    • The Old Airfield
    • The Old Airfield
    85%
    (123)

    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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    £30
     / night
    • Yurt
    • The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats.
    • Yurt
    89%
    (38)

    Dogwood Glamping

    4 units · Glamping1 acre · Rye, England
    The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
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    £85.50
     / night
    • Small Meadow Farm
    • Small Meadow Farm
    • Small Meadow Farm
    100%
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    Small Meadow Farm

    3 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Fairlight, England
    This low-impact, off-grid campsite is set within a working permaculture fruit and herb farm, with a small flock of sheep that are helping restore a wildflower meadow. There is a strip of woodland at the top of my field where you can escape summer heat under the trees and put up hammocks or hammock tents. I am offering only two pitches at any one time (up to 6 people per pitch). Each pitch has their own fire pit at the top of the field near the woodland, with camping lower on the slope nearer to shower unit and compost toilet. Each pitch also has its own compost toilet tent in the woodland, near the fire. Should the weather be uncertain there is the option of renting the group tent in addition to fire and camping areas, the group tent has a yoga deck/ flat outside area and can be used for sleeping or hanging out. Up on the top field we can open the horsebox as a field shelter/ field kitchen at a small extra cost, great for keeping food and camp cookers in when your are off exploring the beaches and surrounds. There are stunning far-reaching views form the fire pits and even more stunning views of Rye Bay, a short walk away on Mountain Field or at the Balehouse -which is the info centre and cafe of the Hastings Country park. Nature and the species I'm surrounded by are paramount, such as butterflies, wildflowers and birds. The whole site is full of birdsong, especially up near the woodland by the fire pits. At night you get clear views of the stars and my favourite thing is to wake up in the morning in the summer, seeing the dew on the grass, connecting with natural peacefulness and first rays of sun. In May the woodland and field are covered in bluebells and the blossom in the permaculture orchard is astounding. Do bring a yoga mat at stretch first thing on the yoga deck! Please Note: This is a working farm so farmer and woofer(s) are on site, in areas that are not part of the camping facilities. Exclusive use refers to campsite areas not the entire farm. New option for 2024, exclusive rental of campsite area, £250 for up to 10 people, 5 extras at extra £20 a night! Why not meet friends and family on the field and enjoy the scenery over a fire, BBQ or giant cook out/ picnic. It's a very peaceful and natural spot, yet only 10 minutes drive away from the Old Town in Hastings with all the music, people and festivals that go on. It really is the best of both worlds and I'm happy to share it!
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    £50
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    • Bracken: accessible en-suite yurt
    • Walnut Farm Glamping
    • Bracken: accessible en-suite yurt
    97%
    (36)

    Walnut Farm Glamping

    5 units · Glamping12 acres · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
    Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
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    £165
     / night

    12 top beach campsites in South Downs National Park

    • Sweet Hill Farm
    • Sweet Hill Farm
    • Sweet Hill Farm
    93%
    (258)

    Sweet Hill Farm

    10 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · Dorset, South West England
    Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
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    £12
     / night
    • Chalky Downs
    • Chalky Downs
    • Chalky Downs
    96%
    (581)

    Chalky Downs

    10 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Brighton, East Sussex, South East England
    Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
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    £16
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    • Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
    • Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
    • Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
    98%
    (105)

    Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

    14 units · Tents20 acres · Dorset, South West England
    Adult-only camping amid the apple blossom of an award-winning cider orchard
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    £16
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    • Campsite before I got busier as the bank holiday got into full swing ….Rainbow
    • Hardyes Countryside Camping
    • Campsite before I got busier as the bank holiday got into full swing ….Rainbow
    100%
    (24)

    Hardyes Countryside Camping

    35 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Weymouth, Dorset, South West England
    Camping in a Dorset field between Dorchester and the Jurassic coast.
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    £25
     / night
    • Camp Hartland
    • Grass Pitch
    • Camp Hartland
    94%
    (54)

    Camp Hartland

    30 units · Tents6 acres · Wareham, Dorset, South West England
    Traditional camping on the Isle of Purbeck with campfires allowed and a pub next door
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    £24
     / night
    • Ninham Country Holidays
    • A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight.
    • Ninham Country Holidays
    100%
    (38)

    Ninham Country Holidays

    16 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Shanklin, England
    A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
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    £13.25
     / night
    • Grass Pitch
    • Teddy's Farm
    • Grass Pitch
    99%
    (140)

    Teddy's Farm

    95 units · Glamping, Tents18 acres · Hampshire, South East England
    Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
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    £12
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    • Kate made us feel so welcome during our stay at her farm, really passionate about her animals, her very friendly sheep Rosie came out to greet us also.
    • Such a great space to unwind with friends and loved ones.
    • Kate made us feel so welcome during our stay at her farm, really passionate about her animals, her very friendly sheep Rosie came out to greet us also.
    96%
    (56)

    The View Camping

    53 units · Tents14 acres · Poole, Dorset, South West England
    Welcoming family camping with campfires and far-reaching views over Poole Harbour and the Purbeck Hills
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    £10
     / night
    • Farley Camping
    • Flat Grass pitch surrounded by woodland
    • Farley Camping
    81%
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    Farley Camping

    41 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Wiltshire, South West England
    Idyllic summer camping on a Wiltshire farm with weekend barbecues, close to the Test Valley, New Forest and Stonehenge
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    £10
     / night
    • Pett Camping
    • Pett Camping
    • Pett Camping
    97%
    (39)

    Pett Camping

    50 units · Tents11 acres · Rye, East Sussex, South East England
    Back-to-basics camping on an East Sussex farm less than a mile from the beach
    Potable water
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    £11
     / night
    • Unfurnished Bell Tent
    • Grass pitches - No electricity
    • Unfurnished Bell Tent
    99%
    (136)

    Lillyroo's

    23 units · Glamping, Motorhomes3 acres · Kent, South East England
    Camping and glamping near the Kent coast, with campfires and a good on-site bar
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    £14
     / night
    • Camping glade under the trees at Fox Wood
    • Fox Wood Camping
    • Camping glade under the trees at Fox Wood
    98%
    (48)

    Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks

    21 units · Glamping, Tents35 acres · West Sussex, South East England
    Woodland camping with campfires in the South Downs National Park
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    £50
     / night
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    Beach camping in South Downs National Park guide

    Overview

    Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the UK! If you're a beach lover, we've got you covered. Located in the stunning South Downs National Park, we offer over 150 options for beach camping experiences. From sandy shores to stunning coastlines, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your caravan. Looking for recommendations? Check out our top campsites like Chalky Downs (90 reviews), Housedean Farm Campsite (21 reviews), and Fox Wood Campsite - under the oaks (10 reviews). Our popular facilities include pet-friendly sites, potable water, and clean toilets. And if you're into swimming, wind sports, or surfing, you'll find plenty of exciting activities to enjoy. With an average price per night of £16 and options as low as £15, affordable beach camping has never been easier. So pack your sunscreen and get ready for a memorable outdoor adventure with Hipcamp!

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