Not much compares to a salty sea breeze and watching the sun set over a navy blue horizon. From sweeping bays to magical coves and private beaches, this selection of beach and seaside campsites offer glorious views and great days out. There'll be time for surfing the waves, exploring the cliff tops or just basking in the summer sun.
Machynlleth, Powys
Rural camping and touring site in Snowdonia National Park. Family and dog friendly, just 20 minutes to the coast!
4.93 /5
Chivelstone, Kingsbridge, Devon
Tranquil and eco-conscious back-to-basics campsite, within easy reach of beaches at Salcombe and Beesands.
4.67 /5
Rhuallt, St Asaph, Denbighshire
An exclusive adult only park in the Clwydian Valley, the heart of North Wales. Try the pool, gym and restaurant!
4.78 /5
Kinloss, Forres, Highlands
Family friendly camping and glamping pods near the coast in beautiful Moray Speyside in malt whisky country.
4.69 /5
Ubbeston, Suffolk
Family run tent, touring and glamping site with wet weather facilities. Great for kids with a play barn and games!
4.96 /5
Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall
Camping and touring on the Cornish Coast, close to Carbis bay - welcoming the whole family, dogs included!
4.56 /5
Braunton, Devon
This working farm is a rural retreat and ideal base from which to explore North Devon's beaches and surfing.
4.81 /5
Penzance, Cornwall
Family run holiday park five minutes from the coast at Penzance with great facilities. Peaceful and dog friendly.
4.58 /5
Brynteg, Anglesey
Small, friendly and well kept site, 1.5 miles from Benllech beach and 20 minutes from Beaumaris. Dog friendly.
4.85 /5
Pelcomb Cross, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Family run site for tents, tourers and motorhomes just minutes to the beach. Marvellous views with easy access.
4.81 /5
Bideford, Devon
Working farm site with picturesque views, five minutes from the closest beaches and only 35 minutes to Bude.
4.96 /5
Guisborough, North Yorkshire
Touring park with spacious pitches and stunning views. Guisborough Forest, North York Moors, and beaches nearby!
4.64 /5
Bucklesham, Ipswich, Suffolk
Tent camping and luxury glamping with private facilities. Within 15 minutes of Ipswich and Felixstowe beaches.
4.9 /5
Bude, Cornwall
Friendly, family campsite with a farm shop and cafe! Lovely countryside views near beaches, Bude and Widemouth Bay.
4.71 /5
Maryport, Cumbria
A small coastal caravan and campsite by Maryport Marina, with scenic views over the Solway Firth.
4.79 /5
Nottington, Weymouth, Dorset
Camping and boutique glamping on the Jurassic Coast. 15 minutes from Weymouth with its sandy beach and harbour.
Padstow, Cornwall
Back to basics camping site for tents and tourers with an onsite bar, just ten minutes from Padstow and the beach.
4.53 /5
Dolgellau, Gwynedd
Small and tranquil Snowdonia glamping and camping site with direct access to the Mawddach Estuary and cycle trail.
4.89 /5
Melplash, Bridport, Dorset
Traditional dog camping on a cider farm with panoramic countryside views. Just 15 minutes from West Bay beach.
4.91 /5
Hayle, Cornwall
A quiet, rural and family-friendly site close to Hayle, with easy access to the A30 and beaches at St Ives Bay.
4.74 /5
Yelland, Barnstaple, Devon
Tranquil, family and dog friendly site set beside the beautiful Tarka Trail with estuary views across to Saunton.
4.69 /5
Penally, Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Camping and glamping with a farm shop and cafe. Right next to the coastal path and a 15-minute walk to the beach!
4.64 /5
Newton Stewart, Glenluce, Dumfries and Galloway
Family and dog friendly ensuite glamping pods with private hot tubs and fire pits. A ten minute walk to the beach.
Helston, Cornwall
Relaxed, spacious family and dog friendly farm site. Just ten minutes from Gunwalloe Church Cove and Poldhu.
4.87 /5
East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex
Award winning, traditional family-run site, a 20 minute walk from the beach. Ten minutes from East Wittering Beach.
4.89 /5
Punckowle, Dorset
Eco-friendly, off-grid camping and glamping on a farm close to the Jurassic Coast. Meet the alpacas and goats!
4.87 /5
New Milton, Hampshire
Secluded, simple campsite in the woodland of the New Forest. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.
4.66 /5
Fowey, Cornwall
A relaxed, family-run campsite on a working organic farm, just outside of Fowey and one mile from Polkerris beach.
4.57 /5
Llandysul, Ceredigion
Camping within a wild meadow including grass pitches and a shepherd's hut for glamping. 15 mins from New Quay.
4.97 /5
Braunton, Croyde, Devon
Idyllic camping a stone's throw from Croyde Bay beach, with award winning onsite street food and surf hire.
4.96 /5