Back to basics campsites in South East England
55 back to basics campsites in South East England
Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
East Grinstead, West Sussex
24 reviews
96%
would recommend
Summer pop up campsite with a communal fire pit and sauna sessions. A 15 minute walk to a pub and Standen House.
Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Beech Estate Campsite
Battle, East Sussex
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!
Pitches: 9 x Faraway Tent Pitches, 15 x Wild Tent Pitches
Frittenden Orchard
Frittenden, Kent
77 reviews
100%
would recommend
Dog friendly site, pitch up amongst the fruit orchard and enjoy the starry skies. Ten minute walk to a pub!
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex
Opens 30 April
12 reviews
83%
would recommend
Back-to-nature camping and bell tents by the South Downs, surrounded by woodland. Onsite yoga, gong baths and more!
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 7 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Blandred Camping
Acrise, Folkestone, Kent
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Beautiful back to basic campsite in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 20 minutes to the Eurotunnel and Dover!
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 15 x Electric Grass Pitches
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Jubilee Camping
Damerham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Opens 30 October
46 reviews
100%
would recommend
A quiet and rural family-run farm campsite. Family friendly with onsite weekend catering and bar. Firepits allowed.
98 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Etherley Farm
Ockley, Dorking, Surrey
Opens 1 April
32 reviews
94%
would recommend
Back to basics camping, allowing campfires. In the Surrey Hills, with a small farm shop offering onsite produce!
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Fontmills Farm Campsite
Hellingly, East Sussex
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and hardstanding pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Weekly)
Ocknell Campsite
Fritham, Hampshire
Opens 19 March
57 reviews
95%
would recommend
Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.
Pitches: 165 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 23 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Woodlands Camping
Alresford, Hampshire
30 reviews
97%
would recommend
Eco friendly campsite on a working equestrian site in the South Downs National Park with fire pits, dogs welcome.
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (The Clearing), 6 x Non Electric Wild Tent Pitches (Littlewood)
Camping at Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex
Opens 26 March
33 reviews
91%
would recommend
Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!
37 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
12m x 12m
Aldridge Hill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Opens 28 May
33 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
120 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
9m x 9m
Rowbury Farm Camping
Goodworth Clatford, Andover, Hampshire
Opens 24 March
57 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful family-friendly campsite in a wildflower meadow with glorious views. Set in the beautiful Test Valley.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
5m x 5m
Longbeech Campsite
Fritham, Hampshire
Opens 19 March
33 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful and tranquil back to basics campsite in the New Forest surrounded by ancient beechwood. For adults only.
95 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
9m x 9m
Muddycreek Campsite
Milford on Sea, Hampshire
15 reviews
93%
would recommend
A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Waggoners Campsite
Farnham, Surrey
36 reviews
97%
would recommend
Enjoy large, family friendly grass pitches in picturesque woodlands alongside the North Downs Way.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Stud Farm
Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex
Opens 5 March
48 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.
25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
6m x 7m
The Otter Channel
Peasmarsh, East Sussex
23 reviews
91%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite with bucket showers on the banks of the River Rother, ten minutes from Rye. Dog friendly.
15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
5m x 5m
Glassenbury Camping
Cranbrook, Kent
Opens 21 May
22 reviews
100%
would recommend
Off-grid eco camping and glamping with campfires. Enjoy fantastic views and sunsets in the High Weald AONB.
Pitches: 30 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches, 3 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Lepe Beach Campsite
Exbury, Hampshire
56 reviews
91%
would recommend
Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.
Pitches: 60 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 6 x Ready Tents
