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.
Charmouth, Dorset
Cosy pods with a communal BBQ and fire pit, five minutes from Charmouth Beach. Ten minutes from Lyme Regis.
4.38 /5
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
A peaceful family-run site set in the idyllic Clarach Valley, ten minutes from Aberystwyth.
4.6 /5
Cardigan, Ceredigion
Coastal luxury lodges and eco cabins with private bathrooms and hot tubs. Five minutes from Cardigan Bay beaches.
5 /5
St.Minver, Wadebridge, Cornwall
Peaceful farm camping and touring site with views over the Camel Estuary. Close by to beautiful Cornish beaches.
4.32 /5
Bootle Station, Millom, Cumbria
A small touring site with just five pitches, set in the south of the Lake District with beautiful sea views.
5 /5
Goodwick, Pembrokeshire
Off-grid campsite with views of the Preseli Hills. A 20 minute walk to the coast, five minutes to Fishguard.
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
A secluded shepherd's hut in a paddock with alpacas, sheep and a pond. Private pool and sauna sessions included.
Llangrannog, Llandysul, Ceredigion
Peaceful, adult only site with views of the Cardigan Bay Coastline. Dog friendly with an enclosed exercise field!
5 /5
Llanbedr, Gwynedd
Back to basics site by the River Artro within Snowdonia National Park, five minutes from the coast. Dogs welcome!
St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Peaceful glamping, camping and touring site in the picturesque North Essex countryside, ten minutes from the beach.
4.73 /5
Bude, Cornwall
Remote pod and treehouse glamping on Cornish farmland just an arm's reach from the beach. Open all year.
Cromer, Norfolk
Luxurious yurts and shepherd's huts with an indoor swimming pool and restaurant, ten minute walk from Cromer Beach.
Telham, Battle, East Sussex
A back-to-basics, adult only camping and bell tent site between Hastings and Battle, 15 minutes from the beach.
4.93 /5
Seahouses, Northumberland
Luxury, ensuite safari tents on a rural farm, five minutes from Seahouses and the coast. Dog and family friendly.
4.8 /5
Colchester, Essex
Escape the ordinary at this quirky glamping site amongst 20 acres of woodland. Restaurant on site.
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset
Dog friendly stays for families in luxury glamping lodges with onsite alpacas, just 15 minutes to Chesil Beach!
Liskeard, Cornwall
A small and dog friendly campsite, set in the Fowey Valley and ideally located as a gateway to Cornwall.
4.08 /5
Coldingham, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders
Peaceful family friendly glamping pods, just a ten minute walk to the beach. Enjoy private BBQs!
Fowey, Cornwall
Breathtaking sea views towards St Austell Bay, set on a working family farm.
Padstow, Cornwall
Back to basics campsite with stunning estuary views, within a ten minute walk of Padstow Harbour. Dog friendly.
Brora, Highlands
Luxury glamping pods with ensuites and underfloor heating set by the NC500, five minutes from Brora beach.
Hackness, Scarborough , North Yorkshire
Glamping pods with modern interiors, TVs and kitchenettes. In the North York Moors, ten minutes to Scarborough!
Maldon, Essex
Family park on the banks of the Blackwater Estuary. Onsite entertainment, a snack hut, a cafe and restaurant!
Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset
Family friendly bell tents in rural Dorset. Just five minutes from the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth.
5 /5
Halesworth, Suffolk
Family friendly glamping site with luxury shepherd's huts and yurts. Just 15 minutes from Dunwich Beach.
4.87 /5
Laity Moor, Redruth, Cornwall
Small, peaceful adult only touring site with 20 acres of farmland. Five minutes from Portreath Beach. Dog friendly.
4.9 /5
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey
Family friendly, fully-furnished ensuite glamping pods. Just 15 minutes from Traeth Llanddwyn Beach.
5 /5
Rhydyclafdy, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Family-run site with luxury furnished bell tents on the Llyn Peninsula, just ten minutes from the beach!
Saltash, Cornwall
Peaceful glamping yurts set within an Area of Outstanding National Beauty by Saltash, on the River Tamar.
East Mersea, Colchester, Essex
Small, dog friendly ensuite glamping site with an onsite cafe and shop. Just a 15 minute walk to the coast!