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.
Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Top rated Snowdonia campsite. Peaceful dog-friendly site nestled at the foothills of Snowdon.
4.93 /5
Holt, Norfolk
Family friendly camping, touring and bell tent glamping in rural Norfolk, just ten minutes from the coast.
4.74 /5
Skipsea, East Yorkshire
Family friendly rural site on the edge of Skipsea, close to the sea, ten minutes from Hornsea Beach. Dog friendly.
4.64 /5
Croyde, Devon
Family friendly peaceful campsite for tents and small vans just a short walk from the incredible surfing beach.
4.83 /5
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Peaceful lakeside camping and touring site with a host of wildlife and campfires allowed. Five minutes from Tenby.
4.75 /5
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
4.82 /5
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
Adult-only camping and charming shepherd's huts in the Dorset AONB, within 15 minutes of Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
4.67 /5
Lamphey, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
Family and dog friendly camping and glamping with an onsite cafe. Ten minutes to Tenby and sandy beaches!
Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight
A coastal rural campsite, right beside a quiet sandy and shingle beach and near the IOW's Brighstone Forest.
4.68 /5
Bridgwater, Somerset
Family-friendly site nestled in the Quantock Hills close to the Jurassic Coast, countryside views and a playground.
4.82 /5
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Family friendly site with onsite farm animals. Set in the Yorkshire Wolds with camping and glamping options.
4.58 /5
Penmaenpool, Gwynedd
Peaceful and back to basics woodland camping for tents and campervans, set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
4.73 /5
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset
Family friendly holiday park with a private beach! Onsite bowling, entertainment, swimming pools, and a sports bar.
Kessingland, Suffolk
Family and dog friendly campsite with direct access to the beach. Ten minutes to Lowestoft and The Broads!
4.8 /5
Woolacombe, Devon
A family run, family friendly and dog-friendly campsite, just a five minute drive from Woolacombe Beach.
4.79 /5
Rye Foreign, Rye, East Sussex
A relaxed and friendly camping and glamping site in 1066 Country, close to Rye and beaches like Camber Sands.
4.74 /5
St Austell, Cornwall
A peaceful, family run site with a bar and dog run. Surrounded by Cornish countryside close to Porthpean Beach.
4.85 /5
Wrentham, Beccles, Suffolk
Close to great beaches at Southwold, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth (and Latitude Festival), with six fishing ponds.
4.74 /5
Padstow, Cornwall
A family-friendly site in the Cornish countryside. Short drive to the iconic Seven Bays, Padstow and Newquay.
4.94 /5
Abergele, Conwy
Off grid, tranquil and small site offering serviced tent and touring pitches in the heart of rural North Wales.
4.81 /5
Swanage, Dorset
Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.
4.49 /5
Haverfordwest , Pembrokeshire
Spacious camping pitches on a family farm with sea views, 15 minute walk from dog friendly Druidston Haven Beach.
4.78 /5
Horsey, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Incredible views over the Norfolk Coast, just a short walk to the sandy beach of Horsey Gap. Dog friendly.
4.55 /5
Whitland, Carmarthenshire
Eco camping, glamping and touring with ensuite pitches. Outdoor spa experience and licensed pizzeria!
4.93 /5
Leven, Fife
Family and dog friendly site, a few minutes walk from the Fife Coastal Path. Onsite cafe and communal fire pit!
4.74 /5
Weymouth, Dorset
Farm campsite with tent and touring pitches set by the Dorset coast, with stunning views over Lyme Bay.
4.63 /5
Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, Devon
Peaceful family-run site ideally situated for exploring Devon's south coasts, with easy access to Exeter.
4.69 /5
Llanddulas, Conwy
An award winning, family-friendly site, enjoy spectacular views in the perfect location to explore North Wales.
4.81 /5
Helston, Cornwall
Relaxed, spacious family and dog friendly farm site. Just ten minutes from Gunwalloe Church Cove and Poldhu.
Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall
Family run park set in the Cornish countryside. Within ten minutes of the beach and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
5 /5