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.
No Man's Land, Looe, Cornwall
Small and peaceful caravan and camping park with cosy glamping pods, five minutes from the South West Coast Path.
4.79 /5
Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Pop-up camping and touring on the historic Holkham Estate. Ten minutes to sandy beaches!
4.74 /5
Paignton, Devon
Located in the Devon hills ten minutes from the beach with indoor and outdoor pools, a shop, bar and restaurant!
4.65 /5
Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset
Adult-only, dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits in the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and beach.
4.79 /5
Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon
Orchard camping and unique chicken shed pods, five minutes to the beach. Fresh organic produce is available too!
4.91 /5
Croyde, Devon
Family friendly peaceful campsite for tents and small vans just a short walk from the incredible surfing beach.
4.82 /5
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
Kessingland, Suffolk
Family and dog friendly campsite with direct access to the beach. Ten minutes to Lowestoft and The Broads!
4.81 /5
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset
Family friendly holiday park with a private beach! Onsite bowling, entertainment, swimming pools, and a sports bar.
Filey, North Yorkshire
Located between Scarborough and Filey on the Yorkshire coast, Crows Nest has camping and touring caravan pitches.
4.47 /5
Chivelstone, Kingsbridge, Devon
Tranquil and eco-conscious back-to-basics campsite, within easy reach of beaches at Salcombe and Beesands.
4.67 /5
Dawlish, Devon
Family holiday park with swimming pools, eateries, entertainment and more. Ten minutes to Dawlish Warren beach!
4.44 /5
Lancing, West Sussex
Tempting beach lovers exploring the South Coast, this peaceful and uncrowded site is only 7 miles from Brighton.
4.66 /5
St David's, Pembrokeshire
Traditional, spacious campsite set within beautiful surroundings, close to the coast. Pets and campfires allowed.
4.57 /5
Corpach, Fort William, Highlands
Dog friendly camping and touring by a peaceful loch in the Highlands with a private beach. On Jacobite train route.
4.51 /5
Freshwater, Isle of Wight
A family run park in the rural West Wight with sea view pitches. Pet friendly, set in beautiful Freshwater.
4.8 /5
New Milton, Hampshire
Secluded, simple campsite in the woodland of the New Forest. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.
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
Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex
Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.
4.78 /5
Ripple, Deal, Kent
Peaceful farm site with a homemade ice cream parlour and tractor rides, ten minutes from Deal Beach and Pier.
4.45 /5
Guyzance, Warkworth, Northumberland
Quiet, private setting for spacious tent, caravan and motorhome pitches. Dog friendly. 15 mins from the coast.
4.78 /5
Skipsea, Driffield, East Yorkshire
A small dog friendly touring park by the beach on the East Yorkshire Coast, home of Mr Moo's Ice Cream.
4.76 /5
Weeton, Blackpool, Lancashire
Touring and luxury glamping with domes and a helicopter, enjoy onsite watersports just ten minutes from Blackpool.
4.66 /5
Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping site. Five minutes to Gwithian Beach, 20 minutes to St Ives.
4.9 /5
Ashton, Cornwall
Family-run campsite set in picturesque countryside, two miles from Porthleven and golden sand beaches.
4.86 /5
Newquay, Cornwall
Award-winning site with a swimming pool and play area, ten minutes from Watergate Bay and Newquay.
4.81 /5
Hayle, Cornwall
Welcoming holiday park nestled in the heart of West Cornwall, with an onsite pool, mini golf course and more!
4.62 /5
Portreath, Illogan, Cornwall
Award winning family site, five minutes to sandy beaches. Onsite facilities include a shop and play area!
4.88 /5
Allet, Truro, Cornwall
Award-winning family friendly campsite, 12 minutes from West Cornwall beaches Perranporth and Porthtowan.
4.92 /5
Coverack, Helston, Cornwall
A family friendly site a short walk from the beach and pretty harbour. Only 15 minutes from Kennack Sands.
4.72 /5