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.
Lee, Woolacombe, Devon
Family friendly camping close to lovely beaches and Exmoor. Onsite facilities include a farm shop and bike hire.
4.81 /5
Bridport, Dorset
5 star park on the Jurassic Coast with sea views. Indoor swimming pool, sauna, kids play area and bar/restaurant!
4.85 /5
East Crinnis, Par, Cornwall
Family friendly camping, touring, glamping domes and chic log cabins set in St Austell Bay very close to the sea.
4.86 /5
Barbrook, Lynton, Devon
Multi-award winning camping and glamping with sea views and an onsite shop. Set in the Exmoor National Park.
4.85 /5
Ilfracombe, Devon
Family friendly camping park with breathtaking sea views by Exmoor. Access via cliff steps to golden sandy beaches!
4.92 /5
Perranporth, Cornwall
Family-friendly park with camping, glamping and onsite farm animals! Just a 30 minute walk from Perranporth beach.
4.77 /5
Fylingthorpe, Whitby, North Yorkshire
5 star, dog friendly camping and touring, plus cosy pods on the North Yorkshire Moors. Just minutes from the beach.
4.69 /5
Ilfracombe, Devon
An award winning 5 star and peaceful campsite with hot tub glamping pods. Walking distance from the nearest beach.
4.85 /5
Llanbedr, Gwynedd
Camping, touring and glamping in lovely Snowdonia with a fun river to swim and fish in, great for walkers.
4.83 /5
Bude, Cornwall
Five star holiday park with sea views. Five minutes from Bude with a bar/grill, farm shop, animals, golf and more!
4.88 /5
Holywell Bay, Newquay, Cornwall
5 star, dog-friendly, family campsite with a swimming pool, nestling beside Holywell Bay beach near Newquay.
4.68 /5
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
A family-friendly farm site in Snowdonia's foothills. Views, campfires and great walking with beaches nearby.
4.76 /5
Burton, Bridgwater, Somerset
Lakeside touring, camping and glamping holidays with onsite fishing on over 13 acres of stunning land.
4.83 /5
Seascale, Cumbria
Dog friendly camping, touring and glamping on a farm close to Scafell Pike, just 15 minutes from Seascale Beach.
4.79 /5
Porthtowan, Cornwall
Eco camping with a plant-based cafe, plus chic shepherd's huts and pods. Close to Porthtowan Beach and surfing.
4.72 /5
Happisburgh, Norfolk
Family run camping and touring park ten minute walk to Happisburgh beach. Modern facilities and a shop.
4.87 /5
Crowhurst, Battle, East Sussex
Secluded, family site for tents, touring and bell tents at the heart of 1066 country. En-suite pitches too!
4.78 /5
Mumby, Lincolnshire
Peaceful adult-only caravan park, close to market towns and the stunning Lincolnshire coast. Pod available.
4.72 /5
Fairbourne, Gwynedd
Breathtaking views of Mawddach Estuary, with sandy beaches, bike rides, horse riding and Snowdonia's Blue Lake.
4.71 /5
Shottisham, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Peaceful family-friendly campsite with onsite animals on the beautiful Suffolk Coast, near Sutton Hoo.
4.85 /5
Chideock, Bridport, Dorset
Beautiful family-run park with panoramic sea views, just 100 metres from Seatown Beach on the Jurassic Coast.
4.76 /5
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset
A quiet retreat deep in the West Dorset countryside next to the River Bride and just a mile from the coast.
4.76 /5
Nairn, Highlands
Award-winning family campsite with an onsite pond and paddleboarding available. Set on the North Coast 500 route.
4.82 /5
Newquay, Cornwall
A family-run park with a pool, tennis courts and skate park, just minutes from the beach at Watergate Bay.
4.47 /5
Coverack, Helston, Cornwall
An award-winning secluded site on the striking Lizard Peninsula. A 20 minute walk from the beach. Dog friendly.
4.85 /5
New Quay, Ceredigion
Quiet family and dog friendly park, five minutes to New Quay. A ten minute walk to Cei Bach beach and Cardigan Bay.
4.97 /5
Cromer, Norfolk
Family friendly campsite with a fishing lake and onsite goats, 15 minutes to the North Norfolk coast. Dog friendly.
4.84 /5
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset
Nestled in patchwork countryside, a family run Jurassic Coast site near Weymouth, with dog grooming on site.
4.74 /5
Saxmundham, Suffolk
Beautifully maintained, friendly site with spacious pitches, a cafe and playground. Ten minutes to the coast.
4.93 /5
Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset
Family site offering fishing and horse riding, with views of Weymouth Bay. A 15 minute walk to a hidden beach.
4.81 /5