Looking for a proper castle? Bodiam's spiral stairs, corrugated battlements, wooden portcullis and overall fairytale ruin feel will fascinate old and young. Relax over a brew and a view that's worth its weight in gold, or peek through the arrow thin windows as you explore every inch. Campsites near Bodiam Castle will let you glimpse into the world of 14th century history, brought to life.
Eastbourne, East Sussex (12.6 miles)
Glamping in fully furnished, traditional Sioux Indian tipis. Ten minutes to the coast and 20 minutes to Eastbourne!
Tunbridge Wells, Kent (12.6 miles)
Family-friendly luxurious canvas lodges with a private boating lake, surrounded by rolling hills of the High Weald.
Frant, Tunbridge Wells, Kent (13.4 miles)
A delightful shepherd's hut set amongst beautiful countryside in a private and secluded field on a working farm.
4.98 /5
Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex (13.8 miles)
Secluded, peaceful and back-to-basics tent camping at weekends only for over 21s in an AONB. Campfires welcome.
4.9 /5
Hellingly, East Sussex (14.3 miles)
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and campervan pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
4.91 /5
Eridge, East Sussex (14.8 miles)
Peaceful almost wild camping with an onsite café in the woodland of Eridge Park, ten minutes from Tunbridge Wells.
4.23 /5
Paddock Wood, Kent (15.1 miles)
Award-winning, spacious camping park set in the beautiful countryside by the River Medway. Dog friendly.
4.34 /5
Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex (15.2 miles)
Camping and glamping with fire pits set in a 70 acre woodland by the High Weald AONB. Dog and family friendly.
Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex (15.7 miles)
Back to nature family camping and touring in the Sussex countryside. Dog friendly and campfires allowed.
4.85 /5
Chiddingly, East Sussex (15.8 miles)
Camping and glamping on a family-run working farm with onsite animals and produce, 20 minutes from Eastbourne.
4.91 /5
Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex (16.1 miles)
Peacefull, adult only camping and touring site in a nature reserve on the Pevensey Levels. Onsite animals and shop!
4.75 /5
Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East Sussex (16.2 miles)
Peaceful adult only shepherd's huts set around a fishing lake. Dog friendly with a wild swimming lake!
Lewes, East Sussex (16.3 miles)
Rural camping and touring for members only. Glamping pods too! Close to many walks and a short drive to Eastbourne.
4.9 /5
Polegate, East Sussex (18.7 miles)
A scenic site at the foot of the South Downs, walking distance from pubs and shops. 15 mins from Eastbourne beach!
4.51 /5
Westwell, Ashford, Kent (18.8 miles)
Traditional camping along the North Downs Way, surrounded by rolling hills and half an hour from Canterbury.
4.5 /5
Filching, Polegate, East Sussex (19.2 miles)
Off grid wild camping and glamping site for nature lovers, situated within the South Downs National Park.
4.82 /5
Crowborough, East Sussex (16.7 miles)
The towns and beaches of the south coast are only 20 miles from this lovely Club Site near the town of Crowborough.
Staplecross, East Sussex (2.2 miles)
Family-run camping and touring park with a friendly atmosphere, set in the heart of the Sussex countryside.
Staplecross, East Sussex (2.7 miles)
Family friendly, campsite in the High Weald AONB, 30 minutes from Camber Sands. Dog friendly.
Northiam, Rye, West Sussex (3.2 miles)
A family owned, dog friendly campsite and glampsite, overlooking Kent/Sussex countryside and the High Weald AONB.
Cranbrook, East Sussex (3.2 miles)
Beautiful Sussex site with river cruises available. Explore the landscape with kayaks, row boats, and canoes.
Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex (6.3 miles)
A caravan park set in the peaceful grounds of The Cock Inn village pub, in the heart of the Sussex countryside.
Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent (6.4 miles)
Hedgeberry is set in the heart of the Kent countryside, nestled between Tenterden and the Village of Rolvenden.
Stonegate, Wadhurst, East Sussex (6.8 miles)
Touring and tent camping/glamping site set in stunning countryside in the High Weald AONB. Dog friendly.
Ticehurst, East Sussex (7 miles)
A romantic, adult only couple's escape by the High Weald AONB and Bewl Water, with all your creature comforts.
Flimwell, Wadhurst, East Sussex (7.5 miles)
Cedar Gables is a small camp site with excellent facilities, surrounded on three sides by trees.
Hastings, East Sussex (7.5 miles)
Off-grid and family friendly camping in woodlands or meadows in the High Weald AONB. 15 minutes from Hastings.
Catsfield, Battle, East Sussex (7.7 miles)
Set in beautiful 1066 country, this is a quiet campsite ideal for relaxing and visiting the seaside at Hastings.
Goudhurst, Kent (8 miles)
Spacious pop-up campsite with onsite coffee/cocktail bar. Located in the High Weald near Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Biddenden, Ashford, Kent (8.6 miles)
Glamping site and wedding/events venue, situated in the Weald of Kent between Sissinghurst Castle and Biddenden.