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.
Pett, Hasting, East Sussex (9.3 miles)
Back to basics campsite in the High Weald AONB, stunning countryside views, 15 minute walk to the beach.
Tenterden, Ashford, Kent (9.7 miles)
Peaceful campsite with stunning views over Romney Marsh, nestled on the Saxon Shoreline.
Mayfield, East Sussex (9.7 miles)
Unique and luxurious treehouse hideaway, perched above a pond in ancient Sussex woodland.
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex (9.7 miles)
Friendly and peaceful tent and touring park with electric pitches and just three miles from Bexhill beach.
Lower Cousley Wood, Wadhurst, East Sussex (9.8 miles)
Fully furnished shepherd's huts and spacious bell tents set in the High Weald AONB. Family friendly.
Hastings, East Sussex (9.9 miles)
A safe and secure park set in the rolling hills above the historic town of Hastings.
Tenterden, Ashford, Kent (10.2 miles)
Beautiful meadow glamping by the High Weald AONB. Relax and enjoy the great outdoors.
Hawkenbury, Staplehurst, Kent (12.2 miles)
A peaceful family friendly campsite with an onsite fishing pond, set in the Kent countryside.
Headcorn, Ashford, Kent (12.3 miles)
Family friendly glamping site in Kent countryside with a yurt, shepherd's hut and bell tents. Dog friendly.
Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex (12.6 miles)
Small and quiet camping and glamping, with private campfire pitches in secluded corners. Pitches have own toilets!
Marden, Tonbridge, Kent (12.7 miles)
Adult only touring and camping on reinforced pitches with a fenced off dog walk. 10 mins from Maidstone.
Bethersden, Ashford, Kent (13.7 miles)
A rustic converted cabin with a private hot tub for the ultimate countryside escape.
Heathfield, East Sussex (14 miles)
Set near the High Weald AONB, this dog friendly park is close to Eastbourne and Beachy Head with fishing nearby.
Sutton Valence, Kent (14.1 miles)
This is a tranquil adult only campsite on a working rare-breed farm, set in the heart of the Kent countryside.
Pevensey, East Sussex (14.3 miles)
The lovely sand of Pevensey appears at low tide just outside the site in Norman's Bay.
Linton, Maidstone, Kent (14.5 miles)
Tranquil glamping site with a small selection of luxury pods with self contained facilities. Family friendly.
Hailsham, East Sussex (14.9 miles)
Camping and glamping on a country farm, with a shop and tasty cafe, all set close to the South Downs.
East Sutton, Maidstone, Kent (15.6 miles)
An ideal rural location in Maidstone for pitches and pods, easy to reach from the M20 and near the Kent Downs AONB.
Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent (15.7 miles)
5 star pitches and glamping bell tents at a dog and family friendly park, set between beaches and the Kent Downs.
Egerton, Ashford, Kent (16.2 miles)
Adult only, off-grid and eco friendly glamping in bespoke shepherd's huts looking out over the North Downs.
Bilsington, Ashford, Kent (16.2 miles)
Members and adult only site with a lake and four fishing ponds, ideal for air history buffs.
Lydd, Kent (16.3 miles)
Tranquil camping, touring, and glamping site on the edge of New Romney. Close to beaches and the Kent countryside.
B2104, Hailsham, East Sussex (16.6 miles)
A small caravan park with grass camping, set in the East Sussex countryside with access to the NCN's Cuckoo Trail.
Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent (16.7 miles)
Luxury, self-contained glamping pods set in the heart of rolling countryside, close to Tunbridge Wells and the A21.
St Mary in the Marsh, Romney Marsh, Kent (16.7 miles)
Secluded and quiet back-to-basics camping for caravans. Set in Romney Marsh and close to the lovely seaside.
Tonbridge, Kent (17.1 miles)
Adult only, peaceful camping and caravanning park with views across the Weald. Dog friendly.
Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent (17.3 miles)
Yurts and a shepherd's hut with private facilities and luxurious interiors set on a farm right by Leeds Castle.
Hailsham, East Sussex (17.4 miles)
Back to basics camping with campfires, set just 10 minutes from the South Downs, on a family friendly site.
Uckfield, East Sussex (18.1 miles)
A small, rural touring and camping park close to the South Downs with excellent fishing on site. Open year round.
Aldington, Ashford, Kent (18.3 miles)
Caravan and motorhome site with stunning Kentish views, 50 metres from the Royal Military Canal.