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Campsites near the beach in the UK are ideal for sunny seaside breaks and family holidays. Enjoy direct beach access, sandy shores, clifftop views and watching the sunset right from your pitch. Discover campsites in popular coastal destinations, from Cornwall to Northumberland and Pembrokeshire. Perfect for swimming, surfing and building sandcastles, these coastal campsites let you make the most of the summer sun!

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1162 campsites near the beach

The Pretty Thing, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, EssexPlaceholder image
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The Pretty Thing

St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

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4.74 /5

88 reviews

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Family friendly camping, touring and glamping with a coffee shop. Ten minutes from Clacton-on-Sea and the beach.


Pitches: 18 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches


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Willow Valley Holiday Park

Bush, Bude, Cornwall

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4.72 /5

43 reviews

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Family friendly camping, touring and glamping, ten minutes to Bude town. Onsite laundry, a shop and a play area.


Pitches: 13 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric - Middle Willow), 2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Lower Willow)


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Nyth Robin

Aberdovey, Gwynedd

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4.93 /5

47 reviews

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Small, friendly, eco touring and glamping. In Snowdonia (Eryri), five minutes to the seaside village of Aberdyfi.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 4 x Upper Terrace Touring Pitches, 4 x Lower Terrace Hardstanding Touring Pitches


Llwyn Griffri Touring and Camping Site, Talybont, Barmouth, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Llwyn Griffri Touring and Camping Site

Talybont, Barmouth, Gwynedd

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4.87 /5

125 reviews

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Family and dog friendly camping and touring site on a sheep farm with sea views. A 20 minute walk to the beach!


Pitches: 26 x Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


Pensagillas Park, Mevagissey, St Austell, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Pensagillas Park

Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall

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4.89 /5

42 reviews

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Family run park set in the Cornish countryside. Within ten minutes of the beach and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.


Pitches: 15 x Electric Grass Pitches (Orchard Meadow), 2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Pond Meadow)


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Holmsley Campsite, Bransgore, Christchurch, DorsetPlaceholder image
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Holmsley Campsite

Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset

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4.68 /5

183 reviews

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Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!


Pitches: 280 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 57 x Electric Grass Pitches


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Macdonald's Farm

Padstow, Cornwall

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4.71 /5

11 reviews

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Farm camping and glamping with a bar, cafe, restaurant, shop and play area. A ten minute walk to Porthcothan Bay!


Pitches: 19 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches, Large Electric Hardstanding Pitch


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Coverack Camping

Coverack, Helston, Cornwall

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4.78 /5

62 reviews

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Family friendly eco site, a short walk from sandy Coverack Beach. Large meadow pitches, some with sea views.


Pitches: 9 x Non Electric Grass Sea View Pitches, 8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Main Field)


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Walnut Farm

Norwich, Norfolk

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4.69 /5

87 reviews

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Family/dog friendly camping, touring and glamping. A short walk from the sands of Waxham and Horsey beaches.


Pitches: 12 x Non Electric Grass Summer Pitches, 17 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches


Crane Cross Camping Park, Saundersfoot, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Crane Cross Camping Park

Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire

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4.8 /5

84 reviews

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Peaceful, dog friendly camping and touring park. A great location for beaches at Saunderfoot and Tenby!


Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches , 40 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches


Abercastle Campsite, Abercastle, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Abercastle Campsite

Abercastle, Pembrokeshire

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4.9 /5

25 reviews

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Coastal campsite with private fire pits and picnic benches. Ten minute walk to the coast path and Abercastle Cove.


12 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

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Rhyd y Galen Caravan and Camping Park, Caernarfon, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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4.6 /5

70 reviews

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Peaceful, family-friendly park with mountain views, 15 minutes from Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Dogs welcome.


Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches


Kennexstone Camping and Touring Park, Llangennith, SwanseaPlaceholder image
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4.76 /5

103 reviews

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Family friendly site in the heart of the Gower Peninsula with an onsite cafe, surrounded by countryside and coast.


Pitches: 25 x Medium Non Electric Grass Pitches, 47 x Large Electric Grass Pitches


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4.87 /5

67 reviews

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Family-friendly, quiet camping and touring site. Ten minute walk to Croyde Beach, with onsite surf hire.


Pitches: 43 x Grass Pitches with Optional Electric, 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


York House Caravan Park, High Hawsker, Whitby, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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York House Caravan Park

High Hawsker, Whitby, North Yorkshire

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4.58 /5

63 reviews

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Family and dog friendly site with a great onsite cafe and bar and children's play area. Just ten minutes to Whitby!


Pitches: 33 x Gravel and Hardstanding Touring Pitches (Optional Electric), 12 x Gravel and Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)


Little Welsh Wood, Milford Haven, PembrokeshirePlaceholder image
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Little Welsh Wood

Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire

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4.97 /5

25 reviews

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Eco meadow and woodland camping and glamping with private fire pits. Ten minutes to the coast and Milford Haven.

2025 Runner up of Best Campsite South Wales

Pitches: 7 x Woodland Pitches (Optional Electric), 2 x Hardstanding Meadow Pitches (Optional Electric)


Leadstone Holiday Park, Dawlish Warren, DevonPlaceholder image
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Leadstone Holiday Park

Dawlish Warren, Devon

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4.84 /5

38 reviews

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Traditional campsite with a play park and food trucks, ten minutes from a Blue Flag beach. Family and dog friendly.


Pitches: 48 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches (Owl Field), 45 x Electric Grass Pitches (Badger Field)


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Tregonetha Lake

St Columb Major, Cornwall

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4.92 /5

29 reviews

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Small, peaceful camping and bell tent site with a fishing lake. Just 20 minutes from Newquay and the Eden Project!


Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches


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Treheli Farm

Pwllheli, Gwynedd

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4.79 /5

109 reviews

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Family and dog friendly, quiet tent and campervan site. In the corner of Hell's Mouth Bay with top sea views.


Pitches: 45 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Bell Tents


Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park, St Buryan, Penzance, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park

St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall

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4.8 /5

71 reviews

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Adult only camping and touring with laundry and a shop. Ten minutes from Penzance and 20 minutes to Land's End!

2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 38 x Serviced Grass Pitches, 13 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


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Blackpool Sands, Seven Sisters, and Sennen Cove, Brighton beach and Woolacombe beach are some of the most popular beaches in the UK, each offering plenty of friendly sites for campers to enjoy.

Of course! Your four legged friend is welcome to join your coastal adventure at any of these dog friendly sites near the beach.

Whether you're looking for a secluded pebble beach, a great dog walking location, or sandy shores, there is sure to be a campsite near the beach for you. Some of the most popular destinations include Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Wales and Northumberland.

From Cornwall to Northumberland, we have a range of over 760 caravan parks near the beach in the UK to browse. Find a list of them here.