From toasting marshmallows round the campfire to exploring the nature trail and playing in the playground, these family friendly campsites near London are sure to create some unforgettable memories for the whole family. The perfect escape from city life, switch off and enjoy some quality time together surrounded by nature. Spend days exploring Epping Forest or Lee Valley, then finish up sat round the campfire sharing stories.
Lexden, Colchester, Essex
An award-winning country park with touring and camping right by Colchester, with its excellent castle.
Bekesbourne, Canterbury, Kent
A lovely quiet, flat and rural site, close to the North Downs Way for walking and just south of Canterbury.
Herne Bay, Kent
Camping and touring at Herne Bay, just minutes from the beach, with campfires welcome. Dog friendly.
Hever, Edenbridge, Kent
Family run, back to basics farm site with a fishing lake, a 20 minute walk from Hever Castle. Fire pits available.
Dial Post, Horsham, West Sussex
Tranquil, family friendly, award winning tent and touring park on the edge of the South Downs Way. Dogs welcome.
Staplecross, East Sussex
Family-run camping and touring park with a friendly atmosphere, set in the heart of the Sussex countryside.
Tenterden, Ashford, Kent
Peaceful campsite with stunning views over Romney Marsh, nestled on the Saxon Shoreline.
Hawkenbury, Staplehurst, Kent
A peaceful family friendly campsite with an onsite fishing pond, set in the Kent countryside.
Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent
Hedgeberry is set in the heart of the Kent countryside, nestled between Tenterden and the Village of Rolvenden.
Liss, Petersfield, Hampshire
Newly built year round touring park in a woodland setting in the South Downs National Park.
Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex
Peaceful, back-to-basics tent, caravan and motorhome camping set in the middle of a small working farm.
Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex
An award winning holiday park in Essex with camping, touring and caravan hire on Mersea Island.
Petersfield, Hampshire
Relaxed tent camping, luxury safari tents and chic horsebox glamping in the South Downs. Open year round.
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
A relaxing haven along the River Thames near Oxford, with boating and boat hire from the site, plus a cafe.
Newell Green, Bracknell, Berkshire
Family and dog friendly site that puts community at the forefront. Perfect base, close to Legoland and Windsor.
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
A family friendly, quiet base for camping and touring with a back to basics feel. Open year round.
Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex
A caravan park set in the peaceful grounds of The Cock Inn village pub, in the heart of the Sussex countryside.
Elsenham, Essex
Wild camping with a playground and man-made beach on a family petting farm, surrounded by woodland.
Ditchling, Hassocks, East Sussex
Family and dog friendly camping on a working farm in the South Downs. In summer family activities, music and more!
Firle, East Sussex
Traditional, off-grid campsite with complimentary fire pits and views of the South Downs, ten minutes from Lewes.
Alresford, Hampshire
Welcome to a traditional campsite on a working farm at the western gateway of the South Downs National Park.
Chilgrove, Chichester, West Sussex
Dog friendly wild camping in the heart of the South Downs National Park, in reach of Chichester and the coast.
Donnington, Chichester, West Sussex
A true camping experience, getting back to basics with plenty of space to be at one with the countryside.
Hailsham, East Sussex
Back to basics camping with campfires, set just 10 minutes from the South Downs, on a family friendly site.
Lewes, East Sussex
Idyllic back-to-basics camping on the riverbank, opposite the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. Campfires allowed.
Fulbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Family-run and peaceful tent and caravan site just five miles from Cambridge, with views to Wandlebury.
St Albans, Hertfordshire
A spacious tent-only campsite site with activities such as archery and axe throwing, ten minutes from St Albans.
Earnley, Chichester, West Sussex
A family run 4 acre campsite set on a working farm close to West Wittering beach and the city of Chichester.
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Friendly family farm with tent pitches and full access to park including go karting, crazy golf, animal encounters.
Cowden, Edenbridge, Kent
Friendly, calm and tranquil base within the High Weald AONB for tourers only - surrounded by ancient woodland.