There’s something incredibly calming and satisfying about returning to nature as you pitch a tent, forage for wood to build a crackling campfire, and spend hours gazing at the shimmering display of stars sprinkled across an inky black sky.

Do you fancy a restful holiday with the opportunity to fish as and when the mood arises? Are you keen to explore stately homes, crumbling castles, and National Trust manages properties? Pack your bags and rumble to Hever Camping.

Stairs Farm is a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site welcoming no more than five touring vehicles at any given time. The site rests a short stroll from the nearby village of Hartfield.

St. Ives Farm continues to pull in families, couples and groups who return year and year to savour the relaxing atmosphere and get away from the hectic demands of modern life.

Lorkins Farm is a peaceful, friendly site popular with campers due to its quiet and secure location, friendly owners, and spotless amenities. Sit back amid the stunning rural scenery over rolling farmland in the fertile Thurrock countryside.

Family-friendly stays await at Mill Farm Country Park, a welcoming, family-run site set in a peaceful rural location on the edge of the village of Skipsea. The park is within easy reach of the coast.

Blend your next Kent escape with a peaceful stay on a large open field nestled behind a friendly pub. Soak in the sights and sounds of the surrounding verdant countryside at the Hop Pocket.

Explore the ‘Garden of England’ with ease from your stunning seaside location at Alberta Holiday Park, a well-equipped, family-friendly and spacious site set a short drive from buzzing Whitstable.

Soul Camp is a tranquil, eco-friendly, adults-only farm site with activities, located a mere 20-minute drive from Bewl Water and a smooth 45-minutes’ from the delights of the famed beach at Hastings.

Nut Plat Retreat is a charming adults-only glampsite offering quintessentially English views and accommodations for a peaceful yet memorable escape from the modern world. This quiet and green site boasts a picturesque setting on the banks of the shimmering River Bourne.

Blend the delights of the great outdoors with the thrills of an adults-only fishery, and you’ve got a relaxing and well-earned escape at Hastingford Fishery, a viewsome and peaceful site located in the stunning surrounds of the High Weald.

Manor Court Farm is a peaceful and friendly site for guests who prefer back to basics camping escapes over the louder, more commercial parks with blaring evening entertainment and congested amenities.

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Merrylands is a cracking campsite operated by campers in rural Sussex, offering two main camping fields with level pitches. The site rests on a peaceful organic farm and encourages the delights of traditional camping like open fires.

Settle in for peaceful starry nights, crackling campfires, and the freedom for your nippers to run wild in a safe and tranquil nearby woods at Big Sky Tipi Holidays, a glamping site bringing the magic of tipi holidays in the verdant heart of East Sussex.

Cider House Farm Camping Park is an excellent site for exploring East Sussex, and endless walks from the gates make it perfect for active types who enjoy taking in the scenery on foot or by bike.