Not much compares to a salty sea breeze and watching the sun set over a navy blue horizon. From sweeping bays to magical coves and private beaches, this selection of beach and seaside campsites offer glorious views and great days out. There'll be time for surfing the waves, exploring the cliff tops or just basking in the summer sun.
Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset
Family site offering fishing and horse riding, with views of Weymouth Bay. A 15 minute walk to a hidden beach.
4.82 /5
Kessingland, Suffolk
Family and dog friendly campsite with direct access to the beach. Ten minutes to Lowestoft and The Broads!
4.81 /5
Lizard, Helston, Cornwall
Tranquil seaside getaway offering camping, touring and glamping on the stunning Lizard Peninsula.
4.88 /5
Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset
Nestled in patchwork countryside, a family run Jurassic Coast site near Weymouth, with dog grooming on site.
4.76 /5
Saxmundham, Suffolk
Beautifully maintained, friendly site with spacious pitches, a cafe and playground. Ten minutes to the coast.
4.91 /5
Ninham, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Family run camping and touring site, with games rooms, a TV room and an onsite heated swimming pool!
4.76 /5
Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Pop-up camping and touring on the historic Holkham Estate. Ten minutes to sandy beaches!
4.74 /5
Paignton, Devon
Located in the Devon hills ten minutes from the beach with indoor and outdoor pools, a shop, bar and restaurant!
4.65 /5
Croyde, Devon
Family friendly peaceful campsite for tents and small vans just a short walk from the incredible surfing beach.
4.84 /5
Haverfordwest , Pembrokeshire
Spacious camping pitches on a family farm with sea views, 15 minute walk from dog friendly Druidston Haven Beach.
4.81 /5
Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight
A coastal rural campsite, right beside a quiet sandy and shingle beach and near the IOW's Brighstone Forest.
4.69 /5
Penmaenpool, Gwynedd
Peaceful and back to basics woodland camping for tents and campervans. Set in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
4.71 /5
Charmouth, Dorset
Award-winning camping and touring park near Lyme Regis, a picturesque site to explore Dorset from.
4.82 /5
Eastry, Kent
A stunning fruit farm located two miles from Sandwich. Bring your own tent or campervan, or glamp in a bell tent.
4.62 /5
Dawlish, Devon
Family holiday park with swimming pools, eateries, entertainment and more. Ten minutes to Dawlish Warren beach!
4.49 /5
Corpach, Fort William, Highlands
Dog friendly camping and touring by a peaceful loch in the Highlands with a private beach. On Jacobite train route.
4.53 /5
Sutton, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Small, family friendly campsite in the Suffolk Coast AONB, just minutes from the Sutton Hoo site. Dogs welcome!
4.82 /5
Filey, North Yorkshire
Located between Scarborough and Filey on the Yorkshire coast, Crows Nest has camping and touring caravan pitches.
4.47 /5
Lancing, West Sussex
Tempting beach lovers exploring the South Coast, this peaceful and uncrowded site is only 7 miles from Brighton.
4.65 /5
St David's, Pembrokeshire
Traditional, spacious campsite set within beautiful surroundings, close to the coast. Pets and campfires allowed.
4.57 /5
Freshwater, Isle of Wight
A family run park in the rural West Wight with sea view pitches. Pet friendly, set in beautiful Freshwater.
4.8 /5
Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex
Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.
4.79 /5
Exbury, Hampshire
Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.
4.68 /5
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
Award-winning family friendly site with charming, back-to-nature camping. Just four miles from Studland Beach.
4.67 /5
Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex
Peacefull, adult only camping and touring site in a nature reserve on the Pevensey Levels. Onsite animals and shop!
4.74 /5
Wigton, Cumbria
Ensuite pods to suit a family or couple, set on the Solway Coast and right by Hadrian's Wall.
4.94 /5
Ripple, Deal, Kent
Peaceful farm site with a homemade ice cream parlour and tractor rides. Ten minutes from Deal Beach and Pier!
4.47 /5
Guyzance, Warkworth, Northumberland
Quiet, private setting for spacious tent, caravan and motorhome pitches. Dog friendly. 15 mins from the coast.
4.79 /5
Skipsea, Driffield, East Yorkshire
A small dog friendly touring park by the beach on the East Yorkshire Coast, home of Mr Moo's Ice Cream.
4.76 /5
Weeton, Blackpool, Lancashire
Touring and luxury glamping with domes and a helicopter, enjoy onsite watersports just ten minutes from Blackpool.
4.66 /5