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.
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Spacious, family-run site with glorious sea views, five minutes from Newgale Beach. Dogs and campfires welcome.
4.71 /5
Porthtowan, Cornwall
A multi-awarding winning, five-star tourist park on the North Cornish coast. Just a mile from Porthtowan Beach.
4.77 /5
Woolacombe, Devon
A family run, family friendly and dog-friendly campsite, just a five minute drive from Woolacombe Beach.
4.79 /5
Bridgwater, Somerset
Family-friendly site nestled in the Quantock Hills close to the Jurassic Coast, countryside views and a playground.
4.82 /5
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
Adult-only camping and charming shepherd's huts in the Dorset AONB, within 15 minutes of Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
4.67 /5
Newton Stewart, Glenluce, Dumfries and Galloway
Family and dog friendly ensuite glamping pods with private hot tubs and fire pits. A ten minute walk to the beach.
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Family friendly site with onsite farm animals. Set in the Yorkshire Wolds with camping and glamping options.
4.58 /5
Whicham, Millom, Cumbria
Farm site in the Lake District with valley views, 15 minutes to the beach. Dog friendly with private fire pits!
4.88 /5
Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, Devon
Peaceful family-run site ideally situated for exploring Devon's south coasts, with easy access to Exeter.
4.69 /5
Abergele, Conwy
Off grid, tranquil and small site offering serviced tent and touring pitches in the heart of rural North Wales.
4.81 /5
Rye Foreign, Rye, East Sussex
A relaxed and friendly camping and glamping site in 1066 Country, close to Rye and beaches like Camber Sands.
4.74 /5
Dawlish Warren, Devon
Award-winning holiday park with indoor and outdoor pools with slides, entertainment, restaurant, bar, gym and spa!
4.66 /5
St Agnes, Cornwall
Peaceful family friendly site by the idyllic St. Agnes, just a ten minute walk to the stunning Trevaunance Cove.
4.8 /5
Solva, Pembrokeshire
A small licensed campsite on the outskirts of Solva, minutes walk from the National Park coastal path
4.85 /5
Lamphey, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
Family and dog friendly camping and glamping with an onsite cafe. Ten minutes to Tenby and sandy beaches!
St Austell, Cornwall
Peaceful, family friendly site with camping, touring and glamping. Just a 25 minute walk to Pentewan Beach.
Horsey, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Incredible views over the Norfolk Coast, just a short walk to the sandy beach of Horsey Gap. Dog friendly.
4.55 /5
Swanage, Dorset
Camping site set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, a short distance from Swanage and Corfe Castle.
4.49 /5
Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon
A small, family and dog friendly site located just five minutes from Clovelly village and the Devon Coast.
4.74 /5
Leven, Fife
Family and dog friendly site, a few minutes walk from the Fife Coastal Path. Onsite cafe and communal fire pit!
4.74 /5
Whitland, Carmarthenshire
Eco camping, glamping and touring with ensuite pitches. Outdoor spa experience and licensed pizzeria!
4.93 /5
Holyhead, Anglesey
Adult only and dog friendly caravan site with spectacular views and easy access to the whole island. Near beaches.
4.82 /5
Llanddulas, Conwy
An award winning, family-friendly site, enjoy spectacular views in the perfect location to explore North Wales.
4.81 /5
Fleet, Weymouth, Dorset
Family friendly camping park, complete with an outdoor swimming pool! Just 15 minutes from Weymouth's beach.
4.46 /5
Burley, Hampshire
An idyllic family friendly campsite in the heart of the New Forest, spacious grass pitches and close to beaches.
4.5 /5
Weymouth, Dorset
Farm campsite with tent and touring pitches set by the Dorset coast, with stunning views over Lyme Bay.
4.63 /5
St Austell, Cornwall
A peaceful, family run site with a bar and dog run. Surrounded by Cornish countryside close to Porthpean Beach.
4.85 /5
Wrentham, Beccles, Suffolk
Close to great beaches at Southwold, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth (and Latitude Festival), with six fishing ponds.
4.74 /5
Polegate, East Sussex
A scenic site at the foot of the South Downs, walking distance from pubs and shops. 15 mins from Eastbourne beach!
4.51 /5
Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall
Family run park set in the Cornish countryside. Within ten minutes of the beach and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
5 /5