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.
Chathill, Alnwick, Northumberland
Family-friendly glamping with luxury pods with hot tubs and unique canal boats and wagons, 15 minutes to Alnwick.
4.86 /5
Ashton, Cornwall
Family-run campsite set in picturesque countryside, two miles from Porthleven and golden sand beaches.
4.86 /5
Allet, Truro, Cornwall
Award-winning family friendly campsite, 12 minutes from West Cornwall beaches Perranporth and Porthtowan.
4.92 /5
Hayle, Cornwall
Welcoming holiday park nestled in the heart of West Cornwall, with an onsite pool, mini golf course and more!
4.62 /5
Portreath, Illogan, Cornwall
Award winning family site, five minutes to sandy beaches. Onsite facilities include a shop and play area!
4.88 /5
Newquay, Cornwall
Award-winning site with a swimming pool and play area, ten minutes from Watergate Bay and Newquay.
4.81 /5
Coverack, Helston, Cornwall
A family friendly site a short walk from the beach and pretty harbour. Only 15 minutes from Kennack Sands.
4.72 /5
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Peaceful, family-friendly park with mountain views, 15 minutes from Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Dogs welcome.
4.72 /5
Guilton, Ash, Kent
Quiet off-grid countryside escape surrounded by orchards. Family and dog friendly just ten minutes from the coast.
4.9 /5
Blakeney, Holt, Norfolk
A small traditional campsite offering both camping and a pod. Go see the seals at Blakeney Point and birds at Cley.
4.88 /5
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
A family-friendly farm site in Snowdonia's foothills. Views, campfires and great walking with beaches nearby.
4.75 /5
St Kew, Port Isaac, Cornwall
Peaceful camping and glamping tipis, five minutes to the beach. Secluded lake for fishing or swimming, plus a cafe!
4.75 /5
Llangrannog, Ceredigion
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping by Cardigan Bay with alpacas, lovely sea views and beaches nearby.
4.87 /5
Bush, Bude, Cornwall
A friendly family-run site, with beautiful pitches and glamping options, close to Bude and the Cornish coastline.
4.86 /5
Breage, Helston, Cornwall
Small family friendly campsite with private fire pits and great sea views. Five minutes to Praa Sands Beach!
4.9 /5
St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping with a coffee shop. Ten minutes from Clacton-on-Sea and the beach.
4.84 /5
Sandringham, Dersingham, Norfolk
Family-friendly camping and touring near Sandringham and the coast, with private bathrooms and quirky pods.
4.65 /5
Barmouth, Gwynedd
Family-friendly camping and glamping site with picturesque sea views, a 15 minute walk from a sandy beach.
4.8 /5
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset
Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!
4.82 /5
Porthtowan, Cornwall
Eco camping with a plant-based cafe, plus chic shepherd's huts and pods. Close to Porthtowan Beach and surfing.
4.73 /5
Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria
Small, family camping and glamping site with stunning views in the Lake District. Ten minutes from beaches.
4.94 /5
Fairbourne, Gwynedd
Breathtaking views of Mawddach Estuary, with sandy beaches, bike rides, horse riding and Snowdonia's Blue Lake.
4.72 /5
Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Family and dog friendly, quiet tent and campervan site set in the corner of Hell's Mouth Bay. Stunning sea views.
4.82 /5
Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall
Family-run peaceful site perfect for families. Close to all of North Cornwall's many beaches and attractions.
4.78 /5
Helston, Cornwall
Peaceful gem in the Cornish countryside, complete with a play barn. Close to beaches and 30 minutes to Land's End.
4.73 /5
Chideock, Bridport, Dorset
Beautiful family-run park with panoramic sea views, just 100 metres from Seatown Beach on the Jurassic Coast.
4.76 /5
Hendra Croft, Newquay, Cornwall
Award-winning holiday park with great facilities including a swimming pool, minutes from Perranporth and Newquay.
4.34 /5
Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria
Two minute walk from award winning dog friendly Haverigg beach. Family friendly camping, touring and glamping.
4.5 /5
Nairn, Highlands
Award-winning family campsite with an onsite pond and paddleboarding available. Set on the North Coast 500 route.
4.83 /5
St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall
Small adult-only park, dog friendly and within easy reach of sandy beaches, Penzance and Land's End.
4.84 /5