The Best Seaside Campsites in the UK – Camp by the Beach

Beach & Seaside Camping in the UK

Grab your bucket and spade and check out this collection of UK campsites that all have a beach within reach. If you're a fan of seaside camping or camping near the beach then you can't go wrong with this gang of camping and glamping destinations that all have a beach just a short walk away. From clifftop campsites and sandy campervan pitches, to glamping sites hidden among the dunes, this curated collection brings together only the very best seaside spots. Browse our choices below and book your seaside break online today!

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Gupton Farm National Trust Campsite

Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Harvest Moon Holidays

Lothian, South Scotland

Available: 1 Tree house

Available: 6 Pitches

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Trelispen Caravan & Camping Park

St. Austell, Cornwall, South West England

Available: 40 Pitches

Troytown Farm Campsite

St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, South West England

Available: 8 Pitches 1 Bell tent

Rhosson Ganol

St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Available: 56 Pitches

Stud Farm Telscombe Village

Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

Available: 25 Pitches 6 Bell tents

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Seaside Glamping

From clifftop cabins to bell tents by the beach, we've scoured the shores to find not only the best places to pitch your tent, but also incredible glamping hideaways for luxury lovers. Pack light, travel more easily and arrived to ready-made accommodation where you can put your feet up or enjoy a dip in the sea.

Wheems Organic Farm

Orkney, Scottish Isles

Available: 22 Pitches 4 Pods 2 Bell tents ...

Little Otchan Shepherd Hut

Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, North East England

Available: 1 Shepherd’s hut

Coastal Cabins

Bideford, Devon, South West England

Available: 10 Cabins

Cotna Eco Retreat

St. Austell, Cornwall, South West England

Available: 1 Shepherd’s hut 3 Yurt or Gers 1 Cabin

Runach Arainn

Isle Of Arran, Scottish Isles

Available: 3 Yurt or Gers

Stackpole Under the Stars

Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Available: 5 Pitches 2 Safari tents 1 Pod ...

The Shepherds Hide

Brightlingsea, Essex, East Anglia

Available: 2 Shepherd’s huts

Woodman's Huts

Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

Available: 2 Shepherd’s huts

Amber's Bell Tent Camping at Wiveton Hall

Blakeney, Norfolk, East Anglia

Available: 6 Bell tents

Bach Wen Farm

Dinas Dinlle, Gwynedd, North Wales

Llwyndu Farm Hut

Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Grove Glamping

Sheringham & Cromer, Norfolk, East Anglia

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10 of the Best Beaches in South Devon

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The 10 Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in Cornwall

From vast sandy beaches where your dog can roam for miles to smaller bays where you can your pooch can walk in the dunes or traipse along the footpaths, we uncover the best dog-friendly beaches for your next camping holiday in Cornwall

8 of the Best Beaches in North Devon

From Ilfracombe's famous tunnel beaches to the wide surfing expanse of Croyde Bay, we discover the best beaches in North Devon that you simply must visit on your next seaside camping trip in the South West...

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Pack your bucket and spade and roll up your beach towel, here are our favourite seaside spots on the North Wales coast...

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With 30 miles of beaches along its coast, picking the best beach to visit on a camping holiday in Northumberland can be a tricky task. We pick out just a few of our favourite coastal spots...

We go camping by the seaside because...

Walking on miles of open sand, swimming in the sea and building sandcastles is some of the most simple but amazing fun you can have! If you're planning on spending your holiday on the beach then why go camping inland? Instead, we love discovering campsites on the coast where you can step from your tent and wander down the sandy pathway right to the waterside. Swimming, surfing, paddling, splashing about... the waters of the UK are fun, safe and shark free! For families, camping by the coast is a no-brainer, while for couples and groups of friends the coastal footpaths, smugglers coves and old harbour towns offer ample exploring opportunities – and all topped off with local fish and chips for dinner. Delicious.

Holidays on the beach in the UK

If you're a fan of seaside camping or camping near the beach then you can't go wrong choosing one of these campsites for your next UK beach holiday. We've got everything from clifftop campsites to pitches on the sand itself. So get your bucket and spade packed and head off for the beach, and make sure you come prepared for great British weather!