Whether you prefer pitching up in the rolling hills or close to the sea, these quality campsites are perfect for your adventures
Words: Claire Tupholme
Coastal sites
NEWBERRY VALLEY PARK
Devon
Woodlands, Combe Martin, Devon EX34 0AT
01271 882334 newberryvalleypark.co.uk 18 March – 29 October
This is a peaceful countryside campsite on the edge of Combe Martin village, which is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and has pubs and shops.
Newberry Beach is a small pebble cove that is dog-friendly all year round. Combe Martin Beach is just around the corner and is a mix of shingle and pebble with more sand closer to the water but, thanks to the beach being backed by high sea cliffs, it is very sheltered, so it’s ideal for swimming. You can access the South West Coast Path to the north of Combe Martin Beach and enjoy scenic coastal walks past other beaches and coves.
Newberry Valley Park offers a selection of camping pitches – including grass with electric hook-up.
Facilities on the campsite include a play area, fishing lake, toilets and showers, all-in-one shower rooms, dishwashing areas, a launderette and dog and wetsuit washing facilities.
FISHERY CREEK TOURING PARK
Hampshire
100 Fishery Lane, Hayling Island PO11 9NR
02392 462164 fisherycreekpark.co.uk 1 March – 31 October
This is a tranquil campsite that runs parallel to a tidal creek that leads out to Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A 10-minute stroll from the site leads you directly to Hayling Island’s vast beach and plenty of places to eat. Fishery Creek is also adjacent to a boating lake. It is located on Hayling Island which is joined to the mainland by a road bridge and boasts more than three miles of Blue Flag beaches.
The campsite is a mixture of well-drained grassland and shingle pitches of varying sizes, with electric hook-up. Creekfront and lakeside prime pitches offer fantastic views. Amenities on site include toilets and showers, undercover dishwashing areas, a play area and the Galleon Bistro. There is also a tidal slipway which is a great place for activities, including swimming, kayaking, launching small boats and even crabbing or fishing.
WOODHILL PARK
Norfolk
Cromer Road, East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9PX
01263 512242 woodhill-park.com 1 March – 30 November
With a breathtaking clifftop location, Woodhill Park is set on the Norfolk coastline between Sheringham and Cromer, both popular seaside towns with shops and places to eat. Cromer is the larger resort with a pier and amusements, too. A short walk along the clifftop from the site gives access to the beach and you can take the Norfolk
