can anyone recommend campsites right by the sea?

[bonacara]

can anyone recommend campsites right by the sea? ( for two adults and 15 month old baby boy)

we dont want to drive for more than 2-3 hours though.

any good ideas, recommendations would be much welcomed. Thanks.

[tallgirl]

Wissant, a town near Calais, France has a campsite 5 minutes walk to the sea. It's a 2 hour drive to Dover, 35 minute on the Eurotunnel and then a 30 minute drive to Wissant. We've never stayed at this campsite, but have stayed in Wissant and the campsite is close to shops and amenities.

[MrsR]

Kingsdown, Walmer (near Dover) is a nice site overlooking the Channel (beach is pebbly). A very easy drive on the A/M2 of less than 2 hours.

[dutchestatefamily]

Southwold in Suffolk has a campsite by the sea... there is a road (very quiet) between the campsite and sand dunes though.

Wonderful, sandy, endless beach. about 3 little beach side cafes along the beach - right on the beach so you can have a tea and cake while your child digs in the sand. brilliant pier.... etc...

lots to do in Southwold and surrounding area - it's a beautiful area and very baby/child friendly in Southwold.

Doesn't take long to drive - 2 hours ish i think.

[ladywotlunches]

Southwold is lovely, but my in-laws who are camping professionals (every week if they can - they have a van) don't rate the site too much.

They have stayed at a site in Dunwich, just up the road from Southwold ('Cliff house' something) which they say is much better. Also by the beach - some steps to go down and its more pebbly but still lovely. And you'll feel right at home a the the village is almost called 'Dulwich'!

[bonacara]

Thank you ladies for your recommendations.

France sounds great, what a brill idea - that trip will def. include some yummy cheese shopping!

Southwold was also highly recommended by a friend of mine recently.

We bought the tent, sleeping bag, gas BBQ and ended up booking in a site near Hastings. They have an indoor pool in case there are any rainy days. Will post about it once we are back.

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[dutchestatefamily]

oh yes, do let us know how it goes. Hastings sounds good and i love the idea of an indoor pool!

have a great time!