Camping and caravan sites

More details of most of these campsites can be found on www.ukcampsites.co.uk or www.pitchup.com as well as other campsites nationwide. Please note that it is always advisable to book in advance.

Housedean Farm, Road, Lewes, BN7 3JW, Tel: 07919 668816. Open: April-October. Tent pitches, small campervans, 2 bell tents (furnished or unfurnished that sleep up to 6 people each), furnished shepherd hut (sleeps up to 2 adults and 1 child) + 3 wooden camping pods (2 x two single beds and 1 x double and single). Showers, toilets, wash up facilities, communal fridge and freezer, fire pits for campfires (logs, kindling, firelighters available to purchase) and bicycle hire. 2 night minimum on weekends or 3 night min. on bank holiday weekends. Bus no 28 or 29 bus from Brighton city centre stops outside the campsite/ farm. Traditional working farm with great views on the South Downs Way. www.housedean.co.uk.

Pop Up Brighton, Farm, Racehill, Brighton, BN2 6AF, Tel: 0777 1535350 or 07812 605094. Open: May-August. Tent pitches,furnished teepees and bell tents. Showers, toilets, wash-up facilities, meals available, supper hampers, lockable cabinets, electric power supply, fire pits, hot water bottles, pamper tables, dogs not permitted, groups welcome. Minimum 2 nights on weekends. No. 2 or 22 bus from Brighton city centre stops ½ mile away from site. Views of the South Downs. www.popupcampsites.com

Brighton Caravan Club Site, East Brighton Park, off Wilson Avenue, Brighton, BN2 5TS, Tel: 01273 626546. Open: All year. Touring caravans/campervans (no static caravans), tent pitches (Jan- Sept only), furnished pods (sleep up to 2 adults + 2 young children). Electric hook up, shower and toilet blocks, laundry facilities, disabled toilets and shower room, baby and toddler washrooms, playground, dogs accepted, no large single sex groups. Picturesque site abundant in wildlife, 2 miles east of city centre. www.caravanclub.co.uk

Chantry Farm, Wolstonbury Hill, Pyecombe Street, Pyecombe, West Sussex, BN45 7EE, Tel: 07540 350384. Open: March-October. Tent pitches, bell tent, shepherd’s hut and Welsh Douglas Fir hut (no caravans, motorhomes or campervans). Washing and wash-up facilities in barn, eco toilet, fire pits and wood available, well behaved dogs welcome, nearby pubs for meals. Limited parking available - £5 per stay. No 17 bus from Brighton city centre stops nearby (ask driver for Pyecombe footbridge and walk over footbridge). Beautiful 54 acre site with bronze age monuments on the South Downs very close to the South Downs Way. www.chantryfarm.org

Spring Barn Farm Park Campsite, Kingston Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3ND, Tel: 01273 488450 Open: end of March –September. Tents pitches only. Toilets, showers, individual fire pits, wood and firelighters available to purchase, farm shop, restaurant/café, reduced price to farm park with indoor play, no dogs and car free site (car park adjacent to site). Approx 1 mile from Lewes train station on public footpath, close to South Downs. Stagecoach bus no. 123 from Lewes or Newhaven stops outside. www.springbarnfarm.com.

Bluebell Holiday Park, Shortgate, Nr. Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 6PJ, Tel 01825 840407. Open all year. Four static caravans for hire which sleep up to 4 people (1 double and 1 twin). Duvets, bed llinen and tea towels supplied. Small and very quiet site in the South Downs surrounded by trees. No children. Dogs by prior arrangement only. www.bluebellholidaypark.co.uk

Mac’s Farm Camping, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8GT, Tel: 01273 845189. Open: generally on weekends between end of May to end of August but please check website. Tent pitches, bell tents and a yurt. Fire pits, communal marquee for shelter from rain or sun, children’s activities, pubs, tea room, coffee shop and grocer nearby. Quirky camping on an organic free range egg farm! www.themacsfarm.co.uk

Blackberry Wood Campsite, Streat Lane, Streat, Nr Ditchling, BN6 8RS, Tel: 01273 890035. Open: All year. Tent pitches in private woodland glades plus retro caravan, gypsy caravan, holiday bus, a ‘holicopter’ and curvy cabin for hire. Toilets, showers and wash up areas, environmentally friendly campfire grills and open fires available to cook on. Please note that this is a quiet campsite for people who enjoy nature. No stereos or radios and no noise after 11pm. Dogs on leads at all times (tents only). No unaccompanied under 18s without prior arrangement. All bookings to be made via the website. 30 mins bridleway walk from Plumpton train station. www.blackberrywood.com

The Barn Caravan Park, Old Salts Farm Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8JG, Tel: 07801 694064. Open: all year subject to weather.Tent pitches, touring caravans and motor homes with some hard standings. Electric hook up, toilet and shower block, children’s playground and full size football goal, wi-fi, brick BBQ’s and picnic tables for use, dogs welcome if kept on a lead, cold drinks available. beach and swimming pool and shops nearby. Less than 1 mile from Lancing train station and no. 700 Stagecoach bus stop. Advance booking is essential. www.thebarncaravanpark.webs.com

Farmhouse Caravan & Camping, Tottington Drive, Small Dole, Near. Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9XZ, Tel: 01273 493157. Open: March-November. Tent pitches, touring caravans and campervans (no vans or pick-ups accepted). Toilets, showers, dogs on leads accepted. Working farm ½ mile from the South Downs and 5 mins walk to local village shop and pub. www.ukcampsite.co.uk

White House Caravan Site, Sheep Pen Lane, Newham Lane, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3LR, Tel: 01903 813737. Open: end of March to October. 2 tent pitches, touring caravans and campervans. Toilet but no showers (leisure centre with swimming pool and showers nearby), electric hook up, no children, dogs on leads accepted. Peaceful site with short walk to village centre and ideally located for walks on the South Downs. www.ukcampsite.co.uk

Pop Up By The River, New Wharf Farm/ Horsebridge Common, near Steyning, BN44 3AL, Tel: 07771 535350 or 07812 605094. Open: May-August. Tent pitches, furnished bell tents and shepherd huts. Showers, toilets, wash-up facilities, supper hampers, Friday night pizzas, fire pits, hot water bottles, solar chargers, bush craft courses on Saturdays, kayak hire, dogs accepted, groups welcome. Minimum 2 nights at weekend. Quiet site near the river Adur and the town of Steyning. www.popupcampsites.com

Fair Oaks Farm, Spithandle Lane, Wiston, Near. Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3DS, Tel: 07733 103309. Open: April-October. Tent pitches and campervans only (no caravans, motor homes or static caravans). Toilets, outdoor cold water shower, washing up area, campfire pits (firewood available to purchase), well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Beautiful rural position with views of Chanctonbury Ring, 3 miles from Steyning . www.fairoaksfarm.co.uk

Blacklands Farm, Wheatsheaf Road/ Albourne Road (B2116), Nr. Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AT, Tel: 01273 493528. Open: all year round except February. Tents pitches, touring caravans and campervans (no static caravans). Showers, toilets, washing up bays, electric hook up, well behaved dogs on leads welcome (there are areas they can go off lead too), playground, shop, firepits and wood for sale, bike hire, fishing. 1 mile walk to bus stop for no. 17 bus to Brighton. www.blacklandsfarm.co.uk

Oakside Farm Campsite, Green Lane, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5AD, Tel: 07791 550012 or 01273 483685. Tent pitches, caravans or motorhomes. Basic wash up facilties but no showers or toilets (campers must bring their own toilet facilities), Dogs on leads welcome, raised firepits only – also for hire as well as wood to purchase. Camping & Caravanning club members only (non members can apply for membership on site). Family run campsite in 23 acres of fields and oak trees, 1 mile from the South Downs National Park. www.oaksidefarmcampsite.co.uk

The Plough Campsite, Station Road, Plumpton Green, BN7 3DF, Tel: 07733 103309. Open: May-October. Tent pitches only. Toilets, washing up area, no hot water or showers, firepits with every pitch and wood available to purchase, pub serving food and local ale next door with large garden and children’s swings and slides. Beautiful rural site with views and access to the South Downs but next to country road so some traffic noise. 10-15 minute walk from Plumpton train station. www.ploughcamp.co.uk

Hackmans Farm, Plumpton Lane, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AJ, Tel: 01273 890348. Open: March- October. Tents pitches only. Water, toilets but no showers, dogs on leads welcome, campfires allowed. Small site on a working farm. www.ukcampsite.co.uk

Court House Farm, Beddingham, East Sussex, BN8 6JY, Tel: 01273 858228 or mobile 07932 162760. Open: Easter-Autumn (weather permitting). Tents pitches only. Water but no showers or toilets ( an underground septic tank is available so portable toilets can be used). Working farm, quiet location ¾ mile from South Downs Way

Firle Camp, Firle Estate, Heighton Street, Firle, East Sussex, BN8 6NZ, Tel: 07733 103309. Open: April- October. Tent pitches and campervans only. Toilets, showers, washing up area, campfire pits (firewood available to purchase), well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Area of oustanding natural beauty within the South Downs National Park and with immediate access to the South Downs Way. 10 minutes walk to Firle village and pub. Bus stop for no. 25 or 125 bus from Lewes stops outside. www.firlecamp.co.uk

The Secret Campsite, Brickyard Farm, Town Littleworth, Barcombe, BN8 4TD, Tel: 01273 401100. Open: end of March to October. Tent pitches or hire of a ‘Tree tent’ or ‘Gridshell’ with beds and mattresses (bedding not supplied). Showers, toilets, wash up facilities, communal fridge and freezer, spacious and secluded pitches, fire pits with wood on site to purchase, farm shop 5 minute walk and pubs within 30 minute walk, no dogs and car free site (parking nearby with trolleys available to transport belongings). Peaceful, family friendly site surrounded by ancient woodland for people who love nature. www.thesecretcampsite.co.uk

Buckle Holiday Park, Marine Parade, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2QR, Tel: 01323 897801. Open all year. Caravans, motor homes, tourers and tent pitches. Toilets, showers, wash-up facilities, laundry, electric hook-up, chemical disposal point, ice pack freezing, gas and camping gaz for sale. Level grassland site with private access to Seaford Bay and close to Seven Sisters and the South Downs Way. 10 minute walk to bus stop for no. 12/12a/12x bus to Brighton or Eastbourne and 5 minute walk to Bishopstone train station. www.buckleholidaypark.co.uk

Washington Caravan & Camping Park, London Road, Washington, Nr. Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 4AJ, Tel: 01903 892869. Open: All year. Tents ptiches, caravans, campervans and motorhomes with hard standings (no static caravans). Toilets, showers, washing up and laundry facilities, electric hook-up, well behaved dogs on leads welcome. 4 star campsite with nearby pub. www.washcamp.com

Roundhill Glamping, Freshfield Place Farm, Sloop Lane, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex, RH17 7NN, Tel: 07733 103309. Open: May-Sept. Bell Tents and Yurts. Toilets, showers, canopied communal kitchen area, fire pits with wood, coal and ice available for purchase, car free site (you and your luggage can be transferred on a 4 wheel drive vehicle), well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Set in a natural sheltered glade with spectacular views and access to an array of footpaths on an 18 acre site on a working farm. www.roundhillglamping.co.uk

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