
Back to basics campsites in Sussex
25 back to basics campsites in Sussex
Beech Estate Campsite
Battle, East Sussex
A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!
Pitches: 15 x Wild Tent Pitches, 9 x Faraway Tent Pitches
Sunnyside Pop Up Camping
East Grinstead, West Sussex
Opens 22 May
Summer pop up campsite with a communal fire pit and sauna sessions. A 15 minute walk to a pub and Standen House.
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Fontmills Farm Campsite
Hellingly, East Sussex
Opens 1 May
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and hardstanding pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Weekly)
Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex
Opens 1 May
Back-to-nature camping and bell tents by the South Downs, surrounded by woodland. Onsite yoga, gong baths and more!
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 7 x Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Camping at Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex
Opens 3 April
Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!
37 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
12m x 12m
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Stud Farm
Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex
Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.
25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
6m x 7m
Heronsdale Manor Farm Campsite
Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex
Opens 24 April
Back to nature family camping and touring in the Sussex countryside. Dog friendly and campfires allowed.
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
The Otter Channel
Peasmarsh, East Sussex
Opens 1 May
Peaceful campsite with bucket showers on the banks of the River Rother, ten minutes from Rye. Dog friendly.
15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
5m x 5m
Hook Farm Campsite
West Hoathly, West Sussex
Opens 1 May
A family-friendly back to basics campsite ideal for weekend getaways in the beautiful Sussex countryside.
15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
5.5m long
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
Opens 2 April
Off-grid wild glamping in the forest with beautifully furnished bell tents, bucket showers and campfires.
9 x Wild Glamping Bell Tents
Campfire Weekends
Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex
Opens 22 May
Secluded, peaceful and back-to-basics tent camping at weekends only for over 21s in an AONB. Campfires welcome.
5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Wayfaring Farm Camping
Filching, Polegate, East Sussex
Opens 23 May
Off-grid camping and glamping site in the South Downs National Park. Within 15 minutes of Eastbourne and the beach.
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Pop-Up Woods and Meadows Campsite
Hastings, East Sussex
Off-grid and family friendly camping in woodlands or meadows in the High Weald AONB. 15 minutes from Hastings.
Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
East Dean, Chichester, West Sussex
Wild camping and quirky Landpods in the Goodwood Estate, near Chichester. Family and dog friendly.
Fox Wood Camping
Patching, West Sussex
Woodland camping in a stunning oak forest, perfect for family groups.
Night Pastures
Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex
A truly beautiful, high quality sustainable natural retreat in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
Wyld Wood Campsite
Newick, Lewes, East Sussex
Natural wild pitches or furnished yurts in a beautiful 13-acre woodland, with campfires and hot showers.
Yamp Camp Isfield
Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex
Traditional campsite with complimentary fire pits in a village setting, 15 minutes from the Bluebell Railway.
Kitts Campsite
Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Family friendly camping and glamping in ancient West Sussex woodlands, ten minutes from a charming local pub.
Blackberry Wood
Streat, Ditchling, East Sussex
Truly unique camping and glamping site at the foot of the South Downs near Brighton, with two wonderful treehouses.







































