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18 back to basics campsites in the South Downs

Camping at Tomkins Farm, North Chailey, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Camping at Tomkins Farm

North Chailey, East Sussex

4.71 /5

46 reviews

91%

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Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!

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Woodlands Camping

Alresford, Hampshire

4.64 /5

34 reviews

100%

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Eco friendly campsite on a peaceful working farm in the South Downs National Park with fire pits, dogs welcome.

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Two Hoots Glamping Site

Bighton, Alresford, Hampshire

4.84 /5

14 reviews

100%

would recommend

Peaceful adult only camping and glamping in rural Hampshire. Near to the Watercress Line and Winchester.

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Stud Farm

Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex

4.76 /5

61 reviews

97%

would recommend

Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.

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Earth Camp

North Chailey, East Sussex

4.62 /5

25 reviews

84%

would recommend

Back-to-nature camping and bell tents by the South Downs, surrounded by woodland. Onsite yoga, gong baths and more!

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Wayfaring Farm Camping

Filching, Polegate, East Sussex

4.81 /5

14 reviews

100%

would recommend

Off-grid camping and glamping site in the South Downs National Park. Within 15 minutes of Eastbourne and the beach.

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Chanctonbury View Camping at Gallops Farm, Findon, Worthing, West SussexPlaceholder image
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Chanctonbury View Camping at Gallops Farm

Findon, Worthing, West Sussex

A tranquil family friendly site in the South Downs - walking distance from pubs and South Downs Way.

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Newhouse Farm Wild Camping

East Dean, Chichester, West Sussex

Wild camping and basic bell tents in the Goodwood Estate, near Chichester. Family and dog friendly.

Night Pastures, Fernhurst, Haslemere, West SussexPlaceholder image
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Night Pastures

Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex

A truly beautiful, high quality sustainable natural retreat in the heart of the South Downs National Park.

Fox Wood Camping, Patching, West SussexPlaceholder image
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Fox Wood Camping

Patching, West Sussex

Woodland camping in a stunning oak forest, perfect for family groups.

Blackberry Wood, Streat, Ditchling, East SussexPlaceholder image
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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.

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Boathouse Farm Camping

Isfield, East Sussex

Relaxed camping for all on an organic working farm in the heart of Sussex, situated alongside the River Ouse.

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Yamp Camp Isfield

Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex

Traditional campsite with complimentary fire pits in a village setting, 15 minutes from the Bluebell Railway.

Ryebank Corner, Climping, Littlehampton, West SussexPlaceholder image
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Ryebank Corner

Climping, Littlehampton, West Sussex

Small and peaceful site with a selection of yurts and bell tents, a half a mile to Climping beach.

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Cedar Valley

Petersfield, Hampshire

Relaxed tent camping, luxury safari tents and chic horsebox glamping in the South Downs. Open year round.

Crows Hall Wild Camping, Chilgrove, Chichester, West SussexPlaceholder image
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Crows Hall Wild Camping

Chilgrove, Chichester, West Sussex

Dog friendly wild camping in the heart of the South Downs National Park, in reach of Chichester and the coast.

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Oakfield Farm Campsite

Hailsham, East Sussex

Back to basics camping with campfires, set just 10 minutes from the South Downs, on a family friendly site.

Oakside Farm Certificated Site, Ringmer, Lewes, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Oakside Farm Certificated Site

Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex

Members only tent and touring site set just one mile from the South Downs. Pets welcome and campfires allowed.

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