Wayfaring Farm Camping is an off-grid, 'leave no trace' wild camping site for nature lovers, situated within the South Downs National Park. A small site offering six pitches set in a ten acre field in the countryside. With fantastic views, the site is a five minute drive from the South Downs Way, a 15 minute drive to the Seven Sisters, Birling Gap and Cuckmere Haven.

Why choose Wayfaring Farm Camping

Friendly off-grid camping site in the South Downs National Park

Fire pits welcome with wood available to purchase onsite

Just a 15 minute drive from the beaches of Eastbourne and Birling Gap

About the site

Easy to access by car, public transport or on foot, the ten acre camping field is big on views and gives plenty of room between tents, with just eight pitches. The site is set on organic land that hugs the lower slopes of the South Downs. The main camping area is at the top of the land. The land has five terraces, allowing flat camping with great views. The Seven Sisters, Eastbourne beach, Birling Gap, and Cuckmere Haven are all within a 15 minute drive, or you can walk directly from the campsite to the South Downs Way or just walk to Jevington to the lovely Eight Bells pub which has a fantastic garden to enjoy sunset. Car access is permitted for up to ten cars, which can be parked in the first field, and wheelbarrows are available to transport your things to your bell tent or camping pitch. Please note that the terrain is steep in places and is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Guests staying here must take any rubbish away with them. Only wood purchased onsite may be used.

Wayfaring Farm Camping is open from 03/08 to 27/08. Pitches from £40/night for 2 people.

"A perfect off-grid, idyllic experience"

Ed P

What facilities are at Wayfaring Farm Camping?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

This is an off-grid site for those who like wild camping. The site has three eco toilets, sited in blue utility tents at different points on the land (never too far away). There is a hot shower, tap, a sink for washing up, and black bag solar showers so you can have a rinse off in the great outdoors.

Firewood is available for sale, as are fresh organic veg boxes grown in the site's garden (depending on the season).

There is a small store in Farmlands Way in Wannock, and a Co-op store and post office in Polegate. Local farm shops at Chilleys Farm and Middle Farm are perfect for buying local produce

There are 7 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric wild camping pitches - Hawthorn

Non electric wild camping pitches - Crow's perch

Non electric wild camping pitches - Shepherds Corner

6 x Non Electric Wild Camping Pitches

Max 6 people

Unallocated non electric grass pitches in wild fields near woodland. Car parking is available at the entrance field.

Non electric wild camping pitches - Badger's Corner

Badgers Corner Double Pitch

Max 10 people

Large double pitch spacious enough for two 5m bell tents to pitch together, perfect for two families. Secluded in its own area of the paddock with wooded area to hang hammocks.

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Joanna S

Medium Tent - Non Electric Wild Camping PitchesAug 2025

Loved the composting toilets, sitting in a tent in the open. We camped and pitches are set with loads of space around, really wonderful. Bear in mind you need to push a barrow up a steep incline from your car with your stuff, not for the faint hearted, we loved the challenge!

A perfect off-grid, idyllic experience

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Ed P

Small Tent - Non Electric Wild Camping PitchesAug 2025

A fantastic off grid campsite in the South Downs - it's really beautiful, quiet and well located. From the minute you arrive through a 5 bar gate you know you are somewhere special. The pitches are few and private on terraced steps on a beautiful chalk down, covered in wild flowers and surrounded by lovely woodlands. If you want some quiet, lovely walks, beautiful views it's the place for you. Liz and Michael are brilliant hosts and are both very welcoming, hospitable and helpful. They have created a very special place. The facilities on site are great. It's all off grid, basic, but clean and everything works well and is tastefully sited. It's been the best camp site I have stayed in and I hope to be back one day.

Lovely site

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Tanya G

Large Tent - Non Electric Wild Camping PitchesJul 2024

Lovely meadow site, well cared for, peaceful and quiet with secluded pitches and great views. Hundreds of butterflies, it was beautiful. Clean composting toilets, cleaner and better smelling than regular camp toilets. Big hill to climb up to get to pitches from car, but pitches are lovely and flat. Very close to Eastbourne.

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Site rules

Are BBQs/campfires allowed at Wayfaring Farm Camping?

Campfires are welcome here, provided they are in a fire bowl kept raised off the ground or at the two designated campfire areas onsite - fire wood is sold here as well as fresh veg boxes grown at the site.

What time is check-in/out at Wayfaring Farm Camping?

Check-in onsite is between 4pm-6pm and your departure is due by 11am on your last day.

Is Wayfaring Farm Camping dog friendly?

Sorry, dogs are not allowed on site due to neighbouring sheep.

Does Wayfaring Farm Camping have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, Wayfaring Farm Camping does operate a quiet policy after 9pm from Monday to Thursday and after 10pm at the weekend.

Does Wayfaring Farm Camping allow groups or pitches being booked together?

No, Wayfaring Farm Camping does not accept group bookings of 3+ pitches as the site is aimed at couples and families.

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Can I bring an awning, pup tent, or gazebo to Wayfaring Farm Camping?

Pup tents are allowed with prior approval for a small extra fee. Sorry, no gazebos or awnings.

A note from the site themselves...

Wayfaring farm has been in the family since 1923, and we run seasonal camping so you can get the chance to enjoy it too! The farm's organic downland is home to orchids, bluebells, wild daisies and forget-me-nots to name a few- and badgers, foxes, rabbits, deer, bees and dragonflies all thrive here.

The site has never been treated with pesticides or herbicides and this has allowed many species to thrive.

Wayfaring Farm Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Peace and quiet

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Polegate area

Just one mile from the South Downs Way, and is the perfect place to stop before a leisurely last day's walk to Eastbourne.

There are beautiful beaches within easy reach at Birling Gap, Eastbourne and Seaford.

Good walks include routes to Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters from Birling Gap (3 miles away), Cuckmere Haven, Jevington (Eight Bells pub, 25 mins from camping), Wilmington and Folkington.

National Cycle routes 2 and 21 are within a 15 minute bike ride. You can cycle to Arlington Reservoir and Abbotts Wood.

There are several pretty local villages to visit, including Alfriston, East Dean, West Dean and Firle. Further afield, Hastings and Rye are both highly recommended for their old towns and history.

Other things to do locally include: