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Hook Farm Campsite

West Hoathly, West Sussex

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West Hoathly, West Sussex

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Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.

Hook Farm Campsite is family run and located in a beautiful valley, perfect for families with young children with a back to basics experience and a little woodland in the centre of the campsite for children to explore and play. There are just a couple of handfuls of non electric grass pitches, perfect for a back to basics camping experience. Visit the nearby Bluebell Railway or the stunning Wakehurst House.

Why choose Hook Farm Campsite


Quiet family-friendly off-grid campsite perfect for a Sussex countryside getaway

Beautiful location with lots of space to play, unallocated grass pitches over tree meadows

Lots of nearby activities - five minutes from the Bluebell Railway, ten minutes from Wakehurst House

About the site


A back-to-basics off-grid campsite nestled away in the heart of the Sussex countryside, five minutes from the Bluebell Railway. This is a great choice for those looking to have a traditional authentic camping experience. A maximum of 15 bookings are allowed onsite at any one time, and all the pitches are non electric on grass for tents and allow up to six people each. There are four different fields on the site each with their own unique character. When you arrive you are in charge or where you pitch and can choose from any of the fields. The top field has pitches with far reaching views including some right across to the South Downs. The lower pitches are secluded tree lined meadows tucked away near the valley bottom. The campsite is just a five minute walk from the picturesque village of West Hoathly, where you can find two fantastic village pubs, both serving excellent food. The Priest House museum is also in the village centre for those interested in local history. Campfires are allowed and firewood can be purchased on arrival at the site. Well behaved dogs are welcome onsite.

The campsite is open for weekends between May and September. Pitches from £24/night for 2 people.

"You would be hard pushed to find a more relaxing getaway"

Owen L

"This is such a good spot, almost want to keep to myself"

Jayden S

"Beautiful campsite set within rolling hills and tall trees"

Mika G

"Wildlife all around, woke up to birdsong every morning"

Daisy M

"We loved it here! The view was lovely and it was so spacious"

Georgina W


What facilities are at Hook Farm Campsite?

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 pub

Peaceful

Wash up area

An almost wild camping experience with both composting and chemical toilets, as well as a washing up area. There is a shower trailer with four cubicles providing warm showers. Please note the site is off grid so there is no power onsite.

For dining nearby, The Cat Inn is a five minute walk away, and The Fox Eating and Drinking House is just a 15 minute walk away. Stock up on supplies at the nearby Sainsbury's and Tesco supermarkets, a 15 minute drive away.



There are 15 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric grass pitches (10m x 10m)
Non electric grass pitches at Hook Farm Campsite
Aerial of view of Hook Farm Campsite
Non electric grass pitches (10m x 10m)
Non electric grass pitch
Non electric grass pitch
Exterior of the composting toilet
Compost toilet onsite
Inside the shower cubicle

15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Spacious grass pitches measuring 10m x 10m suitable for tents only up to 5.5m.


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Serene, relaxing with simple and practical amenities

Owen L

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

You would be hard pushed to find a more relaxing getaway, the staff really good, go out of their way to make you feel welcome and cared for. Despite its off the beaten track vibe, the amenities are great, especially the spacious showers. Quite lovely!

Overall, average

Annabelle R

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

A good space, although some of the fields slope and significantly, the bottom field has a lot of spiky thistles over a large area - we had to tweezer out the needles in our feet a few times. There were enough toilets and water/sinks to go round, but only 3 showers. The first shower we had was lovely and warm, but the second, freezing. We calculated that there were approx 75 - 100 people staying over the bank holiday weekend, so maybe that was why. Bonus is that we could have a campfire on the ground and the location is excellent.

Fabulous peaceful campsite

Nick F

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

A wonderful peaceful campsite located a short walk from a fantastic pub with incredible food. A really top pick for those wanting a peaceful rural camping experience.

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Site rules

No, group bookings of any kind are not permitted at Hook Farm Campsite. However, if you have friends who are also staying onsite then you can specify at booking and the site will do their best to pitch you alongside each other.

Check-in at Hook Farm Campsite is from 11am until 7:30pm, and departure is before 2pm on your last day.

BBQs and fire pits are welcome at Hook Farm Campsite, just please ensure these are raised from the ground. Ground campfires are not permitted. Firewood, kindling and other campfire items will be available to purchase at reception. If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Hook Farm Campsite caters towards families and couples only, no same sex adult groups are allowed or groups of 6+ adults.

Yes, Hook Farm Campsite does operate a quiet policy between 11pm and 7am.

Yes, Hook Farm Campsite does allow day visitors/guests but they will need to check-in at reception and pay a small fee for the day. Please ensure you notify the site of any visitors and that any vehicles are left near the check-in kiosk.

Yes, Hook Farm Campsite is dog friendly, with up to two dogs permitted per pitch.

Pitches

Yes, you are welcome to park one car on your pitch at Hook Farm Campsite.

Yes, Hook Farm Campsite allows you to bring an awning, gazebo and pup tent with you, free of charge.

Facilities

No, Hook Farm Campsite does not offer a communal fridge or freezer.

No, Hook Farm Campsite does not offer WiFi.

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at Hook Farm Campsite.

No, Hook Farm Campsite does not offer EV charging. The closest electric vehicle charging point is the BP Pulse Charging Station (15 minutes).

No, there is not a shop at Hook Farm Campsite. For picking up essentials, there are Sainsbury's and Tesco supermarkets, a 15 minute drive away.

No, there is not a restaurant or cafe at Hook Farm Campsite. For dining out, there are two local pubs within a 15 minute walk

Getting there

The nearest bus stop to Hook Farm Campsite is The Fox which is a 15 minute walk away and offers services to East Grinstead.

The nearest train station to Hook Farm Campsite is Kingscote Station which is a ten minute drive away. The closest bus stop is The Fox which is a 15 minute walk away and offers services to East Grinstead.

Local taxi companies to Hook Farm Campsite include Western Cars and Taxis East Grinstead ( 01342 300000) and Western Cars East Grinstead (01342 300000).

What's nearby

The nearest pubs to Hook Farm Campsite are The Cat Inn, a five minute walk away, and The Fox Eating and Drinking House, which is just a 15 minute walk away.

The nearest beaches to Hook Farm Campsite are Brighton Beach and Rottingdean Beach, both a 50 minute drive away.

Within a 30 minute walk of Hook Farm Campsite, there is a bus stop with services to East Grinstead, a dog friendly pub serving cooked breakfasts, plus a range of traditional pub food, Missing Link Brewery, and The Priest House museum.

Local walking routes to Hook Farm Campsite include many around the High Weald National Landscape. Ashdown Forest, a ten minute drive, has many walking trails. Or, from the site, you can access the High Weald Landscape Trail a 145km long distance trail that runs through West Sussex, Rye, East Sussex, and Horsham. Ardingly Reservoir Walking Trail is also a 15 minute drive away, offering wildlife, a scenic reservoir for fishing and boating, plus walks.

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Guests staying at Hook Farm Campsite can choose where they would like to pitch! There's a wide variety of pitches to choose from, too.


A note from the site themselves...

The campsite is run on our family farm in Sussex. It started in 2008 after we said a sad goodbye to our dairy cows and embarked on new ventures to support our little farm. To this day our ethos has been 'almost wild' camping, and we have been overwhelmed by the response from our campers (many of whom have stayed with us since the beginning).

It is clear to us that there is a real desire for a camping experience which is on the 'natural' side, no big site road, no buildings, just a campsite where everyone can decide if they want to tuck in to a quiet pitch on the woodland edge, or setup with friends in the main field and play games.

We have loved welcoming a campers from all over the place and take pride in our site and how it is managed. We enjoy seeing the wildlife flourish and often campers show us pictures they have taken - everything from birds of prey, fallow deer and kingfishers.

Hook Farm Campsite is ideal for...

Older children (13+)
Peace and quiet
Young children

Things to do on site and in the West Hoathly area

Take part in some fun watersports activities just a short 20 minute drive from site at the Ardingly Reservoir. Or pop along to the vintage restored Bluebell Railway, a staple in the Sussex countryside also just 20 minutes away.

Wakehurst Place Gardens and Arboretum is a must see for anyone in the area, with stunning architecture, flora and fauna and just an easy ten minute drive away.

Other attractions close to site:

  • Missing Link Brewery (5 minutes)
  • The Big Shoot clay pigeon shooting (10 minutes)
  • Tulleys Farm Escape Rooms (10 minutes)
  • National Trust Standen House and Garden (10 minutes)
  • Horseriding at Forest Row (15 minutes)
  • Nutley Windmill (15 minutes)
  • Tilgate Forest and Park (25 minutes)

The listing for Hook Farm Campsite was last updated on March 10th, 2026 at 1:29 AM

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