Who doesn't love a great beach with a slice of meaningful history? This coastal hamlet and peaceful bay once hosted the Norman invasion of 1066, but it's today a great place to dangle your rod and catch a few fish in the sun, try some windsurfing or join the 1066 Way and trace how things went wrong for King Harold.
Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex (3.1 miles)
Peacefull, adult only camping and touring site in a nature reserve on the Pevensey Levels. Onsite animals and shop!
Eastbourne, East Sussex (3.3 miles)
Glamping in fully furnished, traditional Sioux Indian tipis. Ten minutes to the coast and 20 minutes to Eastbourne!
Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex (3.5 miles)
Family friendly camping park with onsite play area, plus camping pods - a ten minute drive from the coast!
4.42 /5
Crowhurst, Battle, East Sussex (6.6 miles)
Secluded, family site for tents, touring and bell tents at the heart of 1066 country. En-suite pitches too!
4.78 /5
Polegate, East Sussex (6.9 miles)
A scenic site at the foot of the South Downs, walking distance from pubs and shops. 15 mins from Eastbourne beach!
4.51 /5
Battle, East Sussex (7.2 miles)
A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!
4.88 /5
Filching, Polegate, East Sussex (7.4 miles)
Off grid wild camping and glamping site for nature lovers, situated within the South Downs National Park.
4.82 /5
Telham, Battle, East Sussex (7.5 miles)
A back-to-basics, adult only camping and bell tent site between Hastings and Battle, 15 minutes from the beach.
4.93 /5
Battle, East Sussex (8.1 miles)
Off-grid woodland glamping pods and bell tents with eco facilities, a 15 minute walk from Battle. Dog friendly.
4.73 /5
Netherfield, East Sussex (8.3 miles)
Rural farm with tents and campervan pitches in the High Weald AONB, near Hastings and Normans Bay. Bell tents too!
4.57 /5
Hellingly, East Sussex (8.3 miles)
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and campervan pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
4.9 /5
Battle, East Sussex (8.5 miles)
Ensuite shepherd's hut set in a private garden with a fire pit and scenic views over the East Sussex countryside.
Hastings, East Sussex (8.7 miles)
Camping on a working farm just outside the heart of Hastings. Just a ten minute drive to the seafront and pier!
Hastings, East Sussex (8.9 miles)
Family-friendly countryside camping, touring and glamping. Close to Hastings and Battle Abbey.
4.5 /5
Chiddingly, East Sussex (9.7 miles)
Camping and glamping on a family-run working farm with onsite animals and produce, 20 minutes from Eastbourne.
4.91 /5
Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex (10.8 miles)
Camping and glamping with fire pits set in a 70 acre woodland by the High Weald AONB. Dog and family friendly.
Battle, East Sussex (10.8 miles)
Family friendly camping and glamping in the High Weald AONB by an ancient woodland. Just 20 minutes to Hastings.
4.89 /5
Brede, Rye, East Sussex (11.7 miles)
Quiet and secluded glamping in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. Open year round with onsite animals!
4.88 /5
Lewes, East Sussex (12 miles)
Rural camping and touring for members only. Glamping pods too! Close to many walks and a short drive to Eastbourne.
4.9 /5
Pevensey, East Sussex (0.7 miles)
The lovely sand of Pevensey appears at low tide just outside the site in Norman's Bay.
Hailsham, East Sussex (3.1 miles)
Camping and glamping on a country farm, with a shop and tasty cafe, all set close to the South Downs.
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex (4.3 miles)
Friendly and peaceful tent and touring park with electric pitches and just three miles from Bexhill beach.
B2104, Hailsham, East Sussex (6 miles)
A small caravan park with grass camping, set in the East Sussex countryside with access to the NCN's Cuckoo Trail.
Catsfield, Battle, East Sussex (6.2 miles)
Set in beautiful 1066 country, this is a quiet campsite ideal for relaxing and visiting the seaside at Hastings.
Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex (8.7 miles)
Small and quiet camping and glamping, with private campfire pitches in secluded corners. Pitches have own toilets!
Hastings, East Sussex (9.7 miles)
Off-grid and family friendly camping in woodlands or meadows in the High Weald AONB. 15 minutes from Hastings.
Hastings, East Sussex (9.8 miles)
A safe and secure park set in the rolling hills above the historic town of Hastings.
Heathfield, East Sussex (9.9 miles)
Set near the High Weald AONB, this dog friendly park is close to Eastbourne and Beachy Head with fishing nearby.
Hailsham, East Sussex (10 miles)
Back to basics camping with campfires, set just 10 minutes from the South Downs, on a family friendly site.
East Hoathly, Lewes, East Sussex (11.5 miles)
Three luxury yurts with private hot tubs on the edge of the High Weald AONB, 30 minutes to sandy beaches.
Staplecross, East Sussex (11.7 miles)
Family friendly, campsite in the High Weald AONB, 30 minutes from Camber Sands. Dog friendly.