A hugely popular and picturesque castle dating back to the 15th Century, Herstmonceux is one of Sussex's most popular tourist attractions and also hosts England's Medieval Festival each August. Make one of these campsites near Herstmonceux Castle a convenient base during your visit.
Cousley Wood, Wadhurst, East Sussex (14.8 miles)
Shepherd huts packed with comforts, in a quiet and secluded field surrounded by woodland. Near Bewl Water. Bliss!
4.9 /5
Frant, Tunbridge Wells, Kent (14.9 miles)
A delightful shepherd's hut set amongst beautiful countryside in a private and secluded field on a working farm.
4.98 /5
Lamberhurst, Kent (14.9 miles)
Grass pitches for tents and tourers on Bewl Water reservoir with an onsite aqua park, café, bike hire and fishing.
4.16 /5
Barcombe, Lewes, East Sussex (15 miles)
Peaceful camping and glamping site near the South Downs. Surrounded by wildlife with campfires allowed!
4.88 /5
Sandhurst, Kent (15.2 miles)
Idyllic camping and luxury shepherd's huts set in a wildflower meadow in the heart of the High Weald AONB.
Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex (15.4 miles)
Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.
4.79 /5
Eridge, East Sussex (15.6 miles)
Peaceful almost wild camping with an onsite café in the woodland of Eridge Park, ten minutes from Tunbridge Wells.
4.23 /5
North Chailey, East Sussex (16 miles)
Back-to-nature camping and bell tents by the South Downs, surrounded by woodland. Onsite yoga, gong baths and more!
4.56 /5
North Chailey, East Sussex (16.2 miles)
Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!
4.68 /5
Cranbrook, Kent (16.6 miles)
Peaceful, family run eco site offering camping and glamping in the High Weald AONB. Dog and family friendly.
4.74 /5
Cranbrook, Kent (16.9 miles)
Off-grid eco camping and glamping with campfires. Enjoy fantastic views and sunsets in the High Weald AONB.
Lewes, East Sussex (17 miles)
Family-friendly camping and glamping in the South Downs National Park, just off the A27, 15 minutes from Brighton.
4.9 /5
Tunbridge Wells, Kent (17.1 miles)
Family-friendly luxurious canvas lodges with a private boating lake, surrounded by rolling hills of the High Weald.
Uckfield, East Sussex (17.2 miles)
Family friendly camping and glamping near the Bluebell Railway. Campfires, workshops, wild spa, farm shop and more!
Rye Foreign, Rye, East Sussex (17.3 miles)
A relaxed and friendly camping and glamping site in 1066 Country, close to Rye and beaches like Camber Sands.
4.74 /5
Peasmarsh, East Sussex (17.5 miles)
Peaceful campsite with bucket showers on the banks of the River Rother, ten minutes from Rye. Dog friendly.
4.35 /5
Horsted Keynes, West Sussex (18.9 miles)
Off-grid wild glamping in the forest with beautifully furnished bell tents, bucket showers and campfires.
4.82 /5
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex (19 miles)
Family friendly glamping pods on the edge of the South Downs. A 30 minute walk to Brighton seafront and marina!
Crowborough, East Sussex (15.2 miles)
The towns and beaches of the south coast are only 20 miles from this lovely Club Site near the town of Crowborough.
Hailsham, East Sussex (2.5 miles)
Camping and glamping on a country farm, with a shop and tasty cafe, all set close to the South Downs.
Pevensey, East Sussex (3.7 miles)
The lovely sand of Pevensey appears at low tide just outside the site in Norman's Bay.
B2104, Hailsham, East Sussex (4.1 miles)
A small caravan park with grass camping, set in the East Sussex countryside with access to the NCN's Cuckoo Trail.
Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex (4.8 miles)
Small and quiet camping and glamping, with private campfire pitches in secluded corners. Pitches have own toilets!
Catsfield, Battle, East Sussex (5.3 miles)
Set in beautiful 1066 country, this is a quiet campsite ideal for relaxing and visiting the seaside at Hastings.
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex (5.5 miles)
Friendly and peaceful tent and touring park with electric pitches and just three miles from Bexhill beach.
Heathfield, East Sussex (6 miles)
Set near the High Weald AONB, this dog friendly park is close to Eastbourne and Beachy Head with fishing nearby.
Hailsham, East Sussex (6.7 miles)
Back to basics camping with campfires, set just 10 minutes from the South Downs, on a family friendly site.
Uckfield, East Sussex (9.7 miles)
A small, rural touring and camping park close to the South Downs with excellent fishing on site. Open year round.
Firle, East Sussex (10.3 miles)
Traditional, off-grid campsite with complimentary fire pits and views of the South Downs, ten minutes from Lewes.
Mayfield, East Sussex (10.6 miles)
Unique and luxurious treehouse hideaway, perched above a pond in ancient Sussex woodland.