Located in the East Sussex countryside, Fontmills Farm Campsite offers friendly, family run camping and glamping. Get back to nature from your grass pitch, great for tents and small campervans, park up on electric hardstanding pitches, or treat yourself to glamping in a fully furnished bell tent. Near the popular towns of Eastbourne and Tunbridge Wells and with access to the famous Cuckoo Trail, it's the ideal spot for your tranquil break.

Why choose Fontmills Farm Campsite

Small onsite shop with delicious homemade treats and camping essentials

Walk or cycle along the Cuckoo Trail, a car free track located right at the bottom of the farm

Friendly and spacious camping, touring, and glamping in the Sussex countryside

About the site

This welcoming camping and glamping site is set on a 140-acre family farm in the low Weald of East Sussex. Head here for sweeping country views, sheep in the paddocks next door and fantastic walking trails nearby, including the Cuckoo Trail. Suitable for tents and small campervans, there are 42 pitches available on the camping field, each with plenty of space to enjoy a restful break. All pitches are first come, first serve. Guests will also have access to a selection of electric hardstanding (15m x 10m) pitches with a 10 amp hook up, suitable for caravans, motorhomes, and campervans. It wouldn't be camping without a campfire, either! The site has fire pits to borrow, and log bundles are available onsite to keep the fire burning. For glamping, experience a relaxed rural escape in one of the fully furnished bell tents. Except for a good book, all you need to bring is yourselves! Sleeping up to two adults and three children, there are three beautiful bell tents - Lovelily, Ruby and Zephyr. All are fully furnished with a king-size bed and a few other home luxuries, including a kitchen box with essentials (plates, bowls, mugs, cutlery, pots and pans etc.) and a picnic table outside. Sorry, no dogs are allowed.

Bell tents are open May 15th to September 7th. Camping is open May 1st to September 13th. Pitches from £28/night for 2 people.

"I cannot recommend Fontmills enough"

Sophie A

"Just a lovely place to stay. It brought back many happy memories of camping when I was younger"

Martin C

What facilities are at Fontmills 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

Freezer

Glamping

Peaceful

Facilities here include three showers, four flushing toilets, two compost toilets and freezers for ice packs.

There is also a farm shop onsite with a few essentials available, including logs, firestarter kits, marshmallows, eggs, the site's own lamb burgers, flapjacks, brownies, cold drinks and ice cream. The shop is open between 3pm and 7pm daily.

Local pubs include The Six Bells and The Gun in Chiddingly, both a 10-minute drive away.

There are 49 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric grass pitches at Fontmills Farm Campsite

35 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 10m x 10m pitches with no electric and space for more than one tent, a small campervan or roof tent. Pitches are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Weekly)

Max 6 people

Grass 10m x 10m pitches with no electric and space for more than one tent or a small campervan. This is for those looking to stay for the week.

4 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding 15m x 10m pitches with 10 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for roof tents, caravans, motorhomes and campervans. Max unit size of 7m.

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Quaint & Full of Character

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Jason B

Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesMay 2026

Our stay here is always looked forward to. Steve gies out if his way to make people feel welcomed. Thank you Steve from Jason & Josh

10/10 for this campsite!

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Nicolette M

VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesMay 2026

Hosts were super friendly and described the Cuckoo Trail and how to get there, which would've been a nice walk if we stayed longer than overnight. Field was nicely mowed, the pitches a decent size and free fire pits you can use. Logs and start up kits available if needed. 4 electric hard standing pitches at the top of the field and grass pitches below. The shower blocks were well maintained with good ventilation. Yes, you have to push a button for hot water but not a problem at all as it gives you long enough to wash, and then push again, unlike some where you have to hold your hand on the button the whole time. Plenty of toilets available, an under cover washing up area with a freezer to store your ice blocks in, which is very handy. Farm shop sold essentials and a few meat products including lamb burgers! Yummy 🤤

A restful break

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Jayne L

Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches (Weekly)Aug 2025

The first day we arrived it was extremely windy and found it extremely difficult to pitch my tent. Steve, the owner, very kindly assisted and the tent was secured. The weather improved and l enjoyed an idyllic stay at Fontmills Farm. All the facilities were kept clean on a daily basis and communication between the owners Steve and Nicola, top class. There are fire pits which are offered free of charge, wood and kindle pack at a competitive price. All tents have plenty of space, it's a children's paradise to be able to ride their bikes freely, play bowl and generally play as kids do in a safe environment. On the first evening we enjoyed an Indian meal in Hailsham called The Royal Indian. There is access to The Cuckoo Trail via the farm, you walk through an ancient wood on your way to Horam. We visited the emporium where we browsed and had a tasty breakfast in The Cuckoo Cafe which adjoins it. There is also The Mermaids Lounge which specialises in fish dishes. There are plenty of places to visit from the farm, The South Downs Country Park and Eastbourne are under thirty minutes. We will definitely return as thoroughly enjoyed our week.

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Frequently asked questions about Fontmills Farm Campsite

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What time is check-in and check out at Fontmills Farm Campsite?

Guests are welcome to check-in between 3pm and 7pm. Check out is due by 11am on your final day.

Is Fontmills Farm Campsite dog-friendly?

Sorry, this is a dog free site.

Does Fontmills Farm Campsite allow BBQs and campfires?

BBQs are welcome, though they must be raised from the ground to avoid any damage to the grass. Campfires are allowed, though only in the fire pits provided.

Does Fontmills Farm Campsite allow group bookings?

Group bookings of up to six pitches are allowed, though any more are not, unless by prior arrangement.

Does Fontmills Farm Campsite have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, Fontmills Farm Campsite does operate a quiet policy between 11pm and 8am.

Pitches

Does Fontmills Farm Campsite allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes, if camping on any of the pitches, you are welcome to bring an awning and a gazebo, just add these on when booking your pitch. Sorry, pup tents are not allowed.

Can I park near my pitch at Fontmills Farm Campsite? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?

Cars are allowed on pitches for loading and unloading, the rest of the time they will need to be parked in the allocated parking area.

Facilities

Is there WiFi at Fontmills Farm Campsite?

The site does not have WiFi, sorry.

A note from the site themselves...

Our family friendly site is based on a 140 acre family farm. The site is run by myself and my husband and we have been lucky enough to live here since the 1990s with our two daughters, Lily and Ruby.

Every spring, you will also see Blue Texel ewes that lamb, along with our lovely border collie sheepdog, Floss. We also have horses, Harry, Maisie and Ricco, and our lovely cats - Ethel and Ernie.

Though we might be biased, we can't get enough of rural life. We like to think our little site provides a haven for our campers and hope to welcome you soon, Nicola

Fontmills Farm Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Hellingly area

There's no shortage of things to do at Fontmills Farm Campsite. Plenty of walking and cycling opportunities are nearby, including the Cuckoo Trail, which can be accessed from the bottom of the farm. This popular walking and cycling trail follows an old railway track between Heathfield and Polegate and is ideal for all the family!

If you're after a fun family day out, head to Knowhatch Adventure Park and Farm (10 minutes), Blackberry Farm Park (10 minutes) and Drusuillas Zoo (20 minutes).

For one of the prettiest coastal walks in England, the famous Seven Sisters Country Park is just a 25 minute drive from the site. Or you can head to Eastbourne (20 minutes) for a lovely day on the beach.

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