The Macs Farm, Hassocks, East Sussex

Situated in the South Downs and 25 minutes to Brighton, The Macs Farm is a fourth generation, family run organic egg farm. Nestled in the village of Ditchling in East Sussex, they welcome campers each summer and host family friendly events throughout the year. There are four grass fields to choose from, dogs are welcome, and the site features an onsite bar and eatery, with additional street food trucks available on selected dates.

Why choose The Macs Farm

Family friendly camping with street food, live music, activities and events!

Set on a working farm, with 6,000 chickens you can meet and feed

In the South Down's National Park, 25 minutes to the centre of Brighton

About the site

Family friendly camping at its finest, this site is set on a working farm with lots to do onsite and a great location for days out, including the South Down's National Park and Brighton. Open during the summer only, this site offers weekend camping and midweek camping during school holidays. There are four camping fields to choose from and each pitch caters for up to six people. Barn Owl Field has 30 pitches and is at the top of the farm. It is perfect for families with mown pitches surrounded by wild grass and flowers, giving plenty of space and privacy and keeping wildlife safe. Pitches have shared facilities nearby, individual fire pits and use of the Pole Barn, shared with Tawny Owl Field. Tawny Owl Field is made up of 40 pitches and is surrounded by long grass and wildflowers - it's the best field to catch the sunset. It's great for groups of families and friends who want to get away together. Campers have access to the Pole Barn and shared facilities nearby with Barn Owl Field. Little Owl Field is a big open space surrounded by trees, it is perfect for groups of families and friends wanting to camp next to each other. There are shared facilities nearby, and campers have use of the Old Chook Shed. Fire pits are spread around the field for groups to gather around. Finally, the Nest Box Field is the closest to the hub of the campsite ,perfect for groups of families and friends wanting to be near the action! The field has its own facilities, and there are fire pits spread around the field. Guests may also hire a bell tent for their pitch to save the hassle of bringing all of the camping gear! Onsite you'll find food and drink options, a chance to meet and feed the chickens, foot golf, live music and events on selected weekends. The site is car free, so you can park up and put all your belongings in a wheelbarrow to take to your pitch. Each pitch has access to a fire pit with wood, kindling, matches and firelighters. Guests may also have a BBQ as long as it is raised from the ground or put in a fire pit. The site welcomes well behaved dogs. Due to the nearby livestock, dogs must be kept under control at all times.

The site is open for weekends only from the 15th May until the 6th September. However, during the May half term and summer holidays, the site will be open for midweek camping.

What facilities are at The Macs Farm?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Entertainment

Fires allowed

Peaceful

Each pitch has access to shared facilities with toilets, showers, a washing up sink and a small fridge. There is an accessible toilet at the Nest Box Field, and an accessible toilet and shower at the Barn Owl Field and the Tawny Owl Field.

The Nest Box Field has its own facility block and is very close to the centre of camp. The Barn Owl Field and the Tawny Owl Field have access to the Pole Barn, which is a sheltered space for campers. Whilst the Little Owl Field has access to the Old Chook Shed, which is a converted chicken shed with tables, chairs and sofas.

The site features an onsite bar, The Nest Box, serving a carefully curated selection of alcoholic, soft, and hot drinks, along with delicious locally made ice cream. For food, the Mac Shack offers tasty options, with additional street food trucks available on selected dates.

Fresh free range organic eggs from the farm are also available to purchase on site at The Egg Shack from 9am to 12pm Monday to Saturday.

You can pick up the essentials in Hassocks from either The Sussex Grocer or Sainsbury's, which is a 10 minute drive away, or visit The Oaks Poultry Farm shop, just a 10 minute walk from the campsite. You'll find the nearest pubs, The Bull or The White Horse, just a 20 minute walk from the site on Ditchling High Street.

There are 130 accommodation options on-site

30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches In The Barn Owl Field

Max 6 people

Non electric grass pitches suitable for tents only. Each pitch has its own fire pit with kindling, logs, matches and firelighters included. Shared facilities nearby with toilets, showers, a washing up area, small fridges and access to the 'Pole Barn'.

40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches In The Tawny Owl Field

Max 6 people

Non electric grass pitches suitable for tents only. Each pitch has a communal fire pit. Guests have access to the 'Pole Barn' and shared facilities with toilets, showers, a washing up area and a small fridge.

40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches In The Little Owl Field

Max 6 people

Non electric grass pitches suitable for tents, and small campervans, by prior arrangement. Shared shower, toilet and fridge facilities nearby and use of the 'Old Chook Shed'. There are also communal fire pits dotted around the field.

20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches In The Nest Box Field

Max 6 people

Non electric grass pitches suitable for tents only, close to the hub of the farm. Fire pits are dotted around the field and guests are nearby the 'Nest box'. The field has it's own toilets, showers, washing up sinks and a small fridge to use.

Interested in staying at The Macs Farm?

Unfortunately The Macs Farm doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

Site rules and policies

*Check in for camping is at 12pm, and check out is at 11am.

*No music of any kind is permitted in any of the camping fields at any time. Silent discos are not permitted.

*A site-wide quiet time is in place from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. Please respect other guests and keep noise to a minimum during these hours.

*Children aged 16 and under must be back at their pitch before dark.

*Guests all have access to either an individual or a communal fire pit. BBQs are allowed as long as they are raised or in a fire pit.

*Two well behaved dogs per pitch are welcome, but must be kept on leads at all times and cleaned up after.

Things to do on site and in the Hassocks area

The site hosts a range of family friendly activities so you don't need to leave the site if you don't want to! With a local street food van on some evenings to save the washing up and stress of cooking for the family.

The Nest Box is the hub of the campsite in a converted chicken shed with a licensed bar serving drinks, as well as delicious local ice cream. It hosts live music with local musicians on Saturday evenings and selected Fridays to give that festival feel to your holiday.

Guests can take part in a range of onsite activities, perfect for all the family, including the Wild Woods Natural Playground, farm trail, and foot golf, as well as meeting and feeding the 6,000 resident hens!

The site also holds a range of family friendly events each year, with examples including Macs Barn Dance, Father's Day Fun, Rum and Reggae Night, Silent Disco and the Wild Meadows Weekender!

If you're wanting to explore the area, bring the bikes and explore the South Downs! Or take a trip down to Brighton beach and ride the rollercoasters on the pier, just a 30 minute drive from the site.

Other nearby attractions include:

Butterfly Gardens at Middleton Common (5 minutes)
National Trust - Ditchling Beacon
Fun Pots Pottery Painting (10 minutes)
QLeisure Go Karting (15 minutes)
Devil's Dyke (20 minutes)

Site tariff

Interested in staying at The Macs Farm?

Unfortunately The Macs Farm doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for The Macs Farm was last updated on May 7th, 2026 at 10:14 AM