Owlsbury Park
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No sightings of Hedwig or her owlish chums yet, but visitors regularly spot badgers, pheasants, foxes and deer (even the occasional white hart) at the wildlife-packed Owlsbury Park.
Despite its serene, pastoral surroundings, this Camping and Caravanning Club members’ site is very handy for shops, pubs and eateries, all about a mile away. Non members can either join when they arrive (at a special rate) or use the neighbouring site which opens when ground conditions permit.
Owlsbury Park is good for fishing (£5 per day, £3 per evening), and guests can hire out the necessary kit on site: the park’s attractive coarse fishing ponds are stocked with carp, roach, tench and perch, or there’s the Crowborough Angling Club lake next door. Anglers must have a rod licence unless they are hiring tackle/beginners and therefore supervised. Cycle hire is also on offer onsite with a pick up/drop off facility.
There are grass and hardstanding pitches, and the essential facilities include toilets, shower and wash-up facilities, solar-powered lights, solar electric hook-ups, water and chemical waste points. There’s no electricity on site, although visitors can rent an inexpensive (and quiet) portable generator if needed.
Please note that you will need to book in advance, as the entrance and amenities are secured with coded padlocks.
Nearby attractions and activities
For those who fancy ditching the car for a bit, the site is close to public transport links: trains and buses from Crowborough (a mile and a half away) go to Tunbridge Wells, London, Lewes and Brighton.
Crowborough village has plenty of amenities, including an indoor swimming pool and gym, and a miniature railway. The area is great for golfers, with a number of courses nearby.
The charming spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells (to give it its full title) is eight miles from Owlsbury, and well worth a visit for a stroll round the specialist shops in the Georgian Pantiles, a taste of the water from the Chalybeate Spring, or a trip on the steam railway. The town also has plenty of food and entertainment options, including a multiplex cinema.
Other potential day trips include a jaunt to the coast at Eastbourne or Brighton; to Lewes, home to a castle, gardens and the biggest Bonfire Night celebrations in the country; the National Trust gardens at Sheffield Park and Wakehurst Place; the William Morris interiors at Standen; Ashdown Forest, home of Winnie the Pooh; or a steam through the Sussex countryside on the historic Bluebell Railway.
Attractions near Owlsbury Park
Must see
- Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest (6.3 miles)
- Sheffield Park Garden (7.3 miles)
- Bluebell Railway (7.4 miles)
National Trust
- Sheffield Park Garden (7.3 miles)
- Bateman's (9.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Owlsbury Park
Fairwarp - Ashdown Forest - Fairwarp (3.7 miles) Walking
Mayfield - Renhurst Farm - Bassetts - Mayfield (3.9 miles) Walking
Mayfield - Batt's Wood - Wadhurst Deer-Park - Mayfield (3.9 miles) Walking
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Very natural and beautiful site with great views. Andrew S. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The location is superb. Every pitch has a view across the wooded valley. Lots of wildlife to watch. Owner very friendly and hospitable. Disliked: Nothing really, the hills in the locality certainly increased our fitness on nearby cycle rides! |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Fully serviced pitches
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Rules
Adults only
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Groups welcome
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Nutley (E Sussex): High Street Coach Stop — 5.1mi
Uckfield Bus Terminal — 5.2mi
Forest Row Coach Stop — 7.9mi
- Train stations
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Crowborough Rail Station — 1.5mi
Buxted Rail Station — 3.1mi
Eridge Rail Station — 4.5mi
- Ferry ports
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Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal — 17.1mi
- Airports
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London Gatwick Airport — 17.1mi
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal — 17.2mi
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal — 17.9mi
Directions
From A26 Uckfield head North to Crowborough, take right turn 0.7 mile after Crow and Gate Pub signed to Millbrook Industrial Estate. Go straight on, over golf course, over small roundabout, down hill, past fish and chip shop, antiques shop and vets on left, then after Plough and Horses pub, go over narrow bridge, turn immediate right to Hadlow Down Rd. The site is 1.2 miles on the right.
From Hadlow Down (A272), the site is 2.5 miles on the left on Crowborough/Jarvis Brook Rd. Do not turn into Dogetts - satnav error. Site is half mile further up the hill on left.
From Rotherfield-Crowboro Rd B2100, take Hadlow Down/Buxted Rd (after Tesco). Go 0.25 mls & turn as * above.
Beware sat nav error, do not turn into Doggetts drive.
Permitted arrival time
12 noon
Cancellation policy
1 week or more before start date - refund of balance.
2 days to 1 week before start date - refund of balance less £10.
Cancellation less than 2 days - no refund.
All charges/refunds at owner's discretion.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Owner will contact you for payment of the balance after booking has been submitted.
Balance to be by transfer direct to bank account or via Paypal or by cheque.
Cards accepted on the park
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Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Please note that this site is adults only.
Check availability at Owlsbury Park…
6m x 6m pitches without electric mainly around edge of site. Some under trees, some against hedge, others in full sun. Please note that we accept adults only.
Max. persons: 4x
6m x 6m pitches without electric with a very slight slope, close to the toilets, water and chemical disposal point. Please note that we accept adults only.
Max. persons: 4x
