Campsites in East Sussex

Plumpton College

• In the South Downs National Park, with fab views over local hills
• A 10-minute drive from Lewes and 25 from central Brighton
• Surrounded by several walking trails, including the South Downs Way

Pop-up Brighton Campsite

Pop-up in the Woods

• Off-grid meadows and woodland camping near the East Sussex coast
• Camber Sands, Rye, Hastings and Battle all within 35 minutes’ drive
• Woods with stream, swings, dens, habitat hunt and natural play area

Pre-Pitched at Vine Cross

• A digital detox on a family-run farm
• Near a walking route leading to two local pubs
• Mini concierge service: order wine, chocolates and barbecue meat

Lakeside Retreat

• Hardstanding pitches at a small East Sussex farm site
• Bluebell Railway 10 minutes' drive away; 20 minutes to Lewes
• Well-stocked carp fishing lake on site; village pub a mile away

Latchetts Caravan and Camp Site

Stay Wild at Westfield Farm

• Cosy, boho and family-friendly bell tents in the Sussex countryside
• Drusillas Park 15 minutes’ drive; 20 minutes’ drive from beaches
• Pop-up site with a pond; half an hour’s walk to the Cuckoo Trail

Winchelsea Sands Holiday Park

Live The Adventure Bus

• Adults-only East Sussex glamping on a converted bus
• Ashdown Forest and Bluebell Railway within a 10-minute drive
• Rooftop deck with gorgeous views, hot tub and fairy lights

Rye Harbour Holiday Park

Cobbs Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Coldharbour Farm

• Touring pitches on a traditional farm with views over Bewl Water
• Royal Tunbridge Wells and Hastings within a half-hour drive
• Within 10 minutes' walk of a 14th-century pub for food and drinks

South Downs Youth Hostel

• Glamping in the grounds of a rural hostel five miles from Lewes
• Just off the South Downs Way; half an hour from Brighton by train
• Café on site for breakfast, supper and all-day snacks

Woodlands Park

Yamp Camp Firle

• East Sussex meadow camping with South Downs views near Lewes
• A 15-minute drive to Drusillas Park, and 25 minutes to Brighton
• Large flat pitches with an adventure trail for kids; group-friendly

Yamp Camp Isfield

• Simple camping field near the pretty village of Isfield in East Sussex
• A 20-minute drive to Ashdown Forest; half an hour to Drusillas Park
• Bespoke pitch allocation and private campfires on every pitch

Shear Barn Holidays and Touring

• Family-friendly park half an hour's walk from Hastings Old Town
• In the High Weald National Landscape; next to Hastings Country Park
• Indoor pool, two bars, a restaurant and small shop at reception

Barn Meadow Camping

• Farm camping in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Battle and Bodiam Castle 10 minutes’ drive; Camber Sands half an hour
• Dog-friendly wild site with a small petting farm and horse sanctuary