Wild Weald Camping

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Beautiful clear skies. So many stars at night
Hammer pond - fishing tickets available
Site overview
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  • Wildlife haven on a peaceful farm site in East Sussex
  • A 10-minute drive from Hailsham and 25 minutes from Eastbourne
  • Private woodland; on-site fishing for an extra charge
Set on a farm with quiet pastures and ancient woodland, Wild Weald Camping is a peaceful escape where you'll easily be able to switch off and reconnect with nature and/or your family. The site has a fishing pond (extra charges apply) and a stunning private woodland where the owners have kindly put together 'The Forager's Treasure Hunt' with clues along the track. Every pitch is provided with a map so that guests can quickly start exploring the area on foot as well as further afield. There are also firepits for hire and logs for sale so that families can spend the evening around the fire. Find tender meat for the barbecue in the market town of Hailsham, a 10-minute drive away. There is plenty to do for families within half an hour's drive of Wild Weald Camping. Drusillas Park, Knockhatch Adventure Park, Treasure Island Adventure Park and Fort Fun have a choice of adventures from zoo animals to go-karting and waterslides. Look west and you’ll find Eastbourne within half an hour's drive of the site. The seaside town has an elegant Victorian seafront which gives way to the spectacular hikes over the Beachy Head cliffs and the Seven Sisters Country Park. The art galleries and theatres in the town are also on-hand if you'd prefer a shorter walk or a seat for the evening. You won’t need to worry about leaving your canine friends behind at the site, as two dogs are welcome (although you'll need to keep them on a lead).

Site type

Tent pitches 27
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri 17 Jul to

Open from Fri 31 Jul to

Open from Tue 18 Aug to

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite is set in beautiful woodland, offering spacious, well-maintained pitches and a genuine camping experience. Campfires are permitted, adding to the enjoyment. The owners are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are noted as clean and functional. While some mention the water pressure can be an issue when many are using facilities, and the access road is bumpy, guests highlight the tranquil atmosphere and the extensive woodland for exploration as significant positives. Many express a desire to return.

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Amazing location and we really liked…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Amazing location and we really liked the the pitch to space ratio. We enjoyed the Bodgers trail, a great idea.

Disliked Nothing

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Perfect place to chill :)

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Electric grass campervan or tent pitch (XL)

Liked We've been coming to this campsite many times and it never disappoints. It's a lovely, quiet place with loads of space, the pitches are huge, so you never feel crowded. The shower facilities are clean and good, and we love that real campfires are allowed, making the evenings even more enjoyable.
The hosts are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The campsite is surrounded by beautiful forest, with a lovely pond nearby, creating the perfect setting for complete relaxation. If you're looking for peace, nature, and a genuine camping experience, this is the perfect place. We will definitely be back again and again!

Disliked Couple spiders in toilet scared my daughter :)

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Excellent Visit.

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Ben A. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Space

Disliked Got a bit lost doing nature trial

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing

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Ryan C. 1 review

Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked There was plenty of space and the ground was well looked after, the kids made loads of friends and enjoyed water fights with the other camps and playing in the woods.

The woodlands were great for the kids to explore with a well stocked fishing lake.

The showers and toilets were very clean and spacious.

Pam and Francis made us feel welcome and comfortable from the get go and gave us all the information we needed.

Don’t miss out on the Bodgers trail!
A beautiful walk through the woodlands learning about the history and following the clues having fun finding all the hidden arrows and numbers to unlock the treasure chest! 🪎

Looking forward to returning as the kids loved it so much.

Thank you ❤️

Disliked We couldn’t stay longer!

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Lovely campsite. Quiet and spacious. Surrounded…

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Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite. Quiet and spacious. Surrounded by beautiful woodland.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful campsite

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Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Beautiful and peaceful campsite. Basic facilities but clean and welcoming.
It's a huge field surrounded by woods so you can camp where you like - we chose a shady spot which was perfect during the "heatwave".
Great that you can have campfires and good value for money. Owner is friendly but leaves you alone and other campers were very respectful, despite it being a bank holiday weekend. Would definitely return.

Disliked Facilities for freezing ice blocks would be greatly appreciated.
There were no electric pitches available when I booked, but in fact the electric pitches were quite close together and not in the shade. I was very happy with our pitch but being able to keep food fresh would have helped, particularly for a longer stay.

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- Clean and tidy facility. - Clearly…

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Electric grass campervan or tent pitch (XL)

Liked - Clean and tidy facility.
- Clearly marked, spacious pitch.
- Tranquility.
- Trail in the woods - Fantastic activity for the whole family.
- Friendly and very helpful site manager.

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Quite and the owners was very…

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Jack R. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Quite and the owners was very nice and very welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

If at all possible , making the bins bigger?

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Lovely pitch, nice owner.
What else can you ask for?
Picked a spot right by the woods entrance so that two 6 year olds could run free and it was AWESOME!
Privacy , relax and fun!
Thank you.

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Really loved the site, amazing woods…

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Electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Really loved the site, amazing woods to walk around, standard clean amenities with good showers. Stayed over a particularly hot weekend and loved having the woods to hide in and explore. Lots of wildlife. We also did their woodland trail, definitely worth it.

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Features

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/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wild Weald Camping

Cinderford Lane

Hellingly

Hailsham

East Sussex

England

BN27 4HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.90257°N
0.27915°E

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi High Street
2.9 mi Tesco
4.3 mi Golden Cross Inn
Rail
5.8 mi Polegate Rail Station
6.3 mi Pevensey & Westham Rail Station
6.5 mi Pevensey Bay Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
25.4 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
26.1 mi London Gatwick Airport
26.1 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Once you’ve thoroughly explored around the site, head to the lavender fields and mediaeval manors of the High Weald National Landscape (35 minutes' drive) – walks here are rather like jumping into a landscape painting. For sites with more heritage and culture, Pevensey Castle (20 minutes), Michelham Priory House & Gardens (15 minutes) and The Observatory Science Centre (10 minutes) cover topics such as the Romans, the Medieval period and the sky. Gaze at real moats and red bricks at 15th-century Herstmonceux Castle (15 minutes) too. Pack a picnic for the 18-acre Blackberry Farm Park (15 minutes) – just make sure the alpacas and wildfowl don’t nab your sandwich while your back is turned.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pevensey Bay 7.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Norman`S Bay 7.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bexhill 9.5 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Eastbourne 9.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Birling Gap 11.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Batemans 7.4 mi

Drusillas Park 7.5 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 8.5 mi

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 9.1 mi

Eastbourne Pier 9.4 mi

National Trust

Bateman's 7.3 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 8.5 mi

Monk's House 12.3 mi

Bodiam Castle 13.4 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 13.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 3.4 mi

HEATHFIELD PARK 4.4 mi

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 5.8 mi

WOOTTON MANOR 6 mi

BRIGHTLING PARK 6.2 mi

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 21 May 2026 – Thursday, 21 May 2026)

    Lewes, East Sussex 9.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wild Weald Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wild Weald Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wild Weald Camping? Once you’ve thoroughly explored around the site, head to the lavender fields and mediaeval manors of the High Weald National Landscape (35 minutes' drive) – walks here are rather like jumping into … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wild Weald Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wild Weald Camping? From £68 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.