Holmans Woods

Wild camping in a 15-acre forest near Heathfield in East Sussex
Ashdown Forest and Eastbourne beach both half an hour’s drive
Well-spaced pitches, fires allowed; shops and pubs five minutes’ drive

Deep in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Holmans Wood is a wild-camping spot in a 15-acre, family-owned pine and chestnut woodland surrounded by farmland. A range of pitches include mown paddock, forest-floor among the trees or cleared areas in the forest. The wood is criss-crossed with tracks, making it accessible to all cars, but there’s also plenty of paths for exploring remote corners and indeed setting up your tent pretty much where you fancy among the trees. Dogs are welcome to join you on your adventures too. Keep your eyes peeled when you are out and about, as the woodland is home to a family of roe deer and buzzards among other wildlife. Simple facilities on this back-to-basics site include composting toilets and a hand-washing-and-teeth-brushing basin. Otherwise it’s all down to you. Fires are encouraged and firewood is included in your stay; feel free to collect it yourself. Should you run out of barbecue essentials, Heathfield (five minutes’ drive) has shops, pubs and restaurants.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Holmans Woods

2 Culverwood Cottage

Little London Road

Heathfield

East Sussex

England

TN21 0AX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.96015°N
0.23659°E

Nearest transport

Coach

5.3 mi Golden Cross Inn

6.2 mi Bus Station

Rail

5 mi Buxted Rail Station

6.1 mi Uckfield Rail Station

6.3 mi Crowborough Rail Station

Ferry

14.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

22.1 mi London Gatwick Airport

22.1 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

22.8 mi London Gatwick Airport North 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

Local attractions and activities include: - The Cuckoo Trail (cycle route): access from site - Heathfield (market town): five minutes’ drive - Urban Jump Trampoline Park: five minutes - Golf: 10 minutes - Fishing: 10 minutes - National Trust - Bateman’s (home of Rudyard Kipling): 15 minutes - Knockhatch Adventure Park: 15 minutes - Ashdown Forest: half an hour - Eastbourne (seaside): half an hour - Bexhill Beach: 35 minutes.

Food and drink

Pilio At The Old Station Restaurant 0.9 mi
Superstar Restaurant 0.9 mi
The Curry Inn Restaurant 0.9 mi
Heathfield Tandoori Restaurant 0.9 mi
New Evergreen Restaurant 0.9 mi
Heathfield Tavern Pub 1 mi
Cross in Hand Pub 1.1 mi
The Star Inn Pub 1.5 mi
Star Inn Pub 1.7 mi
The Brewer's Arms Pub 2 mi

Groceries

The Co-operative Food 0.9 mi
Waitrose 0.9 mi
Sainsbury's 0.9 mi
Spar 2.4 mi
Co-op Food 5.7 mi
Co-op Food 6 mi
Waitrose 6.1 mi

Parks and play

Jubilee Park 0.6 mi
Leeves Common Play Area Playground 0.7 mi
Heathfield & Waldron (Millennium Green) park 1 mi
Punnetts Town Recreation Ground park 2.9 mi
Tinkers Park 3.1 mi
Cider House Farm Park 3.1 mi
King Georges's Playing Fields Park 4.4 mi
Golden Cross Playground 4.6 mi
Framfield Recreation Ground park 4.6 mi
Buxted Scout Group park 5 mi

Family days out

Wilderness Wood 3.3 mi
Bentley Miniature Railway 6.1 mi
Branching Out Adventures 6.2 mi

Public transport

Pages Hill 0.7 mi
Heathfield Fire Station 0.8 mi
Little London Road 0.8 mi
High Street 0.9 mi
Streatfield Road 0.9 mi
Ash Tree Close 1 mi
The Heathfield Tavern 1 mi
Mayfield Road 1 mi
Marshlands Lane 1.1 mi
Vines Cross Road 1.7 mi

What’s nearby

Horam Park Golf Club Golf course 2.4 mi
Wellshurst Golf and Country Club Golf course 3.4 mi
Lakedown Trout Fishery Fishing 4.8 mi
Hastingford Fishery Fishing 4.8 mi
Dewlands Manor Golf Course 5.6 mi
The Broadway Nightclub 6.1 mi

Local services

Mill Road Charging station 0.8 mi
The Firs Surgery Doctors 0.8 mi
Heathfield Surgery Doctors 0.9 mi
Procter Heath Care Pharmacy 0.9 mi
Procter Heath Care Pharmacy 1 mi
Shell Fuel station 1.1 mi
Local Fuels Fuel station 1.7 mi
Manor Pharmacy 1.9 mi
Woodhill Surgery Doctors 4.1 mi
East Hoathly Medical Centre Doctors 4.1 mi

Must see

Batemans 6.5 mi

Drusillas Park 10 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 10.2 mi

Bluebell Railway 10.4 mi

Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest 11 mi

National Trust

Bateman's 6.5 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 10.2 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 11.2 mi

Scotney Castle 11.8 mi

Monk's House 12.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HEATHFIELD PARK 1.5 mi

Mayfield - Batt's Wood - Wadhurst Deer-Park - Mayfield 4.3 mi

Mayfield - Renhurst Farm - Bassetts - Mayfield 4.3 mi

BUXTED PARK 5.5 mi

ROTHERFIELD HALL 5.7 mi

Local events

Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 21 May 2026 – Thursday, 21 May 2026)
Lewes, East Sussex 9.5 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 Holmans Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Holmans Woods dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Holmans Woods? Local attractions and activities include: - The Cuckoo Trail (cycle route): access from site - Heathfield (market town): five minutes’ drive - Urban Jump Trampoline Park: five minutes - Golf: 10 minutes … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Holmans Woods?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

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