Hale Farm Campsite

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Looking across the site
Looking across the site
Lots of open space
Beautiful buttercups
Entrance to the site
Hale farm entrance
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Lots of open space
Beautiful buttercups
Entrance to the site

  • Working farm at the head of the Cuckmere Valley on the Weald Way
  • Sausages, bacon and free-range eggs available on site
  • Near Drusillas Park, Knock Hatch Adventure Park and the South Downs
‘Fantastic’, ‘amazing, ‘beautiful countryside’, ‘lovely location’, ‘A little slice of tranquillity hidden away in the East-Sussex countryside’… book a break at Hale Farm Campsite to add your own experience of this lovely little place in England’s south east. Both site and surroundings come in for excellent accolades from former guests: the site's green, peaceful and family-friendly setting, and the location on the Weald Way at the head of the Cuckmere Valley. There’s easy access from here to the South Downs National Park, High Weald and the coast to explore by car, bike or on foot… or you could cart the kids to Drusillas Park 15 minutes’ drive away, or to the coast at Brighton and Hastings within 45 minutes. The farm is five minutes’ drive from Chiddingly, within walking distance of a village shop and two recommended pubs. Guests of all ages are most welcome to meet the Hale Farm donkeys, pedigree flocks of Lleyn and Ryeland sheep, pygmy goats, ponies, free-range chickens, geese and ducks, all of whom can be greeted and fed daily. As a working farm, fresh eggs and home-produced sausages and bacon are also available to buy… and yes, campfires are allowed. The site has a spacious accommodation field with no set pitches, alongside well-kept amenities of hot showers and compost toilets. And the final, excellent, little touch? The friendly Hale Farm owner visits pitches every day with logs, kindling and barbecue packs for sale – you might see that as worthy of a glowing review or two too…

Site type

Tent pitches 34
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 44 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Hale Farm is a highly recommended, well-maintained campsite with spacious pitches, each featuring a fire pit. Visitors praise the clean facilities, including hot showers and toilets, and the friendly, helpful owners who offer farm produce and firewood for sale. The on-site farm animals are a hit with children. The location offers easy access to local walks and pubs. Some guests noted limited mobile signal and a desire for more flushable toilets during peak times.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Well organized and clean campsite.

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Peaceful, spacious site with generous pitches.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Peaceful, spacious site with generous pitches. Loved the fire pit option and access to the farm animals from 9 to 11. Great showers and loo block - very clean. Will go again as grandkids love Drusillas and Knockhatch farms nearby.

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Qiet, peaceful plade with excellent facilities.…

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James D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Qiet, peaceful plade with excellent facilities. Highly recommended

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely stay here again, highly recommend to all campers!

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 Daniel P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Size of the pitch with built in fire pits.
Very clean and usable facilities.
Location.
The welcome to the site and the offered purchasable bits brought to your pitch.
The animal viewing area in the mornings.
The beautiful walks to the three different pubs.

Disliked The groups staying in the bell tents, very load both nights, especially the Friday until very late.

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Really liked that even when booked…

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 Abi A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really liked that even when booked up it’s not over crowded. Also two nice little walks to two pubs!

Disliked Think more flushable toilets

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Very enjoyable stay, loved the additional…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very enjoyable stay, loved the additional perks such as the ice cream van in the afternoon and coffee in the morning. Very peaceful with good facilities and nice scenery and not far from Eastbourne for a day out or to get supplies. Would recommend.

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Best campsite in the area

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Adrian S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely everything, I love this place.

Disliked Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Another amazing stay at Hale Farm.…

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 Teresa H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Another amazing stay at Hale Farm. Great pitch, site not over crowded, flushable toilets and hot showers. Can't ask for much more!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site, clean toilets and showers all day, owner was lovely

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Stephanie T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved how big the pitch was, lovely hot showers and the sausages sold on site were lovely, loved seeing the animals. Will be returning. Added bonus was seeing the spitfire flying around

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We had such a wonderful weekend…

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Victoria J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We had such a wonderful weekend at Hale Farm—it was our first-ever camping trip as a family, and honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The facilities were clean and well-maintained, which made everything feel easy and comfortable. The location itself is absolutely beautiful, with stunning views and plenty of space to relax and explore.

We especially loved wandering around the farm and meeting the animals- such a fun experience for the kids (and us adults too!). One of the highlights was picking up fresh produce each evening; it made our BBQ dinners and breakfasts in the morning feel extra special.

A big bonus? The coffee van each morning-such a treat to start the day with a proper cup of coffee while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. And we also loved the short scenic walk through the fields to Gun Tap Brewery, great chilled atmosphere and even better beer and the pizza truck was fab too.

All in all, Hale Farm made our first camping trip feel like a real adventure, and we’re already talking about coming back. Highly recommend!

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Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 No pets allowed

Themes

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Hale Farm Campsite

Scrapers Hill

Hale Green

Chiddingly

East Sussex

England

BN8 6HQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.9068°N
0.2091°E

Route directions

From the A22 turn north at the Esso garage in Golden Cross and continue to Muddles Green. In Muddles Green turn right and after 300 yards turn left into Scrapers Hill. Proceed along this for about 2/3 of a mile and Hale Farm is on the right-hand side. From Horam take the road South to Eastbourne. After about half a mile turn right just before the May Garland Pub. After three quarters of a mile turn right again in front of a converted last house, signposted Chiddingly. After about 1.5 miles Hale Farm can be found on the left-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 mi Golden Cross Inn
1.6 mi Golden Cross Inn
3.6 mi Tesco
Rail
5 mi Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station
6.1 mi Polegate Rail Station
6.5 mi Uckfield Rail Station
Ferry
10.5 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
22.4 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
23.7 mi London Gatwick Airport
23.7 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

What a lot there is to do around here… and that’s just the strolls, hikes and bike rides around the High Weald and the South Downs National Park… This is spectacular wildlife-watching land too, such as at Arlington Reservoir (10 minutes’ drive), for spotting geese, cormorants, grebes and black swans around the waters and from the birdhide. There’s also the hillside around the huge chalk figure of the Long Man of Wilmington 20 minutes away and spying the inhabitants of the surrounding Cuckmere Valley and nearby Cuckoo Trail. Access the Cuckoo Trail 10 minutes’ drive away at Hailsham for a pedal along its 14-mile route from Heathfield to Eastbourne Park. Other options are Blackberry Farm Park (five minutes), the Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare (10 minutes) and Spring Barn Farm (25 minutes). For arty types, Farley Farm House, home of surrealists Lee Miller and Roland Penrose and visited by the likes of Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró, has its gallery within a few minutes’ drive of the farm. Those with a head for history have plenty to browse around hereabouts too, such as Michelham Priory (10 minutes), Herstmonceux and Lewes castles (both 20 minutes), and vintage rides on the Bluebell Railway, accessed half an hour away in Sheffield Park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pevensey Bay 9.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Norman`S Bay 9.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaford 10.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastbourne 10.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Birling Gap 11.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Drusillas Park 6.1 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 7.3 mi

Batemans 9.3 mi

Eastbourne Pier 10.3 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 10.8 mi

National Trust

Alfriston Clergy House 7.3 mi

Bateman's 9.3 mi

Monk's House 9.7 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 10.8 mi

Scotney Castle 15.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HEATHFIELD PARK 4.8 mi

Berwick - Alciston - Firle - Glynde - Lewes 5 mi

Berwick - Alfriston - Jevington - Eastbourne 5 mi

HORSTED PLACE 5.8 mi

WOOTTON MANOR 5.8 mi

Local events

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

    Lewes, East Sussex 6.7 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 Hale Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hale Farm Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Hale Farm Campsite? What a lot there is to do around here… and that’s just the strolls, hikes and bike rides around the High Weald and the South Downs National Park… This is spectacular wildlife-watching … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hale Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hale Farm Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.