• Pop-up campsite at Glynde Place; surrounded by South Downs countryside
  • A 10-minute drive to Lewes; 15 minutes to south coast beaches
  • Spectacular East Sussex views; under a mile from a railway station
Looking for a rare opportunity to camp in the private parkland in front of Glynde Place, an Elizabethan mansion house deep in the South Downs National Park? Camping in the estate surrounding this historic house, which dates back to 1569, is a very special experience indeed – you'll be settling down on generously-sized pitches around the old cricket ground in front of Glynde Place's pavilion, where there's room for one and all to spread out and make the most of this spacious site. Relax while the kids make their own games, catch up with friends or light up a campfire in the evening and appreciate the simple pleasures of an East Sussex sunset. Here you have direct access to South Downs footpaths and cycle routes, with nearby attractions including paragliding, Cuckmere Haven beach (where you can hire paddleboards and kayaks), Seven Sisters Country Park, vineyards, Drusillas Park zoo and outdoor adventure centres for younger kids. On top of that, Seaford, Brighton and Eastbourne all have excellent beaches that can be reached in half an hour's drive or less. Glynde Place Pop-up Campsite is a 10-minute drive from the historic market town of Lewes, whose high street is full of independent shops. The town also has a lido and an independent cinema. Glynde has its own railway station (15 minutes' walk), making it easy to go on car-free trips to Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne and other destinations further afield. Toilets, showers and a washing-up area are available and kept to a high standard of cleanliness by site staff. Other facilities on site include local food vendors serving crepes most weekends, a breakfast and evening bar on certain days during the week, and a fully stocked bar serving their own craft gin at weekends.

Site type

Tent pitches 130
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Glynde Place Pop-up Campsite

Glynde Place

Lacys Hill

Glynde

East Sussex

England

BN8 6SX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.86939°N
0.06602°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 mi Lower Place
5.3 mi South Way
5.3 mi Golden Cross Inn
Rail
0.7 mi Glynde Rail Station
2.4 mi Lewes Rail Station
3.1 mi Southease Rail Station
Ferry
5.5 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.8 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
22.2 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
22.2 mi London Gatwick Airport

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: - Glyndebourne Opera House: five minutes' drive - Mount Caburn: five minutes - Lewes: 10 minutes - Drusillas Park (zoo): 10 minutes - Newhaven Fort: 15 minutes - Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve: 15 minutes - Knockhatch Adventure Park: 20 minutes - Breaky Bottom Vineyard: 20 minutes - Brighton: 20 minutes - Cuckmere Haven (for paddleboard and kayak hire): 20 minutes - Friston Forest: 30 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Saltdean 6.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seaford 6.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Brighton Kemptown 9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Brighton Central 9.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Birling Gap 10.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Drusillas Park 5.3 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 5.9 mi

Brighton Marina 8.3 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 9.3 mi

Volks Railway 9.4 mi

National Trust

Monk's House 3.1 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 5.8 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 9.3 mi

Wakehurst Place 15.2 mi

Bateman's 15.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GLYNDE PLACE 0.3 mi

FIRLE PLACE 1.9 mi

Firle - Alfriston Circular 2 mi

Lewes - Offham - Offham Hill - Lewes High Street 2.2 mi

Lewes Circular Walk 2.4 mi

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)

    Lewes, East Sussex 0.6 mi

  • Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)

    Polegate, East Sussex 4.6 mi

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)

    Arundel, West Sussex 27.1 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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  • What attractions are near Glynde Place Pop-up Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Glyndebourne Opera House: five minutes' drive - Mount Caburn: five minutes - Lewes: 10 minutes - Drusillas Park (zoo): 10 minutes - Newhaven Fort: 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glynde Place Pop-up Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    When you arrive, please send a text to the mobile number saying: 'Arrive, [your vehicle registration number] and [your surname]'. A member of staff will pop by with a tent and car tag later that day.

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