Pop-up in the Woods

Group areas can be allocated on request (added by manager 03 Feb 2021)

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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

Wend your way to the East Sussex countryside for the aptly named Pop-up in the Woods, a rural, off-grid retreat in an area of outstanding natural beauty four miles from the historic town of Hastings and the beaches of the south coast. Set across three well-kept meadows and mature woodland, this 20-acre site has the makings of your own secret hideaway no matter what part you choose to stay in. At this family and dog-friendly site, the woods beckon for whole days full of adventure, with a stream to play in, as well as swings, hammocks and den building kit to keep everyone busy. Visitors up for more outdoor exploring can head to the wide open beaches at Pett Level (20 minutes’ drive) and Camber Sands (35 minutes). On arrival you’ll leave your car and your loudspeakers at the gate – this is a quiet site that's geared up for peaceful stays. Everything’s been thought about to help keep things as close to nature as possible, but still nicely convenient. Because the site is adaptable for groups of different sizes, the facilities are adaptable too – with a mix of compost and traditional loos, plus hot showers, built in vintage horsebox trailers, so they’re portable. Each pitch has a washing up bucket and recycling bags, with firepits and buckets available for safe extinguishing. There are also drinking water points across the site, alongside washing-up stations. For picking up provisions, a meal out or a traditional fish and chip supper, Hastings has several supermarkets plus all the eateries within a 15-minute drive.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Welsh

Features

Portable toilet

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

Disabled facilities

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

Themes

Forest

Leave the car at home

Luxury

Peaceful

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Pop-up in the Woods

Hop and Hare Farm

Off Stonstile Lane

Westfield

East Sussex

England

TN35 4PH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.897°N
0.58789°W

Route directions

Once you have turned in from Stonestile Lane please drive to the end of the track and turn into the double gates on your right

Nearest transport

Coach

1.6 mi Sainsbury's

2.8 mi Priory Meadow

Rail

1.1 mi Three Oaks Rail Station

1.8 mi Doleham Rail Station

2.1 mi Ore Rail Station

Ferry

24.5 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

26.9 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

Airport

15.6 mi Lydd London Ashford 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

At the southerly edge of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, yet only a short drive from a variety of the South East coast’s highest-rated beaches, this site is a great option for visitors who enjoy both the countryside and the seaside. Head inland to Bodiam boating station (20 minutes drive) to explore the River Rother by kayak, rowing boat or paddleboard. Or make for the open sea to try paddleboarding around Fairlight Cove from Pett Level beach (20 minutes) – where you might also want to try some fossil hunting. The unspoiled expanse of dunes at Camber Sands is 35 minutes by car and the seaside towns of Hastings (15 minutes drive) and Bexhill (20 minutes) are close by too. History buffs shouldn’t miss a trip to Battle (20 minutes drive), the site of one of the most famous events in British history in 1066, or the fascinating medieval hilltop town of Rye (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hastings Pelham Beach	3 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
St Leonards	3.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Winchelsea	5.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bexhill	6.6 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Camber	9.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 2.7 mi

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 2.8 mi

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 4.6 mi

Bodiam Castle 6.9 mi

Great Dixter House and Gardens 7 mi

National Trust

Lamb House 7.3 mi

Bodiam Castle 7.5 mi

Smallhythe Place 10.9 mi

Bateman's 11.1 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 14.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ALEXANDRA PARK 2.3 mi

Fairlight - Hastings Country Park - Hastings 2.8 mi

ST LEONARD'S GARDENS 3.4 mi

FORE WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 22/07/1976) 4.3 mi

Amsterdam 4.4 mi

Local events

Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, East Sussex 22.9 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 Pop-up in the Woods? At the southerly edge of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, yet only a short drive from a variety of the South East coast’s highest-rated beaches, this site is a … Read more