Weavers

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View to the Downs (added by manager 15 Mar 2023)
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Big pitches (added by visitor 06 jun 2022)
Silver birches with tree seat (added by manager 13 aug 2021)

  • Three-acre West Sussex site close to the South Downs Way
  • A 15-minute drive to Lewes and Brighton; Bluebell Railway 20 minutes
  • Peaceful back to basics site; village and pub 15 minutes' walk
Weavers is a three-acre family-run site in the West Sussex countryside, a few minutes’ drive from both Hassocks and Clayton. This is a particularly fine spot for walkers and cyclists, as it’s just a short hop from the South Downs Way, and with lots of other lovely walks around too – including to the Jack and Jill windmills (and the neighbouring pub of the same name) about 15 minutes away. You can also walk to Hassocks (across the fields) in about 15 minutes, or to Ditchling, a pretty village with a museum. If your feet need a bit of a rest, perhaps take the train from Hassocks down to Brighton (or drive in 15 minutes) for a day by the seaside instead, or take a 20-minute drive to the Bluebell Railway. After all that, set off back to your peaceful site for a quiet evening spent sitting by the fire and looking up at the stars (wood and kindling can be bought on site, but fires will only be allowed if the weather isn’t too dry). This is a tents-only site and doesn’t allow cars on the pitches, so all should be nicely quiet and safe for all guests. (Wheelbarrows are on hand to help lug gear to the pitches, and site staff can often be around to help too… even if that just involves making you a refreshing cup of tea.) This is a back to basics site that doesn’t have showers or electrical connections, but it does have a toilet with a small basin for hot and cold water. Dogs may stay for free, but will need to be kept on a lead because of the sheep grazing next door and the chickens happily roaming free around the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Open now
Opens 3 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 May to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great location with easy access to the South Downs. Back to basic…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nathen P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Great location with easy access to the South Downs. Back to basic camping which is great

Recommend to friends Visit again

a lovely couple that ran the place and very friendly chickens!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
DAVID B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Everything!

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful campsite

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nic S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: The garden, the relaxed nature of our host

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely coming back with the family!!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Jonathan G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful garden, quiet, peaceful, not overwhelming like some with campervans, pitch areas are big with fire pits, wheel barrows provided to get camping equipment from car to pitch, toilet facility lovely, location is 10mins walk to train station into Brighton and owners are really nice people

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Cute garden, small, quiet, lovely veg patches, very clean…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Cute garden, small, quiet, lovely veg patches, very clean

Disliked: Na

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Very peaceful and the owners (and their dog) were lovely ☺️…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Lucy W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Very peaceful and the owners (and their dog) were lovely ☺️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly site with lots of space, thanks 🤩

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Dean Q. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Relaxed and peaceful site. Large pitch area. Everything I needed for a few days camping. Good cycle routes into Brighton. Really lovely area, family and pets.

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Beautiful space, lovely garden, spread out, excellent host…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful space, lovely garden, spread out, excellent host

Disliked: A bit hard to walk there (no footpath on the busy road)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location. Friendly hosts. Peaceful.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful location. Friendly hosts. Peaceful.

Disliked: Some road noise. Toilet a little far from pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect camp site for us. Lovely dogs and hilarious chickens. The hist…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ruth K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked: Perfect camp site for us. Lovely dogs and hilarious chickens. The hist was so nice and welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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

Budget/backpacker 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

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Weavers

Charlie’s Chestnut

Clayton

Hassocks

West Sussex

England

BN6 9PH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.9149°N
-0.1362°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 mi Black Lion
3.5 mi Black Lion
4.1 mi Bottom of Carden Avenue
Rail
0.8 mi Hassocks Rail Station
2.7 mi Burgess Hill Rail Station
3.5 mi Plumpton Rail Station
Ferry
12 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
8.8 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
16.7 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
16.8 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Albourne Estate winery: 10 minutes' drive - Devil’s Dyke: 10 minutes - Sussex Prairie Garden: 15 minutes - Brighton (beach, watersports and family attractions): 15 minutes - Lewes: 15 minutes - Bluebell Railway: 20 minutes - Sheffield Park & Gardens (National Trust): 25 minutes - Monk’s House (National Trust): 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Hove 6.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Brighton Central 6.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Brighton Kemptown 6.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Southwick 7.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Shoreham Beach 8.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Preston Manor 5 mi

Hove Museum & Art Gallery 6.2 mi

Royal Pavilion 6.4 mi

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 6.4 mi

Brighton Fishing Museum 6.6 mi

National Trust

Monk's House 8.5 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 8.6 mi

Nymans 9.7 mi

Wakehurst Place 10.8 mi

Standen 14 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clayton Windmills - Lower Standean - Ditchling Beacon 0.9 mi

PLUMPTON PLACE 3.2 mi

STANMER PARK 3.2 mi

North to South over the South Downs 3.4 mi

Stanmer Park - Ditchling Beacon 3.4 mi

Local events

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

    Lewes, East Sussex 9 mi

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

    Polegate, East Sussex 13.9 mi

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

    Arundel, West Sussex 18.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in West Sussex?

  • Does Weavers have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Weavers dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Weavers? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Albourne Estate winery: 10 minutes' drive - Devil’s Dyke: 10 minutes - Sussex Prairie Garden: 15 minutes - Brighton (beach, watersports and family attractions): 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Weavers?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Weavers? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.