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General
- Quiet site in the High Weald
- Scenic views of the surrounding area
- On 20 acres of grassland dotted with woodland copses
Is back-to-basics camping the sort of under-canvas hol that has you hooked? Then you'd probably like to get your claws into a stay at peaceful and popular Hook Farm near Haywards Heath in West Sussex.
This is 'back-to-basics fun camping in its truest sense,' say the Hook Farm owners… and in a most enviable location too, as the farm is in a secluded and grippingly scenic setting in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The pitching area is on the south-facing valley of the farm covering over 20 acres of grassland with small woodland copses dotted about, carefully designed to have a minimal impact on the environment and landscape, with no permanent buildings and no main roads (cattle graze the site in the winter months too).
Pitches are grass, some with smashing views over the valley and some surrounded by the small woodland copses dotted about the campsite. The site facilities include (very clean) toilets and cold running water but no showers; as the owners say, those looking for state-of-the-art facilities might not find Hook Farm the site for them.
But if you're looking for family-friendly countryside camping done old school style, with heaps of space, campfires allowed and plenty of room for the kids to run safely around? Hook Farm should surely lure you in.
Open from 30/04/2021 to 12/09/2021
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Owing to government regulations, groups of 6 or more people are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Hook Farm is back-to-basics fun camping, so please note that the site is very much an 'in the fields' experience with cold running water and no shower facilities.
The site has a strict no-music policy: please consider this before booking.
Check availability at Hook Farm…
To generate better results:
- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple pitches.
- Click the button ‘Make another booking like this’ on the confirmation page to easily rebook.
- Ask to be sited together in the ‘Special requests’ box on the booking form.
You can also try filtering your search by group type and by sites allowing multiple tents/caravans/motorhomes per pitch.
Max. persons: 5 x
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
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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
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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East Grinstead: War Memorial Coach Stop
— 4.1 miles
Forest Row Coach Stop — 4.3 miles
Felbridge: London Rd Coach Stop — 4.7 miles
- Train stations
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Balcombe Rail Station
— 3.7 miles
East Grinstead Rail Station — 4.0 miles
Haywards Heath Rail Station — 5.1 miles
- Ferry ports
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Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
— 20.1 miles
Ditton Island Ferry Landing — 25.1 miles
Kingston Town End Pier — 25.4 miles
- Airports
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London Gatwick Airport
— 7.4 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal — 7.4 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal — 8.1 miles
Local attractions
As might have been mentioned, Hook Farm is in an enviable location enveloped by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; several walking trails and bridleways linking Weald villages and through splendid scenery lead directly from the site. Brighton is less than 20 miles away too for city days or nights out.
Recommended options in the region include the colourful steam railway ride from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park on the Bluebell Railway, an 11-mile journey along the border between East and West Sussex, or wildlife watching at one or more of the Weald's couple of dozen nature and RSPB reserves. Ardingly Reservoir, close to Hook Farm, also has yachting, sailing, canoeing and hooking samples in pike, carp, tench, coarse and match fishing.
At Ardingly village less than a mile from the farm, the National Trust's Wakehurst Gardens is a popular day out for the green-fingered as it's managed by London's Kew Gardens and is home to three national tree collections, England's biggest Christmas tree and the millennium seed bank, set up with the aim of preserving seeds from all native flora in the UK. (Kenneth Branagh's version of As You Like It was filmed here too if you feel like being dramatic among the trees.)
Next door to Wakehurst Gardens, the South of England Showground should keep most tastes occupied with its events attended by tens of thousands throughout the year, including the South of England Show and dozens of public events. And if it's gardens you're after, plenty are within easy reach: we'd suggest Standen, Borde Hill and High Beeches just to start you off.
Finally, fancy some forest to go with the woodland on the farm? Ashdown Forest is a six-mile trot from Hook Farm and has walking trails, pony trekking and other outdoor options.
Must see
- Wakehurst Place (1.4 miles)
- Standen (2.7 miles)
- Bluebell Railway (5.6 miles)
National Trust
- Wakehurst Place (1.3 miles)
- Standen (2.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 11 a.m. – | 7:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 2 p.m. | |
Hook Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Hook Farm will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Hook Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hook Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hook Farm? As might have been mentioned, Hook Farm is in an enviable location enveloped by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; several walking trails and bridleways linking Weald villages and through … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Hook Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hook Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
