Hook Farm

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  • Quiet site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • On 20 acres of grassland dotted with woodland copses
Is back-to-basics camping your thing? Check yourself into the peaceful, 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 remote and grippingly scenic setting in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The pitches are in the south-facing valley on the farm, so they are all original and some are set on sloping land. They are spread over several grassy meadows with small woodland copses dotted around the site, and 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). The site facilities include composting (not flushing) toilets, hot showers, and cold running water; 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, a no-music policy and plenty of room for the kids to run safely around? Hook Farm should surely lure you in.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 5.5 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 96 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a spacious, peaceful campsite with beautiful surroundings and a relaxed, back-to-nature feel. Guests praise the friendly staff, the ability to have campfires, and the plentiful space between pitches. While shower facilities are generally well-received, some visitors note that many pitches are on slopes, and compost toilets can be a mixed experience, with some finding them poorly maintained or cramped. Aircraft noise from Gatwick is occasionally mentioned.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 25/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

fantastic site, convenient for Gatwick and the south coast

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James R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked showers! incredibly spacious and clean.
-peaceful
-warm welcome

Disliked some parts of the site were a bit steep for my car, heavier vehicles may struggle. But majority of site completely accessible.

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Absolutely recommend this campsite 100%. Perfect for…

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 Hamish B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely recommend this campsite 100%.
Perfect for all types as plenty of room to find the perfect spot.
Excellent!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loads of space and freedom to…

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Dan B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loads of space and freedom to choose where to camp. Friendly staff. Felt very safe to bring my daughter to.

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Great location and lots of space,…

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 Alex M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location and lots of space, some quieter and some busier spots. The Cat Inn is a really good put which is about 15 minute walk away.

Disliked Could benefit from some flatter pitches.

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Great that you cab still have…

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Jim B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great that you cab still have a camp fire with some sensible precautions communicated well.

Disliked Still don't like the thunderboxes however as the campsite was not as busy as usual they were in good condition.
The shower I had was about 5 seconds hot then freezing, it was refreshing to say the least!

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Beautifully peaceful site, lots of space,…

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Alison K. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautifully peaceful site, lots of space, well behaved dogs off lead- my springer spaniel is only a pickle when tethered, so perfect for her. Staff delightful and welcoming. Love the 'no music' policy, thought we would miss not having a few tunes but helped us to fully unwind - honestly our favourite site by far.

Disliked Nothing at all.

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Loads of space, great little woodlands…

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Rob M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loads of space, great little woodlands in the campsite, very relaxed feel and never too close to other camps. Facilities fine in good weather. Short walk to pub

Disliked Not easy to find a flat spot

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Basic camping in a lovely location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch (sloping)

Liked Proper field camping. Short walk to West Hoathly. Well positioned toilets and water across the the fields.

Disliked Loved the campsite.

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I will be going back.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly welcome.
Quiet, respectful site.
Plenty of loos spaced through the site (long drop style).
Lots of space and freedom to choose my own spot to pitch on.
Best of all:
Huge sky with no light pollution - perfect for star gazing.

Disliked I arrived late in the day on a busy weekend and it is hilly, finding a level spot took a bit of patient hunting.

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Nice views of the north downs…

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MADELEINE B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice views of the north downs

Disliked Poor facilities (only 3 showers for whole enormous site, no wash block to wash hands, dishes, do teeth). No flat ground. Long grass meaning lots of insect bites, and everything soaked in morning dew.

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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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 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

Hook Farm

Hook Lane

West Hoathly

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

England

RH19 4PT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.07307°N
0.05627°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.1 mi War Memorial
4.1 mi War Memorial
4.3 mi Brambletye
Rail
3.7 mi Balcombe Rail Station
4 mi East Grinstead Rail Station
5.1 mi Haywards Heath Rail Station
Ferry
20.1 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
25.1 mi Ditton Island Ferry Landing
25.4 mi Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
7.4 mi London Gatwick Airport
7.4 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
8.1 mi London Gatwick Airport North 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

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: try out 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.

Food and drink

  • Seeds Cafe 1.4 mi
  • Pizza in the Pantry 1.5 mi
  • Stables 1.5 mi
  • Tarana Bar & Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • The Carriage 3.4 mi
  • The Grinsteade Buffet & Gift Shop 4 mi
  • Sushi Gourmet 4 mi
  • Aqua 4.1 mi
  • Indian Spice 4.1 mi
  • Bench RH19 4.1 mi

Groceries

  • Waitrose Supermarket 4 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 4 mi
  • W. J. Armstrong Ltd Drinks shop 4.1 mi
  • Bodrum Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 4.3 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.3 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 4.3 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 4.4 mi
  • Tasting Room & Shop Off-licence 4.9 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 5.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Tree Trunk Trek Playground 1.3 mi
  • Bermondsey Huts Camp Site park 2.5 mi
  • Natural Play Area Playground 2.7 mi
  • Quiet Garden park 2.9 mi
  • Burleigh Woods Play Area Playground 3.3 mi
  • Hazel Rise Play Area Playground 3.3 mi
  • Crawley Down pond open space park 3.5 mi
  • Burleigh Meadows park 3.6 mi
  • Paxhill park 3.6 mi
  • Hawarden park 3.7 mi

Family days out

  • Largest Growing Christmas Tree in England 1.5 mi
  • Wakehurst Mansion 1.5 mi
  • Ardingly Showground 1.8 mi
  • Banana Van 2.1 mi
  • National Trust Standen House and Garden 2.7 mi
  • Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley 2.8 mi
  • Tulleys Farm 3.4 mi
  • Ouse Valley Viaduct 3.7 mi
  • Borde Hill 4.6 mi
  • Go Ape Crawley 5.5 mi

Public transport

  • Vinols Cross 0.4 mi
  • Broadfield 0.6 mi
  • Great Rocks 0.6 mi
  • Station Road 0.7 mi
  • Eight Acres 0.8 mi
  • Hail & Ride Selsfield Road 1.1 mi
  • Hail & Ride Chiddinglye Wood 1.1 mi
  • Selsfield Road B2028 1.2 mi
  • Wakehurst Place 1.3 mi
  • Vowels Lane 1.4 mi

What’s nearby

  • Birch House Golf Course 3.1 mi
  • Lindfield Golf Course 3.9 mi
  • Haywards Heath Golf Course 4 mi
  • Ashdown Park 4 mi
  • Brambletye School Pitch & Putt 4.1 mi
  • Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club 4.4 mi
  • Effingham Park Golf Course 5 mi
  • Tilgate Forest Golf Centre 5.1 mi
  • Chartham Park 5.4 mi
  • Cuckfield Golf Course 5.5 mi

Local services

  • Alexander House Charging station 2.5 mi
  • NT Standen Charging station 2.7 mi
  • Centre for Sight Clinic 2.9 mi
  • Ouse Valley Practice (Balcombe) Doctors 3.3 mi
  • Crawley Down Pharmacy 3.4 mi
  • Ship Street Surgery Doctors 4 mi
  • Ship Street Surgery Pharmacy 4 mi
  • Judges Close Pharmacy 4.1 mi
  • Judges Close Surgery Doctors 4.1 mi
  • East Grinstead Station Charging station 4.1 mi

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Must see

Wakehurst Place 1.4 mi

Standen 2.7 mi

Bluebell Railway 5.6 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 5.9 mi

Nymans 6.3 mi

National Trust

Wakehurst Place 1.3 mi

Standen 2.7 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 5.9 mi

Nymans 6.4 mi

Chartwell 13.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Hoathly - Gravetye - Stone Farm Rocks, Weirwood 0.5 mi

STONEHURST 0.9 mi

GRAVETYE MANOR 1.1 mi

WAKEHURST PLACE 1.6 mi

Horsted Keynes - Sheffield Park 1.9 mi

Local events

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

    Lewes, East Sussex 14.5 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.

Want to know more about camping in West Sussex?

Frequently asked questions

  • 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
  • When can I check in and check out of Hook Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hook Farm? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.