Ashdown Forest Campsite - 100 Acre Wood

One way to take in the Sussex scenery is by steam train, gliding through Victorian stations via vintage carriages. The heritage Bluebell Railway (10 minutes’ drive) brings travel in the time of the 1930s and 1950s back to life. Longing for some time with the wildlife too? It’s hard to go far across Sussex landscapes without seeing a farm – or at least a farm animal – so get a taste of the farm life with a farm walk on Plaw Hatch Farm (15 minutes’ walk). The farm also lets visitors watch cow milking daily. The British Wildlife Centre (20 minutes) has more variety: badgers, British owls and red squirrels, for example. Golfer? Get down to the Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club (five minutes’ drive) 18-hole course and spa. Weir Wood Reservoir (five minutes) is also on-hand for spotting birds like teal swifts, swallows, osprey and kingfisher, or sailing and fishing.