Wild Weald Camping

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Beautiful clear skies. So many stars at night
Beautiful clear skies. so many stars at night
Our xl electric pitch
Hammer pond - fishing tickets available
Site overview
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Wild weald camping woodland
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Our xl electric pitch
Hammer pond - fishing tickets available
Site overview

  • Wildlife haven on a peaceful farm site in East Sussex
  • A 10-minute drive from Hailsham and 25 minutes from Eastbourne
  • Private woodland; on-site fishing for an extra charge
Under the tender care of the same family for 50 years, Wild Weald Camping is a wildlife haven on a 140-acre farm in Hellingly in the East Sussex countryside. While this is farm life in its traditional incarnation, this family-friendly site is still within easy reach of the local towns. Find tender meat for the barbecue in the market town of Hailsham, a 10-minute drive away, or swap the rural views for beachy ones in Eastbourne, 25 minutes away. This is a peaceful site indeed, where you'll be able to switch off and reconnect with nature and/or your family among quiet pastures and woodlands. There's plenty of space for the kids to make dens and play hide and seek in the private woodland in the south, and there's also a fishing pond where you can try your luck with a rod (extra charge applies; subject to availability). Once you’ve thoroughly explored around the site, head to the lavender fields and medieval manors of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 35 minutes away – walks here are rather like jumping into a landscape painting. Handily, each pitch comes with a map of how to explore the area on foot as well as further afield. But what’s a camping trip without a bit of fireside chat? Don’t fret, you're welcome to bring along a firepit for a campfire, or you can hire one on site (with logs for sale too). And you won’t need to worry about leaving your canine friends behind either, as two dogs are welcome (although you'll need to keep them on a lead).

Campground type

Tent sites 35
Opens 25 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 25 July to

Open from Fri, 1 Aug to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 28 Pitchup.com customers

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BushPeaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A ripper quiet spot nestled in the bush, loads of room on the sites. Hosts are a bloody legend, always keen to lend a hand. Toilets and showers are generally spick and span with hot water. Great for a bushwalk and checking out the local wildlife. A few reckon the lights are a bit bright and could do with more cleans when it’s busy, but others are stoked about no Wi-Fi for a proper digital detox.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice and calm, very nice and helpful hosts. I would definitely recommend.…

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JAAFAR J.

Powered grass tent or campervan site (XL)

Liked Nice and calm, very nice and helpful hosts. I would definitely recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This site makes us feel fantastic. We'll come back in the…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or campervan site

Liked This site makes us feel fantastic. We'll come back in the future.

Disliked There will be additional amenities such as a shower and bathroom because the area may become full and dirty at times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, small site, amazing scenery and friendly owners.

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Tania H.

Powered grass tent or campervan site (XL)

Liked Surrounded by the woods was amazing. Hosts were very relaxed and welcoming. Had a great drink in their pub in the woods, very impressive! There is also an amazing kids adventure park 10 minute drive away!

Disliked Felt that the shower and toilet facilities could be better managed e.g more regular cleaning and topping up of toilet roll.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, helpful and friendly staff, very relaxed, large pitch.

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Jill C.

Powered grass tent or campervan site

Liked Loved the tranquility, being surrounded by woods, and nature. I didn’t spot any deer this time but saw a few rabbits and heard an owl! The location is ideal with lots of beautiful places to walk/run. Pam is really helpful and a lovely person. This is the 3rd time we have stayed here and it was full this time which I was a little concerned about but absolutely no problem. There was still plenty of space as the pitches are really generous and we didn’t feel crowded at all. I even tried the outdoor shower and it was fine and a great alternative as the other showers were in use. The toilets were cleaned regularly and one morning the toilet paper ran out, but I emailed Pam and she came immediately to replace it. If you like nature and don’t like busy campsites but still want electricity and decent bathrooms, this is the place for you.

Disliked I’d love the lights by the toilet block at night to be less bright!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camp site

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Ali M.

Unpowered grass tent or campervan site

Liked We LOVED the camp site! We enjoyed exploring the Woodlands and liked the fact that everything was in easy reach... However, we're were far enough away from the busyness that it was easy to forget about whilst we were enjoying the slower pace of life.
The facilities were perfect for us and the hot water in the showers a real treat.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely countryside site.

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Joe W.

Powered grass tent or campervan site

Liked A lovely peaceful site with plenty of space and good amenities. The children loved playing in the woods.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for nature, families and dogs

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or campervan site (XL)

Liked Just perfect...just what we were hoping for ...
Friendly, spacious, clean, fabulous woods -walks for dogs and play for grandchildren, hot showers and attentive owners.....
It was an absolute delight

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great family campsite

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Rebecca S.

Powered grass tent or campervan site (XL)

Liked Really lovely place, maintained really well and Pam made sure we had everything we needed. Great walks and adventures in the wood land area and make sure you go up and look at the water lilies!

Disliked No dislikes, will definitely be going again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely camp site.

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Diane P.

Powered grass tent or campervan site

Liked Its was all very lovely, very quiet and relaxing. Toilets and showers where clean.

Disliked Would have been nice if all the grass had been cut.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your kind words. Was trying to deligniate the pitches with storter and longer grass rather than rope, but point taken.

Everything you could want for some wholesome camping

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Lewis C.

Unpowered grass tent or campervan site

Liked Friendly staff, happy to help with anything on site, big open spaces with lots of woodlands,pretty fishing pond and toilets, showers and washing up sink all had hot water aswell as lots of drinking water points, made for a great first camping experience for my son!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind comments.

Features

Pop-up campground

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Bush Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wild Weald Camping

Cinderford Lane

Hellingly

Hailsham

East Sussex

England

BN27 4HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.90257°N
0.27915°E

Nearest transport

Coach
4.5 km High Street
4.6 km Tesco
6.9 km Golden Cross Inn
Rail
9.4 km Polegate Rail Station
10.2 km Pevensey & Westham Rail Station
10.5 km Pevensey Bay Rail Station
Ferry
20.2 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
40.8 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
42 km London Gatwick Airport
42 km London Gatwick Airport South 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

Ahoy there, me hearties – if you’ve got kids, you won’t want to miss out on Treasure Island, where kids can pretend to be on Captain Hook’s ship for a day on a host of pirate-themed attractions. Elsewhere, take a tumble at Fort Fun (25 minutes), an outdoor water adventure park with all manner of slides. The adventure continues at Knockhatch Adventure Park (10 minutes), where kids will be throwing scraps to meerkats one minute and racing down waterslides the next. It’s not all play pretend, though. After plotting your way through the 300-acre woodlands and formal themed gardens, you can gaze at real moats and red bricks at 15th-century Herstmonceux Castle (15 minutes) or get starry-eyed using the telescopes at The Observatory Science Centre (15 minutes). Look west and you’ll find Eastbourne (25 minutes) and its colourful art scene, while closer by, you can pack a picnic for the 18-acre Blackberry Farm Park (15 minutes) – just make sure the alpacas and wildfowl don’t nab your sandwich while your back is turned. More chummy animals await at the zoo at Drusillas Park (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pevensey Bay 11.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Norman`S Bay 11.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bexhill 15.3 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Eastbourne 15.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Birling Gap 18.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Batemans 11.9 km

Drusillas Park 12 km

Alfriston Clergy House 13.7 km

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 14.6 km

Eastbourne Pier 15.1 km

National Trust

Bateman's 11.8 km

Alfriston Clergy House 13.7 km

Monk's House 19.9 km

Bodiam Castle 21.5 km

Sheffield Park Garden 21.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 5.4 km

HEATHFIELD PARK 7 km

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 9.4 km

WOOTTON MANOR 9.7 km

BRIGHTLING PARK 10 km

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wild Weald Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wild Weald Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Wild Weald Camping? Ahoy there, me hearties – if you’ve got kids, you won’t want to miss out on Treasure Island, where kids can pretend to be on Captain Hook’s ship for a day on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wild Weald Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wild Weald Camping? From $130.97 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.