Bear and Cedar Camping
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- Spacious family-run site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
- A 10-minute drive to Lewes; half an hour to the south coast
- Dog-friendly pitches with firepits to hire; pub five minutes' walk
Campground type
50
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park 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.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 17 July to
Reviews
89% would recommend this campground to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
Great value new campsite, with spotlessly clean modern loos and friendly owner. Relaxed vibes, big field, handy for Glyndebourne. Some found it noisy (dogs/road), and no washing-up area (though that's being sorted). Field got a bit cracked from dry weather.
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Would absolutely stay again. Rest assured you will have a nice stay
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Liked Lovely, chilled and simple site
Modern and clean toilets and shower
No fuss check in/check out
Site owner was on site early morning to clean facilities
Fresh water tap cleverly installed on drainage bed - nice touch
Excellent price point
Fast and professional coms via text from site manager
Disliked Something very nit picky which I have sent privately to the site owner. Nothing worth deterring from a stay on the site
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pleasant place. Great for getting a train from Lewes to Brighton!
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Easy to find, lovely toilets and showers which were very clean. Nice to be able to pitch where you want. We had to change our booking and when I called, they were really helpful.
Disliked Missed not having a washing up area.
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Propreté de la douche.…
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Propreté de la douche.
Disliked Il ne suffit pas d’ouvrir un champ pour que cela devienne un camping.
Un champ sans arbre, ni paysage, avec un vieux mobile home et une vieille grille en guise d’entrée.
Un environnement sonore horrible : un chenil à proximité et surtout la construction d’un lotissement juste à côté.
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From the manager: We are sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay with us, we are a pop-up campsite- so perhaps you didn’t read that when booking with us.
There is no mobile home at the entrance, so unsure where you saw this! The fencing has been a necessary measure for the safety of our campers - it prevents campers speeding onto the field and is a temporary measure until we have permission to build a more aesthetically pleasing entrance. We apologise that you didn’t like it, but we feel once you have set up your camp then it doesn’t affect your stay.
Unfortunately there is nothing we can do about traffic or dog walkers nearby, but we are pleased that everything else within our control you found to be excellent. We pride ourselves on our facilities and will be building a washing up area for next year.
Thank you for the feedback!
Still building the site but rate this
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Great flat pitches, lovely owner and immaculate toilet and shower block. All the descriptions really accurate ie. Work still underway to build dishwashing area etc....really liked it just can't give it more because it's not fully done yet....also to say some people have commented on the dogs, honestly I've stayed much noisier sites and bear was so helpful, offered ear plugs etc. very good for what I needed
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Great place to stay for Glyndebourne and Lewes.
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked This is such an easy site. The owners are very welcoming and accommodating, you choose where you want to be. The toilet and showers are immaculate and the owners certainly work hard to keep them that way and keep the field neat. Showered were hot . We were there for the opera at Glyndebourne… ten minutes drive, the perfect place to stay !
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Nice flat site, lovely brand new…
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Liked Nice flat site, lovely brand new facilitates which were kept clean. Friendly owner. Pub a short walk away.
Disliked A neighbouring property has lots of dogs which barked very early in the morning.
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Lovely open field giving plenty of…
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Lovely open field giving plenty of space. Quite bumpy in places in the centre of the field, but flat around the edges of the field where you can also get shaded by the trees. Very clean toilets and showers. Perfect location for trip to Glyndebourne. Decent pub 5 minutes walk away.
Disliked Nothing
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Nice campsite with limited facilities.
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Quiet, large field with some shade at the edges. Brand new showers and toilets. Good location in the South Downs area.
Disliked Limited showers (only 2) so queueing happened at busy times. No electricity, no Wifi.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Rob! I’m sorry there was a queue at peak times but hoping you managed to use our fabulous facilities anyway.
Lovely trip
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked It was a good site, toilets and showers were not only beautiful, but beautifully clean too!
Disliked Not having a fire was a disappointment, although l did campnin the heatwave and it was wise precaution!
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From the manager: Thanks Sarah, we apologise we couldn’t permit fires during your stay - given the extreme weather we have been having we felt it would be incredibly unsafe and reckless to allow open fires on our very very dry grass. Given where we are situated (right next to the glorious South Downs) we felt it is our responsibility to be safe. With no rain for the last five weeks it certainly felt like the most responsible decision, but I apologise it affected your enjoyment - hopefully we get some rain soon and the (safe) crackle of a campfire can return to our much loved site!
Good price, in a nice compact, green space, without the fuss.
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Showers, toilets, great host, water on site, (washing up area, chem toilet disposable, not there yet but on the way) Bear is a great host, who cares, and wants to make his site work.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Brilliant review, Bear spoke of you fondly when he arrived home. Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate them!
Features
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Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesLocation
Bear and Cedar Camping
Chamberlaines Lane
Ringmer
East Sussex
England
BN8 5NF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.89394°N
0.07393°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean | 13.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaford | 13.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Kemptown | 16.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Brighton Central | 17.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hove | 18.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Drusillas Park 10.1 km
Alfriston Clergy House 11.3 km
Sheffield Park Garden 12.5 km
Bluebell Railway 12.9 km
Brighton Marina 15.3 km
National Trust
Monk's House 7.5 km
Alfriston Clergy House 11.3 km
Sheffield Park Garden 12.5 km
Wakehurst Place 22.2 km
Bateman's 23.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GLYNDE PLACE 3 km
Anchor Inn - Barcombe Mills - Anchor Inn 3.9 km
Lewes - Offham - Offham Hill - Lewes High Street 4.5 km
Lewes Circular Walk 5.1 km
FIRLE PLACE 5.3 km
Local events
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 21 May 2026 – Thursday 21 May 2026)
Lewes, England 2 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bear and Cedar Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bear and Cedar Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bear and Cedar Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - East Sussex Gliding Club: five minutes’ drive - Malling Down Nature Reserve - Sussex Wildlife Trust: five minutes - Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare: five minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bear and Cedar Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bear and Cedar Camping? From $57.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.