Ashdown Forest Campsite - 100 Acre Wood

8.4 5 reviews
Tent on a grass pitch
Tent on a grass pitch
Tent pitch on grass
Weir wood reservoir has activities nearby
Tent pitch bordering a private woodland
Entrance into the private woodland
Grass tent pitch with views over the hills and woodlands
A private track in the woodland
Ancient trees and oaks
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  • Dog-friendly site surrounded by the Sussex countryside
  • A five-minute drive from Ashdown Forest and Weir Wood Reservoir
  • Access to a private woodland with ancient trees and a walking track
Touch down in the Sussex countryside, five minutes’ drive away from Ashdown Forest (known for its ancient heathlands and Winnie the Pooh territory). Ashdown Forest Campsite - 100 Acre Wood may have easy enough access to the big forest, but it also has its own private woodland full of ancient trees, oaks and wild woodland flowers, as well as a private walking trail. Just like the books, the woods on site have oak trees and lots of wildlife. Between the trees, you might hear the bees, but from the pitches, there are views of the sloping Sussex hills and old, dense woods. Pooh Sticks Bridge is only 15 minutes’ drive away for those whose kids are top Winnie the Pooh fans. All the exploring may very well work up an appetite, and if so, there are pubs five minutes’ drive away (good news for all those who consider pub grub a getaway essential). All those local and on-site forest trails will come in handy for those adventuring with their canines (the site is dog-friendly). Don your (figurative or literal) chef’s hat too, as the site has given barbecues the green light.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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

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

Budget/backpacker Bush Leave the car at home Walkers' paradise Wild camping

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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Ashdown Forest Campsite - 100 Acre Wood

Legsheath Lane

East Grinstead

West Sussex

England

RH19 4JG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.08044°N
-0.01888°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 km Brambletye
4.2 km Brambletye
4.9 km War Memorial
Rail
5.1 km East Grinstead Rail Station
8.4 km Dormans Rail Station
8.7 km Balcombe Rail Station
Ferry
32.7 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
41 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
41.4 km Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
13.2 km London Gatwick Airport
13.2 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
14.4 km 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

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Brighton Central 30.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 30.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hove 30.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saltdean 31.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southwick 31.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Standen 2.6 km

Wakehurst Place 4.9 km

Bluebell Railway 8.9 km

Sheffield Park Garden 9.3 km

Nymans 12.8 km

National Trust

Standen 2.5 km

Wakehurst Place 4.8 km

Sheffield Park Garden 9.3 km

Nymans 13.1 km

Chartwell 19.3 km

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 2.4 km

Standen 2.5 km

GRAVETYE MANOR 2.7 km

WYCH CROSS PLACE 3.1 km

KIDBROOKE PARK 3.2 km

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)

    Lewes, England 23.3 km

  • Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)

    Polegate, England 28.2 km

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)

    Arundel, England 45.2 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.

Reviews

8.4

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We loved the sinks and the view from there, the nature friendly…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Radina D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Forest unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked: We loved the sinks and the view from there, the nature friendly toilets, the view from where we pitched our tent. We had a few hours hike and the area around is so beautiful with lovely ponds very nearby! The staff was also very helpful and gave us recommendations on where to go depending on what we like doing!

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Beautiful campsite! Ian made us feel extremely welcome, checking we had everything…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Laura d. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Forest unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked: Beautiful campsite! Ian made us feel extremely welcome, checking we had everything we needed and even lending us tent pegs. We loved the woodland and the way the pitches were nestled in to little clearings. Even if the site was fully booked you’d feel private. We walked in the woods and the meadow and watched the sunset before a campfire. Location is great - with a quick drive for shops and 45 minutes to Brighton. Will definitely be coming back!

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Forest unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked: Never got there, cancelled as we were leaving home

Disliked: Being let down at the last minute, the site had apparently been closed due to the issue of hunting license's, we were still allowed to book pitches a few weeks later, no apology, no follow up and keep receiving emails to review the site, l’m sure it is lovely but my review is of the structure around the booking system, l hope no one else gets let down and has their holiday cancelled.

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The team kept in touch with us and gave us alternative campsites…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
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Customer service 10
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William B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Forest unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked: The team kept in touch with us and gave us alternative campsites to stay at.

Disliked: Our stay was unusually cancelled because deer hunters were carrying guns in the nearby forest.

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Loved the stay, each plot is about 20x30 metres to yourself.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Forest unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked: Forest location with lots of space

Disliked: The compost toilets were pretty grim

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ashdown Forest Campsite - 100 Acre Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ashdown Forest Campsite - 100 Acre Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near 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 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ashdown Forest Campsite - 100 Acre Wood?
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    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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