Kingfisher Campsite
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- No-frills camping 10 minutes’ drive from East Grinstead in West Sussex
- Ashdown Forest 10 minutes’ drive, and Tulleys Farm 15 minutes
- Grass pitches at an outdoor centre; watersports on Weir Wood Reservoir
Campground type
3
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- If reception is closed 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 Sat, 1 Mar to
Site types & availability
Reviews
Voted 70% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
A good no frills site, ideal if you want camping as it should be
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Unpowered grass and earth motorhome site
Liked: Large site, not busy even on a bank holiday weekend, plenty of space, open fires, close to resivoir, secure site.lovely views lots of wildlife. Sounds of bluebell steam trains in background. Close to road but not a busy road. Resivoir nearby excellent for walks and wildlife.
A basic no frills proper camping site, just pitch where you think best in lovely countryside
Disliked: The toilet/shower block is basic, which is fine with plenty of hot water, but needs a better standard of and more regular cleaning and toilet rolls refilled more often. Young staff in activity centre could be a bit more knowledgeable, but very friendly
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From the manager: Thanks for your review Mark, we're really pleased that you enjoyed your stay- the no frills traditional camping vibe is exactly our bread and butter! Totally take on board the regular cleaning and refilling of loo rolls- Kingfisher is new to us so we'll be sure to adjust this. The toilet block is also well overdue a refurb and that's next on our list. Hopefully see you soon :-)
Great, simple camp site with fab views. Will return.
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Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked: Price, Simplicity, Views
Disliked: DofE kids, but not really a problem.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your review! It's worth noting for any future campers looking to book that our public field is next to our DofE field at our Outdoor Centre. They're usually pretty good but kids are kids. Hope to see you again soon.
wonderful site, great location, would come again…
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Unpowered grass and earth motorhome site
Liked: wonderful site, great location, would come again
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your review :-)
Amazing. Really clean facilities and really friendly. Felt very safe for a…
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Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked: Amazing. Really clean facilities and really friendly. Felt very safe for a group of young people. We also managed to see a steam train pass through the vineyard which was really cool.
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From the manager: Thanks Amelia! We're very lucky to be close to the Bluebell Railway- it often 'toots' as it goes past for the kids onsite.
Lovely location overlooking Kingscote Vineyard and the Bluebell Railway line on one…
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Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked: Lovely location overlooking Kingscote Vineyard and the Bluebell Railway line on one side and a few minutes walk from Weirwood Reservoir. Easy access and good toilet and shower facilities. Nice flat field, then sloping down to give nice views of the farm beyond.
Disliked: Reasonably close to road, but not disturbed overnight.
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From the manager: Thanks so much, Andrew, we're really glad you had a good time! Family / Public camping is new to us and we're really pleased with your review :-)
Good for the price
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Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked: Easy check in.
Good location.
Plenty of space.
Plenty of flat spots.
Drinking water available.
Friendly people who run the place.
Looks like there’s lots of activities for groups. Nice walking places and close to the reservoir.
Toilets close by.
Disliked: Although I don’t expect showers for this sort of price, I don’t think I would have liked to shower in them.
I was concerned if it rained too much my van would get stuck in the mud so I stayed quite close to the path.
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Really happy for the price
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Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked: Fantastic price, happy with the site and the facilities were all that we needed. Lovely, extensive woodland that we were free to wander.
Disliked: No rubbish disposal that we could find.
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From the manager: Hello- thanks so much for the review! We've taken note of your feedback and put in obvious waste and recycling facilities to the site. :-)
Hot shower, clean toilets. Adequate for what I needed for a night's…
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Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked: Hot shower, clean toilets. Adequate for what I needed for a night's stay. Is meant for people who are also using the activity centre I suppose, which would make it a more interesting stay!
Disliked: No shops or pubs in walking distance.
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Clean, basic facilities as expected for the price. Huge field.
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Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked: Very friendly staff who rang with detailed directions when I got a bit lost enroute.
Secure gate to site.
Disliked: Padlock to gate was tricky to access through a small opening.
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Easy check in process. Secure and coded gates, clean and tidy toilet…
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Unpowered grass and earth tent site
Liked: Easy check in process. Secure and coded gates, clean and tidy toilet / shower facilities
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Kingfisher Campsite
Grinstead Lane
East Grinstead
West Sussex
England
RH19 4HP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.08994°N
-0.03225°W
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Central | 31 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Kemptown | 31.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Hove | 31.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saltdean | 32.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southwick | 32.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Standen 1.9 km
Wakehurst Place 4.5 km
Bluebell Railway 10.1 km
Sheffield Park Garden 10.5 km
Nymans 12.3 km
National Trust
Standen 1.8 km
Wakehurst Place 4.5 km
Sheffield Park Garden 10.5 km
Nymans 12.5 km
Chartwell 18.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GRAVETYE MANOR 1.5 km
Standen 1.8 km
West Hoathly - Gravetye - Stone Farm Rocks, Weirwood 1.8 km
STONEHURST 3.9 km
KIDBROOKE PARK 4 km
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, England 45 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see site type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Kingfisher Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Kingfisher Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Kingfisher Campsite? As well as kayak and paddleboard hire at Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre, Weir Wood Reservoir is a popular centre for birdwatching, fishing and dinghy sailing. For long woodland rambles, follow in the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Kingfisher Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Kingfisher Campsite? From $62.84 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.