Tent campgrounds in Ditchling, England

Plumpton College

• In the South Downs National Park, with fab views over local hills
• A 10-minute drive from Lewes and 25 from central Brighton
• Surrounded by several walking trails, including the South Downs Way

Housedean Farm Campsite

Alpaca Camp

• Basic family-friendly working farm site in mid-Sussex
• Half an hour's drive from Brighton; 15 minutes from Lewes
• Resident alpacas, llamas, wallabies and camel

Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping

• Dog-friendly wild camping site on a South Downs working farm
• A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea; half an hour from Brighton
• Walking and cycle paths directly accessible from the site

Pop-up Brighton Campsite

Blacklands Farm

Yamp Camp Kitts

• Back to basics site in scenic South Downs countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Haywards Heath and 40 minutes from Brighton
• Dog-friendly, with a play area and plenty of paths to follow on walks

Wapsbourne Farm (Wowo)

• Family-run, family-friendly campsite in rural East Sussex
• Half an hour's drive from Brighton and one hour from London
• Well-stocked shop, wild spa, kids' entertainment and camping barn

Truleigh Hill Youth Hostel

• Camping on the South Downs Way, with use of all Hostel Facilities.

High Barn Retreats

• Dog-friendly wild camping site in the South Downs National Park
• A 25-minute drive from Lewes and half an hour’s drive from Brighton
• A five-minute drive to pubs, local shops and the beach in Rottingdean

Nymans Farm

• Spacious grass camping field on a West Sussex farm
• Under a mile from the Downs Link path; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
• Opposite a pub and bus stop with direct services to the south coast

Warren Valley Farm

• Scenic family-friendly paddock pitches alongside the South Downs Way
• An hour's walk from Devil’s Dyke; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
• Café a few minutes' walk away; raised barbecues welcome on site

Downs View Campsite

• Spacious South Downs pitches with vineyard views and handy amenities
• Five minutes' drive to Bluebell Railway; 10 minutes to Ashdown Forest
• Part of a wine estate with tours and tastings available to book

Mays Farm

• Join us on our beautiful 22.5 acre working farm
• Daily, interactive farm tours included in the price
• Close to the beautiful market town of Lewes, Glyndebourne and Love Supreme festival as well as the coastal towns of Brighton and Eastbourne.

Glynde Place Pop-up Campsite

• Pop-up campsite at Glynde Place; surrounded by South Downs countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Lewes; 15 minutes to south coast beaches
• Spectacular East Sussex views; under a mile from a railway station

Merrion Farm

• Quiet, family-friendly site on a working dairy farm
• Half an hour's drive from Arundel Castle or Worthing beach
• Half a mile from Downs Link National Trail; fishing by arrangement

New Wharf Campsite

• Spacious, dog-friendly farm park far from busy roads
• A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea beach; Brighton 30 minutes
• Direct river access; on-site kayak, canoe and paddleboard hire

The Real Restival

• ‘Strictly canvas’ event site five minutes from South Downs
• Off-grid camping; festival feel without festival hassle
• Top spot for walkers, cyclists and explorers

Honeybridge Park

Maplehurst Farm

• Secluded pop-up site on a working deer farm
• A 10-minute walk from Maplehurst; 35 minutes' drive from Worthing
• Firepits and firewood available; 10 minutes' walk to the nearest pub