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Parkes Farm

8.5 8 reviews

Only 5 pitches in the field so plenty of space available to you.

Family-friendly East Sussex farm site on the edge of the High Weald
A 15-minute drive from the beach and 25 minutes from Hastings
Direct access to the 1066 Country Walk; woodland walks and pub nearby

From plunging into the sea to diving into the grounds of moated castles and National Trust houses and tearooms, holiday however you please from Parkes Farm. A family-friendly farm site on the outskirts of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this East Sussex site is well-situated for castle capers, the splendid seaside and careering through the countryside on the surrounding footpaths. Where to find the nearest castle? Well, Herstmonceux Castle is just 10 minutes’ drive away, and if you want to dive into two different types of escapes in one day, the nearest beach (a popular spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing) is 15 minutes’ drive away too. Otherwise, map out your way directly from the site… the local area has woodland walks nearby and the 31-mile 1066 Country Walk directly from the site. If you’re looking for a peaceful and simple stay, then that’s what you’ll get at Parkes Farm. A quiet field on a family farm, there’s plenty of space for children to play about and basic facilities including a cold water tap, an area for guests to clean up a little and a composting toilet. When your supplies require topping up, there are a couple of farm shops within 10 minutes’ drive of the site. Handily, it’s a 15-minute walk away from the nearest pub, so you may sip on a couple of pints of Sussex ales and fill up on food if you so desire before wandering back to the site.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Parkes Farm

Brays Hill

Ashburnahm

Battle

East Sussex

England

TN33 9NZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.88474°N
0.37904°W

Route directions

Please use the postcode TN33 9NN.

Nearest transport

Coach

8 km Town Hall Square

8.2 km Abbey

8.3 km Abbey

Rail

6.6 km Normans Bay Rail Station

6.6 km Cooden Beach Rail Station

7.5 km Collington Rail Station

Ferry

25.2 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

39.8 km Lydd London Ashford Airport

47.5 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Observatory Science Centre (hands-on science centre with domes and telescopes): five minutes’ drive - Herstmonceux Castle (moated castle with grounds and woodlands): 10 minutes - Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve (walking and wildlife spotting): 10 minutes - Cooden beach (shingle beach popular for kitesurfing and windsurfing): 15 minutes - Bateman's (National Trust 17th-century Jacobean house): 20 minutes - Bodiam Castle (National Trust castle and tea room): 25 minutes - Hastings (old town, castle and beach): 25 minutes - Camber Sands (large sandy beach): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Norman`S Bay	6.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Bexhill	8.4 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Pevensey Bay	8.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Leonards	12.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hastings Pelham Beach	14.9 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 8.2 km

Batemans 11.6 km

Eastbourne Pier 14.5 km

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 14.8 km

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 15.1 km

National Trust

Bateman's 11.5 km

Bodiam Castle 17.4 km

Alfriston Clergy House 17.9 km

Scotney Castle 23.1 km

Lamb House 25.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 3 km

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 3.6 km

FORE WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 22/07/1976) 7.8 km

BATTLE ABBEY 8 km

BRIGHTLING PARK 8 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

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We enjoyed it being a ‘basic’ site with minimal facilities

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Abby S. Aug 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The peace and quiet of the campsite!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really great place to go

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

clinton s. Aug 2022

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Loved the location an the views, Victoria the lady who owns the place was nice enough to let our kids go up to the stables an feed the horses many thanks for that kids won't stop talking about it now

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was not too busy and the grass was very green…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: It was not too busy and the grass was very green

Disliked: The didn't see any of the owners and the 1 toilet was a bit concerning, the grass was quite long and there were lots of holes and thistles.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wild camping with a little luxury, compost toilet, and washing up faci

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Richard E. Aug 2022

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely quiet location, good value, short walk to lovely local Pub serving great food and beer. Local walks

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Massive field and there was only two other campers a family and a group of women, toilet was very clean and views was amazing

Disliked: You’d have to have a car to get there

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice little secure field…

Overall	2/10
Location	4
Value for money	2
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Melissa H. Jul 2022

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Nice little secure field

Disliked: Grass to long . It came up to my knees ,
Kids couldn't run around as it stung there legs, it had only been cut around by the toilet and sink area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities basic but clean , enjoyed the peace & quiet !!!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Simon A. Jul 2022

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Very quiet ! Well away from any traffic noise very basic, just how we like it !! Lovely field with plenty of wildlife & beautiful oak trees for shade

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Parkes Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Parkes Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Parkes Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Observatory Science Centre (hands-on science centre with domes and telescopes): five minutes’ drive - Herstmonceux Castle (moated castle with grounds and woodlands): 10 minutes - … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Parkes Farm?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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