Campfires allowed: Campgrounds in Brighton, England
19 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Brighton
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Waydown Shepherds Huts
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Peaceful Pyecombe shepherd's huts on the South Downs Way
- 15 minutes' drive from Brighton's town centre shops and beach
- Next to a golf club and stables; pub and farm shop a short walk away
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Stud Farm
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Peaceful back-to-basics rural site in the village of Telscombe
- Just off the South Downs Way and 30 minutes' walk to the beach
- Organic meat and free-range eggs available to buy from the farm
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Ditchling Camping
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly site in the peaceful South Downs National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Brighton; 15 minutes to Devil’s Dyke
- Adventure trail, swing tree and places for den making on site
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Pepperscombe Farm
Steyning, West Sussex, England- Glamping site with spectacular South Downs National Park views
- Shoreham-by-Sea beach 15 minutes’ drive; Knepp Castle 20 minutes
- Steyning's shops, pubs and restaurants 15 minutes’ walk away
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The Artisan Bakehouse
Steyning, West Sussex, England- Luxurious shepherd’s hut set in woodland near Steyning, West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive to the South Downs National Park and Worthing beach
- Bread making school on site; firepit and kitchen area provided
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Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex, England- Eco-friendly, family-run East Sussex site on the edge of a woodland
- Massages and reiki available on site, with yoga classes every Saturday
- Compost toilets and hot showers; firepits and outdoor games provided
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The Holmsted Himalayas
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Bell tent glamping in the Ouse Valley, with great views and sunsets
- Nymans and Leonardslee Gardens within 10 minutes' drive
- Swimming pond on site, plus firepit for each tent
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Sussex Camping
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly camping pitches at a pub in the Sussex countryside
- In the village of Arlington, 25 minutes’ drive from Eastbourne
- Beer garden with a play area on site; dog-friendly area in the pub
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Oakfield Farm Campsite
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Back to basics farm site under the South Downs
- Spotless facilities including a shower and toilet block added in 2019
- Catering van with local produce freshly cooked for you
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Lovebrook
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Peaceful back to basics site in a scenic South Downs village
- Around a 10-minute walk from the South Downs Way; country pub nearby
- Woodfired sauna and cold plunge pool for an additional fee
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Weavers
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Three-acre West Sussex site close to the South Downs Way
- A 15-minute drive to Lewes and Brighton; Bluebell Railway 20 minutes
- Peaceful back to basics site; village and pub 15 minutes' walk
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Beau and Bell at South Farm
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Luxury bell tents at a family-friendly site in the South Downs
- Glyndebourne 20 minutes’ drive; Brighton half an hour
- Firepits and a communal tipi; village pub within a 20-minute walk
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The Oaks Poultry Farm
Ditchling, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly working farm site in the South Downs National Park
- A 10-minute drive from Ditchling Beacon and 25 minutes from Brighton
- On-site farm shop, tearoom and kids' farm (free entry for guests)
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Yamp Camp Isfield
Uckfield, East Sussex, England- Simple camping field near the pretty village of Isfield in East Sussex
- A 20-minute drive to Ashdown Forest; half an hour to Drusillas Park
- Bespoke pitch allocation and private campfires on every pitch
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Deaks Acres
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Quiet family-friendly site on a smallholding in the High Weald
- Ardingly Reservoir 15 minutes’ drive; Brighton half an hour
- Firepits, communal kitchen and picnic benches; freshly laid eggs sold
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Embers Camping - Bentley
Ringmer, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly campsite on the private Bentley Estate in East Sussex
- South Downs National Park 10 minutes’ drive; Seaford half an hour
- Activities, licensed snack bar and takeaway pizzas available on site
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Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on the banks of the Ouse river by Sheffield Park
- Bluebell Railway station over the road; Ashdown Forest 10 mins' drive
- Rope swings, hammocks and play area; firepits for hire on site
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Wild Boar Wood Campsite
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Off-grid glamping 10 minutes’ drive from Haywards Heath in West Sussex
- A 10-minute drive to Ashdown Forest, and 40 minutes to Brighton
- Pre-erected, fully equipped bell tents; barbecues and wood supplied
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Sunset Tree Camping
Staplefield, West Sussex, England- Off-grid and eco-conscious family site in the Sussex countryside
- Half an hour’s drive from Ashdown Forest and Brighton
- Communal firepit and picnic tables; pubs a short walk away
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Pop-up Brighton Campsite
Brighton, East Sussex, England
