Windmill Hill Meadows
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- Family-run farm site on the edge of the High Weald National Landscape
- Five minutes' drive from Herstmonceux Castle; Pevensey Bay 15 minutes
- Two spacious fields with direct access to paths and bridleways
Heading to Herstmonceux Castle? Travel there the scenic route. You'll want to start by setting up for a stay at Windmill Hill Meadows, a small, friendly and family-run farm campsite just over a mile to the north. Next, set off down the lane through peaceful woodlands, which merges into an ancient bridleway after a few minutes' walk, and watch the castle's tall turrets emerge through the leaves…
Set on a hill back from busy roads and about a mile from the village of Windmill Hill, the site is in an excellent location for exploring 1066 country, the High Weald and the East Sussex coast. The 250-acre property is home to an equestrian centre and its secluded, spacious camping field; low-slung cars may struggle to enter and exit.
Windmill Hill Meadows is not a busy site, but a remote and rural one that suits people who are happy to focus on spending time in stunning surrounds and who aren't too bothered about the lack of fancy facilities. That being said, the farm does have basics like portaloos, a supply of firewood and locally-made firepits that are available to hire.
It's also a dog-friendly site, but please remember that there's livestock nearby and passing pedestrian traffic on neighbouring footpaths. The owners also have a small, friendly dog that sometimes roams around the site; she likes to come and say hello.
Looking for supermarkets, restaurants or a station? Hailsham (10 minutes' drive) is an easy round trip from Comphurst Farm.
Site type
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Occupancy
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site is located on a hill. Guests should be capable of walking up and down the hill.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, Jul 22 to
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Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Windmill Hill Meadows
Comphurst Lane
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
England
BN27 4TX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.8802°N
0.33598°E
Route directions
The meadow is located down a long private lane. You will find signage down the lane directing you to car parking facilities and the entrance to the site.
Nearest transport
Coach5.7 km High Street
5.8 km Tesco
9.5 km St George's Church
Rail7 km Pevensey Bay Rail Station
7.1 km Normans Bay Rail Station
7.2 km Pevensey & Westham Rail Station
Ferry22.2 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport42.9 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
44.4 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
46.6 km London Gatwick 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
Once you've seen the ins and outs of Herstmonceux Castle (roughly 20 minutes' walk from base), there's also the Observatory Science Centre next door, an interactive museum that hosts workshops, stargazing events and a huge astronomical telescope. Also within a mile is Brick Farm Lakes Trout Fishery, where anglers can while away a happy few hours, or falconry lessons by appointment in the castle grounds.
Heading south, Pevensey Bay (15 minutes' drive) has a scenic stretch of shingle beach, bordered by the equally interesting Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve. Next up there's Eastbourne (25 minutes), which has an impressive seascape of its own. Families looking for activities for all ages will probably end up passing through the town at some point during their stay – it's home to a miniature railway, a bevy of golf clubs, Fort Fun waterpark and Treasure Island Adventure Park.
Finally, if history's the thing, you have a wealth of historic buildings like Battle Abbey (20 minutes), Michelham Priory (20 minutes) or Bodiam Castle (30 minutes) close by, plus Hastings (30 minutes) and its fascinating shipwreck museum.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)
Food and drink
- The Sundial Restaurant 1.3 km
- The Brewers Arms Pub 1.3 km
- Eastern Promise Restaurant 1.4 km
- The Bull's Head Pub 2.2 km
- The Lamb Inn Pub 2.7 km
- White Horse Pub 3 km
- The Old Forge Restaurant 3.6 km
- Merrie Harriers Pub 3.9 km
- The Lamb Inn Pub 4.6 km
- Ash Tree Inn Pub 4.6 km
Groceries
- Waitrose Supermarket 5.6 km
- Asda Supermarket 5.8 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 5.8 km
- Tesco Supermarket 5.8 km
- Battle Brewery Off-licence 7.8 km
- Lidl Supermarket 7.9 km
- Tesco Supermarket 8.9 km
- Aldi Supermarket 9 km
- Asda Supermarket 9.5 km
- Lidl Supermarket 9.8 km
Parks and play
- Village Green park 1.5 km
- Hellingly Country Park (Roebuck Park) 4.9 km
- Toddler Play Area Playground 5 km
- Halley Park 5.1 km
- Millwood Park Estate Children's Park 5.2 km
- Millwood Park Community Park 5.3 km
- Millstone Drive Park 5.3 km
- Steam Way Dog Park 5.4 km
- Sail Street Dog Park 5.5 km
- Hailsham Rec. Playground 6 km
Family days out
- Herstmonceux Castle 1.2 km
- Herstmonceux Science Centre Visitor attraction 1.3 km
- Pevensey Castle Visitor attraction 6.8 km
- Knockhatch Adventure Park Theme park 7.5 km
- Knock Hatch Dry Ski Slope Visitor attraction 8 km
- Bede's Zoo 9.3 km
- Fisherman’s Memorial Visitor attraction 9.9 km
- Fort Fun Theme park 11.2 km
- Battle Abbey Castle 11.2 km
- Treasure Island & Adventure Golf Theme park 11.8 km
- Redoubt Fortress Castle 12.1 km
- Blackberry Farm Park Theme park 12.7 km
- Drusillas Park Zoo 13.6 km
Public transport
- Woodside 4.9 km
- Hawkswood Drive 5.3 km
- Chichester Road 5.4 km
- Bulrush Lane 5.5 km
- Hawkes Farm Academy 5.7 km
- High Street 5.7 km
- Provenders Lodge 5.7 km
- Lansdowne Road 5.8 km
- Tescos 5.8 km
- Police Station 5.8 km
What’s nearby
- Brick Farm Lakes Fishing 1.3 km
- The Quintins Centre Shopping centre 5.8 km
- Wellshurst Golf and Country Club Golf course 7.5 km
- Cooden Beach Golf Club Golf course 7.7 km
- Highwoods Golf Club Golf course 8.1 km
- Bay View Park Executive Golf Course 8.5 km
- Langney Shopping Centre 8.8 km
- Junior Lake Fishing 9 km
- Rosie's Lake Fishing 9.1 km
- Snake Match Lake Fishing 9.1 km
Local services
- Herstmonceux Surgery Doctors 1.5 km
- Warwick Radcliffe Pharmacy 1.5 km
- Amberstone Hospital 4.3 km
- Hawkswood Service Station Fuel station 5.1 km
- Quintin Medical Centre Doctors 5.1 km
- Kamsons Pharmacy 5.3 km
- Seaforth Farm Surgery Doctors 5.5 km
- Seaforth Farm Pharmacy 5.6 km
- Vicarage Field Surgery Doctors 5.7 km
- Paydens Pharmacy 5.7 km
Must see
1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 11.2 km
Batemans 12.5 km
Eastbourne Pier 13 km
Drusillas Park 13.7 km
Alfriston Clergy House 15 km
National Trust
Bateman's 12.4 km
Alfriston Clergy House 15.1 km
Bodiam Castle 19.8 km
Monk's House 23 km
Scotney Castle 24.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 0.9 km
ASHBURNHAM PLACE 6.3 km
Pevensey Bay – Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour – Pevensey Castle 7.7 km
BRIGHTLING PARK 9.4 km
Norman's Bay 10.1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Windmill Hill Meadows have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Windmill Hill Meadows dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Windmill Hill Meadows? Once you've seen the ins and outs of Herstmonceux Castle (roughly 20 minutes' walk from base), there's also the Observatory Science Centre next door, an interactive museum that hosts workshops, stargazing events … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Windmill Hill Meadows?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Windmill Hill Meadows? From $56.08 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.