Bramley Park Camping

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Campsite (added by manager 08 Aug 2022)
Bell tents
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  • Eco-conscious green field site in the South Downs National Park
  • Eastbourne 15 minutes’ drive; Pevensey 20 minutes; Brighton 45 minutes
  • Showers, toilets and food truck on site; pubs a short drive away
At the eastern edge of the South Downs National Park with cracking views over its green vistas, Bramley Park Camping is an East Sussex site in tune with its natural surroundings. The owners are seasoned campers, bringing back the best ideas from their travels to create a place where nature can be enjoyed with as little impact as possible. Along with a respect for nature comes an easy-going vibe and a warm welcome for all guests, including your four-legged family members. You can choose where to pitch and park your car alongside. Solar lights keep light pollution to a minimum and guests are asked to keep noise low late at night – a bonus for others on site as well as the wildlife that’s made its home in the surrounding protected woodland. Within about 20 minutes’ drive there are enough great beaches to fill a whole holiday: Eastbourne and Bexhill have a traditional seaside resort feel or you could go for a more out-of-the-way day out at Pevensey Bay, Birling Gap or Cuckmere Haven. The bright lights of Brighton are a 45-minute drive away. Other outdoor adventures await close by with the South Downs Way National Trail linking up with footpaths about two miles from site. Five miles away Friston Forest has a family-friendly cycle route and a more challenging trail for mountain bikers. Facilities on site include showers and toilets (including disabled facilities), a washing-up area and recycling for pretty much everything you can think of. You can hire firepits and portable chargers and buy logs. A food truck stops on site and there are cafés, takeaways, pubs and food shops within about 25 minutes’ walk or a few minutes’ drive.

Site type

Tent sites 80
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens May 24
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 24 to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good place for relaxing, very tidy and cleanliness, especially toilet and washing…

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Good place for relaxing, very tidy and cleanliness, especially toilet and washing area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be going back

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Tania C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Nice to be able to pick your pitch hot showers were a plus Nice and clean

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

I will definitely be back!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Louise W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Friendly welcome. Good facilities Quiet campsite Felt safe

Disliked: It was all great

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Really warm welcome and relaxed feel. The campsite was not at all…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Harry S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Really warm welcome and relaxed feel. The campsite was not at all crowded and just had a lovely atmosphere. Everything was clean and not busy. Would absolutely recommend and may well be back myself as more of this area to explore!

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Nice field, pretty flat with only a slight slope. Easy going…

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 4
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Nice field, pretty flat with only a slight slope. Easy going and welcoming. Open fires (off ground) allowed.

Disliked: Couldn’t read the toilet signs at night. Only one washing up station.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Solid choice near Seven Sisters

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Jo J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Campsite was easy to find and easy to pitch-up in. Reasonably good toilet and shower facilities. Helpful having a little shop on site.

Disliked: When busy, the facilities are a little minimal for the number of people.

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Great amenity blocks - toilets/showers/washing up/ pizza/cafe pop-up. Staff very friendly and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Great amenity blocks - toilets/showers/washing up/ pizza/cafe pop-up. Staff very friendly and helpful. Pubs had really great food

Disliked: Camp shop seemed a little compared to other sites i have been to - however there are many shops within a walk or short drive so not left wanting.

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Excellent site with friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Wlodzimierz R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (wild)

Liked: Clean facilities, easy access to the coast

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff were excellent and facilities were good.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nicky S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Glamping bell tent

Liked: The view and the proximity to beaches and tourist attractions.

Disliked: The amenities. Too few of them and as a premium bell tent they were too far away. Bell tents should have access to closer ones not be disadvantaged as we felt. Only two washing up sinks not enough meant long queues.

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Good weekend. Recommended.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Ananda C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Glamping bell tent

Liked: Great open field, near shops if needed. Easy check-in and friendly staff. Open campfires great to have. Bell tents equipped ok.

Disliked: Bell tents too far from facilities for the premium you pay. Would be good idea to have another block closer by for its exclusive use. Drinking tap closer would be useful. Toilets clean but if a lot of people use at the same time, very slow flush and water pressure low.

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Features

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 Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bramley Park Camping

Wannock Road

Polegate

East Sussex

England

BN26 5PH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.81244°N
0.23483°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 km St George's Church
0.9 km St George's Church
1.5 km Coopers Hill
Rail
1.2 km Polegate Rail Station
3.6 km Hampden Park (Sussex) Rail Station
5.8 km Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station
Ferry
12.9 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
37.1 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
47.4 km London Gatwick Airport
47.4 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

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

If you’re walking along the South Downs Way, about three and a half miles from site look out for the Long Man of Wilmington, a 235ft-high figure etched on the side of the chalk hill. Head to Pevensey Castle and Pevensey Bay to see a very famous spot from British history. This beach is said to be where William the Conqueror came ashore in 1066 before the Battle of Hastings. The site of the battle itself is half an hour’s drive away from site, six miles outside Hastings and handily enough called Battle so you can’t miss it. If entertaining the kids is on the agenda, Knockhatch Adventure Park (15 minutes’ drive) and Drusillas Park (20 minutes) – both with rides, zoo and playgrounds – should be just the ticket.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Eastbourne 6.8 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Pevensey Bay 8.1 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Birling Gap 8.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Norman`S Bay 10.7 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Seaford 10.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Drusillas Park 5.1 km

Alfriston Clergy House 5.5 km

Eastbourne Pier 6.4 km

South Downs 7 km

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 21 km

National Trust

Alfriston Clergy House 5.6 km

Monk's House 15.7 km

Bateman's 22 km

Sheffield Park Garden 26.1 km

Bodiam Castle 30.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOOTTON MANOR 1.4 km

THE HOO 2.1 km

East Dean Round 5.3 km

Alfriston - Seven Sisters - Exceat - Alfriston 5.5 km

Berwick - Alfriston - Jevington - Eastbourne 5.8 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bramley Park Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bramley Park Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bramley Park Camping? If you’re walking along the South Downs Way, about three and a half miles from site look out for the Long Man of Wilmington, a 235ft-high figure etched on the side of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bramley Park Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bramley Park Camping? From $45.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.