Glottenham
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- Nearly wild pop-up site in a hay field with a woodland and wetland
- Surrounded by country walks and a 10-minute drive from Battle Abbey
- Quiet and back to basics, with village pubs 20 minutes’ walk away
It’s a simple life at Glottenham, a low-impact pop-up site in the East Sussex countryside. The pitches, set in a 12-acre field, are surrounded by countryside walks where the family can trot between villages, pubs, cafés and farm shops. Visiting Battle Abbey and the site of the battle of Hastings is a dawdle too; they are only 10 minutes’ drive away.
It's also the quiet life at Glottenham. Designed for families, the semi-wild site has large, open spaces, streams to paddle in, and a woodland and wetland with plenty of wildlife. Quiet groups are welcomed and parties and amplified music are banned. There’s also a quiet early morning and night policy. Good shut-eye and relaxation is all the rage…
This quiet environment is also exactly why you’re likely to see wildlife. Take a little stroll around the wetland area behind the camping field and keep your eyes peeled for buzzards flying overhead. If you’re up early, you might catch sight of an early-morning deer.
An early-eve campfire (hired from the site’s honesty shop) is a great way to bake or roast fresh produce from local farm shops. If you’d rather have a steak or something else from the hands of a skilled chef, there are pubs and restaurants within walking or driving distance of the site, including in the village of Robertsbridge 20 minutes’ walk away.
This is a back to basics, no frills place, exactly how the guests at Glottenham like it. The facilities consist of a double composting toilet, cleaned daily, and a hot-water outdoor ‘safari’ shower. There are two standpipes which provide fresh drinking water. Buy firewood, kindling and charcoal from the honesty shop. Cars can be parked next to your tent.
Site type
4
10 Open now
Safety
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
Reception
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, Jul 27 to
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Features
No 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful 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 nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Glottenham
Bishops Lane
Robertsbridge
East Sussex
England
TN32 5EB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.9757°N
0.46204°E
Nearest transport
Coach4.7 km Royal George
4.7 km Royal George
6.9 km Abbey
Rail1.1 km Robertsbridge Rail Station
4.1 km Etchingham Rail Station
7.4 km Battle Rail Station
Ferry35.3 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
48 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
Airport33.3 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
48.2 km London Gatwick Airport
48.3 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
Quite the history aficionado? Rye (half an hour’s drive) is jam-packed with historic sites like Mermaid Street’s medieval houses, a Norman church and the 14th-century Ypres Tower and Rye Castle Museum.
A stunning moated castle Bodiam Castle (10 minutes) will be a must-visit too, along with The National Trust’s Scotney Castle (20 minutes), a country house with gardens which have been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest – now, that’s something unusual.
Pry down south for art, shopping and the seaside: Hastings (25 minutes) and Bexhill (25 minutes) are fine candidates. With East Sussex’s only sand dunes, Camber Sands (35 minutes) is another candidate.
If you like an active holiday, get stuck into paddleboarding in Bodiam (10 minutes) and Go Ape or hiking in the conifers of Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (15 minutes). Go for a stroll – or two or three – in Pashley Manor Gardens (15 minutes) too.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards | 15.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bexhill | 15.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Hastings Pelham Beach | 16.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Norman`S Bay | 17.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Winchelsea | 19.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Bodiam Castle 5.7 km
Batemans 6 km
1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 7 km
Great Dixter House and Gardens 9.5 km
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 10.7 km
National Trust
Bateman's 6 km
Bodiam Castle 6.4 km
Scotney Castle 13.5 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 16.7 km
Sprivers Garden 17.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BRIGHTLING PARK 5.3 km
BATEMANS 5.9 km
Round and about Bodiam Castle 6.1 km
1066 Walk: Battle to Bexhill 7 km
Battle of Hastings, 1066 7.3 km
Local events
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026)
Lewes, England 30.1 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 Glottenham have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Glottenham dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Glottenham? Quite the history aficionado? Rye (half an hour’s drive) is jam-packed with historic sites like Mermaid Street’s medieval houses, a Norman church and the 14th-century Ypres Tower and Rye Castle Museum. A … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Glottenham?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Glottenham? From $47.04 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.