Buckhurst Campsite
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- Peaceful farm close to Hastings, three miles from Battle Abbey
- Five beaches and two castles within five miles
- Modern amenities including a refurbished toilet and shower block
Site type
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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.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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.
- Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, Apr 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £23.50 (£23.50)
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Bluebell microlodge
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £90 (£90)
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
This spacious, friendly site has clean washrooms & dishwashing areas. Campfires allowed, pick your own pitch! Great for local attractions, though some noise reported when busy.
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Very friendly cleaning lady…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Very friendly cleaning lady
Disliked No hot water at washing up stations
Showers are not particularly powerful for thick hair.
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Awful, avoid at all costs
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked It had warm showers and a clean toilet block, there was a communal fridge and a good washing up area
Disliked Pretty much everything else....this was probably the worst campsite I've stayed at. The service (when available) was akin to someone doing me a favour by even turning up.....also the times that the 'shop' was advertised as open weren't applicable to weekdays it would seem.
This was essentially a field next to a really busy road that was at least 5 miles from anywhere. Normally I'd relish being so remote however there was absolutely no foot access anywhere. One of the ladies that worked here told me there was a direct path to Battle woods behind my pitch, I'd encourage her to walk along it so she can see for herself the path is completely inaccessible about 3 minutes in. The car was required for every nearby location of which there were few if you had a dog. Also the noise of the traffic was 24 hrs.
The grounds themselves were poorly cared for and there were what looked like building materials under my pitch and massive craters in the ground. There was a tent peg with a can of strongbow on it marking out a pile of dog poo, a kids plaster, the kids area had litter in it and the planters about the site looked like they'd been left to rot.
There was a caravan that looked abandoned and the chalets/pods looked pretty sketchy.
The whole place just made me quite depressed.....however I did get given a card for 10% off my next booking, which is clearly to try and get repeat custom. Sorry ladies the reason you may not have much repeat custom is because you clearly don't care about the experience your visitors have.
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that your stay didn’t live up to your expectations.
It’s good to know you appreciated the showers, toilet block, and washing-up area, but we’re genuinely disappointed that so many other parts of your visit left you feeling let down. That’s definitely not the experience we aim to provide.
We’re looking into the issues you raised – from the path to Battle Woods (which we’ve had positive comments on before, so we’ll double-check its condition).
The shop hours — they do vary a bit during quieter periods, but we’ll work on making that clearer so it doesn’t catch anyone off guard.
Best campsite I have been too ! Very friendly and welcoming staff…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Best campsite I have been too ! Very friendly and welcoming staff with great facilities! Toilets open all night long and even a communal fridge ! Not to mention the shop , showers (very clean !) AND the washing up basins ! Can pitch up your tent wherever you like and great vibes all weekend ! And only 10 mins from Hastings beach ! Great campsite .
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Good basic site
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Large field, relaxed pitching. Good facilities . Friendly staff
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The view, it was clean, friendly and super easy going - thanks…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The view, it was clean, friendly and super easy going - thanks so much can’t wait to visit again :)
Disliked It was spot on :)
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Happy times.
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Really nice site, really clean toilet and shower block. Only small issue would be loud other campers but I asked to be quiet and they did. Was a nice stay. Would stay again.
Disliked Had to ask other group to be quiet.
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Friendly, calm site
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Quiet site, clean showers and toilets, Short walk to good pub, mostly flat
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Good facilities, not best pitch allocations
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Good toilets and shower facilities
Disliked Allowed far too many people into site
Was extremely noisy with a group 20 plus large partying all night
Top of campsite had a strange sewage smell
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Lovely place, clean facilities and handy shop. Allowed fires and BBQS. Dog…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely place, clean facilities and handy shop. Allowed fires and BBQS. Dog friendly. Great play area for kids. Really close to Battle Abbey.
Disliked Allows large groups - night one we were kept awake until 3am and second night until midnight. People driving around the campsite field with kids steering while other children playing. Also people speeding up and down the field driving to the shower block!! Great to have a site which is quite free and easy, but actually felt quite nervous about safety at this site due to the above. There could so easily have been an awful accident. There didn’t seem to be any rules or staff on site other than shop opening times. Unfortunately I wouldn’t book here again with my little one for this reason.
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Great basic campsite but lack of respect from others let it down
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Location, shower and toilet facilities
Friendly atmosphere
Disliked There seemed to be no enforcement of noise curfew so both nights I was kept awake (or woken at 2am) by large groups
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Features
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
Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table 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 Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Luxury PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Buckhurst Campsite
Bluemans Lane
Sedlescombe
East Sussex
England
TN33 0SE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.91204°N
0.54848°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards | 6.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hastings Pelham Beach | 7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Bexhill | 10 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Winchelsea | 11.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Norman`S Bay | 15.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 4.3 km
Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 6.7 km
A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 6.7 km
Bodiam Castle 8.9 km
Great Dixter House and Gardens 10.1 km
National Trust
Bodiam Castle 10 km
Lamb House 13.5 km
Bateman's 14.6 km
Smallhythe Place 17.5 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 21.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
1066 Walk: Battle to Bexhill 4.3 km
Battle of Hastings, 1066 4.4 km
BATTLE ABBEY 4.5 km
FORE WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 22/07/1976) 4.8 km
ALEXANDRA PARK 5.3 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Buckhurst Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Buckhurst Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Buckhurst Campsite? Battlefield boffins have the history and highlights of 1066 and all that a couple of minutes’ drive away at Battle Abbey and Battlefield, site of the famous showdown between King Harold and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Buckhurst Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. If you have booked a pitch, please pitch around the edge of the field, ensuring you stay at least 3 metres from your neighbours.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Buckhurst Campsite? From $40.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.