Draysey Woods Nature Escape

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Bell tents
Bell tents
Spacious grass pitches
Plenty of walks in the area
Bell tent exterior
Dog walks in draysey woods
Vann lake is a short walk away
A family-friendly camping field
Access to field walks
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Spacious grass pitches
Plenty of walks in the area
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  • Quiet, family-friendly pop-up next to woodland on a Surrey Hills farm
  • South Downs National Park 30 minutes’ drive, and Box Hill 25 minutes
  • Dogs welcome and direct access to walks; pubs 15 minutes’ walk
When all you want is peace and lots of countryside in which to wander, the answer is simple: make a beeline for Draysey Woods Nature Escape. This small family pop-up site sits on a farm 10 minutes’ walk from Ockley in the Surrey Hills National Landscape – it’s not a place to head for if you’re after entertainment and lots of music; this is a quiet site providing simple pleasures like long rambles through the fields and dog walks in woodland. The site is level and backed by trees; there’s masses of room for family games of football and general running around. Handy facilities include hot showers and clean flushable toilets, washing-up sinks, picnic tables and an undercover games area. Near the site, you can scramble up to Leith Hill's landmark tower from Leith Hill Place Car Park (10 minutes’ drive) to absorb views across the Surrey Hills to the South Downs National Park (half an hour). There are also lots of National Trust properties for you to discover in about half an hour’s drive, and when you’ve had your fill of local heritage, there are two pubs within 15 minutes’ stroll of the site and several others within 10 minutes by car.

Site type

Rent a tent 4
Tent sites 25
Open now
Opens July 19
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
  • 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.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Jul 19 to

Pitch types & availability

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Would highly recommend- beautiful family run campsite!

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Andre P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing campsite! This was our second time staying. The owners are super friendly and thoughtful and have really worked hard to think of everything they can to make this campsite relaxing and close to nature.
- Most of the site is left un-mowed as meadow to encourage grasshoppers, butterflies and other pollinators, giving peaceful views and biodiversity, but there is also ample mowed space to find a quiet pitch for your tent.
- Showers and toilets are clean and well stocked, there's a good washing-up area, and even a covered seating area that can be used in bad weather.
- Beautiful woodland attached to the site gives space to explore, and having no cars on the field means it is peaceful and child friendly.
- New features are being added regularly (log seating appeared while we were there!) as the owners have a good vision for comfortable but nature based camping.
- Couple of good pubs in walking distance of the site that both do food, and a small shop for emergency snacks. Dorking a short drive away, as well as Leith Hill and an excellent pub called The Parrot.
Would highly recommend- beautiful family run campsite that we will return to!

Disliked Because large areas of the field are meadowland, there is a lot of insect life - so be prepared for bugs!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning location, wildlife and very quiet. Hayley was a great host and checked…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Stunning location, wildlife and very quiet.
Hayley was a great host and checked in on guests. The kids had a great time. Showers were clean and warm.

Thanks Hayley!

Disliked May need some more trollies to go between car park and tents.

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Beautiful site, showers and toilets clean and high quality, woods were amazing,…

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Andre P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful site, showers and toilets clean and high quality, woods were amazing, whole site was well maintained, quiet and peaceful. Loved it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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 Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Draysey Woods Nature Escape

Vann Farm

Vann Farm Road

Ockley

Surrey

England

RH5 5TF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.1459°N
0.35437°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.5 km North Terminal Bus Station
12.5 km North Terminal Bus Station
13.7 km South Terminal Bus Station
Rail
1.4 km Ockley Rail Station
4.6 km Holmwood Rail Station
6.1 km Warnham Rail Station
Ferry
27.2 km Weybridge Ferry Landing
27.3 km Shepperton Ferry Landing
27.5 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
Airport
12.4 km London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
13.4 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
13.5 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Holmwood Common (woodland walks): 10 minutes’ drive - Leith Hill Tower (local landmark accessed from Leith Hill Place Car Park): 10 minutes - Fishers Farm Park (tractor rides): 20 minutes - Denbies Wine Estate: 20 minutes - Bocketts Farm Park (petting farm): 25 minutes - National Trust - Box Hill (scenic walks): 25 minutes - National Trust - Nymans (garden walks and plant centre): 25 minutes - National Trust - Winkworth Arboretum: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Shoreham Beach 36 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Southwick 36.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lancing, Beach Green 36.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Worthing 37.7 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Hove 38.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Denbies Wine Estate 11.4 km

Polesden Lacey 12.5 km

Nymans 15.3 km

Fishers Adventure Farm Park 16.2 km

RHS Garden Wisley 20.4 km

National Trust

Box Hill 11.8 km

Polesden Lacey 12.4 km

Hatchlands Park 14.8 km

Nymans 15.2 km

Winkworth Arboretum 16.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Friday Street, Coldharbour, Leith Hill 6.5 km

WARNHAM COURT 7.1 km

WOTTON HOUSE 7.4 km

Peaslake - Hurt Wood - Pitch Hill - Greensand Way - Peaslake 8.3 km

Peaslake - Countryside South of Shere - Peaslake 8.3 km

Local events

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 31.9 km

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)

    Arundel, England 35.3 km

  • All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    London, England 48.2 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 Draysey Woods Nature Escape have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Draysey Woods Nature Escape dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Draysey Woods Nature Escape? Local attractions and activities include: - Holmwood Common (woodland walks): 10 minutes’ drive - Leith Hill Tower (local landmark accessed from Leith Hill Place Car Park): 10 minutes - Fishers Farm Park … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Draysey Woods Nature Escape?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Draysey Woods Nature Escape? From $44.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.