Kingfisher Campsite
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- No-frills camping 10 minutes’ drive from East Grinstead in West Sussex
- Ashdown Forest 10 minutes’ drive, and Tulleys Farm 15 minutes
- Grass pitches a short walk away from Weir Wood Reservoir
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass and earth tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
82% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers natural, open-space camping with vineyard/hill views and the sound of a distant steam train. Pitches can be sloping, but flatter spots exist. Facilities are basic but generally clean, with hot showers. Some guests found pre-arrival communication difficult and noted issues with dishwashing. Activity centre is group-only. Despite minor issues, guests enjoyed the peace, space, and value, planning to return.
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Very clean facilities. Friendly staff
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Beautiful view and had the whole field to ourselves. First time camping with our new camper and we had a lovely and peaceful time. We could even hear the steam train near by, and the owls at night.
Disliked Ground was a bit uneven to drive on with some holes in the grass.
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I had the kingfisher field to…
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked I had the kingfisher field to myself for the night. I stayed at the top of the field where it's flat, as it slops down. A lovely grass pitch in a large field surrounded by trees. Overlooks a field of vines, and a great sunset view to be had with optional campfire. You can hear the steam railway. Easy to access, there is a road near top but it's not busy. I called ahead as was going to be arriving late, someone came to meet me. The toilet block is old school, but shower is hot and there is even hot water at the outside washing up station. It's a great base to visit the area from. Worth noting it is an activity centre, and the field next to me was full of young adventurers camping for the night, but they were off early doors to do a bit of orinteering.
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Very basic but very quiet and a great base if you’re around the area
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Clean toilets, good views and deer wandering around the site
Disliked No electric hook up, poor showers. Poor comms from the site office about out of hours access (huge locked gates onto the site)
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From the manager: Thanks Chris! We do send an email prior to arrival about site access and ask that you arrive by 5pm - your midnight arrival was pre-empted with access details left by the office with your name on it and a number to call if you had any issues. We do like to keep our site secure so that our campers feel safe!
Staff friendly
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Beautiful countryside and very peaceful. Easy to walk from the site
Disliked Expensive for a non electric pitch. Facilities were adequately clean but tired.
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Hi, my first experience with my…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Hi, my first experience with my wife in kingfisher campsite was wonderful and exceptional. We owe this great experience to the staff and especially the director Rachael who was very kind and welcoming. She was very understanding and professional. I want to thank her for making it feel like we were part of their family.
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Basic site with nice views. Very peaceful location
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Nice site with lovely view of the local vineyards and hills. Toilets and showers were clean and lovely to have hot water. The washing up sink outside needs to be plumbed in. Very misleading advertising as campers are unable to use the activity centre Nextdoor. It is for groups of 12 minimum (scouts/guides/organised groups etc) and no option for campers to do any of the activities advertised which was really disappointing. However the Paddlesports at Weirwood Reservoir (15 min drive away) has a variety of water sports to choose from. Lovely cafe there and stunning walks around the reservoir.
The campsite is only level at the top of the hill, with room for a few pitches. The rest of the space is completely unpitchable as severely sloping. Unadvertised is the beautiful walk at the bottom left of the field which takes you onto the mid Sussex link route. The woods there are lovely with a little stream flowing through - perfect for kids and dogs to play in. All sorts of wildlife around too.
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Excellent site, quiet and peaceful.
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Really nice campsite. Lovely views.
Quiet ,peaceful, not busy, loads of space.Clean bathrooms
Nice walk through the woods to local pub.
Interesting sandstone boulders nearby if you are into rock climbing.
Weirwood reservoir ,Tullys farm and bluebell steam train nearby.
Disliked Nothing.
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From the manager: Thanks Catherine for your lovely review. We hope to see you again soon!
Spacious site with good facilities
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Open space, park where you like, facilities clean and worked well. Camp fire options are plentiful, well used and well respected.
Whole site looked like a really good set up and I'd definitely return if I'm in the area again.
Disliked Tricky to get hold of anyone before arrival. Latest check in of 1700 was missed because of traffic delays. I couldn't find a contact number that worked to get in touch with anyone. Fortunately on arrival there was a mobile number on the gate that worked straight away but would have been nice to have that information ahead of time.
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Pleasant quiet site. Limited and basic facilities. Expensive.
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Beautiful setting, hardly anyone else camping( 3 other pitches). Secure gates at entrance.
Plenty of info about the campsite given to us on arrival. Liked hearing the whistle of the Bluebell railway steam train every now and again.
Disliked I found the gates quite tricky to manoeuvre, and heavy both entering and leaving the site.
The washing up sink in chiff chaff field wasn't connected to water or drains so the washing up had to be done in the toilet block which was not ideal.
There was some rubbish by the bins that appeared to have been just left there.there were recycling bins but no general waste bin. We took our rubbish home.
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Nice place
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Spacious pitch, big site, bathrooms, nice forest
Disliked The noise from the kids disco, the man who was cutting the grass right next to the tents
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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
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 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Kingfisher Campsite
Grinstead Lane
East Grinstead
West Sussex
England
RH19 4HP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.08994°N
0.03225°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Brighton Central | 31 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Brighton Kemptown | 31.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Hove | 31.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Saltdean | 32.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Southwick | 32.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Standen 1.9 km
Wakehurst Place 4.5 km
Bluebell Railway 10.1 km
Sheffield Park Garden 10.5 km
Nymans 12.3 km
National Trust
Standen 1.8 km
Wakehurst Place 4.5 km
Sheffield Park Garden 10.5 km
Nymans 12.5 km
Chartwell 18.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GRAVETYE MANOR 1.5 km
Standen 1.8 km
West Hoathly - Gravetye - Stone Farm Rocks, Weirwood 1.8 km
STONEHURST 3.9 km
KIDBROOKE PARK 4 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 Kingfisher Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Kingfisher Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Kingfisher Campsite? For long woodland rambles, follow in the footsteps of AA Milne’s much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh stories in Ashdown Forest (10 minutes’ drive); find Pooh Bridge and have a game of Pooh Sticks, or take … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Kingfisher Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Kingfisher Campsite? From $56.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.