Ditchling Camping
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- Dog-friendly site in the peaceful South Downs National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Brighton; 15 minutes to Devil’s Dyke
- Adventure trail, swing tree and places for den making on site
Site type
8
50
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 1 to
Pitch types & availability
6 
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Bell tent (four person)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £180 (£180)
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Bell tent (no pets, five person)
5 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £180 (£180)
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Reviews
67% would recommend this site to a friend
61% would stay here again
What customers say
Great location near Ditchling & Brighton with South Downs views. Clean facilities, helpful hosts, spacious pitches, and a chill vibe. Good for families/groups. Road noise & fire pit limits were noted. Peaceful stay.
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Last updated 2026-07-28
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Bell tent (no pets, five person)
Liked The teepees looked lovely on images, facilities okay.
Disliked The check in process was terrible. I tried calling both of the phone numbers provided on the confirmation email and neither got an answer. Eventually a rude man in a Jeep that was not labelled with logo/branding that he worked for the campsite pulled up. He informed us that we were to use any empty teepee. We asked which ones these were and he just repeated any empty. This seems like a very unsafe way to run the campsite, we could have walked in on someone in there teepee and it also makes the belongings left in the teepee very vulnerable if guests are informed to go looking in random teepees. He did not ask our names or booking confirmation number and therefore had no clue what we had paid for. There were no signs of where abouts the toilets and showers were.
We then went to sit on the haybails and we're very quietly relaxing. The same man from the jeep came and very aggressively told us we were not to use the haybails. There were no signs to say what was available to use and we had paid for a 5 person teepee and we're under the impression from the photographs on the website that everyone who had paid for a teepee was allowed to use the haybails to relax on. We then explained that we weren't to know as there was no signage or anywhere to state who had access to it, and that we could go back to our teepee. He replied that it was obvious and how would we like it if someone went into our home. Which was a massive contradiction to him telling us to go and search around for any free teepees. The customer service was terrible.
It's a shame because the camp site looks lovely and facilities are decent. But it was incredible expensive for such a disappointing experience and not how it was advertised as we were mislead that we could use the haybails. We purposely did not bring camping chairs because of this.
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Expensive campsite for very basic facilities.
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked The view
Disliked Toilets, washing facilities and price of logs!
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Amazing facilities- clean toilets, hot showers,…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Amazing facilities- clean toilets, hot showers, washing up area. Lovely village and view from the campsite, easy to get into Brighton.
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Just average
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Average
Disliked Average
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Great hosts, good facilities…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Great hosts, good facilities
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This was an incredible location to…
Bell tent (no pets, five person)
Liked This was an incredible location to visit. We enjoyed our stay with 5 other families so 28 of us in total.
With 16 children aged 2-10 we were so pleased with this set up, families that wanted to glamp could and other families set up their own tents.
It was a safe and chilled weekend for both kids and parents & we plan on making it a family tradition.
The host was super helpful and really warm.
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Great views, clean facilities, laid back
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked We loved this campsite! Laid back, friendly, lots of space, also the loos and showers were great. Close to Hassocks station for any non-car campers like us, and the gorgeous Ditchling Beacon view to wake up to. The pubs in Ditchling were good food and vibes too. Fab!
Disliked nothing!
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Host was very helpful, the tent…
Bell tent (no pets, five person)
Liked Host was very helpful, the tent was nicely pitched and placed. The ablutions were clean and serviceable.
Disliked Close to rather busy road.
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Beautiful location. Clean, basic facilities (handsoap…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Beautiful location. Clean, basic facilities (handsoap would've been lovely). Spacious grounds with delightful views. Only 20min drive to Brighton. Will definitely be back! Thank you.
Disliked Boy racers in the car park opposite making a racket but fortunately they were only there for about 10mins
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Lovely and clean site. Beautiful area…
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Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Lovely and clean site. Beautiful area with lots of walks. The actual site area was quite large so if it’s not too busy then you can get a spot away from other people. You can get some beautiful pictures of the stars at night as there’s no light pollution.
Disliked The neighbours were a little noisy during our stay but the owners handled it immediately and professionally. We did not have any service/signal whatsoever on the site but this was expected for a camping trip.
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From the manager: Thank you - AND YES - the South Downs Way is only a 10 minute walk away, always breathtaking views over the rolling undulating hills...
Features
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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 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
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 nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Ditchling Camping
The Drove
Ditchling
Hassocks
West Sussex
England
BN6 8TR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.92112°N
0.11842°W
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Central | 11.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hove | 11.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Kemptown | 11.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Southwick | 13.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saltdean | 14.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Preston Manor 9 km
Royal Pavilion 11.1 km
Hove Museum & Art Gallery 11.1 km
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 11.1 km
Brighton Sea Life Centre 11.4 km
National Trust
Sheffield Park Garden 12.5 km
Monk's House 13.2 km
Nymans 15.4 km
Wakehurst Place 16.4 km
Standen 21.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Clayton Windmills - Lower Standean - Ditchling Beacon 2.8 km
North to South over the South Downs 4.1 km
PLUMPTON PLACE 4.2 km
STANMER PARK 5.5 km
Stanmer Park - Ditchling Beacon 5.7 km
Local events
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026)
Lewes, England 13.6 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 Ditchling Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ditchling Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ditchling Camping? With a valley on either side, a walk through Devil's Dyke (15 minutes’ drive) isn’t as fearsome as the name sounds. In fact, it’s really very peaceful, and the area is owned … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ditchling Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Ditchling Camping? From $56.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.