Ditchling Camping

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Metal animals marking the pitches
Metal animals marking the pitches
Bell tent with deluxe furnishing upgrade
I'm dreaming of sitting around the fire pit chatting to old friends
Wonderfully decorated inside and out
Metal animals
Views of the south downs
Space to play ball games and table tennis
Little secluded areas for group bookings
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Bell tent with deluxe furnishing upgrade
I'm dreaming of sitting around the fire pit chatting to old friends
Wonderfully decorated inside and out

  • 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
Hunker down in a historic village, surrounded by vineyards, hilly countryside and some rather spectacular views. With Ditchling Camping as your base, you’ll be on track for rural bike rides or visiting Brighton and its busy coast 25 minutes’ drive away. That’s because this dog-friendly site is in Ditchling – a village in the splendid South Downs National Park and a rather excellent location for all sorts of days out. Good news if the whole family is tagging along: there’s plenty to play with around the site, including an adventure trail through the woodlands, a swing tree and places for kids to fashion their own little dens. The site is only a five-minute drive (or a 50-minute walk) from the traditional Jack and Jill windmills and the neighbouring family-run pub, which serves both grub and good ales. A vineyard is 15 minutes’ walk away from the site if you'd like to include a wine-tasting tour on your break. Otherwise, simply pedal along country lanes on the surrounding cycling routes (it’s easy enough to hire a bike locally). On your route, you might want to stop by in characterful Ditchling, home to local craftspeople and winemakers. There’s a nice selection of independent shops here, plus cosy cafés and pubs that will serve you a good spread of Sussex food, all within a 10-minute walk. Back on site, end the day with a cosy evening beside the firepits. The site facilities are nicely straightforward otherwise and include warm showers and a separate dishwashing area.

Site type

Rent a tent 8
Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • 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

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

7.7

Overall rating from 17 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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71% would recommend this site to a friend

65% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful views & relaxed vibe, with well-kept washrooms. Great for South Downs/Ditchling, with Brighton nearby. Most found facilities good, hosts helpful. A few noted low sink water pressure and fire pit availability, which need pre-booking. Some mentioned road noise, but generally quiet.

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Expensive campsite for very basic facilities.

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 Carla J. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked The view

Disliked Toilets, washing facilities and price of logs!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing facilities- clean toilets, hot showers,…

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Maddy B. 1 review

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just average

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5 out of 10
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 Richard H. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Average

Disliked Average

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great hosts, good facilities…

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7 out of 10
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Joshua H. 10 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Great hosts, good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was an incredible location to…

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10 out of 10
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 Anna K. 1 review

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, clean facilities, laid back

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Corin H. 1 review

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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Host was very helpful, the tent…

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Grant O. 1 review

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location. Clean, basic facilities (handsoap…

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Selena B. 2 reviews

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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8 out of 10
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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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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...

Weekend escape, just what we needed

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10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Katie R. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Fantastic spot to enjoy a weekend camping, great sized pitches, lovely warm showers, nicely situated for a walk into Ditchling to one of the local pubs or tea rooms. Thoroughly enjoyed my relaxing weekend, thanks so much, definitely would come again

Disliked There was nothing we disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thats really nice of you thank you - hopefully see you again when the sun starts shining again...

Features

Portable toilet

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 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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

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

Turn onto The Drove opposite the war memorial, and look for the site on the right along The Drove.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.7 km Black Lion
6.7 km Black Lion
7.4 km Little Chef
Rail
2 km Hassocks Rail Station
3.7 km Burgess Hill Rail Station
4.2 km Plumpton Rail Station
Ferry
19 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.6 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
26.3 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
26.4 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

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 by the National Trust, which keeps the beauty spot in shape. If you have a soft spot for wildlife and scenery, head off to the botanic gardens at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens (25 minutes) and Wakehurst (half an hour). Sheffield Park and Garden (20 minutes) is more historic: the National Trust owns the 18th-century landscaped garden. Borde Hill Garden (20 minutes) has relaxing woodlands and gardens that include a playground for the young ones in your group too. In Brighton (25 minutes) and Eastbourne (45 minutes), it’s easy to entertain yourselves with the amusements of the seaside. Hastings (an hour and 10 minutes) has plenty of that ilk as well, along with an old town and steam train. You’ll be able to seek out watersports inland too. Ardingly Reservoir (25 minutes) hires out kayaks, dinghies and paddleboards and provides space for fishing too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Brighton Central 11.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hove 11.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 11.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Southwick 13.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saltdean 14.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 9, 2026 – Thursday, July 9, 2026)

    Chichester, England 43.9 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ditchling Camping? From $56.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.