Merrylands

Run by campers, this spacious site on organic land in rural Sussex has two main fields with level camping, toilets, water taps, hot shower and direct access to the Weald Way. We have no set pitches - just turn up and find your own ambiance. Open fires are a favorite of ours - we love the smell of wood smoke - and logs can be supplied. We want to have as low an impact on the land as possible. Therefore we have created waterless (smell-free) toilets which allows all waste to return to nature. We can deal with all recyclable waste, cans, tins, glass and plastic bottles, food scraps, but please take any non-recyclable (mainly plastic wrappers) waste with you when you leave. You should be able to park by your tents in camping fields. Dogs are allowed but only on leads when leaving the site as we are surrounded by livestock. Make sure you clear up their waste (dumping eco-bags in the compost bin is ok). Families are really welcome - children stay at the campsite free of charge. Please be careful of the kids having any crisps, sweets or drinks in individual wrappers as these can end up all over the unspoilt countryside surrounding us. Merrylands offers bargain rates for this fantastic open land in the heart of the Low Weald rolling Sussex landscape. Come and join us - we look forward to meeting you.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Merrylands

Riverside

Bull Bridge

Hailsham

East Sussex

England

BN8 6HQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.91129°N
0.21466°W

Route directions

From Golden Cross on the A22 (Between Uckfield and Hailsham) head over Burgh Hill to the T-junction at Muddles Green. Turn right (sign to Horam) just past Farleys Barn take left hand fork onto Scrapers Hill, into one dip in the road then uphill through Hale Green. The road dips again and the entrance to Merrylands is at the bottom on the right as it begins to level before the bridge.

Nearest transport

Coach

3.1 km Golden Cross Inn

6.1 km Tesco

Rail

8.6 km Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station

10.2 km Polegate Rail Station

10.5 km Uckfield Rail Station

Ferry

17.6 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

36.6 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

38 km London Gatwick Airport

38 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

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

Farley Farm House - home of the surrealists The Raystede Animal Welfare Mohair centre Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum Blackberry Farm activity centre Hellingly - Festival of Transport Herstmonceaux Castle and Science Park Weald Way and Cuckoo Trail Michelham Abbey Arlington Stadium Knock Hatch Farm Drusillas Park Paradise Park, Newhaven Long Man of Wilmington and the South Downs National Park Eastbourne, Pevensey, Lewes and Brighton are all within 20 miles

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Pevensey Bay	14.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Norman`S Bay	15.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Eastbourne	17.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Seaford	17.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Birling Gap	18.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Drusillas Park 10.5 km

Alfriston Clergy House 12.3 km

Batemans 14.4 km

Eastbourne Pier 16.9 km

Sheffield Park Garden 17.4 km

National Trust

Alfriston Clergy House 12.3 km

Bateman's 14.3 km

Monk's House 16.2 km

Sheffield Park Garden 17.4 km

Scotney Castle 24.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HEATHFIELD PARK 7.1 km

Berwick - Alciston - Firle - Glynde - Lewes 8.6 km

Berwick - Alfriston - Jevington - Eastbourne 8.6 km

HORSTED PLACE 9.4 km

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 9.8 km

Local events

Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)
Polegate, England 6.9 km
Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 11.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Merrylands have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Merrylands dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Merrylands? Farley Farm House - home of the surrealists The Raystede Animal Welfare Mohair centre Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum Blackberry Farm activity centre Hellingly - Festival of Transport Herstmonceaux Castle and Science … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Merrylands?

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