Housedean Farm Campsite

View of the south downs from the campsite

Housedean Farm Campsite is within the South Downs National Park and directly on the South Downs Way. We are uniquely located for walkers of the South Downs because there is no need to deviate from the national trail at the end of the day. Some of the most popular spots on the Downs are within an easy walk (Ditchling Beacon, Firle Beacon, Devil's Dyke). We pride ourselves on a laid back atmosphere and there are amazing views of the South Downs from every pitch. There are 23 spacious pitches, each with its own firepit for campfires. A frequent bus service stops directly outside the campsite and runs to and from Brighton and Lewes. This makes the site great for those wishing to visit Brighton without the cost and difficulty of parking. The site has excellent flushing loos (that we keep scrupulously clean!) and three hot showers in separate wooden enclosures (one of which is open air). There are also two washing-up sinks.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Housedean Farm Campsite

Brighton Road

Lewes

East Sussex

England

BN7 3JW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.8677°N
-0.05635°W

Route directions

By car: If travelling east on the A27, go past Sussex University and the football stadium and continue for approximately one mile. Soon after emerging from a tunnel of trees you will see a bridge crossing the main A27. Turn left immediately after the bridge and Housedean Farm is located just off the road on the right. If travelling west on the A27, go past the Newmarket Inn and turn left off the A27 approximately half a mile (before the bridge over the road). Go over the bridge and follow signs to Housedean Farm.

Nearest transport

Coach

6.8 km Black Lion

6.9 km Bottom of Carden Avenue

Rail

2.3 km Falmer Rail Station

4.8 km Lewes Rail Station

5 km Moulsecoomb Rail Station

Ferry

11.6 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

16.9 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

33 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

33 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

Lewes is located four miles away and is easily reachable by bus or car. Alternatively there is a cycle path from the campsite to Lewes or it is possible to walk over the Downs. Brighton is approximately seven miles away, and buses run from the campsite. All major attractions within the eastern half of the South Downs are within easy driving distance.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Brighton Kemptown	7.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Saltdean	7.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Central	8.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hove	9.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwick	13.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brighton Marina 7 km

Preston Manor 7.2 km

Royal Pavilion 7.6 km

Volks Railway 7.6 km

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 7.7 km

National Trust

Monk's House 6 km

Sheffield Park Garden 15.3 km

Alfriston Clergy House 16.4 km

Wakehurst Place 22.3 km

Nymans 22.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stanmer Park - Ditchling Beacon 3.2 km

Woodingdean (Juggs Road) - Balsdean Village 3.2 km

STANMER PARK 3.4 km

Battle of Lewes, 1264 3.4 km

Offham - Mount Harry Circular 4.1 km

Local events

Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, England 35 km
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, England 48 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 Housedean Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Housedean Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Housedean Farm Campsite? Lewes is located four miles away and is easily reachable by bus or car. Alternatively there is a cycle path from the campsite to Lewes or it is possible to walk over … Read more