Tomkins Farm
From £30 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Dog-friendly East Sussex farm site with alpacas, sheep and camels
- A 15-minute drive from Barcombe Mills and half an hour from Brighton
- Firepits provided; several pubs within walking distance; trails nearby
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 5 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
12 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent
5 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £130 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 86% of visitors View breakdown
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Beautiful surroundings
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Liked: The facilities were adequate and clean, including hot water. The farm is beautiful and the animals were a lovely bonus. The owner was very accommodating and friendly, and would definitely stay again, great for walks too.
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Wonderful views, fantastic camping!
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Liked: I had a wonderful experience camping here, an absolutely ideal spot to pitch up tent as the ground was moist and mostly flat, so very easy to get set up. The views were lovely, as the sky was starry at night and very green & sunny in the day. The owner was lovely and accommodating as they promptly helped me get settled in as well as helping with firewood later on. They recommended good walking areas as well as a fantastic local pub nearby (The Five Bells) which was honestly delicious food. The camping facilities were great, hot and cold water, good setup of toilets, showers & wash sink areas. Really very good quality. I only wish I could have stayed longer, but I definitely will again at some point.
Disliked: N/A.
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff & level pitches
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Liked: Very warm welcome. Fire pit and wood delivery. Great setting, good view, large pitches. Camels :)
Disliked: Nothing comes to mind.....
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Excellent, clean and family friendly
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Liked: The site was well kept, the additional services like pizza and coffee were fantastic, lovely stay!
Disliked: The pitch we were given was always in the shade which was a bit of a shame, as there was space it would have been placed elswhere
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We will be back and that says it all I think!
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Liked: Loved the size of the pitch and that you provided the fire pit. The place had a great feel to it and the staff were so so friendly. We absolutely loved it, had the best time! Showers were super cool by the way they were open so the sun was on your skin as you’re washing! Amazing!
Disliked: The only shame was the No music, but we understood and didn’t need it anyway. No hot water at the washing up tap. Toilets very close together, didn’t feel very private.
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Space, well organised, clean facilities, lovely location…
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Liked: Space, well organised, clean facilities, lovely location
Disliked: Shop not on site
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Really reccomend this campsite
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Liked: - Facilities decent - plentsy of toilets/sinks and apparently showeres warm -Great extras (coffee van, pizza's for sale, drinks delivery to pitch, fire pits available) - Animals on site (Alpacas, Sheep, Camels) - Walking distance to pub and playground - Good walks
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A lovely campsite. Grass pitches with individual fire pits. Facilities…
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Liked: A lovely campsite. Grass pitches with individual fire pits. Facilities basic but also rather charming. Showers and washing up station dependant on solar power so on a dull day was quite cold but it certainly woke me up! I loved the lake and the alpacas and camels. Great dog walks. Friendly and helpful staff and Philip the owner kindly helped some teenagers set up camp on a wet and windy Sunday night.
Disliked: Nothing at all.
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Owner is really nice and very helpful, location is great for long…
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Liked: Owner is really nice and very helpful, location is great for long walks etc and campsite is clean.
Disliked: For the cost there are very few facilities, only one toilet block. There isn’t much to do for young children, no park or anything unless you’re on a walk. Expensive for what it is.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Odd that you say there is only one toilet block? There are two with a total of 7 toilets (all flushing) and two urinals? All cleaned and maintained regularly by myself. We don't say there is a park for children? We are not allowed to have a play area due to council restrictions? The majority of children play in the woods without issue. There is a public play area 8 mins walk from the campsite?
Huge pitches, clean toilets, quiet in evenings, relaxed friendly owners, lovely surroundings…
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Liked: Huge pitches, clean toilets, quiet in evenings, relaxed friendly owners, lovely surroundings
Disliked: Nowhere to empty or clean toilets Just a trickle of hot water at washing up points, and no plugs Expensive logs for fire pit. Old washing machine drums for fire pit a nice idea but doesn't quite work as difficult to build a fire without burning a lot of wood!
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs 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
Disabled facilities
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
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Remote location
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
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Tomkins Farm
Cinder Hill
North Chailey
East Sussex
England
BN8 4HP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.95755°N
-0.00851°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Brighton Kemptown | 17.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Saltdean | 17.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Central | 18 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hove | 18.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southwick | 21.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sheffield Park Garden 4.8 km
Bluebell Railway 5.1 km
Wakehurst Place 13.5 km
Preston Manor 16.2 km
Standen 16.2 km
National Trust
Sheffield Park Garden 4.8 km
Wakehurst Place 13.3 km
Monk's House 13.4 km
Standen 16.2 km
Nymans 16.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NEWICK PARK 2.4 km
SHEFFIELD PARK 4.7 km
North to South over the South Downs 4.9 km
Anchor Inn - Barcombe Mills - Anchor Inn 5.5 km
PLUMPTON PLACE 7.1 km
Local events
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 10.2 km
- Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)
Polegate, England 16.8 km
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
Arundel, England 40 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.
Want to know more about camping in East Sussex?
- Does Tomkins Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tomkins Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tomkins Farm? Run by the National Trust, Sheffield Park and Garden (10 minutes’ drive) has a large landscaped area spreading around four lakes, plus swathes of parkland. The kids might want to spend some … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tomkins Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Tomkins Farm? From €35.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.