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Frickley Lake

From £40 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.8 33 reviews

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Bell tent exterior (added by manager 20 oct 2021)

Shepherd's hut - new for 2023 (added by manager 28 may 2023)

Bell tent (added by manager 22 nov 2021)

Lakeside site on a farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
A 10-minute drive from Battle, between Standard Hill and Tent Hill
Wild swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding free on the site’s lake

Get down to a lakeside site where there are dips on demand… with kayaks and paddleboards, paddleboarding and wild swimming free here, you’ll likely be well-acquainted with the water by the end of your stay at Frickley Lake in East Sussex. However, it’s not all about watersports, lovely as they may be. Under five miles away from Ashburnham, this farm site is 10 minutes’ drive away from Battle, where the Battle of Hastings took place and the pitches are in the location where William the Conqueror camped and set his standard up the day before the battle. With paddleboards and kayaks provided, the spring-fed lake will dish out plenty of natural beauty, but there are also plenty of other places to take in the local scenery. Frickley Lake is on a farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Standard Hill and Tent Hill – two places to round the group together for a climb with some history, as the former is where King Charles formed his army for the war. Back on site, keep yourself in ship shape for more adventuring using the gas showers and toilets located in a shepherd’s hut. These may come in particularly handy for any sand you’ve picked up coastal spots such as Hastings or Bexhill-on-Sea, which are both 15 minutes’ drive away. For food to keep your batteries topped up while you roam about, there are farm shops and pubs five minutes’ drive away from the site.

Site type

Open now

Please note

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 28 Mar to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site, friendly owner

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Anonymous Apr 2024

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Liked: This really is a beautiful site with additional activities such a kayaking and paddle boarding. The owner is really friendly and helpful. A wonderful place to rest and relax

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Excellent site and friendly hosts, well worth a visit.

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Anonymous Apr 2024

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Liked: Clean site Beautiful lake Children loved the kayaks and swing Kind, friendly hosts Lovely hot shower Parked next to our pitch Our dog loved running around the field Communal fire pit Beautiful wooden carvings We booked last minute and the site more than met our expectations. Hosts were very responsive and we all felt very safe. Beautiful surroundings, visited Bexhill-on- Sea which was well worth a visit. We’ll definitely be back.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike! If had to give one suggestion it would be better signage as we got lost upon arrival

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Campsite not too busy. We loved using the communal kayaks on the…

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Anonymous Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Campsite not too busy. We loved using the communal kayaks on the lake. There was even limited use of a fridge, freezer and gas stove. Toilets very clean and well stocked with toilet paper. There were also picnic benches which was very handy. Lots of things for young kids to explore and the swing was lots of fun.

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Anonymous Aug 2023

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Liked: Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous find. Great location, helpful and welcoming staff.

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Julie S. Aug 2023

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Liked: Such a beautiful location, lovely people who made us feel very welcome from the minute we arrived. Had a great time on the little lake with various kayaks, paddleboard etc. An utter gem.

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Nice and quiet. Good campfire area. Lovely lake, kayak and paddle boards.…

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Wifi	2

Conrad F. Aug 2023

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Liked: Nice and quiet. Good campfire area. Lovely lake, kayak and paddle boards. Friendly staff.

Disliked: Toilets could do with a clean to get rid of the cobwebs. There is a water safety sign but could do with another one near chairs and kayaks, to remind all of parental supervision and need for flotation device etc

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Amazing swimming lake. Kayaks and paddle board provided…

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Value for money	8
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Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Amazing swimming lake. Kayaks and paddle board provided

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite, great for family's and group's

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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: This was our 2nd visit to Frickley Lake, and it won't be the last! We rented a Bell tent that was already pitched, which is such a luxury. The campsite is immaculate. The lake itself is pretty, and the childre loved being able to use the kayaks and paddle board. There is a central fire pit which is great for large groups. The toilets are clean, and modern, again the children liked fun animals pictures in them. The gas fired showers are an experience! Our little family love Frickley Lake and look forward to our next visit.

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Friendly staff and very clean facilities.

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Emrah T. Aug 2023

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Liked: We love it .Very isolated calm place. Definitely going back again. Thanks to friendly owner and staff.

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Location and all facilities that are as described. Lake is brilliant and…

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Anonymous Jul 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Location and all facilities that are as described. Lake is brilliant and the swing in the trees was a kids favourite. Beautiful setting and we will be going there again! The kids loved climbing over and along the large fallen trees that line the camp area.

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Features

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups 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

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Frickley Lake

Burnt Barns Farm House

Frickley Lane

Ashburnham

East Sussex

England

TN33 9LZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.89877°N
0.42605°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.6 km Abbey

7.1 km Town Hall Square

Rail

5.1 km Battle Rail Station

5.4 km Crowhurst Rail Station

7 km Collington Rail Station

Ferry

28.8 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

36.3 km Lydd London Ashford 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

Now that you’ve got some of Battle’s history under your belt, there are other old tales around these parts. The National Trust’s Bateman’s (20 minutes' drive) once belonged to a late Victorian writer, so this 17th-century country house still has some of his old collections. The nearby Herstmonceux Castle (15 minutes) has over 300 acres in all too, so potter around the gardens and moat or take some tea in the tearooms. Book yourself in for a beach day… whether it’s a simple paddle you’re after or you'd like to give something like windsurfing or jetskiing a go, Bexhill beach (15 minutes) has a few types of watersports available. Perhaps some beach games at Hastings beach (half an hour) too, or a go at the amusement arcades along the Victorian boardwalk in Eastbourne (35 minutes)? For those of you who have kids to keep busy, there are a few dedicated places around, such as the play zones and animals at the Knockhatch Adventure Park (25 minutes) or Drusillas Park's zoo (35 minutes). For some learning along the way, The Observatory Science Centre (15 minutes) will let you spy on space through telescopes and add to your astronomy knowledge.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Bexhill	7.6 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Norman`S Bay	8.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
St Leonards	10.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Pevensey Bay	11.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Hastings Pelham Beach	12.3 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 4.6 km

Batemans 10.6 km

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 12.1 km

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 12.4 km

Bodiam Castle 13 km

National Trust

Bateman's 10.5 km

Bodiam Castle 14.1 km

Scotney Castle 21.5 km

Alfriston Clergy House 21.6 km

Lamb House 22.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 1.5 km

BATTLE ABBEY 4.3 km

Battle of Hastings, 1066 4.5 km

FORE WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 22/07/1976) 4.6 km

1066 Walk: Battle to Bexhill 4.7 km

Local events

Wick Street Festival (Thursday, 29 August 2024 – Thursday, 29 August 2024)
Polegate, England 18.7 km
Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 16 May 2024 – Thursday, 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 25.6 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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Does Frickley Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Frickley Lake dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Frickley Lake? Now that you’ve got some of Battle’s history under your belt, there are other old tales around these parts. The National Trust’s Bateman’s (20 minutes' drive) once belonged to a late Victorian … Read more