When can I check in and check out of Ham Camping?

Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Ham Camping

Simple pitches on the edge of the village of Hassocks
A 20-minute drive/train to Brighton; South Downs walks from site
Good site for car-free travel: train station 10 minutes' walk away

Looking for a countryside break without needing a car? Have a look at Ham Camping – this lovely site is on the edge of the West Sussex village of Hassocks, less than 10 minutes’ walk from its train station. That location means that you can easily get here on public transport from London, and/or take day trips to Brighton without the need to find parking (if you do want to drive down to Brighton, it’s about a 20-minute journey). You can also walk into the village in about 15 minutes for pubs, supermarket supplies and takeaways. Getting around on foot is a good option for days out too – a footpath runs directly from the site, and there’s plenty more to explore in the nearby South Downs National Park (with bus services available from the village if you want them). That said, this is also a good option for those with a car as the main A23 is just a mile or so away. What you’ll get on site is a spacious pitch in a flat and well-maintained 12-acre field that’s been divided into two sections: a quiet camping area and a family area where kids can feel free to play games and make a bit more noise. Facilities here are simple, with just portable toilets provided, but you’re allowed to light barbecues and campfires and there are firepits to hire (with logs available to buy on site).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 site/unit Composting toilet 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

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Leisure/theme park nearby

Location

Ham Camping

London Road

Hassocks

West Sussex

England

BN6 9NT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.92711°N
-0.15351°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.3 km Little Chef

5.5 km The Castle

6.9 km Black Lion

Rail

0.6 km Hassocks Rail Station

3.5 km Burgess Hill Rail Station

4.7 km Wivelsfield Rail Station

Ferry

21.1 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

14.2 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

25.5 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

25.5 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - South Downs National Park: 10 minutes’ walk - Jack and Jill Windmills: half an hour’s walk - Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft: 35 minutes’ walk - Devil’s Dyke (National Trust): an hour and a half’s walk - Washbrooks Family Farm: five minutes’ drive - Albourne Estate vineyard: 10 minutes - Nymans gardens: 15 minutes - Brighton: 20 minutes’ drive/train - Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens: 25 minutes’ drive - Bluebell Railway: 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hove	11.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Central	11.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwick	12.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Kemptown	12.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Shoreham Beach	13.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Preston Manor 9.4 km

Hove Museum & Art Gallery 11 km

Royal Pavilion 11.7 km

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 11.7 km

Brighton Fishing Museum 11.9 km

National Trust

Sheffield Park Garden 13.9 km

Nymans 14 km

Monk's House 15.5 km

Wakehurst Place 16.3 km

Standen 21.8 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 2.5 km

Devil's Dyke - Poynings - Fulking - Devil's Dyke 6.2 km

North to South over the South Downs 6.4 km

PLUMPTON PLACE 6.7 km

STANMER PARK 7 km

Local events

Arundel Festival (Saturday, 16 August 2025 – Saturday, 16 August 2025)
Arundel, England 29.3 km
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 10 July 2025 – Thursday, 10 July 2025)
Chichester, England 41.6 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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Frequently asked questions

Does Ham Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ham Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Ham Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - South Downs National Park: 10 minutes’ walk - Jack and Jill Windmills: half an hour’s walk - Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft: 35 minutes’ walk … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Ham Camping?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more