Sunset Tree Camping

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The communal firepit
The communal firepit
Bell tent
Bell tent with awning, fencing, fairy lights, firepit and low tables
Solar lighting around the bell tent
Bell tent
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Bell tent
Bell tent with awning, fencing, fairy lights, firepit and low tables
Solar lighting around the bell tent

  • Off-grid and eco-conscious family site in the Sussex countryside
  • Half an hour’s drive from Ashdown Forest and Brighton
  • Communal firepit and picnic tables; pubs a short walk away
Say hello to festival vibes and sunset skies across an off-grid, eco-conscious retreat named Sunset Tree Camping. This family-friendly site has creativity at its core and it’s a place for people who want more than just a nice place to plant down a while. This place is all about connection and community – there’s a communal firepit, picnic benches in the woods, solar lighting at night and plenty of green space to spread out and make friends. In addition to all of this, the dog-friendly family site is in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, less than half an hour’s drive from Ashdown Forest (an ancient forest once used for deer hunting and now a fine spot for hikes, horse riding, and archaeology). There’s a playground and two pubs on the green in Staplefield, 10 minutes’ walk away, and shops and another pub 25 minutes’ walk away in nearby Handcross. For fine dining, just head west to Slaugham (15 minutes’ walk). Those of you planning to cook a big spread on site can locate larger supermarkets in Haywards Heath (10 minutes’ drive) too. All of the above makes this a handy location – almost as handy as the site facilities, which include a sheltered communal eating area with a four-metre banquet table lit by solar lighting, a hot shower, composting toilets, solar lights in the woods and a wash room with a sink and running water. The on-site Sunrise Café serves tasty breakfasts such as bacon, sausage and egg rolls (gluten-free and veggie options are availble), as well as pastries and coffee or tea. Guests are encouraged to lend their voices, music and hands to help with co-creating the site’s ‘enchanted village’ but if you’re feeling like a lazier day, there’s a hammock in the Dragon Woods and plenty of wildlife to spot around the trees. Kids can also play with the bats, balls, bikes and scooters. From Staplefield, feel free to get out on wanders across the Sussex countryside – perhaps to Nymans (25 minutes’ walk) a National Trust garden with house ruins? There’s plenty of space to relax or play when you’re back, as well as join families, friends and strangers in stargazing at night.

Site type

Tent sites 28
Rent a tent 2
Motorhome sites 3
Opens 3 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 Jul to

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Reviews

8.8

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80% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

Great family vibe, super helpful staff and good facilities like kitchens. Lovely spot, though a bit of A23 traffic noise is sometimes noted. Plenty of flat pitches.

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Great little spot for an easy get away from London.

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Peter R.

Unpowered grass tent site (ten person)

Liked Took my five year old daughter here for her first camping trip. It was exactly what I'd hoped for. Helpful and friendly staff, lots of other friendly families, lovely location and good facilities too.

Disliked The hum of the A23 didn't quite melt into the background as i'd hoped it would. But this was by no means a deal breaker.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely vibe, great facilities & nice…

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Gabrielle B.

Unpowered grass tent site (ten person)

Liked Lovely vibe, great facilities & nice people

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for young children, good facilities

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (ten person)

Liked The facilities and the kitchen areas

Disliked The noise from the main road and the not being able to walk anywhere from the site

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Great, friendly, communal atmosphere…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (ten person)

Liked Great, friendly, communal atmosphere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (ten person)

Liked Nice space, not too big so it doesn’t get too busy. friendly atmosphere. Everything you need for a campsite.

Disliked The ground is fairly rutted with old tractor trails but there’s plenty of level ground to pitch. A slight hum of traffic from the A23 but it becomes white noise so very minor dislikes.

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Features

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 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 Tents for hire 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Sunset Tree Camping

Home Farm

Slaugham Road

Staplefield

West Sussex

England

RH17 6AP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.03796°N
0.18931°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.7 km The Castle
7.8 km Little Chef
13.4 km South Terminal Bus Station
Rail
4.2 km Balcombe Rail Station
6.9 km Haywards Heath Rail Station
8.3 km Faygate Rail Station
Ferry
32.5 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
40.7 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
41.7 km Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
13.3 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
13.3 km London Gatwick Airport
13.7 km London Gatwick Airport North 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

Nymans isn’t the only grand historic house or estate in the surrounding Sussex countryside. Borde Hill Garden (10 minutes’ drive), privately owned, has all sorts of rare plants, a gorgeous rose garden and parklands for picnics. The National Trust’s Wakehurst (20 minutes) is yet another wildlife haven and the location of a huge seed conservation project, all next to an Elizabethan mansion. If that’s not enough magnolia, rose and other natural scents for you, the National Trust - Sheffield Park & Garden (half an hour) is a landscaped garden that runs workshops such as forest bathing and photography. When you’re fully recharged and ready for brighter lights and beaches, Brighton (half an hour) – including its piers, aquarium and artsy independent shops – is to the south of the site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwick 23.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hove 23.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shoreham Beach 24.2 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Brighton Central 24.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 25.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Nymans 1.5 km

Wakehurst Place 7.9 km

Standen 14.1 km

Bluebell Railway 14.2 km

Sheffield Park Garden 14.6 km

National Trust

Nymans 1.5 km

Wakehurst Place 8 km

Standen 14.1 km

Sheffield Park Garden 14.6 km

Box Hill 25 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SLAUGHAM PLACE 0.9 km

NYMANS 1.2 km

THE HIGH BEECHES 2.6 km

Balcombe Lake Circular 4.7 km

LEONARDSLEE 5 km

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 21 May 2026 – Thursday, 21 May 2026)

    Lewes, England 25.1 km

  • Hampton Court Palace Festival (Thursday, 11 June 2026 – Thursday, 11 June 2026)

    Hampton, England 42 km

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 9 July 2026 – Thursday, 9 July 2026)

    Chichester, England 42.7 km

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, England 47.9 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 Sunset Tree Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sunset Tree Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sunset Tree Camping? Nymans isn’t the only grand historic house or estate in the surrounding Sussex countryside. Borde Hill Garden (10 minutes’ drive), privately owned, has all sorts of rare plants, a gorgeous rose garden … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sunset Tree Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Tree Camping? From $77.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.