Parkes Farm

The Entrance to the field
The entrance to the field
The walk up to the footpath
Farm views
Only 5 pitches in the field so plenty of space available to you.
Farm views
Camping field
Cooden beach
Herstmonceux castle
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  • Family-friendly East Sussex farm site on the edge of the High Weald
  • A 15-minute drive from the beach and 25 minutes from Hastings
  • Direct access to the 1066 Country Walk; woodland walks and pub nearby
From plunging into the sea to diving into the grounds of moated castles and National Trust houses and tearooms, holiday however you please from Parkes Farm. A family-friendly farm site on the outskirts of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this East Sussex site is well-situated for castle capers, the splendid seaside and careering through the countryside on the surrounding footpaths. Where to find the nearest castle? Well, Herstmonceux Castle is just 10 minutes’ drive away, and if you want to dive into two different types of escapes in one day, the nearest beach (a popular spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing) is 15 minutes’ drive away too. Otherwise, map out your way directly from the site… the local area has woodland walks nearby and the 31-mile 1066 Country Walk directly from the site. If you’re looking for a peaceful and simple stay, then that’s what you’ll get at Parkes Farm. A quiet field on a family farm, there’s plenty of space for children to play about and basic facilities including a cold water tap, an area for guests to clean up a little and a composting toilet. When your supplies require topping up, there are a couple of farm shops within 10 minutes’ drive of the site. Handily, it’s a 15-minute walk away from the nearest pub, so you may sip on a couple of pints of Sussex ales and fill up on food if you so desire before wandering back to the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Parkes Farm

Brays Hill

Ashburnahm

Battle

East Sussex

England

TN33 9NZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.88474°N
0.37904°W

Route directions

Please use the postcode TN33 9NN.

Nearest transport

Bus
5 mi Town Hall Square
5.1 mi Abbey
5.1 mi Abbey
Rail
4.1 mi Normans Bay Rail Station
4.1 mi Cooden Beach Rail Station
4.7 mi Collington Rail Station
Ferry
15.6 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
24.7 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
29.5 mi Shoreham Brighton City 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: - The Observatory Science Centre (hands-on science centre with domes and telescopes): five minutes’ drive - Herstmonceux Castle (moated castle with grounds and woodlands): 10 minutes - Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve (walking and wildlife spotting): 10 minutes - Cooden beach (shingle beach popular for kitesurfing and windsurfing): 15 minutes - Bateman's (National Trust 17th-century Jacobean house): 20 minutes - Bodiam Castle (National Trust castle and tea room): 25 minutes - Hastings (old town, castle and beach): 25 minutes - Camber Sands (large sandy beach): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Norman`S Bay 4.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bexhill 5.2 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Pevensey Bay 5.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Leonards 7.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hastings Pelham Beach 9.3 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 5.1 mi

Batemans 7.2 mi

Eastbourne Pier 9 mi

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 9.2 mi

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 9.4 mi

National Trust

Bateman's 7.2 mi

Bodiam Castle 10.8 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 11.1 mi

Scotney Castle 14.4 mi

Lamb House 16 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 1.9 mi

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 2.3 mi

FORE WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 22/07/1976) 4.8 mi

BATTLE ABBEY 4.9 mi

BRIGHTLING PARK 5 mi

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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Parkes Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Parkes Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parkes Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Observatory Science Centre (hands-on science centre with domes and telescopes): five minutes’ drive - Herstmonceux Castle (moated castle with grounds and woodlands): 10 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parkes Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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