Blackberry Wood Campsite

Lovely little 3 night stay in february/march 2014

Located in the beautiful Sussex countryside at the foot of the South Downs National Park, Blackberry Wood Campsite is eight miles away from the Brighton seaside. The area is surrounded by public footpaths and bridleways. Tent areas have their own private woodland glades with firepits, seating and barbecue facilities. The site also features a fully self-contained Curvy Cabin, complete with log-burning stove. Dry logs, barbecue coals and other essentials are for sale in the on-site shop. There are basic toilets, hot showers (take 20p pieces and lasts eight minutes), and washing up areas.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Blackberry Wood Campsite

Streat Lane

Streat

nr Ditchling

Brighton

East Sussex

England

BN6 8RS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.91621°N
-0.07885°W

Route directions

By car From the M23 (south towards Brighton) continue straight ahead onto the A23 for about 14 miles. Turn left onto the A273 for approx one mile. Bear onto the B2112 New Road for two miles. Turn right onto B2116 Lewes Road for 2.3 miles and then turn left onto Streat Lane. Drive down Streat Lane for 1.2 miles and Blackberry Wood is just after Sandpit Cottages on the right. By train Plumpton train station is the closest station (about 30 mins by bridleway walk). Hassocks station is three miles by road (or a £12 taxi fare); Brighton mainline station is about eight miles or £25 taxi fare away.

Nearest transport

Bus

4.8 mi Black Lion

5.2 mi Bottom of Carden Avenue

Rail

1.2 mi Plumpton Rail Station

3 mi Hassocks Rail Station

3.2 mi Cooksbridge Rail Station

Ferry

10.5 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

10.9 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

17 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

17 mi 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

Blackberry Wood is in the South Downs National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with numerous wonderful walks. Beautiful countryside needs nice country pubs and there are at least four fantastic pubs within a 40-minute walk from the campsite. The seaside town of Brighton with its Pier and vibrant seafront is only eight miles away. Bluebell Railway with its old steam trains is a short drive away. For a great day out with the kids, Drusillas Park with zoo is about 35 minutes' drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Brighton Kemptown	7.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Brighton Central	7.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hove	7.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Saltdean	8.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwick	9.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Preston Manor 6 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 6.9 mi

Royal Pavilion 7 mi

Bluebell Railway 7 mi

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 7 mi

National Trust

Monk's House 6.8 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 6.9 mi

Wakehurst Place 10.4 mi

Nymans 10.6 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 12.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PLUMPTON PLACE 1 mi

North to South over the South Downs 1.2 mi

Clayton Windmills - Lower Standean - Ditchling Beacon 3.1 mi

STANMER PARK 3.2 mi

Stanmer Park - Ditchling Beacon 3.3 mi

Local events

Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)
Arundel, England 21.2 mi
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)
Chichester, England 29 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Blackberry Wood Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Blackberry Wood Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Blackberry Wood Campsite? Blackberry Wood is in the South Downs National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with numerous wonderful walks. Beautiful countryside needs nice country pubs and there are at least four fantastic … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Blackberry Wood Campsite?

From 2-8pm
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