Housedean Farm Campsite

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Housedean Farm Campsite is within the South Downs National Park and directly on the South Downs Way. We are uniquely located for walkers of the South Downs because there is no need to deviate from the national trail at the end of the day. Some of the most popular spots on the Downs are within an easy walk (Ditchling Beacon, Firle Beacon, Devil's Dyke). We pride ourselves on a laid back atmosphere and there are amazing views of the South Downs from every pitch. There are 23 spacious pitches, each with its own firepit for campfires. A frequent bus service stops directly outside the campsite and runs to and from Brighton and Lewes. This makes the site great for those wishing to visit Brighton without the cost and difficulty of parking. The site has excellent flushing loos (that we keep scrupulously clean!) and three hot showers in separate wooden enclosures (one of which is open air). There are also two washing-up sinks.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest campgrounds

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

Disabled facilities

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

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Spectacular scenery

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

Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Housedean Farm Campsite

Brighton Road

Lewes

East Sussex

England

BN7 3JW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.8677°N
-0.05635°W

Route directions

By car: If travelling east on the A27, go past Sussex University and the football stadium and continue for approximately one mile. Soon after emerging from a tunnel of trees you will see a bridge crossing the main A27. Turn left immediately after the bridge and Housedean Farm is located just off the road on the right. If travelling west on the A27, go past the Newmarket Inn and turn left off the A27 approximately half a mile (before the bridge over the road). Go over the bridge and follow signs to Housedean Farm.

Nearest transport

Bus

4.2 mi Black Lion

4.3 mi Bottom of Carden Avenue

Rail

1.4 mi Falmer Rail Station

3 mi Lewes Rail Station

3.1 mi Moulsecoomb Rail Station

Ferry

7.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

10.5 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

20.5 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

20.5 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

Lewes is located four miles away and is easily reachable by bus or car. Alternatively there is a cycle path from the campsite to Lewes or it is possible to walk over the Downs. Brighton is approximately seven miles away, and buses run from the campsite. All major attractions within the eastern half of the South Downs are within easy driving distance.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Brighton Kemptown	4.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Saltdean	4.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Central	5.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hove	5.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwick	8.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brighton Marina 4.4 mi

Preston Manor 4.4 mi

Royal Pavilion 4.7 mi

Volks Railway 4.7 mi

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 4.8 mi

National Trust

Monk's House 3.7 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 9.5 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 10.2 mi

Wakehurst Place 13.8 mi

Nymans 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stanmer Park - Ditchling Beacon 2 mi

Woodingdean (Juggs Road) - Balsdean Village 2 mi

STANMER PARK 2.1 mi

Battle of Lewes, 1264 2.1 mi

Offham - Mount Harry Circular 2.6 mi

Local events

Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 16, 2024 – Thursday, May 16, 2024)
Lewes, England 5.2 mi
Wick Street Festival (Thursday, August 29, 2024 – Thursday, August 29, 2024)
Polegate, England 9.9 mi
Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Saturday, August 17, 2024)
Arundel, England 21.8 mi
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024)
Chichester, England 29.8 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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Does Housedean Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Housedean Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Housedean Farm Campsite? Lewes is located four miles away and is easily reachable by bus or car. Alternatively there is a cycle path from the campsite to Lewes or it is possible to walk over … Read more