Yamp Camp Firle

View to the east side of the camping field

East Sussex meadow camping with South Downs views near Lewes
A 15-minute drive to Drusillas Park, and 25 minutes to Brighton
Large flat pitches with an adventure trail for kids; group-friendly

Near Lewes in the South Downs National Park, Yamp Camp Firle is a family-oriented sort of place – pitches here are in a remote area on the Firle Estate but also close to the seaside at Brighton for fun-filled days on the beach. There’s a woodland adventure trail at the estate, and the site's secluded position well away from any roads means that kids have more than enough space for a safe run around. With the South Downs on hand as well, active families can also explore a new walking route every day. But Yamp Camp Firle isn’t just about families. A segregated area is dedicated to adults-only camping if you’re looking for a bit more peace and quiet, and there are also separate spots catering for groups – both large and small – looking to pitch up together. Grass pitches are spacious and each comes with its own firepit. If you’d care to spark up the barbecue and get grilling, a farm shop (and cider barn) is 10 minutes’ walk away for a source of fresh food. After a decent pub meal instead? The Ram Inn at Firle (half an hour’s walk) comes highly recommended, but make sure to book before you make that walk across the park if you're after a meal. Please respect the site’s mantra of ‘leaving no trace’, so wildlife can safely come back onto the camping field when you are gone.

Campground type

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Spanish

Italian

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Local produce 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

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

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Yamp Camp Firle

Firle Estate

Heighton Street

Lewes

East Sussex

England

BN8 6NZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.85047°N
0.10151°E

Nearest transport

Bus

4.5 mi South Way

4.5 mi Lower Place

4.6 mi Golden Cross Inn

Rail

1.5 mi Glynde Rail Station

2.9 mi Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station

3.4 mi Southease Rail Station

Ferry

4.6 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

17.2 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

24.1 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

24.1 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

Hiking jaunts into the South Downs National Park can start straight from the camping fields, and there are many different paths to choose from. Options local to the campsite include the Glynde and Lewes Circular walk, which takes in hill forts and an Elizabethan mansion, or the Southease, Rodmell and Lewes Brooks trail along the River Ouse and through pretty Sussex villages. It’s an easy hop to the beaches, pier and amusement arcades of Brighton (25 minutes’ drive) with the kids, or the quieter beach at Cuckmere Haven (half an hour) backed by the chalky-white Seven Sisters cliffs. And a visit to Drusillas Park (15 minutes) is a great treat for younger children, with its fairground rides, animal encounters and keeper experiences Time for some adult days out? Head to Middle Farm (10 minutes’ walk) for a spot of cider tasting, or if wine is more your thing, the winery at Albourne Estate Vineyard (25 minutes’ drive) is also open for tours and tastings. For a dressy night out, book opera tickets for Glyndebourne (10 minutes’ drive), and take a picnic if it’s a sunny evening.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaford	5.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Saltdean	7.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Birling Gap	8.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Kemptown	10 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Eastbourne	10.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Drusillas Park 3.3 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 3.9 mi

South Downs 8.8 mi

Brighton Marina 9.2 mi

Eastbourne Pier 10.1 mi

National Trust

Alfriston Clergy House 3.8 mi

Monk's House 3.9 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 11 mi

Bateman's 15.4 mi

Wakehurst Place 17 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

FIRLE PLACE 0.4 mi

Firle - Alfriston Circular 0.8 mi

GLYNDE PLACE 1.7 mi

Bopeep - Cradle Hill - Long Man - Wilmington Circular 1.9 mi

Bopeep Car Park - Berwick - Alciston - Bopeep Car Park 1.9 mi