Chiddinglye Farm

Camping pods on a private 320-acre estate in the High Weald
A 20-minute drive to the Bluebell Railway; valleys a short walk away
Brewery, guided estate walks, tennis court and iron making available

Be lord or lady of your very own camping pod set on a private, dog-friendly 320-acre estate in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With 20-mile views in either direction across to the South and North Downs, the estate’s based on the watershed of the Ouse and Medway and is likely to leave a lasting impression. Plus, it’s handily 20 miles north of Brighton for seaside days and 35 miles from central London (making it a handy spot for those seeking a quick escape from city life). Lucky guests here have the freedom to access all 320 acres of the Chiddinglye Estate, except the private gardens (which are available by arrangement). You can also sample craft beers, cider and apple juice brewed from the estate orchard at the Missing Link Brewery – the Tap Room (open Thursday through to Sunday) and beer garden are just five minutes’ stroll from the pods. And where else might you visit without leaving the estate? The old Victorian kitchen garden perhaps, where there’s fresh organic produce available. There’s an Iron Age fort and a heritage blacksmith where Simon Summers provides courses on ancient iron making, and the tennis court can be booked on request. Treat yourself to a hike too – it really is a treat, with several marked trails to pick from. If you’d like a guided estate walk, an evening nature walk or a foraging walk, they’re available on a timely basis with ranger Ross Symonds. There are a number of additional wilding projects including restoring a wild swimming area in a stream and creating a new wildflower meadow, plus a renewable energy centre. Chiddinglye is packed with local wildlife, including some of the the Sussex big five: deer (fallow, roe and muntjac), fox, badger, squirrel and rabbit. The sky might feature songbirds, pheasants and birds of prey. There’s also an ancient woodland and pasture, three stands of Californian redwoods and spectacular bluebells in the spring.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

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 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

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Chiddinglye Farm

Selsfield Road

West Hoathly

East Grinstead

West Sussex

England

RH19 4QS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.07999°N
0.07069°W

Nearest transport

Bus

4.1 mi War Memorial

4.3 mi The Star Inn

Rail

3.3 mi Balcombe Rail Station

3.9 mi East Grinstead Rail Station

4.7 mi Three Bridges Rail Station

Ferry

20.8 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

24.4 mi Ditton Island Ferry Landing

24.7 mi Kingston Town End Pier

Airport

6.6 mi London Gatwick Airport

6.6 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

7.3 mi 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

A 10-minute walk and you’ll arrive in Happy Valley, an ancient glade with sandstone outcrops. Just further on is Philpots Valley (fondly dubbed the Land That Time Forgot), another splendid spot for walks among sandstone rocks and bryophytes. Where next, must be the next question? The wild 500 acres of botanic gardens at Wakehurst (half an hour’s walk)? Gorgeous Ashdown Forest (15 minutes’ drive)? A rural Sussex steam train ride on the Bluebell Railway (20 minutes), passing by 19th-century stations with staff in period attire? Hever Castle & Gardens (35 minutes) is another historic Sussex spot to set your sights on, with family-friendly activities like archery, boating, a maze and a military museum.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hove	18.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Central	18.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Kemptown	18.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Southwick	18.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Saltdean	19.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wakehurst Place 1.1 mi

Standen 2.9 mi

Nymans 5.8 mi

Bluebell Railway 6.3 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 6.6 mi

National Trust

Wakehurst Place 1.1 mi

Standen 2.8 mi

Nymans 6 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 6.6 mi

Chartwell 13 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Hoathly - Gravetye - Stone Farm Rocks, Weirwood 0.8 mi

STONEHURST 0.8 mi

GRAVETYE MANOR 1 mi

WAKEHURST PLACE 1.4 mi

Horsted Keynes - Sheffield Park 2.6 mi

Local events

Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)
Arundel, England 26.2 mi