When can I check in and check out of Chiddinglye Farm?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

Chiddinglye Farm

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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

Nearest campgrounds

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

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

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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

Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 16, 2024 – Thursday, May 16, 2024)
Lewes, England 15.1 mi
Hampton Court Palace Festival (Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – Tuesday, June 11, 2024)
Hampton, England 25.2 mi
Mighty Hoopla (Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Saturday, June 1, 2024)
London, England 25.3 mi
Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Saturday, August 17, 2024)
Arundel, England 26.2 mi
British Summer Time (Friday, July 5, 2024 – Friday, July 5, 2024)
London, 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.

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Such a fantastic stay with the family

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Martin F. Feb 2023

Camping pod (no pets, four person)

Liked: Fantastic pod with bunk beds and bathroom.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Does Chiddinglye Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Chiddinglye Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Chiddinglye Farm? 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 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Chiddinglye Farm?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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