Ham Camping

Simple pitches on the edge of the village of Hassocks
A 20-minute drive/train to Brighton; South Downs walks from site
Good site for car-free travel: train station 10 minutes' walk away

Looking for a countryside break without needing a car? Have a look at Ham Camping – this lovely site is on the edge of the West Sussex village of Hassocks, less than 10 minutes’ walk from its train station. That location means that you can easily get here on public transport from London, and/or take day trips to Brighton without the need to find parking (if you do want to drive down to Brighton, it’s about a 20-minute journey). You can also walk into the village in about 15 minutes for pubs, supermarket supplies and takeaways. Getting around on foot is a good option for days out too – a footpath runs directly from the site, and there’s plenty more to explore in the nearby South Downs National Park (with bus services available from the village if you want them). That said, this is also a good option for those with a car as the main A23 is just a mile or so away. What you’ll get on site is a spacious pitch in a flat and well-maintained 12-acre field that’s been divided into two sections: a quiet camping area and a family area where kids can feel free to play games and make a bit more noise. Facilities here are simple, with just portable toilets provided, but you’re allowed to light barbecues and campfires and there are firepits to hire (with logs available to buy on site).

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

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 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

Peaceful Remote location

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

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Leisure/theme park nearby

Location

Ham Camping

London Road

Hassocks

West Sussex

England

BN6 9NT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.92711°N
0.15351°W

Nearest transport

Bus

3.3 mi Little Chef

3.4 mi The Castle

4.3 mi Black Lion

Rail

0.4 mi Hassocks Rail Station

2.2 mi Burgess Hill Rail Station

2.9 mi Wivelsfield Rail Station

Ferry

13.1 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

8.8 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

15.8 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

15.9 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - South Downs National Park: 10 minutes’ walk - Jack and Jill Windmills: half an hour’s walk - Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft: 35 minutes’ walk - Devil’s Dyke (National Trust): an hour and a half’s walk - Washbrooks Family Farm: five minutes’ drive - Albourne Estate vineyard: 10 minutes - Nymans gardens: 15 minutes - Brighton: 20 minutes’ drive/train - Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens: 25 minutes’ drive - Bluebell Railway: 25 minutes.

Food and drink

The Hassocks Pub 0.4 mi
Friars Oak Pub 0.5 mi
Sunam Tandoori Restaurant 0.5 mi
Tim Fai Restaurant 0.6 mi
The Thatched Inn Pub 1 mi
Nupur Restaurant 1 mi
Jack & Jill Pub 1 mi
The Fig Tree Restaurant 1 mi
The Poacher Pub 1 mi
The Greyhound Pub 1 mi

Groceries

The Sussex Grocer Supermarket 0.7 mi
South Downs Cellars Off-licence 1 mi
Tesco Supermarket 1.6 mi
Waitrose Supermarket 2.1 mi
Co-op Food Supermarket 2.1 mi
Lidl Supermarket 2.8 mi
Londis Supermarket 4.1 mi
Asda Supermarket 4.3 mi
M&S Foodhall Supermarket 4.4 mi
Co-op Food Supermarket 4.7 mi

Parks and play

The Banjo park 0.7 mi
Adastra Park 0.7 mi
Adastra Park Playground 0.7 mi
The Dell park 1.6 mi
Capenors Play Area park 1.6 mi
Grovelands Open Space park 1.7 mi
Village Orchard park 1.7 mi
Holmesdale Woods park 1.7 mi
Pepper Drive Park 1.8 mi
Folders Meadow Park 2 mi

Family days out

Wolstonbury Hill 1.5 mi
Jill Windmill 1.5 mi
Jack Windmill 1.6 mi
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 1.7 mi
Clayton Holt 1.9 mi
The Big Bench 1.9 mi
Ditchling Beacon 2.7 mi
well house with donkey wheel 3.1 mi
Castle on the Hill 3.7 mi
Devil's Dyke 3.7 mi

Public transport

Stone Pound 0.1 mi
Hurst Road 0.2 mi
London Road 0.2 mi
Belmont Lane 0.4 mi
Keymer Road 0.4 mi
Nurseries 0.4 mi
Hassocks Railway Station 0.4 mi
Friars Oak PH 0.4 mi
Post Office 0.5 mi
College Lane 0.5 mi

What’s nearby

Pyecombe Golf Course 2 mi
Market Place Shopping centre 2.2 mi
Singing Hills Golf Course 2.4 mi
Sheddingdean Neighourhood Centre Shopping centre 2.7 mi
Mid Sussex Golf Club Golf course 2.8 mi
Burgess Hill Golf Centre Golf course 2.9 mi
Dyke Golf Club Golf course 3.9 mi
Brighton & Hove Golf Club Golf course 4.7 mi
Horton Golf Club Golf course 4.8 mi
West Hove Golf Club Golf course 5.1 mi

Local services

Esso Fuel station 0.1 mi
Day Lewis Pharmacy 0.7 mi
Hassocks Health Centre Clinic 0.7 mi
Hurstpierpoint Health Centre Clinic 1.1 mi
Tesco Fuel station 1.6 mi
Ditchling Pharmacy 1.7 mi
The Avenue Surgery Doctors 2 mi
The Brow Medical Centre Clinic 2.1 mi
Chandlers Service Station Fuel station 2.1 mi
Burgess Hill Clinic 2.1 mi

Must see

Preston Manor 5.8 mi

Hove Museum & Art Gallery 6.8 mi

Royal Pavilion 7.3 mi

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 7.3 mi

Brighton Fishing Museum 7.4 mi

National Trust

Sheffield Park Garden 8.7 mi

Nymans 8.7 mi

Monk's House 9.6 mi

Wakehurst Place 10.1 mi

Standen 13.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clayton Windmills - Lower Standean - Ditchling Beacon 1.6 mi

Devil's Dyke - Poynings - Fulking - Devil's Dyke 3.8 mi

North to South over the South Downs 4 mi

PLUMPTON PLACE 4.2 mi

STANMER PARK 4.3 mi

Local events

Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026)
Lewes, England 10 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 Ham Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ham Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Ham Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - South Downs National Park: 10 minutes’ walk - Jack and Jill Windmills: half an hour’s walk - Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft: 35 minutes’ walk … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Ham Camping?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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