Kitts Campsite

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Beautiful bluebells at kitts in may
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  • Peaceful family-friendly site set in ancient West Sussex woodland
  • Sheffield Park five minutes’ drive; Millennium Seed Bank 20 minutes
  • Firepits available; solar-powered showers; well-behaved dogs welcome
Tucked into the South Downs in the middle of West Sussex, Kitts Campsite is peaceful and family friendly, offering three camping meadows surrounded by 100s of acres of woodland (well-behaved dogs will enjoy accompanying you on walks through the trees) in the spectacular High Weald National Landscape. Explore the gorgeous Downs with a ride on the Bluebell Railway from Sheffield Park Station, or take time to explore the glorious lakeside gardens and historic estate at Grade 1-listed Sheffield Park (both five minutes’ drive away). The shops and restaurants of Haywards Heath are 10 minutes’ drive away, and the lovely gardens and lakeside walks of Sheffield Park are five minutes away by car. Alternatively, head for the country pub about 10 minutes’ walk away through the ancient woodland. This may be a back-to-basics site, but there are enough facilities to keep everyone cheerful – the Sussex-timber field barn has flushing toilets, solar-powered showers and an undercover washing-up area. Every pitch has a firepit and there’s a wood-delivery service every evening.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Rent a tent 20
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 49 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, clean sites, great facilities. Peaceful, lots of room, fire pits available. Enjoyed entertainment, food trucks, woodland walks & pubs. Friendly staff. Occasional aircraft noise noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely peaceful site!! Came with 3 teenagers to get them away from…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful site!! Came with 3 teenagers to get them away from their phones for a night! Spaced out pitches so we had plenty of room. We had a walk down to the pub through the woods which was great. The kids enjoyed the badminton net and swing.i enjoyed the coffee pop up in the morning! I have already booked another visit in a couple of weeks time!

Disliked Nothing! Although with the emphasis on being environmentally friendly, I was surprised at the coffee pop up having disposable and plastic cups.

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Would highly recommend this site

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked What a little gem of a find so lovely back to basic and wonderful.
Gary was so helpful and happy.

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Lovely site, spacious pitches and plenty of room for kids to play…

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Vicky C.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely site, spacious pitches and plenty of room for kids to play and run free. Facilities were basic but clean and tidy. Will definitely be visiting the site again.

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Huge pitches perfect for large groups, beautiful surroundings…

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Daniel L.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Huge pitches perfect for large groups, beautiful surroundings

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly check-in Clean Access to the woods for the dog Short walk to the pub…

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Jessica B.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Friendly check-in
Clean
Access to the woods for the dog
Short walk to the pub

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Will book again

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dave w.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful relaxed basic site, plenty of space, nice walks for dogs, pub 15 min walk, friendly staff

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Nice facilities, great entertainment on site. Close to bluebell railway.…

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Isabel P.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice facilities, great entertainment on site. Close to bluebell railway.

Disliked No communal plug sockets that could be used

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We had a brilliant time staying at Kitts! The team are so…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had a brilliant time staying at Kitts! The team are so helpful and the site is immaculate (absolutely zero litter). There are lots of nice walks and very little wifi so no screen time for the kids!

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Nice facilities onsite and lovely staff…

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Harrison C.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice facilities onsite and lovely staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful spot with great walks and a warm welcome

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Jade B.

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had a fantastic stay at this campsite! The pitches were really spacious, giving us plenty of room to spread out and relax. There were some lovely walks directly from the site, which made it easy to explore the area without having to drive anywhere. The kids loved the swings hanging from the trees and spent ages playing badminton – such a great bonus to have those extras on site. A special mention to the owner, Davey, who was incredibly kind and even helped us jump-start our van when we had a bit of trouble. Couldn't have asked for a more welcoming and well-equipped place to stay. Highly recommended!

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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 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 Tents for hire 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 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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Location

Kitts Campsite

Butterbox Lane

Scaynes Hill

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

England

RH17 7NP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.9949°N
0.02245°W

Route directions

What3words.com: polka.entry.river.

Nearest transport

Bus
4.3 mi School Lane
4.3 mi School Lane
5.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.7 mi Haywards Heath Rail Station
4.8 mi Wivelsfield Rail Station
4.9 mi Plumpton Rail Station
Ferry
14.5 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
12.7 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
12.7 mi London Gatwick Airport
13.3 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

There is more stunning parkland at Borde Hill Garden (15 minutes), and you can visit the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst (20 minutes' drive) as well as explore 500 acres planted with shrubs and trees from across the globe. If you fancy a day by the sea, Brighton and Eastbourne are both about 45 minutes’ drive away; you might also like to check out the dramatic sea cliffs at Birling Gap (50 minutes), or sample fish and chips on Worthing Pier (45 minutes). Should you hit a rainy day, take a tour and enjoy tastings at 360° Brewing Co + Taproom (five minutes), or enrol the kids on pottery-making courses at Pots of Love (15 minutes). If more energetic wet-weather pursuits are required, a visit to Fun Abounds Trampoline and Gymnastics Centre (20 minutes) should ensure that everyone ends up happily worn out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Brighton Kemptown 13.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Brighton Central 13.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hove 13.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saltdean 13.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southwick 14.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bluebell Railway 1.3 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 1.4 mi

Wakehurst Place 5.8 mi

Standen 7.5 mi

Nymans 8.5 mi

National Trust

Sheffield Park Garden 1.4 mi

Wakehurst Place 5.7 mi

Standen 7.5 mi

Nymans 8.6 mi

Monk's House 11 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHEFFIELD PARK 1.7 mi

Danehill - Cumnor House - Newnhams - Buttocks Bank Wood 3 mi

NEWICK PARK 3.5 mi

Horsted Keynes - Sheffield Park 3.7 mi

Haywards Heath Circular 4.4 mi

Local events

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)

    Arundel, England 25.1 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kitts Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kitts Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kitts Campsite? There is more stunning parkland at Borde Hill Garden (15 minutes), and you can visit the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst (20 minutes' drive) as well as explore 500 acres planted with … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kitts Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kitts Campsite? From $33.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.