Sunset Tree Camping

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The communal firepit
The communal firepit
Bell tent
Bell tent with awning, fencing, fairy lights, firepit and low tables
Solar lighting around the bell tent
Bell tent with awning, solar lights and porch
Goalposts in the field close to the bell tent
Bell tent exterior
Bell tent
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Bell tent
Bell tent with awning, fencing, fairy lights, firepit and low tables
Solar lighting around the bell tent

  • Off-grid and eco-conscious family site in the Sussex countryside
  • Half an hour’s drive from Ashdown Forest and Brighton
  • Communal firepit and picnic tables; pubs a short walk away
Say hello to festival vibes and sunset skies across an off-grid, eco-conscious retreat named Sunset Tree Camping. This family-friendly site has creativity at its core and it’s a place for people who want more than just a nice place to plant down a while. This place is all about connection and community – there’s a communal firepit, picnic benches in the woods, solar lighting at night and plenty of green space to spread out and make friends. In addition to all of this, the dog-friendly family site is in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, less than half an hour’s drive from Ashdown Forest (an ancient forest once used for deer hunting and now a fine spot for hikes, horse riding, and archaeology). There’s a playground and two pubs on the green in Staplefield, 10 minutes’ walk away, and shops and another pub 25 minutes’ walk away in nearby Handcross. For fine dining, just head west to Slaugham (15 minutes’ walk). Those of you planning to cook a big spread on site can locate larger supermarkets in Haywards Heath (10 minutes’ drive) too. All of the above makes this a handy location – almost as handy as the site facilities, which include a sheltered communal eating area with a four-metre banquet table lit by solar lighting, a hot shower, composting toilets, solar lights in the woods and a wash room with a sink and running water. The on-site Sunrise Café serves tasty breakfasts such as bacon, sausage and egg rolls (gluten-free and veggie options are availble), as well as pastries and coffee or tea. Guests are encouraged to lend their voices, music and hands to help with co-creating the site’s ‘enchanted village’ but if you’re feeling like a lazier day, there’s a hammock in the Dragon Woods and plenty of wildlife to spot around the trees. Kids can also play with the bats, balls, bikes and scooters. From Staplefield, feel free to get out on wanders across the Sussex countryside – perhaps to Nymans (25 minutes’ walk) a National Trust garden with house ruins? There’s plenty of space to relax or play when you’re back, as well as join families, friends and strangers in stargazing at night.

Campground type

Tent sites 28
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens June 27
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 27 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 6 Pitchup.com customers

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83% would recommend this campground to a friend

83% would stay here again

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Lovely vibe, great facilities & nice people…

Overall 10/10

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Gabrielle B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely vibe, great facilities & nice people

Great site for young children, good facilities

Overall 6/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The facilities and the kitchen areas

Disliked The noise from the main road and the not being able to walk anywhere from the site

Great, friendly, communal atmosphere…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great, friendly, communal atmosphere

Excellent campsite

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice space, not too big so it doesn’t get too busy. friendly atmosphere. Everything you need for a campsite.

Disliked The ground is fairly rutted with old tractor trails but there’s plenty of level ground to pitch. A slight hum of traffic from the A23 but it becomes white noise so very minor dislikes.

Lovely site, great for smaller kids

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice, relaxed, pitch-where-you-like-in-the-field site with a great space at the bottom of the field for kids to play - there's a little wooded area with bikes, toys etc where they can run wild.

Good composting toilets and washing up areas with gas for heating water.

There are a couple of pubs within walking distance.

The site owners were great - really friendly and helpful.

Disliked Nothing significant.

If you're looking for somewhere absolutely silent at night then maybe note that the A23 passes somewhere in the area so you can hear a gentle hum of traffic late at night when everything else quietens down.

The camping spot was amazing, great for the kids with the forest.…

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Lauren R.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The camping spot was amazing, great for the kids with the forest. I couldn't get my boy out of there he lived it so so much. The weather was beautiful and we were able to make full use of the stretch tent and family benches, where we had a bbq. I could recommend it enough, we will definitely be back.

Features

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 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Sunset Tree Camping

Home Farm

Slaugham Road

Staplefield

West Sussex

England

RH17 6AP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.03796°N
0.18931°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.8 mi The Castle
4.9 mi Little Chef
8.3 mi South Terminal Bus Station
Rail
2.6 mi Balcombe Rail Station
4.3 mi Haywards Heath Rail Station
5.1 mi Faygate Rail Station
Ferry
20.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
25.3 mi Ditton Island Ferry Landing
25.9 mi Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
8.2 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
8.3 mi London Gatwick Airport
8.5 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

Nymans isn’t the only grand historic house or estate in the surrounding Sussex countryside. Borde Hill Garden (10 minutes’ drive), privately owned, has all sorts of rare plants, a gorgeous rose garden and parklands for picnics. The National Trust’s Wakehurst (20 minutes) is yet another wildlife haven and the location of a huge seed conservation project, all next to an Elizabethan mansion. If that’s not enough magnolia, rose and other natural scents for you, the National Trust - Sheffield Park & Garden (half an hour) is a landscaped garden that runs workshops such as forest bathing and photography. When you’re fully recharged and ready for brighter lights and beaches, Brighton (half an hour) – including its piers, aquarium and artsy independent shops – is to the south of the site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwick 14.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hove 14.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shoreham Beach 15 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Brighton Central 15.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 15.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Nymans 0.9 mi

Wakehurst Place 4.9 mi

Standen 8.8 mi

Bluebell Railway 8.8 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 9 mi

National Trust

Nymans 0.9 mi

Wakehurst Place 5 mi

Standen 8.8 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 9.1 mi

Box Hill 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SLAUGHAM PLACE 0.6 mi

NYMANS 0.8 mi

THE HIGH BEECHES 1.6 mi

Balcombe Lake Circular 2.9 mi

LEONARDSLEE 3.1 mi

Local events

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

    Arundel, England 20.4 mi

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)

    Chichester, England 26.6 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 29.7 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 Sunset Tree Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sunset Tree Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sunset Tree Camping? Nymans isn’t the only grand historic house or estate in the surrounding Sussex countryside. Borde Hill Garden (10 minutes’ drive), privately owned, has all sorts of rare plants, a gorgeous rose garden … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sunset Tree Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Tree Camping? From $46.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.