20 Nearly Wild Campgrounds
20 bookable campgrounds with tent sites within 15 miles of Herstmonceux
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Hale Farm Campsite
Chiddingly, East Sussex, England- Working farm at the head of the Cuckmere Valley on the Weald Way
- Sausages, bacon and free-range eggs available on site
- Near Drusillas Park, Knock Hatch Adventure Park and the South Downs
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Dernwood Farm Wild Camping
Heathfield, East Sussex, England- Wild-style camping at a farm 10 minutes' drive from Heathfield
- Near Cuckoo Trail cycle path; 25 mins' drive to Herstmonceux Castle
- Shop on site for farm-reared meat; firepits to hire
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Netherfield Place Farm Camping
Netherfield, East Sussex, England- Rural farm in 300 acres of East Sussex countryside, with nature pond
- A 10-minute drive from Battle; 20 minutes from Hastings
- Fishing pond on site; half a mile from a café, post office and pub
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Bramley Park Camping
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Eco-conscious green field site in the South Downs National Park
- Eastbourne 15 minutes’ drive; Pevensey 20 minutes; Brighton 45 minutes
- Showers, toilets and food truck on site; pubs a short drive away
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Eyelid Farm
Bodiam, East Sussex, England- Pop-up meadow camping on an East Sussex working farm with rural views
- A five-minute drive to Bodiam Castle; 35 minutes to Camber Sands beach
- Country walks from site; foodie pub and farm shop a 10-minute drive
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Damson Field Rustic Camping
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Pop-up meadow camping overlooking Bodiam Castle in rural East Sussex
- A 20-minute drive to Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Go Ape Bedgebury
- Wildlife on site; easy walk to pubs; stately homes and beaches nearby
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Pop-Up Woods and Meadows Campsite
Hastings, East Sussex, England- Off-grid site across 20 acres of woods and meadows in East Sussex
- A 15-minute drive from central Hastings and Pett Level beach
- Firepits provided, plus hammocks, rope swings and woodland trails
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The Original Hut Company
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England- Off-grid site with green credentials and views of Bodiam Castle
- In 1066 Country and a half an hour’s drive from Hastings
- Communal cooking area, bar, café, shop, events and on-site activities
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Earth Camp
North Chailey, East Sussex, England- Eco-friendly, family-run East Sussex site on the edge of a woodland
- Massages and reiki available on site, with yoga classes every Saturday
- Compost toilets and hot showers; firepits and outdoor games provided
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Wild Weald Camping
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Wildlife haven on a peaceful farm site in East Sussex
- A 10-minute drive from Hailsham and 25 minutes from Eastbourne
- Private woodland; on-site fishing for an extra charge
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Gardners Farm
Ashburnham, East Sussex, England- Quiet and secluded working farm with a large pitching field
- In East Sussex, two miles south of Ashburnham in the High Weald
- Direct access to the 1066 Country Walk; well-behaved dogs welcome
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Fontmills Farm Campsite
Horam, East Sussex, England- Family-run farm site within a couple of miles of the South Downs
- Access to the traffic-free Cuckoo Trail at the bottom of the farm
- Barbecues and campfires allowed
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Warbleton Farms Campsite
Heathfield, East Sussex, England- Peaceful back-to-basics site on a working farm in rural Sussex
- A 20-minute drive from the beaches of the south coast
- Firepit and cooking grid provided for each pitch
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Sharnfold Farm
Pevensey, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild campsite with free entry to a family farm attraction
- A 15-minute drive from Eastbourne; half an hour from Battle
- The site has a farm shop, café, kids’ play area and fishing lakes
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Beech Estate Campsite
Battle, East Sussex, England- Off-grid East Sussex getaway on a private 2000-acre beech estate
- A five-minute drive from Battle; 25 minutes to Hastings on the coast
- Firepits provided for all pitches and areas to make dens in the woods
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Hurstwood Farm
High Hurstwood, East Sussex, England- Peaceful Sussex site in the grounds of an 80-acre equestrian centre
- In High Weald, 15 minutes' drive from Crowborough and 30 from Lewes
- Firepits for hire; popular pub half a mile away
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Yamp Camp Isfield
Uckfield, East Sussex, England- Simple camping field near the pretty village of Isfield in East Sussex
- A 20-minute drive to Ashdown Forest; half an hour to Drusillas Park
- Bespoke pitch allocation and private campfires on every pitch
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Campfire Weekends
Eridge, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly over-21s site on a peaceful East Sussex farm
- A 20-minute drive from Scotney Castle, Bewl Water and Go Ape
- Campfires and barbecues permitted; Eridge pubs 30 mins' walk away
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Beechenwood Farm
Crowborough, East Sussex, England- Peaceful pitches on a working farm just on the edge of Crowborough
- A 15-minute drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and Pooh Sticks Bridge
- Close to Ashdown Forest walks; horse riding available on the farm
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Oak Valley Camping
Rye, East Sussex, England- Large secluded site surrounded by woodland
- A 15-minute drive from Hastings
- Firepit hire, picnic area and barbecue
