Family friendly: Campsites in Brighton, England
27 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Brighton
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Brighton Experience Freedom Glamping
Brighton, East Sussex, England- Spacious glamping site with sea views, two miles from central Brighton
- A 20-minute walk from the beach and marina; 45 minutes from the pier
- Regular buses stop outside for travel to the city and countryside
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Waydown Shepherds Huts
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Peaceful Pyecombe shepherd's huts on the South Downs Way
- 15 minutes' drive from Brighton's town centre shops and beach
- Next to a golf club and stables; pub and farm shop a short walk away
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Stud Farm
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Peaceful back-to-basics rural site in the village of Telscombe
- Just off the South Downs Way and 30 minutes' walk to the beach
- Organic meat and free-range eggs available to buy from the farm
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Foot of the Downs
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Small glamping site on a working farm in the South Downs National Park
- A half-hour walk to Devil's Dyke; 25 minutes' drive to Brighton
- Ensuite units with private outdoor space and stunning views
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Ditchling Camping
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly site in the peaceful South Downs National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Brighton; 15 minutes to Devil’s Dyke
- Adventure trail, swing tree and places for den making on site
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The Barn Caravan Park
Lancing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site seven miles from Brighton and half a mile from trains
- Carefully maintained to avoid overcrowding
- Picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
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Pepperscombe Farm
Steyning, West Sussex, England- Glamping site with spectacular South Downs National Park views
- Shoreham-by-Sea beach 15 minutes’ drive; Knepp Castle 20 minutes
- Steyning's shops, pubs and restaurants 15 minutes’ walk away
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The Artisan Bakehouse
Steyning, West Sussex, England- Luxurious shepherd’s hut set in woodland near Steyning, West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive to the South Downs National Park and Worthing beach
- Bread making school on site; firepit and kitchen area provided
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Tomkins Farm
North Chailey, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly East Sussex farm site with alpacas, sheep and camels
- A 15-minute drive from Barcombe Mills and half an hour from Brighton
- Firepits provided; several pubs within walking distance; trails nearby
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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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The Holmsted Himalayas
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Bell tent glamping in the Ouse Valley, with great views and sunsets
- Nymans and Leonardslee Gardens within 10 minutes' drive
- Swimming pond on site, plus firepit for each tent
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Sussex Camping
Polegate, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly camping pitches at a pub in the Sussex countryside
- In the village of Arlington, 25 minutes’ drive from Eastbourne
- Beer garden with a play area on site; dog-friendly area in the pub
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Golden Cross Holiday Park
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly holiday homes four miles from Hailsham
- A 20-minute drive from Eastbourne and 35 minutes from Brighton
- Private hot tubs; shop outside the park and country pubs nearby
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Oakfield Farm Campsite
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Back to basics farm site under the South Downs
- Spotless facilities including a shower and toilet block added in 2019
- Catering van with local produce freshly cooked for you
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Lovebrook
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Peaceful back to basics site in a scenic South Downs village
- Around a 10-minute walk from the South Downs Way; country pub nearby
- Woodfired sauna and cold plunge pool for an additional fee
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Weavers
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Three-acre West Sussex site close to the South Downs Way
- A 15-minute drive to Lewes and Brighton; Bluebell Railway 20 minutes
- Peaceful back to basics site; village and pub 15 minutes' walk
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Beau and Bell at South Farm
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Luxury bell tents at a family-friendly site in the South Downs
- Glyndebourne 20 minutes’ drive; Brighton half an hour
- Firepits and a communal tipi; village pub within a 20-minute walk
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The Oaks Poultry Farm
Ditchling, East Sussex, England- Family-friendly working farm site in the South Downs National Park
- A 10-minute drive from Ditchling Beacon and 25 minutes from Brighton
- On-site farm shop, tearoom and kids' farm (free entry for guests)
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Pear Tree Farm
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Peaceful, spacious family-run farm site 10 minutes from Henfield
- 10 minutes' drive from the South Downs National Park; 20 from Brighton
- Pick up fresh free-range eggs from the farm's hens
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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
