The Bull's Head

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Summer's here at last
Non-electric grass pitch
The gateway to another world
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The bull's head
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Summer's here at last
Non-electric grass pitch
The gateway to another world

  • Herstmonceux pub site alongside the 1066 Country Walk
  • Varied food menu made emphasising fresh local produce
  • Secluded setting; campfires allowed
The Bull’s Head… that doesn’t sound like a campsite, does it? In fact, it sounds more like a… pub. But, happily for those who like to combine their beers with their breaks using the least effort possible, the Bull’s Head is both. Based in East Sussex at Herstmonceux (try saying that after a couple of pints), this site is both more secluded and quiet than you’d expect for being next to an imbibing emporium, and is listed as family-friendly. Which you might think is really rather an excellent combination… Facilities at the site include a modern toilet block and a water standpipe, and there’s no problem with cooking under the stars either as campfires are allowed in the pitching field. For guests who’d rather get someone else to dish up their meal, plenty of food (using mostly local produce) can be had in the pub, although tables for meals are best off being booked in advance after confirming your stay and are otherwise subject to availability. The pub is open between 12pm and 10pm on Monday to Thursday, staying open an hour later on Friday and Saturday and closing early on Sundays at 7pm. Grab lunch every day between 12pm and 2pm (or until 3pm on Sundays) and dinner every day but Sunday from 6pm to 8pm. There are also light bites available from 2.30pm to 6pm. Bulls Head Shack is also open on weekends from 8am to 12.30 am, and serves hot drinks, cold drinks and bacon and sausage baps (or a veggie alternative).

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • For meals at the pub, please give the site as much advance notice as possible.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 01 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 248 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Great pub grub & friendly, chilled spot. Spacious, quiet grounds, clean facilities, fire pits a bonus. Basic but well-kept amenities. Close to walks & sights. Minor queues at busy times, some want electric hook-up.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site. Recommend.

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Hilary B.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely friendly campsite. Nice, helpful staff. Good to be able to eat in the pub if you don't want to cook. Clean toilets and washing up station. Easy access to 1066 walking path.

Disliked As popular site could do with another shower and toilet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large open grass site with clean facilities and pub meals.

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Melanie T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Toilets and showers always clean and freshly stocked.
Pub with amazing food, lovely staff - can't do enough to help.
Highly recommend for groups and families, it was very quiet after 11pm. Lots of young children and grandparents.
We come every year, see you next year!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, all necessary facilities, quiet and spacious. Lovely pub with superb…

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Claire H.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful location, all necessary facilities, quiet and spacious. Lovely pub with superb food, welcoming staff and friendly atmosphere, family friendly. Really enjoyed our stay.

Disliked Nothing. Only marks down is that there is no kids play area but it’s not detrimental to the overall experience and there were kids games available in the pub when we were having breakfast. We’re looking forward to coming back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitch space was lovely, surrounded by trees and nice, soft ground.…

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Grace E.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The pitch space was lovely, surrounded by trees and nice, soft ground. The pub was great, staff were friendly, pies were delicious.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The basics were covered, toilet, shower and washing-up place. And most important:…

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Bart K.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The basics were covered, toilet, shower and washing-up place. And most important: nice pub with good food.

Disliked Drainage of the big shower needs attending.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pub was great, the welcome when I checked in was fab.…

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Joanne W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The pub was great, the welcome when I checked in was fab. The campsite itself was peaceful and had a good location. The site was mainly flat. There were 2 washing up sinks, 2 toilets and 3 showers, all were kept clean and tidy. Staff at pub were very attentive and friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the space and relaxed setting! Shower and toilet facilities were fine!…

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Dan A.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved the space and relaxed setting! Shower and toilet facilities were fine! Access to water and washing up spot on and easy to dispose of rubbish! We did t use a fire pit but love the idea of them being available for next time! Kids loved being able to run around and ride their bikes on the field and the. Dogs loved all the smells and freedom too!

Pub was brilliant! Great relaxed pub garden. Very friendly staff and the kids loved the chocolate brownies and ice cream!

My little boy hurt his knee on the property a couple days before we stayed and all the staff were very helpful especially Anna. So would like to thank you all for being so kind! We are only local so will be staying on the site and using the pub a lot more! Looking forward to coming again. Thank you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The staff were absolutely brilliant! Would definitely recommend

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Wifi
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Kay S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Super friendly, the staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough to help. Very relaxed. Great that campfires are allowed, and it’s very laid back. The food at the pub was great, and the coffee/breakfast shack was really good in the morning!
Great beaches a short drive away
Loads of footpaths nearby if you fancy a walk/run.
Herstmonceux castle and science centre super close too.

Disliked The shower wasn’t great… But I’m really fussy! Thankfully it was a really hot night when we stayed so it wasn’t an issue. It was perfectly functional, just not top notch!
Also no shop on site, just worth bearing in mind to make sure you have everything you need before you get there!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice people in the pub

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Sean O.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely pub with excellent food. Nice big field for camping. Good washing up and toile facilities with 1 shower. Perfect for a on night stopover.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything!…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Bull's Head

Boreham Street

Herstmonceux

East Sussex

England

BN27 4SG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.87683°N
0.36693°E

Nearest transport

Coach
7.7 km High Street
7.9 km Tesco
8.3 km Town Hall Square
Rail
5.9 km Normans Bay Rail Station
6.4 km Cooden Beach Rail Station
6.8 km Pevensey Bay Rail Station
Ferry
24 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
40.8 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
46.5 km Shoreham Brighton City 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

With something called the 1066 Country Walk running past the site, it’s not a huge stretch to guess that this is battlefield country… The 1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield site is nearby to relive that all-important day in English history when King Harold (allegedly) got something in his eye, while there are other battle-y relics in neighbouring Hastings which also has Europe's biggest beachside fishing fleet and smuggling adventures at St Clements Caves. The 1066 route is just one of the many scenic walks in the surrounding countryside, or for day trips, Herstmonceux is recommended with its castle and the rural Herstmonceux Observatory Science Centre. As well as walking, Sussex sightseers can take the Kent and East Sussex Railway to puff along from Tenterden through the countryside of the Rother Valley to Bodiam with its National Trust castle, or stay closer to home with a trip up (or down) Hastings’s cliff railway which has the UK's steepest funicular railway. Hang on tight… For less adrenaline-fuelled sightseeing, options include a stroll along the nearby beaches – the seaside is just a short drive away – or a dander around Darwell Reservoir, surrounded by ancient woodland and the chance to spot woodpeckers and tawny owls. Meanwhile, mini battlers will be more than happy with the abundance of attractions in the area aimed at the little people, from the Blue Reef Aquarium at Hastings to getting bug-eyed at the birds of prey at Hailsham’s Knockhatch Adventure Park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Norman`S Bay 6.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Pevensey Bay 7.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bexhill 8.5 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
St Leonards 13.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastbourne 14 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 9.4 km

Batemans 12.5 km

Eastbourne Pier 13.3 km

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 15.5 km

Drusillas Park 15.5 km

National Trust

Bateman's 12.4 km

Alfriston Clergy House 16.7 km

Bodiam Castle 18.6 km

Scotney Castle 24.1 km

Monk's House 25.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 1.9 km

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 4.8 km

Pevensey Bay – Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour – Pevensey Castle 7.3 km

FORE WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 22/07/1976) 8.7 km

Norman's Bay 8.8 km

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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Bull's Head have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Bull's Head dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Bull's Head? With something called the 1066 Country Walk running past the site, it’s not a huge stretch to guess that this is battlefield country… The 1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield site is nearby … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Bull's Head?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Bull's Head? From R596,60 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.