Downs View Campsite
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Add your business details- Spacious South Downs pitches with vineyard views and handy amenities
- Five minutes' drive to Bluebell Railway; 10 minutes to Ashdown Forest
- Part of a wine estate with tours and tastings available to book
Partial to a glass of wine? Keen on a pretty rural view? How about a glass of wine with rural views thrown in too – perhaps while a firepit crackles away to keep you warm too? That rather lovely experience is on offer at Downs View Campsite, part of a wine estate in the West Sussex countryside about 10 minutes’ drive from Haywards Heath.
Pitches here look out over rows of vines, with the hills of the South Downs National Park as a backdrop. Each pitch has plenty of space from which to soak up the views, and you’re welcome to bring along a firepit (or hire one on site) or barbecue, as long as it’s raised off the ground. Gentle acoustic music is permitted too, but you’ll need to be mindful of neighbours and keep it quiet after 10pm.
All the essentials are provided here: guests have access to hot showers, flushing toilets, washing-up areas and plenty of parking. A mobile pizza van stops by on Saturday nights too, so you can buy fresh wood-fired pizzas for easy dinners on your pitch.
And that glass of wine? The main winery is about 20 minutes away on foot, via a trail that runs through the vines and woodland. Once you get there, you can sample a complimentary glass, pick up a bottle for your fireside evening or get the full experience by signing up for a tour and/or tasting session (these are rightly popular so you’ll need to book ahead).
Kids, dogs and non-drinkers needn’t feel left out either, as there are three self-guided trails to follow through the grounds, taking in vine views, woodlands and nature ponds along the way.
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Downs View Campsite
Ketches Lane
Scaynes Hill
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
England
RH17 7NR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.01241°N
-0.02127°W
Nearest transport
Coach5.8 km School Lane
5.9 km School Lane
9.4 km Bus Station
Rail5.9 km Haywards Heath Rail Station
8.8 km Wivelsfield Rail Station
9.4 km Balcombe Rail Station
Ferry25.3 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
47.5 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
48.1 km Kingston Town End Pier
Airport18.9 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
18.9 km London Gatwick Airport
19.9 km 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
Once you’ve taken a stroll around the site’s grounds, set your sights on some of the area’s other great walking areas. There are plenty of places for walks long and short in the surrounding South Downs National Park – one of the most popular being Ashdown Forest (10 minutes’ drive), where you can see the landscapes that inspired the Winnie the Pooh books, and even play a game at Pooh Sticks Bridge.
For other South Downs views, head to the National Trust’s Sheffield Park to explore the gorgeous gardens and play trail, or rest your legs with a ride on the Bluebell Railway (both five minutes away by car).
Other days out? Try the crazy golf, play barn and ice cream parlour at Heaven Farm (five minutes), take your fishing kit to Latchetts Lakes (five minutes) or book a top-notch cultural fix with an opera or concert at Glyndebourne (25 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Kemptown | 23 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Brighton Central | 23.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hove | 23.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saltdean | 23.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southwick | 25.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Bluebell Railway 2.2 km
Sheffield Park Garden 2.6 km
Wakehurst Place 7.7 km
Standen 10.1 km
Nymans 12.9 km
National Trust
Sheffield Park Garden 2.6 km
Wakehurst Place 7.5 km
Standen 10.1 km
Nymans 13.1 km
Monk's House 19.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Danehill - Cumnor House - Newnhams - Buttocks Bank Wood 3.1 km
SHEFFIELD PARK 3.2 km
Horsted Keynes - Sheffield Park 4.1 km
Ardingly Reservoir - Wakehurst Place - Ardingly 6.2 km
WYCH CROSS PLACE 6.6 km
Local events
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 16 May 2024 – Thursday, 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 16.1 km
- Wick Street Festival (Thursday, 29 August 2024 – Thursday, 29 August 2024)
Polegate, England 21.9 km
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, 17 August 2024 – Saturday, 17 August 2024)
Arundel, England 41.3 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.
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- Does Downs View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Downs View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Downs View Campsite? Once you’ve taken a stroll around the site’s grounds, set your sights on some of the area’s other great walking areas. There are plenty of places for walks long and short in … Read more
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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon