Tent Campsites in Brighton, East Sussex
16 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Brighton
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Lovebrook
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Peaceful back to basics site in a scenic South Downs village
- On Saturdays: a café, farm shop, drop-in yoga and family nature club
- Woodfired sauna and cold plunge pool for an additional fee
Wolstonbury Dreaming
Hassocks, West Sussex, England- Small eco-campsite 15 minutes’ walk from the South Downs Way
- A 15-minute drive from Brighton and half an hour from Glyndebourne
- Off-grid site power by solar panels; pub 15 minutes’ walk
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
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
The Barn Caravan Park
Lancing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site seven miles from Brighton and half a mile from trains
- Lancing Beach 10 minutes' walk; Worthing 20 minutes by bus
- Picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
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Mays Farm
Ringmer, East Sussex, England- Simple grass pitches on a working farm a 10-minute drive from Lewes
- Glyndebourne 10 minutes’ drive; Brighton half an hour
- Farm shop and farm workshops on site, plus animals to meet
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
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
Deaks Acres
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Quiet family-friendly site on a smallholding in the High Weald
- Ardingly Reservoir 15 minutes’ drive; Brighton half an hour
- Firepits, communal kitchen and picnic benches; freshly laid eggs sold
Kitts Campsite
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Peaceful family-friendly site set in ancient West Sussex woodland
- Sheffield Park five minutes’ drive; Millennium Seed Bank 20 minutes
- Firepits available; solar-powered showers; well-behaved dogs welcome
Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on the banks of the Ouse river by Sheffield Park
- Bluebell Railway station over the road; Ashdown Forest 10 mins' drive
- Rope swings, hammocks and play area; firepits for hire on site
Warminghurst Camping
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Secluded and small site with amazing views over the South Downs
- A 25-minute drive to Arundel Cathedral and Worthing beach
- A historic site with walks, shops and pubs nearby
Little Thakeham Farm
Storrington, West Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on a peaceful farm site near Storrington
- A 20-minute drive to the coast and Arundel Castle; 40 to Brighton
- A mile from South Downs National Park; pub 15 minutes' walk away
Oakfield Farm Campsite
Hailsham, East Sussex, England- Back to basics farm site between the South Downs and High Weald
- A 20-minute drive to the coast for Eastbourne or Seven Sisters cliffs
- Catering van with local produce freshly cooked for you
Sunset Tree Camping
Staplefield, West Sussex, England- 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
Peacocks Farm Campsite
Thakeham, West Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping in a West Sussex private nature reserve
- A 20-minute drive from the coast and close to South Downs walks
- Dog-friendly site with fruit to pick and barbecues permitted
The Macs Farm
Ditchling, East Sussex, England- Family camping on an organic egg farm in the South Downs National Park
- A 20-minute drive to Brighton, and 25 minutes to Barcombe Mills
- Communal dining area, kids’ activities, bar, street food in summer
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)
The Slips
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Peaceful, dog-friendly pop-up site three miles from the South Downs
- A 10-minute walk to South Downs Link; 40 minutes’ drive to Brighton
- Barbecues and firepits permitted; short walk to shops, pubs and cafés
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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