Walkers' paradise: Tent Campsites in Brighton, East Sussex
8 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Brighton
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
- Carefully maintained to avoid overcrowding
- Picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
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
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
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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Peacocks Farm Campsite
Thakeham, West Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping in a West Sussex private nature reserve
- A 25-minute drive from the coast and close to South Downs walks
- Dog-friendly site with fruit to pick and barbecues permitted
High Barn Retreats
Brighton, East Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site in the South Downs National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Lewes and half an hour’s drive from Brighton
- A five-minute drive to pubs, local shops and the beach in Rottingdean
Housedean Farm Campsite
Lewes, East Sussex, EnglandPlumpton College
Plumpton, East Sussex, England- In the South Downs National Park, with fab views over local hills
- A 10-minute drive from Lewes and 25 from central Brighton
- Surrounded by several walking trails, including the South Downs Way
Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park
Hassocks, West Sussex, EnglandThe Wild Hotel
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Campsite in The South Downs National Park
Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site on a South Downs working farm
- A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea; half an hour from Brighton
- Walking and cycle paths directly accessible from the site
Blackberry Wood Campsite
Brighton, East Sussex, EnglandWarren Valley Farm
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England- Scenic family-friendly paddock pitches alongside the South Downs Way
- An hour's walk from Devil’s Dyke; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
- Café a few minutes' walk away; raised barbecues welcome on site
Truleigh Hill Youth Hostel
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England- Camping on the South Downs Way, with use of all Hostel Facilities.
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
Farmhouse Caravan and Camping
Henfield, West Sussex, England
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