Tent Campsites in Brighton, East Sussex

Pop-up Brighton Campsite

High Barn Retreats

• 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

Plumpton College

• 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

Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping

• 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

Ham Camping

• Simple pitches on the edge of the village of Hassocks
• A 20-minute drive/train to Brighton; South Downs walks from site
• Good site for car-free travel: train station 10 minutes' walk away

Truleigh Hill Youth Hostel

• Camping on the South Downs Way, with use of all Hostel Facilities.

The Macs Farm

• 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

Kings Barn Camping

• Dog-friendly farm site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
• A 20-minute drive from Devil's Dyke; half an hour from Brighton beach
• Firepit and barbecue provided; access to the Downs Link route

Glynde Place Pop-up Campsite

• Pop-up campsite at Glynde Place; surrounded by South Downs countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Lewes; 15 minutes to south coast beaches
• Spectacular East Sussex views; under a mile from a railway station

Blacklands Farm

Barcombe Yurts

• Spacious furnished yurts in a peaceful East Sussex meadow
• A 10-minute drive to Lewes and half an hour to the coast
• Village pub 10 minutes' walk; half an hour to river with boat hire

The Real Restival

• ‘Strictly canvas’ event site five minutes from South Downs
• Off-grid camping; festival feel without festival hassle
• Top spot for walkers, cyclists and explorers

New Wharf Campsite

• Spacious, dog-friendly farm park far from busy roads
• A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea beach; Brighton 30 minutes
• Direct river access; on-site kayak, canoe and paddleboard hire

Nymans Farm

• Spacious grass camping field on a West Sussex farm
• Under a mile from the Downs Link path; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
• Opposite a pub and bus stop with direct services to the south coast