Tent Campsites in Lewes, East Sussex

Holmans Woods

• Wild camping in a 15-acre forest near Heathfield in East Sussex
• Ashdown Forest and Eastbourne beach both half an hour’s drive
• Well-spaced pitches, fires allowed; shops and pubs five minutes’ drive

Yamp Camp Bluebell

• Sheltered back to basics pitches near the village of Horsted Keynes
• Ashdown Forest and Ouse Valley Viaduct 10 minutes' drive away
• A short walk from the Bluebell Railway station and village pubs

Wimbles Farm

• Peaceful park near the Cuckoo Trail and 20 mins' drive from the coast
• Firepits, solar shower and sustainably coppiced wood for sale
• Fishing tuition, instruction and kit hire all available

Truleigh Hill Youth Hostel

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

Warren Valley Farm

• Scenic family-friendly paddock pitches alongside the South Downs Way
• An hour's walk from Devil’s Dyke; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
• Café on site; barbecues permitted; a short drive for shops and pubs

Farmhouse Caravan and Camping

Pre-Pitched at Vine Cross

• A digital detox on a family-run farm
• Near a walking route leading to two local pubs
• Mini concierge service: order wine, chocolates and barbecue meat

Blacklands Farm

Northover Farm

• Simple pop-up camping on a working farm near Heathfield in East Sussex
• Half an hour’s drive to Drusilla Park and Bewl Water Aqua Park
• Off-grid grass pitches with Sussex Diamond Way in five minutes’ walk

Greenviews Caravan Park

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

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

Comphurst Farm

• Back to basics farm campsite on the edge of the High Weald
• Five minutes' drive from Herstmonceux Castle; Pevensey Bay 15 minutes
• Two spacious fields with direct access to paths and bridleways

Ashdown Forest Campsite - 100 Acre Wood

• Dog-friendly site surrounded by the Sussex countryside
• A five-minute drive from Ashdown Forest and Weir Wood Reservoir
• Access to a private woodland with ancient trees and a walking track

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

Blackland Farm

• Site set over 120 acres of West Sussex countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Ashdown Forest and East Grinstead
• Easy access by public transport; lots of activities to book on site

Crowborough Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Merrion Farm

• Quiet, family-friendly site on a working dairy farm
• Half an hour's drive from Arundel Castle or Worthing beach
• Half a mile from Downs Link National Trail; fishing by arrangement

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