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Beech Estate Campsite offers a magical off-grid woodland escape near Battle in East Sussex. Here you can try a spot of camping and wild bell tent glamping in a 600-acre private woodland. Pitch up among the trees and get back to nature, complete with bucket showers and campfires! It's the perfect spot for families, groups and couples looking to get away from it all.
Ideal East Sussex location, within easy reach of Battle, Hastings and Lewes
Explore the 600-acre private estate with woodland, meadows and diverse wildlife
Family focused off grid camping and glamping with campfires
Part of Pegs and Pitches Camping, this off-grid woodland haven is great for those looking to spend some time in nature. The setting is near Battle, famous for its 1066 history and an easy distance from London and the South Coast. Choose from forest tent pitches, where you can set up camp among the trees, and furnished bell tents, which offer a wild glamping experience. The bell tents come fully equipped with everything you need for a stay in the woods. You'll be surrounded by forest as you cook on your own campfire and enjoy a back to nature experience. For tent campers, there's the chance to pitch up among the lovely trees in natural clearings. While for those who really want to languish in seclusion, there are faraway pitches that are further from the facilities but have incredible valley views over Bracken Valley or Beech Creek Valley. All pitches are private, but some larger pitches are available for groups of families wanting to camp together. Bell tents are set in private glades and come with a firewood allocation, beds, a picnic table, camping chairs and cooking utensils. Each has a fire pit so you can roast marshmallows and cook delicious campfire meals. It's the perfect way to skip overloading the car, but it's still a wild experience, giving you the chance to get back to basics. The woodland is part of a privately owned estate in the High Weald that you are free to roam! Discover wildflower meadows and spot incredible wildlife, such as buzzards and barn owls. Cars are parked away from the camping area, allowing you to enjoy nature as it should be. Please note that the campsite is off grid so has no electricity.
Beech Estate Campsite is open from 28/03 to 31/10.
Max 6 people
Individual forest, faraway and meadow pitches, suitable for one family sized tent. Pitch among the trees or further away with a little more seclusion. All pitches have their own campfire pit. Groups, please book a group pitch.
Max 10 people
Almost wild tent camping pitch, surrounded by woodland and equipped with fire pit, benches, grill and picnic table. 100m walk to facilities.
Max 3 people
Bring your own hammock and sleep among the trees! Space for up to three hammocks and a fire pit is available for your campfire. Shared facilities are around a 150m walk away. Tents are not permitted at this pitch.
Max 10 people
Various group pitches, suitable for two to six tents, along with a woodland meadow which accommodates up to 10 families. All pitches have their own campfire pit.
Max 8 people
Ideal for larger groups of families wanting to pitch together, set away from other pitches. The meadow is a unique tree-lined area with it's own compost toilet and drinking water point.
If you are booking for more than one tent pitch or bell tent, please contact the office as we may not be able to place you together without prior consultation.
All bookings of more than four adults or for more than two families must contact the office before booking. We reserve the right to cancel any group bookings made without approval.
Camping trips to Beech Estate are all about relaxing in nature. You can cook on and relax around the campfire, explore the woodland and enjoy den building, wildlife watching and bug hunting.
The campsite is close to Battle where you can visit the English Heritage 1066 battlefield. The entire area is steeped in history, and tells the full story of the Norman invasion. The Herstmonceux Observatory is also brilliant for families with many space-themed exhibits.
Head to Hastings to discover the delights of the seaside, the Sealife Centre, Hastings Castle and more of the 1066 Story.
You're staying by the South Coast so there's opportunities for lovely coastal walks, such as the Sussex Coastline Walk and trails across the South Downs National Park.
Other enticing sights in the area:
Polegate, (11.8 miles)
A scenic site at the foot of the South Downs, walking distance from pubs and shops. 15 mins from Eastbourne beach!
Filching, Polegate, Filching (12.4 miles)
Off grid wild camping and glamping site for nature lovers, situated within the South Downs National Park.
Rye Foreign, Rye, Rye Foreign (11.9 miles)
A relaxed and friendly camping and glamping site in 1066 Country, close to Rye and beaches like Camber Sands.
Telham, Battle, Telham (4 miles)
A back-to-basics, adult only camping and bell tent site between Hastings and Battle, 15 minutes from the beach.
Battle, (5.3 miles)
Family friendly camping and glamping in the High Weald AONB by an ancient woodland. Just 20 minutes to Hastings.