34 back to basics campsites in Sussex

Sunnyside Pop Up Camping, East Grinstead, West SussexPlaceholder image
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East Grinstead, West Sussex

5 /5

5 reviews

100%

would recommend

Summer pop up campsite with a communal fire pit and sauna for hire. A 15 minute walk to a pub and Standen House.

Earth Camp, North Chailey, East SussexPlaceholder image
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North Chailey, East Sussex

4.62 /5

25 reviews

78%

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Back-to-nature camping and bell tents by the South Downs, surrounded by woodland. Onsite yoga, gong baths and more!

Camping at Tomkins Farm, North Chailey, East SussexPlaceholder image
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North Chailey, East Sussex

4.71 /5

47 reviews

89%

would recommend

Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!

Bramley Park Camping, Polegate, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Polegate, East Sussex

4.55 /5

79 reviews

95%

would recommend

A scenic site at the foot of the South Downs, walking distance from pubs and shops. 15 mins from Eastbourne beach!

Fontmills Farm Campsite, Hellingly, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Hellingly, East Sussex

4.92 /5

17 reviews

100%

would recommend

Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and campervan pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.

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Stud Farm, Telscombe, Lewes, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Telscombe, Lewes, East Sussex

4.75 /5

69 reviews

96%

would recommend

Peaceful back to basics camping, just off the South Downs Way and a 20-30 minute walk to the beach.

Beech Estate Campsite, Battle, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Battle, East Sussex

4.86 /5

31 reviews

97%

would recommend

A magical woodland site, offering forest camping and wild glamping bell tents. Complete with bucket showers!

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Heronsdale Manor Farm Campsite, Waldron, Heathfield, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex

4.89 /5

13 reviews

92%

would recommend

Back to nature family camping and touring in the Sussex countryside. Dog friendly and campfires allowed.

Hook Farm Campsite, West Hoathly, West SussexPlaceholder image
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West Hoathly, West Sussex

4.83 /5

46 reviews

96%

would recommend

A family-friendly back to basics campsite ideal for weekend getaways in the beautiful Sussex countryside.

The Otter Channel, Peasmarsh, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Peasmarsh, East Sussex

4.54 /5

14 reviews

79%

would recommend

Peaceful campsite with bucket showers on the banks of the River Rother, ten minutes from Rye. Dog friendly.

Wild Boar Wood Campsite, Horsted Keynes, West SussexPlaceholder image
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Horsted Keynes, West Sussex

4.84 /5

11 reviews

91%

would recommend

Off-grid wild glamping in the forest with beautifully furnished bell tents, bucket showers and campfires.

Hastings 1066, Telham, Battle, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Telham, Battle, East Sussex

4.65 /5

8 reviews

100%

would recommend

A back-to-basics, adult only campsite between Hastings and Battle, 15 minutes from the beach.

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Chanctonbury View Camping at Gallops Farm, Findon, Worthing, West SussexPlaceholder image

Findon, Worthing, West Sussex

A tranquil family friendly site in the South Downs - walking distance from pubs and South Downs Way.

Newhouse Farm Wild Camping , East Dean, Chichester, West SussexPlaceholder image

East Dean, Chichester, West Sussex

Wild camping and bell tent glamping in the Goodwood Estate, near Chichester. Family-friendly and dog-friendly.

Night Pastures, Fernhurst, Haslemere, West SussexPlaceholder image

Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex

A truly beautiful, high quality sustainable natural retreat in the heart of the South Downs National Park.

Kitts Campsite, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West SussexPlaceholder image
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Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Family friendly camping and glamping in ancient West Sussex woodlands, ten minutes from a charming local pub.

Experience Sussex at Wimbles Farm, Horam, Heathfield, East SussexPlaceholder image

Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex

Small and quiet camping and glamping, with private campfire pitches in secluded corners. Pitches have own toilets!

Wyld Wood Campsite, Newick, Lewes, East SussexPlaceholder image

Newick, Lewes, East Sussex

Natural wild pitches or furnished yurts in a beautiful 13-acre woodland, with campfires and hot showers.

Fox Wood Camping, Patching, West SussexPlaceholder image

Patching, West Sussex

Woodland camping in a stunning oak forest, perfect for family groups.

Oak Valley Camping , Pett, Hastings, East SussexPlaceholder image
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Pett, Hastings, East Sussex

Family friendly campsite surrounded by woodland. Within a 15 minute drive of Rye, Hastings and the beach!

Pop-Up Woods and Meadows Campsite, Hastings, East SussexPlaceholder image

Hastings, East Sussex

Off-grid and family friendly camping in woodlands or meadows in the High Weald AONB. 15 minutes from Hastings.

Campfire Weekends, Eridge Green, Crowborough, East SussexPlaceholder image

Eridge Green, Crowborough, East Sussex

Secluded, peaceful and back-to-basics tent camping at weekends only for over 21s in an AONB. Campfires welcome.

Boathouse Farm Camping, Isfield, East SussexPlaceholder image

Isfield, East Sussex

Relaxed camping for all on an organic working farm in the heart of Sussex, situated alongside the River Ouse.

Woodpecker Camping Field, Climping, Littlehampton, West SussexPlaceholder image

Climping, Littlehampton, West Sussex

Family friendly, back-to-basics, tent, motorhome, touring caravan site with electric grass pitches. Dogs welcome.

Wayfaring Farm Camping, Filching, Polegate, East SussexPlaceholder image

Filching, Polegate, East Sussex

Off grid wild camping and glamping site for nature lovers, situated within the South Downs National Park.

Yamp Camp Isfield, Isfield, Uckfield, East SussexPlaceholder image

Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex

Traditional campsite with complimentary fire pits in a village setting, 15 minutes from the Bluebell Railway.

Ryebank Corner, Climping, Littlehampton, West SussexPlaceholder image

Climping, Littlehampton, West Sussex

Small and peaceful site with a selection of yurts and bell tents, a half a mile to Climping beach.

Pett Camping, Pett, Hasting, East SussexPlaceholder image

Pett, Hasting, East Sussex

Back to basics campsite in the High Weald AONB, stunning countryside views, 15 minute walk to the beach.

Netherfield Place Farm Camping, Netherfield, East SussexPlaceholder image

Netherfield, East Sussex

Rural farm with tents and campervan pitches in the High Weald AONB, near Hastings and Normans Bay. Bell tents too!

Crows Hall Wild Camping, Chilgrove, Chichester, West SussexPlaceholder image

Chilgrove, Chichester, West Sussex

Dog friendly wild camping in the heart of the South Downs National Park, in reach of Chichester and the coast.

Donnington Wild Camping, Donnington, Chichester, West SussexPlaceholder image

Donnington, Chichester, West Sussex

A true camping experience, getting back to basics with plenty of space to be at one with the countryside.

Oakfield Farm Campsite, Hailsham, East SussexPlaceholder image

Hailsham, East Sussex

Back to basics camping with campfires, set just 10 minutes from the South Downs, on a family friendly site.

Ouse Meadow Campsite, Lewes, East SussexPlaceholder image

Lewes, East Sussex

Idyllic back-to-basics camping on the riverbank, opposite the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. Campfires allowed.

Oakside Farm Certificated Site, Ringmer, Lewes, East SussexPlaceholder image

Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex

Members only tent and touring site set just one mile from the South Downs. Pets welcome and campfires allowed.

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