Dernwood Farm offers guests a back to nature camping experience set in a 70 acre woodland next to the High Weald AONB. Family and dog friendly camping with 25 and three secluded woodland pitches. Each of these has a campfire and loo. Great glamping options from a charming bell tent to a safari tent. Enjoy a delicious breakfast or treat from the onsite cafe, or pick up something fresh from the farm shop to cook up on the fire pit for dinner.

Dog friendly and car free camping pitches with campfires welcome!

Next to the High Weald AONB, 40 minutes from Brighton and Eastbourne

Family friendly site set on a farm within 70 acres of ancient woodland with walks and rope swings!

About Dernwood Farm

Set on a working farm within 70 acres of ancient woodland, this family friendly site has space to let the children run free and for adults to unwind with a glass of their favourite tipple back by the tent. Pick up a delicious treat at the cafe, or something for your evening meal from the farm shop. For campers, there are 25 wild grass camping pitches set in a car free field, ensuring everyone's safety. Surrounded by wildlife these pitches are the perfect spot to unwind and unplug from everyday life. The walk from the car park is 400m or ten minutes, but rest assured there are trolleys and wheelbarrows to help you get your kit to your pitch! Or, there are three encampment pitches set within the woodlands around a fenced natural pond. Sycamore, Holly and Hazel each have their own fire pit with log seating, and a shared covered washing up area and loo. These pitches are also available for exclusive group hire. For glamping, there are three furnished bell tents set just off the camping field to catch the evening sun. Ash and Willow can be exclusively hired by a group, or are also private enough for individual use. Oak, is set in its own private woodland clearing. Inside each are sofa beds, a wood burning stove. Outside is an outdoor kitchen, a Dutch oven and seating. The shepherd's hut is set in a woodland clearing, equipped with a double sofa bed, wood burner and double gas hob. Two children can sleep in the upstairs 'loft' where the ceiling is blackboard for creating masterpieces! Outside is a hot water wet room, a fire pit, seating and hammock. For groups, the safari tent is a great option, sleeping up to eight. Equipped with a kitchen, dining table, chairs, a sofa and woodburner. Outside is a fire pit with a large double tripod, grill and Dutch Oven. There is a bathroom accessible from the back of the tent. Or, the waggon which has U-shaped seating that converts to a double bed, a kitchen area and a cosy wood burner. Outside is a hot tub, seating and a loo. Finally, the glamping cabin sleeps five, with a sofa bed and triple sleeper. Outside there is a hot tub, fire pit and seating. Within 40 minutes of Brighton, Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne, all great spots for family days out. This site offers guests a relaxing getaway surrounded by nature, filled with bluebells in the spring, lush greenery in Summer and wild chestnuts in Autumn. Home to a whole host of wildlife including rabbits, deer and buzzards. Campfires are welcome, with logs and kindling available to purchase from the site. Please note, that guests are not allowed to forage for firewood. The site is dog friendly, please ensure dogs are supervised at all times.

Dernwood Farm is open from 29/04 to 29/09 in 2024 and from 02/05 to 01/11 in 2025.


Facilities and amenities

Camping facilities include three toilets and a covered washing up area in the camping field, plus a shower block up in the car park.

The encampment pitches have a tree bog loo and covered washing up area. All glamping accommodation has its own facilities (the three bell tents share).

Whilst there is no children's playground, there are 70 acres of ancient woods might just be better than any swing set or climbing frame!

The Dernwood Cafe serves hot and cold drinks, breakfast baps and cold snacks. There is also a shop selling groceries, fresh produce, dairy, cold drinks and snacks.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

Dernwood Farm,

Dern Lane, Waldron, Heathfield, Sussex, TN21 0PN

Coordinates

50.9317, 0.2105 | TQ 55 17

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Dernwood Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Young children


There are 34 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

25 x Non Electric Wild Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Unmarked wild grass pitches for tents only, campfires allowed. No electric.


3 x Encampment Pitches

Max 6 people

Set in coppiced woodland around a fenced natural pond. These include a fire pit with log seating.

2 x Bell Tents

Max 4 people

5m bell tents set in woodland clearings. These are furnished and include a Dutch oven.

The Shepherd's Hut

Max 4 people

Set in a private woodland clearing with a double bed and upstairs loft for children, there is also a woodburner and small kitchen too. Outside is a wet room and hammock.

Safari Tent

Max 8 people

A luxury glamping option which sleeps eight in two bedrooms and a double cabin bed. There's a woodburning range, cosy furnishings and ensuite facilities.

The Waggon

Max 2 people

Set in a woodland clearing, with a double bed and toasty woodburnder. Outside is a fire pit and hot tub.

The Cabin

Max 5 people

Set in the woodlands with a sofa bed and a bedroom with a double bed and single bed on top. There is also a wood burner and hot tub too.

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 2pm until 8pm, please let the site know if you are going to be delayed. Check out is due before 1pm on your last day.

Yes, up to two dogs are allowed per pitch and the site asks that dogs be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended. Please note, that breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Campfires and BBQs are permitted as long as they are raised from the ground. The encampment pitches, shepherd's hut, safari tent and the glamping cabin all have fire pits. There are logs and kindling available to purchase as guests are not permitted to forage for fire wood.

Yes, you can bring an awning, gazebo or pup tent with you but be sure to add this on when making your booking.

Family groups are permitted, but party groups like Hen and stag parties are not permitted.

The pitches are car free, there is a car park about a ten minute walk from the pitches and there are trolleys and wheelbarrows to help you get your kit to your pitch.

Yes, there is a shop selling free range eggs, meat and fresh milk, yoghurt and ice cream. There is also a selection of tinned and dry goods as well as snacks, condiments, tea and coffee.

Yes, there is a cafe onsite with indoor and outdoor seating serving breakfast, brunch, snacks and a range of hot and cold drinks.

The site map can be found here.


Appreciate being able to unwind away from the everyday, explore the 70 acres of ancient woodlands and spot the resident rabbits, badgers and deer. A host of great outdoorsy events and clubs take place here, with a forest school keeping little ones entertained at the Children's Woodland Club. As well as courses in everything from basketry to pottery.

Gentle strolls in the High Weald will end with a lovely stopover in a country pub and fabulous hilltop views. There are many Sussex villages around where you can take it easy with a look around local shops. Or, head back to site and feast in the farm's cafe. You could even pick up some farm-reared meat and sizzle up a treat around the campfire.

Brighton is only a 40 minute drive away, stroll the promenade and venture onto the pier for a game in the arcade or ride on one of the rollercoasters! Wander the famous lanes, filled with boutiques and cute cafes.

Other things to see and do in the area:

  • Urban Jump Trampoline Park (10 minutes)
  • Blackberry Farm Park (10 minutes)
  • High Cross Lake (15 minutes)
  • Tunbridge Wells (35 minutes)
  • Eastbourne (40 minutes)
The listing for Dernwood Farm was last updated on October 31st, 2024 at 3:49 PM

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