Wayfaring Farm Camping
4.81 /5
Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.
Wayfaring Farm Camping is an off grid, 'Leave No Trace' wild camping and glamping site for nature lovers, situated within the South Downs National Park. With fantastic views, the site is approximately a mile from the South Downs Way.
Friendly off-grid glamping and camping site in the South Downs National Park
Fire pits welcome with wood available to purchase onsite
Just a 15 minute drive from the beaches of Eastbourne and Birling Gap
About Wayfaring Farm Camping
Wayfaring Farm Camping offers scenic, organic land that hugs the lower slopes of the South Downs. Easy to access by car, public transport or on foot, the large camping field is big on views and gives plenty of room between tents, with just nine permitted (seven pitches and two bell tents). The main camping area is at the top of the land. The top part of the land has five terraces, allowing flat camping with great views. Bell tent Forget-Me-Not is situated on its own terrace at Rose Briar, with plenty of space around it and great views. Measuring 5 metres, the tent has a comfy double bed, cosy rugs, mood lighting, is fully equipped and sleeps four. It has its own eco toilet. The Campion bell tent is situated on its own terrace at Hazel Hill, also with plenty of space around it and great views. This 5m bell tent has a comfy double bed, cosy rugs, mood lighting, sleeps four, and is fully equipped. It has its own eco toilet. Car access is permitted for up to 10 cars which can be parked in the first field, and wheel barrows are available to transport your things to your bell tent or camping pitch. Please note that the terrain is steep in places, and is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Guests staying here must take any rubbish away with them. Only wood purchased onsite may be used.
The site is open every Wednesday-Sunday in July and August.
There are 7 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
5 x Non Electric Wild Camping Pitches
Max 6 people
Choose your own spot to set up camp. Car parking is available at the entrance field.
Other accommodation
2 x Bell Tents
Max 4 people
Well equipped 5 metre bell tents, with a double bed, two single blow up mattresses, bedside table, battery/solar lights, rugs, cushions, water carrier, fire bowl with grill, shared camp kitchen and outside seating. Bring bedding, cutlery and crockery.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Polegate area
The site is just one mile from the South Downs Way, and is the perfect place to stop before a leisurely last day's walk to Eastbourne.
There are beautiful beaches within easy reach at Birling Gap, Eastbourne and Seaford.
Good walks include routes to Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters from Birling Gap (3 miles away), Cuckmere Haven, Jevington (Eight Bells pub, 25 mins from camping), Wilmington and Folkington.
National Cycle routes 2 and 21 are within a 15 minute bike ride. You can cycle to Arlington Reservoir and Abbotts Wood.
There are several pretty local villages to visit, including Alfriston, East Dean, West Dean and Firle. Further afield, Hastings and Rye are both highly recommended for their old towns and history.
Other things to do locally include:
- Knockhatch Adventure Park
- Michelam Priory
- Herstmonceux Castle and Gardens
- The Observatory Science Centre
- Farleys House and Gallery
- Charleston Farm House
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