Dog-friendly glamping in High Weald AONB

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Covering almost 1500 square kilometres of bucolic countryside across Sussex, Kent, and Surrey, the High Weald (England’s fourth largest AONB) is dotted with elegant manors, ancient castles, and National Trust gardens. It’s also packed with adventure, from lake swimming and kayaking to refreshing walks across wide-open heaths or through dense, ancient forests. May to October are the best months for outdoor wandering, whether you’re heading for a coastal campsite, a glamping tent on a family-friendly farm, or a secluded treehouse escape for switching right off.

98% (826) 213 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in High Weald AONB

Wonderland Festival Retreat

1. Wonderland Festival Retreat

100%
(6)
Henfield, England · 2 units
Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£170
 / night
Downsview Vineyard

2. Downsview Vineyard

100%
(55)
Crowborough, England · 5 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£125
 / night
Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

3. Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

83%
(3)
England · 1 unit
Escape the noise and settle into meadow views at Willow Wood. This cosy off-grid cabin sits in open countryside with panoramic views from the bed and zero light pollution - perfect for stargazing on clear nights. Fully off-grid but thoughtfully equipped with: King-size bed Hot shower Full kitchen Wood-burning stove Dog friendly, with open space to explore. Walk 1km to The Six Bells pub for a proper pint, visit the Gun Tap Room & Brewery (3km), or drive 30 minutes to the dramatic cliffs of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters coastal walk. Simple, peaceful countryside living.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£102
 / night
Bramley Park Camping

4. Bramley Park Camping

89%
(14)
England · 61 units
Bramley Park Camping is in an area of outstanding natural beauty beside the South Downs with plenty of options within walking distance, such as restaurants, shops, pubs, walks, cycling routes and fantastic public transport connections. Relax and enjoy the experience with camping or glamping. Choose your own pitch and campfires are encouraged. We are family friendly, just 15 minutes from Eastbourne beach and the closest site to the Seven Sisters. Tents + Campervans only (NO MOTORHOMES OR RV's) In a nutshell: - Facilities include toilets, showers, and washing up area - Pitch where you like system - Campfires are encouraged - Dogs stay for free - On-site fresh Pizza, Breakfast and Coffee from our food station - On-site shop stocking camping essentials, drinks, ice, ice creams etc. - Closest site to the Seven Sisters - Close to the coast (Eastbourne beach) With breathtaking views, comfortable pitches and glamping, plus all the essential facilities, you'll have everything you need for a top getaway here. This excellent area has just enough activities to suit every taste, group or person, with days out at the beach, the zoo, adventure parks, historic castles, hiking, walking, mountain biking and even wine tasting. Campers can enjoy the comfort of their own tent or campervan on a set of wild camping pitches. Upon arrival, you can choose where you would like to pitch and there will be plenty of space for you to enjoy the scenery. You can enjoy a touch of luxury in the South Downs National Park with 5m bell tents, each sleeping up to four people. These come fully furnished (with linen provided) and add a little more luxury to a regular camping visit. There are local attractions catering to any type of group, family, interest or person. The South Downs Way is very popular for walking/hiking and Friston Forest is ideal for mountain biking. Other things to see and do: *The Seven Sisters walk *The beach and seafront *Pevensey Castle *Knockhatch Adventure Park *Drusillas Zoo *Brighton (including the Lanes and the Royal Pavilion)
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£99
 / night
Luna Domes

5. Luna Domes

100%
(9)
East Grinstead, England · 8 units
High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from 
£192
 / night

Covering almost 1500 square kilometres of bucolic countryside across Sussex, Kent, and Surrey, the High Weald (England’s fourth largest AONB) is dotted with elegant manors, ancient castles, and National Trust gardens. It’s also packed with adventure, from lake swimming and kayaking to refreshing walks across wide-open heaths or through dense, ancient forests. May to October are the best months for outdoor wandering, whether you’re heading for a coastal campsite, a glamping tent on a family-friendly farm, or a secluded treehouse escape for switching right off.

98% (826) 213 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in High Weald AONB

Wonderland Festival Retreat

1. Wonderland Festival Retreat

100%
(6)
Henfield, England · 2 units
Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£170
 / night
Downsview Vineyard

2. Downsview Vineyard

100%
(55)
Crowborough, England · 5 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£125
 / night
Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

3. Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

83%
(3)
England · 1 unit
Escape the noise and settle into meadow views at Willow Wood. This cosy off-grid cabin sits in open countryside with panoramic views from the bed and zero light pollution - perfect for stargazing on clear nights. Fully off-grid but thoughtfully equipped with: King-size bed Hot shower Full kitchen Wood-burning stove Dog friendly, with open space to explore. Walk 1km to The Six Bells pub for a proper pint, visit the Gun Tap Room & Brewery (3km), or drive 30 minutes to the dramatic cliffs of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters coastal walk. Simple, peaceful countryside living.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£102
 / night
Bramley Park Camping

4. Bramley Park Camping

89%
(14)
England · 61 units
Bramley Park Camping is in an area of outstanding natural beauty beside the South Downs with plenty of options within walking distance, such as restaurants, shops, pubs, walks, cycling routes and fantastic public transport connections. Relax and enjoy the experience with camping or glamping. Choose your own pitch and campfires are encouraged. We are family friendly, just 15 minutes from Eastbourne beach and the closest site to the Seven Sisters. Tents + Campervans only (NO MOTORHOMES OR RV's) In a nutshell: - Facilities include toilets, showers, and washing up area - Pitch where you like system - Campfires are encouraged - Dogs stay for free - On-site fresh Pizza, Breakfast and Coffee from our food station - On-site shop stocking camping essentials, drinks, ice, ice creams etc. - Closest site to the Seven Sisters - Close to the coast (Eastbourne beach) With breathtaking views, comfortable pitches and glamping, plus all the essential facilities, you'll have everything you need for a top getaway here. This excellent area has just enough activities to suit every taste, group or person, with days out at the beach, the zoo, adventure parks, historic castles, hiking, walking, mountain biking and even wine tasting. Campers can enjoy the comfort of their own tent or campervan on a set of wild camping pitches. Upon arrival, you can choose where you would like to pitch and there will be plenty of space for you to enjoy the scenery. You can enjoy a touch of luxury in the South Downs National Park with 5m bell tents, each sleeping up to four people. These come fully furnished (with linen provided) and add a little more luxury to a regular camping visit. There are local attractions catering to any type of group, family, interest or person. The South Downs Way is very popular for walking/hiking and Friston Forest is ideal for mountain biking. Other things to see and do: *The Seven Sisters walk *The beach and seafront *Pevensey Castle *Knockhatch Adventure Park *Drusillas Zoo *Brighton (including the Lanes and the Royal Pavilion)
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£99
 / night
Luna Domes

5. Luna Domes

100%
(9)
East Grinstead, England · 8 units
High-end glamping with hot tubs in the Garden of England
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from 
£192
 / night

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Dog-friendly glamping in High Weald AONB guide

Where to go

East Sussex

The bulk of the High Weald AONB sits in East Sussex—a rolling southern landscape of mediaeval villages, chalk cliffs, mist-wrapped forests, and open heathland. Highlights include walking, cycling, and horse-riding in Ashdown Forest, known for inspiring AA Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories; dipping into lively south-coast towns such as Brighton and Eastbourne; and for climbers, tackling sandstone outcrops including Harrison’s Rocks. Pitch your tent by a gurgling river, overlooking moody woodlands, or by the sea near Camber Sands.

Kent

Southern Kent’s swathe of the AONB extends around the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. There are miles of cycling trails and a scented pinetum to explore in Bedgebury Forest; gorgeous protected woodlands to wander such as Hargate Forest and Tudeley Woods; and all kinds of water sports on Bewl Water, from kayaking to paddle-boarding to wild swimming. Camping delights include off-grid farm sites, glamping tents in flower-filled meadows, and shepherds’ huts gazing out on undulating hills.

Surrey & West Sussex

The western part of the High Weald AONB is all about restful valleys and rippling hills that give way to the peaceful West Sussex coast. Chichester, Arundel, and Hever Castle (where Anne Boleyn grew up) are regional showstoppers, and birdwatchers adore Weir Wood reservoir. Across this go-slow region you can set up camp everywhere from a safari-style tent in a lakeside field to a glamping pod on the fringes of the South Downs.

South Downs

A hop south from the High Weald lies the view-drenched South Downs National Park, a 1600-square-km southeastern wonderland stretching from Beachy Head near coast-hugging Eastbourne to Winchester in Hampshire. Some 3000 km of delightful rambling trails crisscross its chalk hills, including the long-distance South Downs Way, and adventure opportunities are endless, from mountain biking to paragliding.

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