Dog-friendly caravan parks near Brighton, East Sussex

Known for its lavish Royal Pavilion, thriving LGBTQ community, and pioneering art scene—Brighton is a beach town like no other. Lounging on the pebble beach and strolls along the historic pier are must-dos for summer vacationers, but there’s plenty to tempt you away from the beach. Browse artisan boutiques in The Lanes, admire bold street art, and dive into Brighton’s café culture, then stick around after sundown for the legendary nightlife. Campers can escape the crowds at country camping grounds or cosy up in a glamping pod, while outdoors enthusiasts have hikes, bike rides, and water sports at their fingertips.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Brighton

Known for its lavish Royal Pavilion, thriving LGBTQ community, and pioneering art scene—Brighton is a beach town like no other. Lounging on the pebble beach and strolls along the historic pier are must-dos for summer vacationers, but there’s plenty to tempt you away from the beach. Browse artisan boutiques in The Lanes, admire bold street art, and dive into Brighton’s café culture, then stick around after sundown for the legendary nightlife. Campers can escape the crowds at country camping grounds or cosy up in a glamping pod, while outdoors enthusiasts have hikes, bike rides, and water sports at their fingertips.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Brighton

1. The Hop Farm

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(37)

54km from Brighton · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

The Hop Farm is set in 500 acres of unspoilt Kent countryside, known as the Garden of England. Flat grass fields and surrounded by private woodland and also fields abut the River Medway, ideal for paddleboarding and kayaking. Campers have access to newly refurbished facilities, state of the art showers, toilets and washing facilities. Raised BBQ's and raised firepits are permitted - we also rent these out (subject to availability). It's the ideal location for a peaceful escape with endless skies providing memorable sunsets and stars unhindered by artificial light. SITE RULES: Admission is only permitted after registering at reception. At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over. Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians. Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted). No hen/stag parties permitted. Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted.

2. Little Thakeham Farm

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(57)

24km from Brighton · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk

3. Earth Camp

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(34)

16km from Brighton · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside. Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings! We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights). Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.

4. Glassenbury Camping

99%

(65)

52km from Brighton · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Eco camping in the heart of the High Weald and Kent's castle country

5. Holyrood Farm Campsite

97%

(33)

146km from Brighton · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale Campfires allowed As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too. 10 minute walk to the famous Gold Hill.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Demi

August 2025

3 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Earth Camp

really lovely welcome onto the site and friendly hroughout. facilities were nice and clean! loved the coffee van int he morning :)

The landscape around the campsite was really beautiful, which made for a great place to sit and enjoy the scenery or as a base to explore the surrounding countryside.

Duncan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

Fantastic views over the valley. Clean toilet and showers. It was lovely and quiet and we could fully relax and unwind. A short walk into Shaftesbury where there are plenty of pubs and places to eat. We had a great time and will be back.

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Ieva

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Holyrood Farm Campsite

Both me and my son absolutely loved our mini getaway, the campsite is such a hidden gem. You can travel by foot in the nearby area if you follow the public footpath as you leave the campsite, plenty of cafes, pubs and shops which is great! Also fire pits and wood available which is always a bonus, highly recommend this campsite to everyone and will be returning 😊 Jason was super helpful upon arrival too. Thanks for having us!

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sam

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Glassenbury Camping

We had a lovely stay, the campsite was beautiful and had everything we needed! The facilities are great, and the bucket showers were a lot of fun (as well as the nice hot showers next to them!). There was lots of space between the tents so you felt like you had your own area, and the surrounding area was great to go for a walk or drive to some lovely beaches. Maria & Raf were lovely and welcoming - we will definitely be back next year :)

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Victoria

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Glassenbury Camping

Lovely campsite, loads of space for kids to roam, beautiful views over the valley, great facilities - the compost toilets, showers and washing up area were all clean and well maintained. Maria and Raf were delightful and super chilled about, for example, another family joining us one evening for a bbq. Would definitely go back.

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Georgia

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

Loved this site! Stunning views, park and pitch wherever you like, very friendly and helpful host. A great getaway in nature.

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alison

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Glassenbury Camping

Great simple site, fires great view. Some nice touches since last year, flowers in washing areas, ‘tooth brushing and new washing up area. A ‘laybys’

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George

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

This campsite was delightful! Wonderful views through the day and exceptional views of the countryside and stars at night. Staff are friendly and all your basic amenities are provided. Lovely local town (Shaftesbury) and easily located.

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David

August 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Glassenbury Camping

Absolutely perfect From the moment we got to the site to the moment we left! Everything was so clean and perfectly organised! We will 100% be back this year and next Daveeeeeeee & Simone with an E

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Ameer

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Holyrood Farm Campsite

Lovely place, great view. Facilities perfectly fine- hot shower and toilets

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David

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Earth Camp

Earth Camp was a great place to pitch a tent and relax for a lovely weekend outdoors. The facilities are solid and the pizzas on Saturdays are excellent value for money. Certain parts of the field are a bit sloped, so make sure to arrive early to get the best pick of the pitches!

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Laila

July 2025

5 m car

With pets

1 night at Holyrood Farm Campsite

This place is so peaceful and relaxing. The views as mentioned are tremendous as it is on an elevated position. However, there are plenty of flat places to camp. The meadow grass is mowed and is springy and lovely to camp on and extremely easy to hammer in tent pegs. Pitches are not cramped .Excellent showers and the toilets are kept in a pristine condition. Great dog walks from the site and an easy stroll into Shaftesbury which is very dog friendly. I won’t forget the distant hills of the Blackmore Vale and the sound of church bells. Wonderful. Very tranquil.

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Christian

July 2025

Tent

7 nights at Holyrood Farm Campsite

Great location, quiet and spacious camp site. Pitches reasonably level. Male and female toilets and two hot water showers. Washing up and drinking water. Camp fires allowed. Good location for exploring Dorset and Wiltshire.

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Liv

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

Camp site was super easy to find and only a short drive away from a cute little town with shops, bakeries and lots of antique shops which were all lovely to walk around. The site was dog friendly and had no set pitches or pitch size so ideal for larger tents/vans and groups. Toilets and showers were close by and always stocked up on hand soap, toilet roll and paper towels. Overall a lovely site with views out to fields and the surrounding farm land, you can also spot the museum that we took a walk to which was interesting. Our little group consisted of 3 girls in our mid twenties and we felt super secure and comfortable staying here for a weekend. During our stay there were families, couples, friends and a couple of larger groups camping at the same time but other than a few laughs and the smell of good food, you’re not disturbed by each other.

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Laila

July 2025

5 m car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

I don’t think the location can be beaten. The meadow is extremely well maintained and mowed so it’s soft and springy. Fab showers and spotless loos. However, it’s the view that does it. From wherever you are pitched there are views of churches, old stone buildings and the beautiful Blackmore Vale … peace and tranquility. Oh and Jason hires out fire pits. I have to mention that it’s also great for dogs with lots of good walking around and it’s a short jaunt to Shaftesbury which is very dog friendly. Eve Dog and I had a fantastic time. Wonderful.

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Michael

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

Excellent campsite, would definitely return and recommend to others. Amazing views over the valley, short walk into town and clean, well maintained toilet and showers.

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Leonora

July 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

Views were far and fabulous from Jason’s camping field. Loads of space, friendly host, strong and hot showers. Perfect wildish camping.

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Kelly

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

Beautiful location. An absolute sun trap! We visited during the recent heatwave and regretted not taking our gazebo. Highly recommend taking one if you need respite from the sun. Showers are also delightful and spacious. There is a noisy peacock somewhere in the area, a bit disruptive when trying to sleep, but not hugely.

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Sinan

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Glassenbury Camping

Clean facilities, plenty of space for privacy, firewood available and really friendly/helpful staff. Would happily come again.

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Greta

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Holyrood Farm Campsite

Absolutely stunning views!! Favourite campsite we’ve been to so far, the site itself is very well maintained and plenty of space for privacy. Couldn’t get over the view the whole time we were there, if you’re lucky like us and get a clear sky you’ll see the sunset! Flushing toilet facilities were super clean and clearly regularly maintained, was always soap and loo roll on hand. Shaftesbury village was a short 10 minute walk through a country lane and takes you right to the bottom of Gold Hill. Definitely worth a visit!

The best campsites for under £50 near Brighton

Housedean Farm Campsite

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(100)

5.7km from Brighton · 3 units · Tents

Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way

Woodlands Camping

97%

(104)

72km from Brighton · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park

Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

97%

(122)

26km from Brighton · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.

Sunnyside Pop Up Camping

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(8)

30km from Brighton · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes

We are a pop-up campsite, which means we are open most weekends during the summer with some longer stints at the beginning and at the end of our season. We offer different activities each weekend, varying from damper bread making to wild food walks and bush craft skills. We also celebrate Midsummer (Juhannus) in Finnish style! 22nd May - 31st May - Opening: Sauna hot all Week 😃🙌🏻 19th - 21st June Summer Solstice/Juhannus ☀️☀️☀️ 26th - 28th June - Fairy Garden Making 🧚🏻🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♂️ 3rd -5th July - Damper Bread 🥨 10th-12th July - DJ BBQ 🎶🍗 17th -19th July -Whittling 🥄🔪 24th - 26th July - Wellness weekend 🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ 31st July - 3rd August - Wand Making and 🪄🧚‍♂️ 7th - 9th August - Communal Curry Night 🥘 14th - 16th August - Fire Making for Kids 🔥 20th - 23rd August - Wild Food Walk 🍄‍🟫🫐 27th - 31st August - Closing Week ☀️🔥🥂🍾 FINNISH SAUNA We light our authentic Finnish sauna on Saturday evenings for all to use. Otherwise you can book the Sauna area for private use on Friday nights and Saturday day. Do give us more than an hours notice, it is wood heated and it takes a while to get hot! CAMPFIRES We love campfires and see them as an integral part of the camping experience. Campfires bring people together at the end of the day, to cook, socialise and relax. The smell of the wood smoke at twilight and the excitement on the kids faces when the marshmallows come out are bound to set you up for a perfect night away from the city lights! We sell crates of firewood, and hire fire pits for you to use during your stay. MUSIC The Lower Fields are for quiet camping. We would like it to be the perfect place for children to sleep and adults to chitchat around the campfires. On the Upper Field and near the Centre Camp we do allow you to listen and enjoy any music. But please respect your fellow campers! We want everybody to be able to enjoy their weekend without being disturbed. We ask for quiet across the whole site from 11.30pm. Overall we are quite a sociable site, with things happening at center camp every weekend. and a public campfire to sit around for a few mins after your sauna. We have a great area for large family groups. We pride ourselves on helping new campers get the most out of the experience come and hay hello at center camp.

Tomkins Farm

96%

(164)

15km from Brighton · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels

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Stockbridge View Campsite

93%

(88)

102km from Brighton · 62 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge

Blandred Camping

96km from Brighton · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

Blandred Camping is tucked away in the beautiful Kent Countryside. Set on a working arable farm in the Village of Acrise, an area of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty'. Back to basic camping at its best! Spacious pitches, plenty of room to relax or to play. Clean, bright and spacious facilities. We let nature do the rest! We're just a 15 minute drive to Eurotunnel LeShuttle and Dover Ferry Port making us a great option to break your journey before or after travelling into Europe.

Daisy May’s Farm

87%

(178)

122km from Brighton · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Our pop up campsite is set in 20 acres on a not for profit community farm. Come and join us in the great outdoors! Help collect the eggs, feed the chickens and milk the goat! There is always lots going on at Daisy May’s Farm! Children’s play areas, paddle stream, woodland walks and lots more! PITCH FEE INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FARM & ALL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS! Open 7 days a week. Coffee Cabin and Ollie’s Food Hut also serving hot food (Weekends & school holiday 10-3pm) Local pub - 5 mins walk Golf Course (crazy golf, top golf, 9 hole course, bar and food) - 5 mins walk Shop/post office/chip shop - 10 mins walk Toilets & shower ; hot gas shower available but we are a basic wild, mostly off grid site. No concrete heated toilet blocks I’m afraid! (Showers unavailable in Winter months) There will be mud. Bring your wellies! Drinking water and bins available. Bring a torch for walking around the site at night. The site is off grid and the toilet lights are solar operated! CARAVANS - ONLY BOOKABLE MAY - SEPTEMBERTENTS - CAMPER VANS - MOTORHOMES WELCOME ALL YEAR (all pitches are the same. No need to specify which type of unit you are booking) We look forwards to welcoming you soon!

The Slips

91%

(85)

15km from Brighton · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside

The Sunnyfield Campsite

94%

(99)

89km from Brighton · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.

Star Host camping experiences near Brighton

Far and Away Camping

100%

(18)

66km from Brighton · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Nestled within the heart of the Kent countryside, Far and Away allows you to escape into a rural, peaceful and wild campsite. The skies are full of song birds and birds of prey, hot air balloons dominate the still summer evenings and there is always a spitfire or biplane circling from the local aerodrome. With close to zero light pollution, the night skies are a stunning way to end the day not to mention Far and Away sunrise and sunsets are also worth staying up for! Immerse yourself in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside and take advantage of the many public footpaths around the campsite. Far and Away is 1.2 miles away from Headcorn village where you can find a host of local amenities, shops, pubs and restaurants. There is also a host of National Trust sites within a short drive including Sissinghurst Castle and many wonderful villages to visit including medieval Biddenden and the magical market town of Tenterden. Next to junction 8 of the M20 there is also Leeds Castle, only a 20 minute drive from Far and Away and the Big Cat Sanctuary is only a few fields away. At night you can hear the roar of the wild cats really making it feel like you are Far and Away!

Charisworth Farm

97%

(99)

145km from Brighton · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet

Chalky Downs

96%

(605)

3.2km from Brighton · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton

Tom's Field (New Forest)

99%

(44)

113km from Brighton · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand

Primrose Fields Campsite

97%

(204)

146km from Brighton · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

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Holyrood Farm Campsite

97%

(33)

146km from Brighton · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale Campfires allowed As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too. 10 minute walk to the famous Gold Hill.

The Hop Farm

82%

(37)

54km from Brighton · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

The Hop Farm is set in 500 acres of unspoilt Kent countryside, known as the Garden of England. Flat grass fields and surrounded by private woodland and also fields abut the River Medway, ideal for paddleboarding and kayaking. Campers have access to newly refurbished facilities, state of the art showers, toilets and washing facilities. Raised BBQ's and raised firepits are permitted - we also rent these out (subject to availability). It's the ideal location for a peaceful escape with endless skies providing memorable sunsets and stars unhindered by artificial light. SITE RULES: Admission is only permitted after registering at reception. At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over. Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians. Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted). No hen/stag parties permitted. Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted.

Little Thakeham Farm

97%

(57)

24km from Brighton · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk

Earth Camp

90%

(34)

16km from Brighton · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside. Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings! We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights). Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.

Glassenbury Camping

99%

(65)

52km from Brighton · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Eco camping in the heart of the High Weald and Kent's castle country

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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Where to go

East Sussex

East of Brighton, the coastal cities of Hastings and Eastbourne both boast sandy beaches, mediaeval castles, and seafood restaurants looking out over the Channel. Stop by Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, where the towering white chalk cliffs rival those of nearby Dover. Inland, the High Weald AONB has about 1,500 miles of trails for hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders.

West Sussex Coast

To the west, the seaside resort of Worthing lets you escape the crowds of Brighton, while Shoreham is a bird-watching hotspot set on the River Adur estuary. More coastal wonders await at the Chichester Harbour AONB—set sail on a cruise around the harbour or spot seabirds on a walk around the salt marshes.

South Downs

The chalk hills of the South Downs rise on the horizon north of Brighton. Explore the national park trails on foot, by bike, or on horseback, then adjourn to a peaceful campsite in the valleys. Highlights include the ancient yew forest at Kingley Vale, the viewpoint at Blackdown Hill, and the mediaeval Arundel Castle.

When to go

Summer is peak season, when Brighton fills up with holidaymakers and day-trippers, but this ‘City of Festivals’ never sleeps. Time your visit for one of the many annual festivals, or escape the crowds on a winter getaway—many caravan parks stay open year-round. While summer is undoubtedly the best time to swim and sunbathe, water sports still take place year-round along Brighton beach.

Know before you go

Brighton has several camping and outdoors stores where you can pick up everything you need for your camping trip.
Brighton has public transport links to many of the surrounding towns and AONBs. Breeze up to the Downs buses run into the South Downs National Park on weekends and bank holidays year-round.