- Camping with Campfires allowed
Campsites with campfires near Ditchling
98% (1.9K) • 750 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ditchling
The Oaks Poultry Farm
1. The Oaks Poultry Farm
100%
(10)
2.3km from Ditchling · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
Showers
Potable water
from
£45
/ night
Housedean Farm Campsite
2. Housedean Farm Campsite
98%
(100)
7km from Ditchling · 3 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
Tomkins Farm
3. Tomkins Farm
96%
(164)
8.7km from Ditchling · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
The Secret Campsite
4. The Secret Campsite
99%
(91)
8.9km from Ditchling · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Showers
Potable water
Wifi
from
£26
/ night
Chalky Downs
5. Chalky Downs
96%
(605)
9km from Ditchling · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
Lovebrook
6. Lovebrook
97%
(38)
9.3km from Ditchling · 7 units
We offer peaceful, back to basics camping on 33 acres of land in the beautiful South Downs village of Kingston. Get back to nature and take in the simple pleasures of the wide-open fields and South Downs views. We have a farm shop and cafe on Saturdays 10-3 as well as Woodiref Sauna sessions from 10-11 & 11-12 and All Levels yoga at 12:30-1:30. There is a great country pub a few steps down the street and we have direct access to the South Downs Way, for amazing hiking and biking.
The 6 grassy tent pitches are spread over a large field with composting loo's, a warm shower and a sink with running water, so there’s a firm back-to-basics vibe. We also offer firepits and wood buddles,( Pre-booking only), Perfect for roasting marshmallows!
Things to do...
Wood-fired Sauna
Join us for a Saturday sauna session or drop us a message for private hire and enjoy some real TLC with facemasks, salt scrubs and if you are feeling brave cold plunge pool.
Events
Join us for one of our retreats or Saturday pop-up events while camping at Lovebrook
See our full calendar via the website
The local pub
The Juggs is our local village pub on The Street, perfect for a bite to eat and a drink in the beer garden
The South Downs Way
Keep walking up The Street and the lane turns into a public footpath that steeply ascends to join the stunning South Downs Way. We love the app Komoot for findng the perfect trail.
Lewes
Lewes is lovely for shopping, cafes and mooching about. Take a scenic walk or call a taxi.
The standing stone
You may have spotted the standing stone on our top field. Feel free to wander up for a panoramic view, and ask us about its story.
Get involved...
We run a quarter acres market garden with regular volunteer days and wellbeing activities, so you may well see us out on the land, and are welcome to join us. Kingston is a peaceful village, so it’s well-suited to quiet, family-friendly breaks with plenty of birdsong and wildlife. check out our website or Instagram for more information
Lovebrook is an ecological community project, so all profits from camping go towards running activities on the land, for underserved or vulnerable groups.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Earth Camp
7. Earth Camp
90%
(34)
9.3km from Ditchling · 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.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Foot of the Downs
8. Foot of the Downs
100%
(25)
12km from Ditchling · 3 units
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£117
/ night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
9. Wild Boar Wood Campsite
97%
(68)
12km from Ditchling · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£96
/ night
The Sunset Tree
10. The Sunset Tree
96%
(34)
14km from Ditchling · 30 units · Tents, Glamping
A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£17
/ night
Hook Farm Campsite
11. Hook Farm Campsite
98%
(203)
18km from Ditchling · 18 units
Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Alciston Court Farm
12. Alciston Court Farm
95%
(38)
20km from Ditchling · 5 units
A back-to-basics campsite that’s well located at the foot of the South Downs
Pets
from
£30
/ night
Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
13. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
92%
(13)
21km from Ditchling · 3 units
The Glamping site offers three Glamping Pods. Glamping Pod 1 has twin beds while Glamping Pod 2 and 3 have double beds. The Pods are furnished with beds, side tables, table and chairs with hanging space for clothes and coats. The site is level and surrounded by a well managed copse adjoining the road with wild flowers and resplendent with bluebells in the Spring. We are proud to have been awarded Campsite of the Year East Sussex for 2021/22 by CorporateLiveWire Prestige Awards.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£90
/ night
Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs
14. Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs
100%
(15)
21km from Ditchling · 4 units
These super-sized, double-decker yurts on a charming East Sussex farm take glamping to another level.
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£249
/ night
The Field at Findon
15. The Field at Findon
100%
(33)
22km from Ditchling · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
from
£100
/ night
Little Thakeham Farm
16. Little Thakeham Farm
97%
(57)
23km from Ditchling · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Hale Farm
17. Hale Farm
100%
(152)
23km from Ditchling · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
18. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
23km from Ditchling · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
19. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
97%
(122)
23km from Ditchling · 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.
Pets
Showers
Sewer hookup
from
£35
/ night
Downsview Vineyard
20. Downsview Vineyard
100%
(55)
23km from Ditchling · 5 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£125
/ night
98% (1.9K) • 750 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ditchling
The Oaks Poultry Farm
1. The Oaks Poultry Farm
100%
(10)
2.3km from Ditchling · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
Showers
Potable water
from
£45
/ night
Housedean Farm Campsite
2. Housedean Farm Campsite
98%
(100)
7km from Ditchling · 3 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
Tomkins Farm
3. Tomkins Farm
96%
(164)
8.7km from Ditchling · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
The Secret Campsite
4. The Secret Campsite
99%
(91)
8.9km from Ditchling · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Showers
Potable water
Wifi
from
£26
/ night
Chalky Downs
5. Chalky Downs
96%
(605)
9km from Ditchling · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
Lovebrook
6. Lovebrook
97%
(38)
9.3km from Ditchling · 7 units
We offer peaceful, back to basics camping on 33 acres of land in the beautiful South Downs village of Kingston. Get back to nature and take in the simple pleasures of the wide-open fields and South Downs views. We have a farm shop and cafe on Saturdays 10-3 as well as Woodiref Sauna sessions from 10-11 & 11-12 and All Levels yoga at 12:30-1:30. There is a great country pub a few steps down the street and we have direct access to the South Downs Way, for amazing hiking and biking.
The 6 grassy tent pitches are spread over a large field with composting loo's, a warm shower and a sink with running water, so there’s a firm back-to-basics vibe. We also offer firepits and wood buddles,( Pre-booking only), Perfect for roasting marshmallows!
Things to do...
Wood-fired Sauna
Join us for a Saturday sauna session or drop us a message for private hire and enjoy some real TLC with facemasks, salt scrubs and if you are feeling brave cold plunge pool.
Events
Join us for one of our retreats or Saturday pop-up events while camping at Lovebrook
See our full calendar via the website
The local pub
The Juggs is our local village pub on The Street, perfect for a bite to eat and a drink in the beer garden
The South Downs Way
Keep walking up The Street and the lane turns into a public footpath that steeply ascends to join the stunning South Downs Way. We love the app Komoot for findng the perfect trail.
Lewes
Lewes is lovely for shopping, cafes and mooching about. Take a scenic walk or call a taxi.
The standing stone
You may have spotted the standing stone on our top field. Feel free to wander up for a panoramic view, and ask us about its story.
Get involved...
We run a quarter acres market garden with regular volunteer days and wellbeing activities, so you may well see us out on the land, and are welcome to join us. Kingston is a peaceful village, so it’s well-suited to quiet, family-friendly breaks with plenty of birdsong and wildlife. check out our website or Instagram for more information
Lovebrook is an ecological community project, so all profits from camping go towards running activities on the land, for underserved or vulnerable groups.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Earth Camp
7. Earth Camp
90%
(34)
9.3km from Ditchling · 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.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Foot of the Downs
8. Foot of the Downs
100%
(25)
12km from Ditchling · 3 units
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£117
/ night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
9. Wild Boar Wood Campsite
97%
(68)
12km from Ditchling · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£96
/ night
The Sunset Tree
10. The Sunset Tree
96%
(34)
14km from Ditchling · 30 units · Tents, Glamping
A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£17
/ night
Hook Farm Campsite
11. Hook Farm Campsite
98%
(203)
18km from Ditchling · 18 units
Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Alciston Court Farm
12. Alciston Court Farm
95%
(38)
20km from Ditchling · 5 units
A back-to-basics campsite that’s well located at the foot of the South Downs
Pets
from
£30
/ night
Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
13. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
92%
(13)
21km from Ditchling · 3 units
The Glamping site offers three Glamping Pods. Glamping Pod 1 has twin beds while Glamping Pod 2 and 3 have double beds. The Pods are furnished with beds, side tables, table and chairs with hanging space for clothes and coats. The site is level and surrounded by a well managed copse adjoining the road with wild flowers and resplendent with bluebells in the Spring. We are proud to have been awarded Campsite of the Year East Sussex for 2021/22 by CorporateLiveWire Prestige Awards.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£90
/ night
Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs
14. Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs
100%
(15)
21km from Ditchling · 4 units
These super-sized, double-decker yurts on a charming East Sussex farm take glamping to another level.
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£249
/ night
The Field at Findon
15. The Field at Findon
100%
(33)
22km from Ditchling · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
from
£100
/ night
Little Thakeham Farm
16. Little Thakeham Farm
97%
(57)
23km from Ditchling · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Hale Farm
17. Hale Farm
100%
(152)
23km from Ditchling · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
Showers
Potable water
from
£15
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
18. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
23km from Ditchling · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
19. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
97%
(122)
23km from Ditchling · 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.
Pets
Showers
Sewer hookup
from
£35
/ night
Downsview Vineyard
20. Downsview Vineyard
100%
(55)
23km from Ditchling · 5 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£125
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
B
Batman
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Foot of the Downs
Me and my partner stayed at Skylark pod and it was very nice, lovely scenic getaway for our anniversary. The bed was comfy and the shower was very good. The only issue was there was quite a lot of dust cobwebs around so it wasn’t as clean as we expected. The sofa is also very uncomfortable. Would recommend though.
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Maz
October 2025
Tent
Lovely campsite. Welcoming hosts, nice toilets and showers, fridge and freezer available, and a kettle! We had a great stay here
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Alan
September 2025
Tent
Really quiet, toilets and showers clean and tidy. Definitely be going back!
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Mark
September 2025
Tent
Beautiful, landscape and views. In a very friendly rural farm environment. One gets a great feeling of back to nature. I shall be a regular visitor there, when I need to escape. Each pitch is well spaced out, so very private.
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Paul
September 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
Our host was very friendly and helpful. Facilities were fine, clean and tidy. You will probably need some ramps if you want to be completely level but wasn’t a problem for us.
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Suzie
September 2025
Tent
We had an amazing weekend at lovebrook, everything was super easy and the views were amazing! We loved the sauna session too and would highly recommend! Would love to come back
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István Ferenc
September 2025
Tent
Perfect place. I loved the small woods. Highly recommend
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Nina
September 2025
Tent
Me and my partner stayed at Chalky downs for 2 nights for a little get away ✨. Sharen’s land is beautiful, everyone is so friendly and we even got to order a sausage bacon and egg bap with tea and coffee in the morning! ☀️. We went into Brighton town for a bit of shopping and to see the sea, only a 14 minute drive and we parked in the station car park 👏🏼. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be going back! Thank you so much. 🫶🏼
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Rosemarie
September 2025
Tent
We loved the setting, the camping field is surrounded by trees. We heard owls hooting at night. There is a small herd of fab Highland Cattle, a piggy wig and two cute goats.
Donna & Allen are very hospitable and the farm has been in Allen's family since the early 1800's.
We spent three days there in September...it was quiet and the perfect setting to relax and reset.
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Emmie
September 2025
Tent
Views were gorgeous, spots were well laid out. Encourages a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, everyone we came across was lovely. Toilets were lovely which we were not expecting!! So many great features to this campsite including the little shop. Has everything you could need. Absolutely loved it.
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Alan
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely time once again at Hook Farm. Can't recommend this site enough
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Chloe
September 2025
Tent
Excellent facilities, very generous pitch sizes and a great location. 10/10
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Daniel
September 2025
4 m Class B
What a lovely campsite! Very peaceful and great facilities.
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Elizabeth
August 2025
Tent
The campsite was lovely, huge with nice compost loos and you could camp anywhere. Fires were welcomed and the hot showers were great too.
However, the site wasn’t very flat, so you had to pick a good spot.
It also seems like the site is only weekends which is a lot of effort to get setup for only two nights! If we could camp for longer we’d definitely be back as we loved it!
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Bob
August 2025
3 m Class B
Friendly welcome. Good space. Hot water in wash up and showers. Weather changed so I baled one day early so didn't get to try their Saturday night pizzas which sounded fab!
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William
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Phil, family, and staff made us all feel extremely welcome (especially the kids). The showers and facilities were great 😅. The breakfast rolls and the pizzas were really tasty and very handy as we had a lot of rain on one day 😋. Having a forest play area for kids as well as llamas nearby makes it an ideal family camp site.
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Demi
August 2025
3 m Class B
With pets
really lovely welcome onto the site and friendly hroughout. facilities were nice and clean! loved the coffee van int he morning :)
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Joe
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Our second visit as a family of four. Lovely pitches, lots of space and sounded by nature. Fantastic service from Tim and his team. Lovely clean facilities that are well maintained and looked after.
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Alex
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful location. Great facilities. Really helpful and friendly team. Hope to return soon. Thank you for providing such a lovely location.
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Rachel
August 2025
Tent
Hook Farm was an absolutely beautiful site, surrounded by woodland and lovely walks. All of the staff were extremely helpful and we had such a memorable stay. The facilities are simple, and eco conscious which is what we were looking for. The warm showers were lovely. Thank you for hosting us!
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Campsites with campfires near Ditchling guide
Where to go
South Downs National Park
With over 3,300 kilometres of hiking, biking, horseback riding, and paddling trails, South Downs National Park is considered one of Britain’s Breathing Spaces. Set up at on-site tent and caravan pitches, farmstays, shepherd huts, or yurts, many of which include amenities like hookups, firepits, and picnic tables. Take in tree-covered canopies and open hillsides, or get a sky view while hang-gliding or paragliding into South Downs. As a designated International Dark Sky Reserve, campers can experience rare sightings of celestial bodies and constellations right from the campsites.
Chichester Harbour Area of Natural Beauty
Cruise southeast to the coast and visit Chichester Harbour Area of Natural Beauty. Popular for boating and bird watching, the undeveloped land of Chichester Harbour consists of a series of tidal inlets and wind-worn oaks leading to the sea. Book an organised boat trip on Solar Heritage or Terror to learn more about the harbour and its history. Despite a lack of on-site camping, private holiday parks and campsites are available less than a kilometre from the AONB. They include full hookups, laundry facilities, showers, and wifi.
New Forest National Park
Wander through the majestic trees and wildlife sanctuaries of New Forest National Park. On-site tent pitches and caravan sites are maintained by Camping in the Forest, alongside private holiday parks and cottage rentals that surround the park. Trek through epic redwoods and Douglas Firs on Tall Trees Trail, or enjoy a scenic trip in the motorhome along Rhinefield Ornamental Drive. Get a glimpse of rare species at New Forest’s sanctuaries, especially the Dartford warbler, New Forest ponies, southern damselfly, and the adder—Britain's only poisonous snake.
When to go
Camping near Ditchling is considered a year-round activity, though seasonal weather patterns may change outdoor plans. Late fall to early spring is cold and wet with overcast skies that make winter months a bit colder. In contrast, late spring to early fall is an ideal time for campers to hike and play on long, warm days. Summer temperatures average around a high of 19°C and tend to be highly populated with tourists and vacationers.