Best camping, glamping, and outdoor stays in Haywards Heath

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On the edge of the High Weald and well placed between London and the south coast, the Sussex town of Haywards Heath is a popular holiday spot, particularly with Londoners heading out of town for a short weekend. There are plenty of good campsites in the surrounding countryside, the best of which make it on to our Hipcamp shortlist.
97% (2.3K) 3,017 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Haywards Heath

Wild Boar Wood Campsite

1. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

97%
(68)
5.2km from Haywards Heath · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
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Campfires
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The Oaks Poultry Farm

2. The Oaks Poultry Farm

100%
(10)
6.8km from Haywards Heath · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
Campfires
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Potable water
The Sunset Tree

3. The Sunset Tree

96%
(34)
7.6km from Haywards Heath · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep
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Earth Camp

4. Earth Camp

90%
(34)
8.2km from Haywards Heath · 32 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.
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Tomkins Farm

5. Tomkins Farm

96%
(167)
8.6km from Haywards Heath · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
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Campfires
Showers
Hook Farm Campsite

6. Hook Farm Campsite

98%
(210)
8.7km from Haywards Heath · 13 units
Blissfully back-to-basics camping in the heart of the West Sussex High Weald
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The Secret Campsite

7. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
10km from Haywards Heath · 13 units
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
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Potable water
Chanctonbury Corner

8. Chanctonbury Corner

95%
(10)
14km from Haywards Heath · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
🌿 Exclusive Use. Wild Camping with Stunning South Downs Views Escape to nature on our peaceful 9-acre smallholding, set at the end of a private drive with breathtaking views of the South Downs and the iconic Chanctonbury Ring. Just a short walk to the South Downs Way and the local pub, The Bull, famous for its homemade pizzas to eat in or take away. It is dog and family friendly with a large garden. This is the perfect spot for walkers, cyclists, and anyone craving space and seclusion. Enjoy exclusive use of the land for the night – it’s just you, the big skies, and the freedom to relax undisturbed. What’s included: • 🌄 Exclusive access to 9 acres of open meadow and wild areas • 🔥 Fire pit with logs provided • 🚰 Fresh water from outside taps • 🚶‍♀️ Walking distance to the South Downs Way • 🚲 Excellent cycling straight from the gate • 🍺 Walking distance, 10 mins, to a family and dog friendly country pub • 🌌 Dark skies for stargazing (watch out for the barn owl at dusk) • 🐾 Dog-friendly (well-behaved pets welcome) No crowds, no neighbours – just space to roam, unwind and soak up the views. Ideal for couples, solo adventurers, small families or anyone seeking peace, nature and total privacy.
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Housedean Farm Campsite

9. Housedean Farm Campsite

98%
(105)
15km from Haywards Heath · 4 units
Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way
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The Slips

10. The Slips

91%
(85)
15km from Haywards Heath · 38 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Foot of the Downs

11. Foot of the Downs

100%
(26)
17km from Haywards Heath · 3 units
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
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Chalky Downs

12. Chalky Downs

96%
(605)
18km from Haywards Heath · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton
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Campfires
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Downsview Vineyard

13. Downsview Vineyard

100%
(55)
20km from Haywards Heath · 4 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
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Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

14. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

93%
(14)
21km from Haywards Heath · 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.
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Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs

15. Graywood Canvas Cottages & Hot Tubs

100%
(15)
22km from Haywards Heath · 3 units
These super-sized, double-decker yurts on a charming East Sussex farm take glamping to another level.
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Campfires
Hot Tub
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

16. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

95%
(65)
23km from Haywards Heath · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
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Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

17. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

97%
(122)
23km from Haywards Heath · 56 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.
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Hale Farm

18. Hale Farm

100%
(154)
24km from Haywards Heath · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
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Little Thakeham Farm

19. Little Thakeham Farm

97%
(57)
24km from Haywards Heath · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
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Potable water
Alciston Court Farm

20. Alciston Court Farm

95%
(44)
25km from Haywards Heath · 5 units
A back-to-basics campsite that’s well located at the foot of the South Downs
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Campfires

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