# Chalky Downs

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

See photos, check availability, and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-GB/land/england-east-sussex-chalky-downs-xryh8q2v

- **Location:** Brighton, England, United Kingdom
- **Price:** from £16.00/night
- **Rating:** 96% recommend (627 reviews)
- **Sites:** 10
- **Size:** 12 acres
- **Host:** Sharen C.

## Overview

Chalky Downs campsite is located at Bevendean Farm on top of the beautiful South Downs. We offer self-serve pitches for tents with free parking. The site is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with views of rolling hills across the Downs, only 2 miles away from the sea, and the centre of Brighton & Hove.

This family run working farm consists of arable land growing wheat, 
and barley and oil seed rape. There are 
also cattle and sheep grazing in fields close to the campsite.

This relaxed campsite offers 
an escape to the countryside but within a short trip to the city if you feel 
the need.

## Highlights

- **Best tent pitches in the UK:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
- **Best in South East England: 1st place:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
- **Amazing views:** Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash
- **Activities:** Biking, Hiking
- **Terrain:** Beach, Field, Farm

## Sites

- **Grass pitch** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, £16.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Excellent site. Clean, beautiful views, convenient for Brighton
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> - Rachelbirch72 ?., September 13, 2026

> Me and my partner both agree that it's one of the nicest campsites we've ever been to. So, so pretty, clean and abundant facilities, friendly staff and walking distance to a cute town with pub, cafe for brekkie, and anything else you could possibly need. It was also just a 25 minute bus back from Brighton.
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> - L O., August 25, 2026

> Pretty field with good walks and transport links from the campsite
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> - Sharon S., August 24, 2026

> Lovely weekend at Chalk Farm, we had a medium and small tent together on a large pitch. The camping is in a large field, with pitches organised in a row at the top of the field. You are close to your neighbours but have a lovely view across the hills. Nice clean toilets and showers (water temp a bit temperamental) good washing up facilities. Cars are not on site so feels really safe.
>
> - Julie C., August 17, 2026

> Although the views of the South Downs were beautiful and we still had a good time. Unfortunately the camp sites toilet and shower facilities were absolutely filthy and the location was very far up a hill which made accessibility hard. We would not go back because of the poor hygiene conditions.
>
> - Olivia R., August 9, 2026