Merrylands

gathering (added by manager 16 May 2012)

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Run by campers, this spacious site on organic land in rural Sussex has two main fields with level camping, toilets, water taps, hot shower and direct access to the Weald Way. We have no set pitches - just turn up and find your own ambiance. Open fires are a favorite of ours - we love the smell of wood smoke - and logs can be supplied. We want to have as low an impact on the land as possible. Therefore we have created waterless (smell-free) toilets which allows all waste to return to nature. We can deal with all recyclable waste, cans, tins, glass and plastic bottles, food scraps, but please take any non-recyclable (mainly plastic wrappers) waste with you when you leave. You should be able to park by your tents in camping fields. Dogs are allowed but only on leads when leaving the site as we are surrounded by livestock. Make sure you clear up their waste (dumping eco-bags in the compost bin is ok). Families are really welcome - children stay at the campsite free of charge. Please be careful of the kids having any crisps, sweets or drinks in individual wrappers as these can end up all over the unspoilt countryside surrounding us. Merrylands offers bargain rates for this fantastic open land in the heart of the Low Weald rolling Sussex landscape. Come and join us - we look forward to meeting you.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Merrylands

Riverside

Bull Bridge

Hailsham

East Sussex

England

BN8 6HQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.91129°N
0.21466°W

Route directions

From Golden Cross on the A22 (Between Uckfield and Hailsham) head over Burgh Hill to the T-junction at Muddles Green. Turn right (sign to Horam) just past Farleys Barn take left hand fork onto Scrapers Hill, into one dip in the road then uphill through Hale Green. The road dips again and the entrance to Merrylands is at the bottom on the right as it begins to level before the bridge.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.9 mi Golden Cross Inn
2 mi Golden Cross Inn
3.8 mi Tesco
Rail
5.3 mi Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station
6.4 mi Polegate Rail Station
6.5 mi Uckfield Rail Station
Ferry
10.9 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
22.7 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
23.6 mi London Gatwick Airport
23.6 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Farley Farm House - home of the surrealists The Raystede Animal Welfare Mohair centre Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum Blackberry Farm activity centre Hellingly - Festival of Transport Herstmonceaux Castle and Science Park Weald Way and Cuckoo Trail Michelham Abbey Arlington Stadium Knock Hatch Farm Drusillas Park Paradise Park, Newhaven Long Man of Wilmington and the South Downs National Park Eastbourne, Pevensey, Lewes and Brighton are all within 20 miles

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Pevensey Bay 9.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Norman`S Bay 9.7 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Eastbourne 10.9 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Seaford 11 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Birling Gap 11.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Drusillas Park 6.5 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 7.7 mi

Batemans 9 mi

Eastbourne Pier 10.5 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 10.8 mi

National Trust

Alfriston Clergy House 7.7 mi

Bateman's 8.9 mi

Monk's House 10.1 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 10.8 mi

Scotney Castle 15.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HEATHFIELD PARK 4.4 mi

Berwick - Alciston - Firle - Glynde - Lewes 5.3 mi

Berwick - Alfriston - Jevington - Eastbourne 5.4 mi

HORSTED PLACE 5.9 mi

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 6.1 mi

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)

    Lewes, East Sussex 7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Merrylands have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Merrylands? Farley Farm House - home of the surrealists The Raystede Animal Welfare Mohair centre Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum Blackberry Farm activity centre Hellingly - Festival of Transport Herstmonceaux Castle and Science … Read more
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