Housedean Farm Campsite

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Housedean Farm Campsite is within the South Downs National Park and directly on the South Downs Way. We are uniquely located for walkers of the South Downs because there is no need to deviate from the national trail at the end of the day. Some of the most popular spots on the Downs are within an easy walk (Ditchling Beacon, Firle Beacon, Devil's Dyke). We pride ourselves on a laid back atmosphere and there are amazing views of the South Downs from every pitch. There are 23 spacious pitches, each with its own firepit for campfires. A frequent bus service stops directly outside the campsite and runs to and from Brighton and Lewes. This makes the site great for those wishing to visit Brighton without the cost and difficulty of parking. The site has excellent flushing loos (that we keep scrupulously clean!) and three hot showers in separate wooden enclosures (one of which is open air). There are also two washing-up sinks.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 23

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Housedean Farm Campsite

Brighton Road

Lewes

East Sussex

England

BN7 3JW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.8677°N
-0.05635°W

Route directions

By car: If travelling east on the A27, go past Sussex University and the football stadium and continue for approximately one mile. Soon after emerging from a tunnel of trees you will see a bridge crossing the main A27. Turn left immediately after the bridge and Housedean Farm is located just off the road on the right. If travelling west on the A27, go past the Newmarket Inn and turn left off the A27 approximately half a mile (before the bridge over the road). Go over the bridge and follow signs to Housedean Farm.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi Black Lion
4.2 mi Black Lion
4.3 mi Bottom of Carden Avenue
Rail
1.4 mi Falmer Rail Station
3 mi Lewes Rail Station
3.1 mi Moulsecoomb Rail Station
Ferry
7.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
10.5 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
20.5 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
20.5 mi London Gatwick Airport

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

Lewes is located four miles away and is easily reachable by bus or car. Alternatively there is a cycle path from the campsite to Lewes or it is possible to walk over the Downs. Brighton is approximately seven miles away, and buses run from the campsite. All major attractions within the eastern half of the South Downs are within easy driving distance.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Brighton Kemptown 4.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Saltdean 4.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Brighton Central 5.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Hove 5.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Southwick 8.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brighton Marina 4.4 mi

Preston Manor 4.4 mi

Royal Pavilion 4.7 mi

Volks Railway 4.7 mi

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 4.8 mi

National Trust

Monk's House 3.7 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 9.5 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 10.2 mi

Wakehurst Place 13.8 mi

Nymans 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stanmer Park - Ditchling Beacon 2 mi

Woodingdean (Juggs Road) - Balsdean Village 2 mi

STANMER PARK 2.1 mi

Battle of Lewes, 1264 2.1 mi

Offham - Mount Harry Circular 2.6 mi

Local events

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

    Lewes, East Sussex 5.2 mi

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)

    Arundel, West Sussex 21.8 mi

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 11 July 2024 – Thursday 11 July 2024)

    Chichester, West Sussex 29.8 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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  • What attractions are near Housedean Farm Campsite? Lewes is located four miles away and is easily reachable by bus or car. Alternatively there is a cycle path from the campsite to Lewes or it is possible to walk over … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Housedean Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    From 12 noon - 8pm

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