South Downs Youth Hostel
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- Glamping in the grounds of a rural hostel five miles from Lewes
- Just off the South Downs Way; half an hour from Brighton by train
- Café on site for breakfast, supper and all-day snacks
Site type
Languages spoken
English
Nearest sites
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
South Downs Youth Hostel
Itford Farm
Beddingham
Lewes
East Sussex
England
BN8 6JS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.83152°N
0.03408°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saltdean | 6.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaford | 7.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Brighton Kemptown | 11.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Brighton Central | 12.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hove | 14.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Alfriston Clergy House 9.1 km
Drusillas Park 9.2 km
Brighton Marina 9.7 km
Volks Railway 11.8 km
Brighton Sea Life Centre 12 km
National Trust
Monk's House 1.5 km
Alfriston Clergy House 9 km
Sheffield Park Garden 18.7 km
Wakehurst Place 27.5 km
Nymans 29.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LEWES BROOKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/01/2005) 3.8 km
Firle - Alfriston Circular 3.9 km
Lewes - Breaky Bottom - Undercliff Walk - Brighton Marina 4.5 km
FIRLE PLACE 4.6 km
Lewes Circular Walk 4.6 km
Local events
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 16, 2024 – Thursday, May 16, 2024)
Lewes, England 5.5 km
- Wick Street Festival (Thursday, August 29, 2024 – Thursday, August 29, 2024)
Polegate, England 9.8 km
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Saturday, August 17, 2024)
Arundel, England 41.4 km
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 South Downs Youth Hostel have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is South Downs Youth Hostel dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near South Downs Youth Hostel? You don’t have to be a hardcore rambler to stay here – but it’s a mighty fine idea to get in at least a few walks while you’re in the South Downs … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of South Downs Youth Hostel?
On-park accommodation Arrive: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.