Blackland Farm

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  • Site set over 120 acres of West Sussex countryside
  • A 10-minute drive from Ashdown Forest and East Grinstead
  • Easy access by public transport; lots of activities to book on site
Fab fields with roomy pitches and rural rambles await at Blackland Farm, a 120-acre park in the West Sussex countryside. They picked a good spot, did the Girlguiding charity, when they took on this place, as the site is a mere 10-minute motor from Ashdown Forest and within an easy hour of the coast. As well as its Guide guests, this site also welcomes families, couples and small groups looking for outdoor stays that abound in space. If you've got some energy to expend, take a peaceful stroll on the farm's woodland trails or amble down to the banks of the river Medway (15 minutes on foot). Alternatively, check out the range of adventure activities available to book on site – the main office will provide you with details of such things as zipwires, abseiling, climbing, kayaking and other ways to get your pulse going. Four-legged friends can join you on runarounds both on and off site and are welcome to overnight here. It's all pretty minimal on the facilities front here, but guests will have access to showers and toilets during their stay. Fancy doing a good turn for the planet? Consider leaving the car at home and catching the train to East Grinstead, where you can hail a local bus that'll take you right to the site entrance. The town also has shops and restaurants where you can sort provisions or dine out.

Site type

Tent pitches 30

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

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

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

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Blackland Farm

Grinstead Lane

East Grinstead

West Sussex

England

RH19 4HP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.08467°N
-0.03016°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.6 km War Memorial
4.7 km War Memorial
4.7 km Brambletye
Rail
4.7 km East Grinstead Rail Station
8.1 km Dormans Rail Station
8.2 km Balcombe Rail Station
Ferry
33.3 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
40.2 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
40.6 km Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
12.3 km London Gatwick Airport
12.3 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
13.4 km London Gatwick Airport North 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

This part of West Sussex is fertile ground for history hunters, who can explore Hever Castle (30 minutes' drive) where Anne Boleyn (ill-fated wife number two) once lived. Also around is Chartwell (35 minutes), abode of cigar-chewing wartime leader Winston Churchill, and Standen (five minutes), a late Victorian country house with Arts and Crafts interiors. In terms of nearby nature spots, first up you've got Ashdown Forest (10 minutes), an ancient area of High Weald heathland and fabled home of Winnie-the-Pooh. Wakehurst (10 minutes), meanwhile, is a big botanical garden and seed conservation centre, and Borde Hill Garden (20 minutes) is more formal, with 200 landscaped acres to traipse through. Once you've been walked off your feet, a restorative ride on the Bluebell Railway (20 minutes) may be in order – keep on taking in those country views, but let the train take the strain instead. Time to top up your vitamin D? In need of a dose of sea air? Blackland Farm is about an hour's drive from Eastbourne's cliffs, Seaford's shingle beach and Brighton's bohemian vibes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Brighton Central 30.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Brighton Kemptown 30.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Hove 30.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Saltdean 31.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Southwick 31.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Standen 2.3 km

Wakehurst Place 4.3 km

Bluebell Railway 9.5 km

Sheffield Park Garden 9.9 km

Nymans 12.2 km

National Trust

Standen 2.2 km

Wakehurst Place 4.3 km

Sheffield Park Garden 9.9 km

Nymans 12.4 km

Chartwell 19.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Hoathly - Gravetye - Stone Farm Rocks, Weirwood 1.7 km

GRAVETYE MANOR 1.8 km

Standen 2.2 km

STONEHURST 3.7 km

KIDBROOKE PARK 3.9 km

Local events

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

    Lewes, England 23.9 km

  • Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)

    Polegate, England 29 km

  • Mighty Hoopla (Saturday 1 June 2024 – Saturday 1 June 2024)

    London, England 40.5 km

  • Hampton Court Palace Festival (Tuesday 11 June 2024 – Tuesday 11 June 2024)

    Hampton, England 41.4 km

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

    Arundel, England 44.8 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 Blackland Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blackland Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blackland Farm? This part of West Sussex is fertile ground for history hunters, who can explore Hever Castle (30 minutes' drive) where Anne Boleyn (ill-fated wife number two) once lived. Also around is Chartwell … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blackland Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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