# Campsites near Brighton and Hove — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping > The best campsites in Brighton and Hove — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/brighton-and-hove/camping (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 34 campsites, glamping sites and caravan parks Photo © Virginia O, Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton-and-hove) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton-and-hove/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton-and-hove/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton-and-hove/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton-and-hove/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton-and-hove/restaurants) Wild camping is not legally permitted in England without the landowner's explicit permission, and Brighton and Hove itself is a built-up coastal city with no campsites within the urban area, so anyone wanting to camp needs to look just outside the city boundary. Fortunately, the South Downs National Park begins almost immediately behind Brighton, and this chalk downland setting, combined with easy access to the coast, makes for some appealing options a short drive or bus ride away. Sites such as Housedean Farm, a working South Downs farm a few miles from Brighton and Lewes, offer both traditional camping and glamping in furnished shepherd's huts complete with wood-burning stoves, while further sites around Lewes, Burgess Hill and along the A27 corridor offer pitches for tents, campervans and touring caravans within easy reach of the city. Closer to Brighton itself, Experience Freedom's glamping pods in East Brighton Park near Kemptown and the marina provide a more comfortable, ensuite alternative without leaving the city, popular with couples wanting a seaside base without a hotel price tag. The South Downs terrain is exposed chalk downland, so conditions can be breezy and changeable even in summer, and most sites are seasonal, typically operating from around Easter through to September or October. Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather for tent camping, with long evenings well suited to watching the sunset from the Downs before heading back down into Brighton for dinner. Glamping options, including shepherd's huts, bell tents and wooden pods, extend the season further into autumn and are a popular choice for visitors wanting the South Downs scenery without sacrificing comfort. Given the proximity to a major city, many of these sites get busy at weekends and during Brighton Pride and the Brighton Festival, so booking ahead is recommended, particularly for glamping accommodation with limited units. Dogs are welcome at many of the sites around the city, and several are within walking or cycling distance of the South Downs Way, making them a practical base for combining a countryside stay with day trips into Brighton itself. [✨ Glamping from £78 East Sussex · 1.6 mi away Brighton Experience Freedom Glamping Eco-friendly glamping and tent site two miles from Brighton city centre, with beach access on foot and South Downs trails nearby. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/camping/brighton-experience-freedom-glamping) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £26 East Sussex · 1.6 mi away Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club Site The closest campsite to central Brighton, two miles from the seafront at Sheepcote Valley ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/camping/brighton-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) [⛺Campsite West Sussex · 3.7 mi away Wallis Farm Farm campsite near Pyecombe, West Sussex, with showers and a small number of pitches.](https://staycation.co.uk/pyecombe/camping/wallis-farm) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £22 East Sussex · 3.8 mi away Housedean Farm Campsite Working downland farm on the South Downs Way, midway between Brighton and Lewes ⛺ Tents⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/camping/housedean-farm-campsite) [from £30 East Sussex · 4.8 mi away Lovebrook Tent campsite in Lewes set across 33 acres of South Downs National Park with mown circular pitches, composting facilities, and Saturday pop-up café and farm shop. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/lewes/camping/lovebrook) [✨ Glamping from £45 West Sussex · 5.1 mi away Wolstonbury Dreaming West Sussex campground near Hassocks with tent, motorhome and glamping pitches; hot water bucket showers and composting toilets. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/hassocks/camping/wolstonbury-dreaming) [✨ Glamping from £30 West Sussex · 5.3 mi away Warren Valley Farm Tiny tent campsite on a working farm in West Sussex with wild camping and composting toilets. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/shoreham-by-sea/camping/warren-valley-farm) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £25 Lewes · 5.4 mi away Stud Farm Stud Farm near Lewes is a working farm campsite with twenty-five non-electric grass pitches for tents, motorhomes and glamping, welcoming dogs and allowing campfires. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/lewes/camping/stud-farm-lewes) [West Sussex · 5.6 mi away Southdown Way Caravan and Camping Park Caravan and camping park near Hassocks with electric hook-ups, within walking distance of South Downs trails. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/hassocks/camping/southdown-way-caravan-and-camping-park) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £30 East Sussex · 5.9 mi away Ditchling Camping Family and dog friendly camping and glamping site. In the South Downs, 25 minutes away from Brighton Beach. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/ditchling/camping/ditchling-camping-ditchling) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs from £30 East Sussex · 6 mi away Blackberry Wood Private woodland glades and quirky glamping below Ditchling Beacon, north of Brighton ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/camping/blackberry-wood) [✨ Glamping West Sussex · 6.3 mi away Foot of the Downs Glamping site on a working farm in Henfield, West Sussex, with ensuite huts and direct access to South Downs Way walking trails.](https://staycation.co.uk/henfield/camping/foot-of-the-downs) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs East Sussex · 6.7 mi away The Macs Farm Family and dog friendly camping on a South Downs farm. In summer, there are family activities, music and more!](https://staycation.co.uk/ditchling/camping/the-macs-farm-ditchling) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £85 East Sussex · 6.9 mi away Flower Meadow Glamping Bell tent glamping in rural Battle with shared composting toilet and gas shower, no wifi or electricity, and farm animals including a blind goose roaming the hay meadows. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/battle/camping/flower-meadow-glamping) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £18 East Sussex · 7 mi away YHA South Downs Farmhouse hostel with camping pods and bell tents on the South Downs Way, five miles from Lewes ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/lewes/camping/yha-south-downs) [🛖 Lodges West Sussex · 7.2 mi away Downsview Park Campsite near Henfield, West Sussex, with showers.](https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/camping/downsview-park) [from £25 East Sussex · 7.2 mi away The Oaks Poultry Farm The Oaks Poultry Farm near Ditchling takes tents and motorhomes on a working South Downs farm with animals, firepits, basic facilities and an on-site tearoom; no dogs. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/ditchling/camping/the-oaks-poultry-farm) [🛖 Lodges East Sussex · 7.5 mi away Rushey Hill Campsite in Peacehaven with showers, a short walk from the cliffs.](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/rushey-hill) [🛖 Lodges West Sussex · 7.7 mi away Southdown Caravan Park RV park near Henfield in West Sussex with shower facilities. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/camping/southdown-caravan-park) [🛖 Lodges East Sussex · 8 mi away Three Ponds Holiday Park Holiday park in Newhaven with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/three-ponds-holiday-park) [from £68 West Sussex · 8 mi away The Barn Caravan Park The Barn Caravan Park in Lancing takes tents, caravans and motorhomes on grassy pitches with electric hook-up, near Lancing station and West Sussex beaches. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/lancing/camping/the-barn-caravan-park) [🛖 Lodges West Sussex · 8.3 mi away Beach Park Lodges and static caravans in Lancing, West Sussex, with showers and landscaped grounds near the sailing club.](https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/camping/beach-park) [🛖 Lodges West Sussex · 8.3 mi away Apollo Sun Club Naturist-friendly campsite near Hurstpierpoint with pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, heated outdoor pool, electric hook-up and WiFi, but no pets permitted. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/hurstpierpoint/camping/apollo-sun-club) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs East Sussex · 8.9 mi away Yamp Camp Isfield Traditional campsite with complimentary fire pits in a village setting, 15 minutes from the Bluebell Railway. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/isfield/camping/yamp-camp-isfield-isfield) [✨ Glamping East Sussex · 9.3 mi away The Secret Campsite The Secret Campsite near Barcombe offers tent and glamping pitches in meadow and orchard settings with campfires, a shop, and proper showers; dogs not allowed. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/barcombe/camping/the-secret-campsite-barcombe) [✨ Glamping from £120 East Sussex · 9.4 mi away Barcombe Yurts Glamping site near Lewes with spacious yurts in a wooded meadow, ten minutes from the village pub and ideal for walkers exploring the riverside.](https://staycation.co.uk/lewes/camping/barcombe-yurts) [from £30 East Sussex · 9.6 mi away Mays Farm Farm campsite near Ringmer with tent and motorhome pitches, showers available from £30 per night. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/ringmer/camping/mays-farm) [from £30 East Sussex · 9.6 mi away Bear and Cedar Camping Tent and motorhome campground near Ringmer with shower facilities from £30 a night. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/ringmer/camping/bear-and-cedar-camping) [🐾 Dogs West Sussex · 9.6 mi away Blacklands Farm Caravan and Camping Blacklands Farm near Henfield in West Sussex welcomes tents, caravans and motorhomes year-round, with electric hook-up, WiFi, a shop and dogs allowed. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/henfield/camping/blacklands-farm-caravan-and-camping) [⛺Campsite 🐾 Dogs from £20 East Sussex · 9.7 mi away Townings Farm Townings Farm near Lewes offers fully serviced pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes with direct access to Chailey Common Local Nature Reserve. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/lewes/camping/townings-farm) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs from £36 East Sussex · 9.9 mi away Camping at Tomkins Farm Camping at Tomkins Farm in North Chailey offers 37 grass pitches for tents, motorhomes and glamping, welcomes dogs, and permits campfires in quiet farmland. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/north-chailey/camping/camping-at-tomkins-farm) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs East Sussex · 10 mi away Woodfire at Chapel Field Family eco camping and glamping with Touareg tents in the South Downs, with daily gastro meals over a live fire! ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/firle/camping/woodfire-at-chapel-field) [✨ Glamping from £260 West Sussex · 10 mi away Pepperscombe Farm Glamping at Pepperscombe Farm near Steyning, West Sussex, with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/steyning/camping/pepperscombe-farm) [🛖 Lodges East Sussex · 10 mi away Sunnyside Park RV park in Seaford with showers and direct access to the seafront.](https://staycation.co.uk/east-sussex/camping/sunnyside-park) ### Prefer a roof and a hot shower? 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[Earth Camp 10.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/north-chailey/camping/earth-camp) [Rock House Glamping 10.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/lewes/camping/rock-house-glamping) [Boathouse Farm Camping 10.6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/isfield/camping/boathouse-farm-camping) [Deaks Acres 11.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/haywards-heath/camping/deaks-acres) [Wyld Wood Campsite 11.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/lewes/camping/wyld-wood-campsite) [⛺Campsite Wild Weald Camping 11.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/hailsham/camping/wild-weald-camping) [Kitts Campsite 11.9 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/haywards-heath/camping/kitts-campsite) [Wowo Campsite 12.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/uckfield/camping/wowo-campsite) [Light Farm Cabins 12.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/lewes/camping/light-farm-cabins) [Alfriston Glamping 12.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/alfriston/camping/alfriston-glamping) ### 🏨 Rather not camp? 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