Camping in Peasmarsh

Peasmarsh sits within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a landscape of small fields, ancient woodland and sunken lanes that rewards a slower pace than the coast a few miles south. There is no legal right to wild camp in England without the landowner's permission, and this applies as much to the farmland around Peasmarsh as anywhere else, so campers should always book an established site or arrange stays directly with a farm offering pitches, rather than pitching on private land unannounced.

The terrain here is gently undulating rather than dramatic, with heavy Wealden clay that can turn soft after rain, so a spring or summer visit tends to make for a more comfortable pitch than the wetter shoulder seasons. Several working farms in the parish and the surrounding villages offer camping and glamping pitches, often alongside orchards, hop gardens or the choose-and-cut Christmas tree fields the area is known for in late autumn, giving visitors a genuine flavour of Wealden farm life alongside their stay.

Glamping has grown steadily around Peasmarsh in recent years, with shepherd's huts, safari tents and converted farm buildings offering a more comfortable alternative to canvas for those keen on the location without the full camping kit. Given its position between Rye, Romney Marsh and the Kent Weald, a site here suits visitors wanting to split their time between coastal walks at Camber Sands, garden visits at Great Dixter, and exploring Rye's cobbled streets, all within a short drive of camp. As with anywhere in this part of Sussex, booking ahead for summer weekends and school holidays is strongly advised, since the best-located small sites fill quickly.