Sharnfold Farm
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- Dog-friendly wild campsite with free entry to a family farm attraction
- A 15-minute drive from Eastbourne; half an hour from Battle
- The site has a shop, café, themed play areas and fishing lakes
Site type
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Dogs are not permitted in the visitor attractions on the farm.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Jul to
This site is a member of The Family Parks Group group.
Reviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is highly praised for its extensive activities, particularly the farm trail, maze, and playground, making it ideal for families with young children. Reviewers appreciated the friendly staff and good communication. Facilities include a cafe and farm shop. However, some noted a lack of shower facilities and found the toilets basic, requiring more regular cleaning. A significant concern raised by one reviewer is misleading advertising regarding dog access to attractions, advising families with both children and dogs to clarify restrictions. The site is described as quiet with plenty of space.
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Amazing
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Liked Absolutely perfect for a quick visit, staff were very helpful will defo come back
The free visit to the farm makes it worthwhile alone..
Who needs showers ?🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Disliked No negatives ..
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Friendly farmer owner, loved the animals…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Friendly farmer owner, loved the animals and space x children and adults alike will love it here x
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Very friendly staff, staff engaged with children.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Amazing place for kids, plenty to do, handy shop/Cafe, kids loved the animals and corn maze especially. Pub two mins away if you don’t feel like cooking. Fresh drinking water tap. Peaceful at night.
Disliked No showers or washing up area for campers. Toilets next to main gate hot water only in one.
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We recently stayed at Sharnfold Farm…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We recently stayed at Sharnfold Farm Campsite and had a really enjoyable time overall. The site itself is fairly basic but very well kept, with a nice atmosphere in the camping field. Despite being mostly families with children, everyone was considerate and fairly quiet, which made for a relaxed stay.
We knew in advance that there wouldn’t be showers, but having even a very simple outdoor one would have made a huge difference to our experience. Similarly, washing-up facilities and the option to rent a campfire would be great additions in the future.
What really stood out, though, was the farm itself. There is so much for children to do and explore – it’s clear a lot of thought has gone into making it more than just a farm with a playground. There are lots of magical little areas for kids to discover, which really made up for the more basic camping facilities.
A couple of small negatives: we pitched our tent nearer the road, which we didn’t think much of at the time, but it turned out to be quite noisy overnight. I’d recommend bringing earplugs or choosing a pitch closer to the farm entrance instead. Also, we had hoped to walk over to the pub next door, but the roadside felt unsafe – cars drive fast, and the grass verge was full of nettles and brambles. We ended up driving instead, even though it was only a very short distance. If the greenery could be cut back, it would make walking much safer for families with children and dogs.
Overall, a lovely stay at a charming little campsite. With a few added facilities, it could be even better – but the atmosphere and the farm experience made it a memorable trip for us.
Disliked Not having a shower or washing up facilities
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Nice for kids but overpriced and very basic.
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Liked Friendly staff, nice to have the option of going round the farm so great with kids, and also other families camping so children had fun. Also felt very safe. It's convenient for Airbourne which is why we stayed. Grass is also not too long, not patchy, and field is reasonably level with mature trees surrounding it and blackberry bushes which the children enjoyed. It's also very nice to have a relatively late check out time of 11am.
Disliked It desperately needs a shower block and a washing up station. At the moment the pricing is really not up to standard - it cost us £60 per night with no electric or basic facilities, which is more than double what you'd expect. The toilets are also not brilliant - there are only two, and the toilet roll dispensers and hot water taps were faulty. There is one outdoor cold water tap which doesn't have any indication of whether it's drinking water. Right now the benefit of the farm is the only thing really going for it, but I don't think we'll stay again if we're more organised and find somewhere cheaper with better facilities.
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The farm was included in price. 5…
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Liked The farm was included in price.
5 min from bust stop into Eastbourne, however the walk is along a busy road, journey is about 40 minutes and costs £3 per adult, 50p for a child each way.
Disliked *£30 a night to park in a field was over priced, sadly we had to come to the area so had no choice but to book this site last minute as every where was fully booked, however it does include entry into farm, maybe an option should be available if you don’t want entry and maybe you could receive a discount.
**Road noise was awful, especially on a Saturday night! Lots of cars and motorbikes racing up and down the road.
***Toilets were not very clean, not sure if it was mud or facaes on the walls, the pipes had not been wiped in a long while, build up of dirt and dust.
****The lock on the gate which is locked at 7pm every night was not easy to unlock.
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Great site but way below par due to lack of showers and spider problem
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Liked It was peaceful, well kept and clean.
The owner is a lovely guy who came to check that all was well.
A nice farm and lake but areas restricted to dogs which is understandable although I would have fished the lake if my dog was allowed with me on a lead.
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Disliked Lack of shower facilities really let's it down and the amount of spiders in the toilets would scare off a lot of people.
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We will be back to stay again!
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Liked Great communication from the hosts and a very easy stay. Lots of activities for the younger children to do. The maze was excellent.
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excellent,
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Liked Free access to the farm, fishing,
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We really enjoyed ourselves - Perfect for young kids
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The fram trail and playground were absolutely amazing, a 3 and 5 yrlear olds dreeam come true. The cafe and staff were absolutely brilliant and very friendly
Disliked We definitely will be coming back but will be limited in the number of nights we could stay as there were no shower facilities which is a bit of a shame.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Restaurant nearbyLocation
Sharnfold Farm
Hailsham Road
Stone Cross
Pevensey
East Sussex
England
BN24 5BU
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.82217°N
0.2835°E
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pevensey Bay | 3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Eastbourne | 4.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Norman`S Bay | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Birling Gap | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bexhill | 8.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Eastbourne Pier 3.8 mi
Drusillas Park 5.2 mi
South Downs 5.6 mi
Alfriston Clergy House 5.6 mi
1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 10.9 mi
National Trust
Alfriston Clergy House 5.7 mi
Monk's House 11.8 mi
Bateman's 12.2 mi
Bodiam Castle 16.8 mi
Sheffield Park Garden 17.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
THE HOO 2.1 mi
WOOTTON MANOR 2.7 mi
Pevensey Bay – Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour – Pevensey Castle 3.1 mi
COMPTON PLACE 4 mi
East Dean Round 4.3 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Sharnfold Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sharnfold Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sharnfold Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Herstmonceux Castle: 15 minutes’ drive - Beachy Head (highest chalk sea cliff): 20 minutes - Bexhill Beach: 25 minutes - Battle (1066 battle ground and medieval … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sharnfold Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sharnfold Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.