Sussex Camping

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Traditional country pub
Traditional country pub
Grassy pitches
Scenery at the grass tent pitches
Beer garden with a playset
Gate between the pub, beer garden and pitches
Seating at the front of the pub
Conservatory area in yew tree inn
Public and dog-friendly bar area in yew tree inn
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Grassy pitches
Scenery at the grass tent pitches
Beer garden with a playset

  • Family-friendly camping pitches at a pub in the Sussex countryside
  • In the village of Arlington, 25 minutes’ drive from Eastbourne
  • Beer garden with a play area on site; dog-friendly area in the pub
What could be better than pitching your tent in the green East Sussex countryside and knowing you’re within 20 minutes’ drive of beaches? Well, perhaps all of that plus staying next to a cosy pub with delicious homemade pub classics and an excellent selection of drinks. And that's exactly the setup at Sussex Camping, in the historic village of Arlington. Park your vehicle in the pub car park and stroll 200 metres to the peaceful one-acre camping field through the pub's beer garden. The beer garden, which is connected to the field by a gate, has a play area and plenty of tables for alfresco dining. Inside the pub, there’s a designated area for groups with dogs that can be reserved (as Sussex Camping is handily dog-friendly) – and guests get a 10% discount on food and drinks (just what you need after a busy day out). This is a rural retreat, as you’ll see from the views of peaceful fields, and yet it’s a short drive to the beaches in Seaford (20 minutes) and Eastbourne (25 minutes). Walkers have plenty of places to give their boots a workout, including the Vanguard Way (half an hour’s walk away in Berwick) and the Cuckmere Pilgrim Path (accessible from Arlington). Abbot’s Wood is 20 minutes’ walk away, and gorgeous Arlington Reservoir is 25 minutes’ walk away. Cyclists can head to the cycle path from Polegate (10 minutes’ drive) to Lewes too. Life in the camping field is fairly simple, with just portable toilets on the facilities front, but you'll also have access to the pub's amenities.

Site type

Tent pitches 12
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The pub will be closed between 3pm - 5.30pm on weekdays in September.

Languages spoken

English

Portuguese

Spanish

Open from Fri, 23 May to

Reviews

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Food in pub. Location for walks / bike ride. My friend and I stayed…

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Emma M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Food in pub.
Location for walks / bike ride.

My friend and I stayed for one night. Unfortunately it is not mentioned that you cannot park your car next to your tent and have to carry all your equipment from the pub car park, through the beer garden, to your pitch. No offer of wheelbarrow / pull along. Lots of trips for some fellow campers.
The food was good at the pub but they closed at 9.45 on a Friday night! Early night for us. The site was an un-mowed field. Bar staff not particularly friendly or helpful.

Disliked: Not being able to park your car next to your tent (no mention on blurb) hence carry all your equipment from the pub car park, through the beer garden, to your pitch. No offer of wheelbarrow / pull along.
Pub closed at 9.45 on a Friday night!
Campsite was an un-mowed field.
Bar staff not particularly friendly or helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good stay shame about the English weather but the site was nice

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lee U. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Excellent camping spot
Nice pub
Good food
Quiet
Clean toilet
Enclosed field

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Kate M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great quiet spot with a fantastic pub next door - loved it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Sussex Camping

The Street

Arlington

Polegate

East Sussex

England

BN26 6RX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.84576°N
0.19237°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 mi St George's Church
2.9 mi St George's Church
3.1 mi Tesco
Rail
1.2 mi Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station
2.9 mi Polegate Rail Station
5.1 mi Hampden Park (Sussex) Rail Station
Ferry
7.1 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
21.2 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
26.5 mi London Gatwick Airport
26.5 mi London Gatwick Airport South 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

Take note of the market days in Hailsham (10 minutes’ drive) – every Saturday you can get your hands on delicious local produce. The busy high street is lined with splendid cafés and restaurants, so you could just keep on eating and eating… Families may want to jot down a few go-to family attractions where the kids can let off steam too. Knockhatch Adventure Park (10 minutes) has a play area and petting farm, while Drusillas Park (five minutes) has animals such as red pandas and monkeys. For days at the coast, try Seaford (20 minutes) for views of the Seven Sisters cliffs and lazy afternoons beside the traditional beach huts, or Eastbourne (25 minutes) for splendid sights like a 19th-century pier and 1930s bandstand, plus easy access to the walking trails along Beachy Head (25 minutes), a chalk headland with gorgeous sea views. Hastings (45 minutes) is a little further along the coast and full of history, including a castle and shipwreck and fishing museums.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaford 6.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Birling Gap 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastbourne 7.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Pevensey Bay 7.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Norman`S Bay 8.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Drusillas Park 2 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 3.1 mi

South Downs 6.8 mi

Eastbourne Pier 7 mi

Batemans 12.8 mi

National Trust

Alfriston Clergy House 3.1 mi

Monk's House 7.7 mi

Bateman's 12.8 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 13.2 mi

Bodiam Castle 18.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Berwick - Alciston - Firle - Glynde - Lewes 1.2 mi

Berwick - Alfriston - Jevington - Eastbourne 1.3 mi

WOOTTON MANOR 2.1 mi

Alfriston - Seven Sisters - Exceat - Alfriston 3 mi

Bopeep Car Park - Berwick - Alciston - Bopeep Car Park 3.5 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sussex Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sussex Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sussex Camping? Take note of the market days in Hailsham (10 minutes’ drive) – every Saturday you can get your hands on delicious local produce. The busy high street is lined with splendid cafés … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sussex Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Sussex Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.