Embers Camping - Turners Hill
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- Family campsite in Sussex woodland 20 minutes’ drive from Crawley
- Ardingly Reservoir 15 minutes’ drive and Go Ape Crawley 20 minutes
- Outdoor activities, a licensed snack bar and takeaway pizzas on site
Looking for a peaceful Sussex getaway surrounded by pristine countryside? You’ll want to check out Embers Camping – Turners Hill, tucked away in a 1,000-acre ancient woodland on the Standinghall Estate. It’s wonderfully quiet and relaxed, and yet also manages to be a family-friendly 20 minutes’ drive from all the amenities of Crawley town centre.
Families have plenty to amuse them on site, from volleyball to ping-pong and plenty of space on the camping fields for kicking a ball around or playing rounders. You can explore the woods on foot or by bike, follow way-marked wildlife trails around the estate, and see how many species of birds the kids can spot. There’s also a choice of hiking trails right from the pitches – and if you’re really quiet, you may glimpse a deer or two among the trees.
Wake up to a decent cuppa, barista coffee and pastries in The Embers Hub, and end your fun-filled day with a well-earned draft beer or glass of wine at the bar. Freshly made pizzas are served up every night – pre-order them before arrival – so you can all eat around your campfire as night falls, gaze at stars glittering above and listen for the nocturnal calls of owls and foxes.
Facilities are tip-top too: bathrooms are spotlessly clean with piping hot showers (bring your own towels please). Every pitch has its own firepit and you can buy kindling on site.
Campground type
35
15
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If you are booking as part of a group and would like to be situated together, please include the details in the special requests box.
Languages spoken
English
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Bell tent
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
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Unpowered grass tent site
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Plenty of space for camping and for the children to play.
Lovely walks
Great staff
Great showers and toilets.
Felt very remote but also close to local amenities
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Embers Camping - Turners Hill
Standing Hall Lane
Turners Hill
Crawley
West Sussex
England
RH10 4SE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.10242°N
-0.12232°W
Route directions
What3words: baroness.returns.grounding
Nearest transport
Coach6.6 km South Terminal Bus Station
6.6 km South Terminal Bus Station
7.1 km The Star Inn
Rail3.2 km Three Bridges Rail Station
4.6 km Crawley Rail Station
5.3 km Balcombe Rail Station
Ferry35.4 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
36.1 km Kingston Town End Pier
36.8 km Kingston Turks Pier
Airport6.7 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
6.7 km London Gatwick Airport
7.6 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
Active families can make straight for Ardingly Reservoir (15 minutes’ drive) to hire paddleboards or kayaks for splashing around on the water. If you have your own craft, there’s a boat slipway on the shoreline that you can use for a small fee. Back on dry land, circumnavigate the reservoir on the nature trail, go fishing (a permit is needed) or spot birds including kingfishers at the water’s edge.
More high-octane challenges for you and the family include tackling the tree-top rope courses and all-terrain electric Segways at Go Ape Crawley (20 minutes), or the paintball games and laser tag at Driver Wood Activity Centre (10 minutes).
On a more sedate note, animal lovers should drop by Tilgate Nature Centre (25 minutes) and get up close to friendly donkeys, comical meerkats and furry alpacas. Expert zookeepers give daily talks, and your kids can help feed some of the animals.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hove | 31.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Central | 31.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southwick | 31.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Kemptown | 31.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Shoreham Beach | 32.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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National Trust
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Standen 7.4 km
Nymans 7.9 km
Sheffield Park Garden 14.7 km
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Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Crawley Old and New 3.3 km
Balcombe Lake Circular 4.7 km
WAKEHURST PLACE 4.7 km
STONEHURST 4.9 km
GRAVETYE MANOR 5 km
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, England 41 km
- All Points East (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
London, England 48.2 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 Embers Camping - Turners Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Embers Camping - Turners Hill dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Embers Camping - Turners Hill? Active families can make straight for Ardingly Reservoir (15 minutes’ drive) to hire paddleboards or kayaks for splashing around on the water. If you have your own craft, there’s a boat slipway … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Embers Camping - Turners Hill?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.