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Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
From £34 (£34)
12 people maximum 
9.2/10
85 reviews Pitch size
Max 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Campervan, Tent, Camper trailer, (Motorhome not allowed)
Features
Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max. Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max. Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max. Car 2 included, 2 max. Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max. Car parking by site/unit Firepit Availability
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Tomkins Farm
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, back-to-basics spot with roomy sites and top staff. Clean facilities, especially showers, are a hit. Farm animals are a big draw. Weekend pizzas/drinks popular. Can get busy with families, no music. Basic amenities, minor notes on cleanliness/access.
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Picturesque site Well maintained toilets and showers Warm…
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Picturesque site
Well maintained toilets and showers
Warm water for showers and washing up
Helpful and friendly staff
Lovely flat pitches
Good breakfast cafe
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What a fabulous, secluded and peaceful…
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked What a fabulous, secluded and peaceful site. I would say even better than the photos show. Pitches are large so plenty of space. Great host who ensures you are settled and have everything you need. Will be back !
Disliked Nothing
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Fantastic site, clean and spacious. Plenty of toilets and showers.
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked The size of pitch was huge! Well spaced out pitches so not in top of each other. Well spaced had our VW and our awning with us, could have put up our gazebo too. Food available in the morning and evenings, husband thought the burger and chips was the best ever.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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A lovely site with great views.…
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked A lovely site with great views. Extremely neat and well looked after. Spacious and quiet. Was only stopping for one night in my van, but very impressed.
On site pizza kitchen was excellent with order delivered to pitch.
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I will definitely recommend this site and return.
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked It’s a beautiful location, situated by fishing area and fields full of al pacas and we saw two camels.
The owner was really friendly and helpful.
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Shady trees in the heat wave. Hot…
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Shady trees in the heat wave.
Hot water for washing up and showers
Clean toilets
Friendly farmer/owner
Fire pits included
Good for local walks and swimming
Lovely woodland Corner for kids
Disliked Not brilliant Wi-Fi but that's not a bad thing entirely!
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Brilliant stay
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Had a great stay. It's a lovely quiet place and we loved having a fire pit which they put put for every pitch. Very friendly team, would highly recommend.
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Very nice quiet and pleasant site
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked Lovely peaceful site. Nice facilities considering it’s a farm site. Good vibe about the place. I thought we’d dislike it for the rules around music but it made it better. Pub down the road was just a short walk. They do breakfasts and pizzas and provide logs for around £8 for the fire. Enjoyed our stay and would go again.
Disliked Nothing to dislike. Some pitches are on a bit of a slope so you may need chocs if you are in a van.
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The facilities were fantastic - washing…
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked The facilities were fantastic - washing up area with plenty of sinks, 4 lovely hot showers and plenty of toilets that were always stocked with toilet roll and soap. We arrived on Saturday so there was a bar with cold beers, wine, soft drinks and water and a pizza kitchen on site - pizzas were around £12, were really good and delivered to your pitch with plenty of options (i’m not sure if this is only on Saturday). On Sunday mornings they provide coffees, teas, breakfast baps and pastries on site and have benches to sit on in the sun. Every pitch has plenty of room for a large tent and a car and at 5:30 a truck comes round to offer each pitch fire wood for £8.50. The staff were lovely, very friendly and relaxed. There’s the option for a ‘morning shade’ pitch so the tent doesn’t get too warm in the morning which we found helpful. Though there is no wifi, you get great phone reception and 4g, there’s also a pub just down the farm track (about 10-15min walk).
Overall a lovely campsite, and we would definitely return!
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Fantastic campsite if you are looking for a calm, relaxed break.
Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site
Liked We were really impressed with the organisation of the site, from the QR code delivery service to the spacious pitches. We were greeted warmly and given a choice of location. Loved the option to buy breakfast and dinner onsite at really good prices. Stunning location with lots of wildlife (not to mention the camels and llamas!) it was a really quiet, friendly, and safe site. We loved it there and hope to return. Lovely pub a 15 minute walk away, through the fields. I feel like Tomkins Farm campsite is a secret treasure that I’m really happy we found!
Disliked My only minor whinge was that the toilets could have done with either a late night or early morning clean and restock of loo paper.
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Features
Portable toilet
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 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 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 Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Tomkins Farm
Cinder Hill
North Chailey
East Sussex
England
BN8 4HP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.95755°N
0.00851°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Kemptown | 17.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Saltdean | 17.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Central | 18 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hove | 18.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southwick | 21.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sheffield Park Garden 4.8 km
Bluebell Railway 5.1 km
Wakehurst Place 13.5 km
Preston Manor 16.2 km
Standen 16.2 km
National Trust
Sheffield Park Garden 4.8 km
Wakehurst Place 13.3 km
Monk's House 13.4 km
Standen 16.2 km
Nymans 16.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NEWICK PARK 2.4 km
SHEFFIELD PARK 4.7 km
North to South over the South Downs 4.9 km
Anchor Inn - Barcombe Mills - Anchor Inn 5.5 km
PLUMPTON PLACE 7.1 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Tomkins Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tomkins Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tomkins Farm? Run by the National Trust, Sheffield Park and Garden (10 minutes’ drive) has a large landscaped area spreading around four lakes, plus swathes of parkland. The kids might want to spend some … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tomkins Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Tomkins Farm? From $77.89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.