The Bull's Head

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View of the pub
View of the pub
Summer's here at last
Non-electric grass pitch
The gateway to another world
The resident german wirehaired pointer
The bull's head
The terrace
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Summer's here at last
Non-electric grass pitch
The gateway to another world

  • Herstmonceux pub site alongside the 1066 Country Walk
  • Varied food menu made emphasising fresh local produce
  • Secluded setting; campfires allowed
The Bull’s Head… that doesn’t sound like a campsite, does it? In fact, it sounds more like a… pub. But, happily for those who like to combine their beers with their breaks using the least effort possible, the Bull’s Head is both. Based in East Sussex at Herstmonceux (try saying that after a couple of pints), this site is both more secluded and quiet than you’d expect for being next to an imbibing emporium, and is listed as family-friendly. Which you might think is really rather an excellent combination… Facilities at the site include a modern toilet block and a water standpipe, and there’s no problem with cooking under the stars either as campfires are allowed in the pitching field. For guests who’d rather get someone else to dish up their meal, plenty of food (using mostly local produce) can be had in the pub, although tables for meals are best off being booked in advance after confirming your stay and are otherwise subject to availability. The pub is open between 12pm and 10pm on Monday to Thursday, staying open an hour later on Friday and Saturday and closing early on Sundays at 7pm. Grab lunch every day between 12pm and 2pm (or until 3pm on Sundays) and dinner every day but Sunday from 6pm to 8pm. There are also light bites available from 2.30pm to 6pm. Bulls Head Shack is also open on weekends from 8am to 12.30 am, and serves hot drinks, cold drinks and bacon and sausage baps (or a veggie alternative).

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • For meals at the pub, please give the site as much advance notice as possible.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 284 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This relaxed, well-kept campsite boasts friendly staff & great pub food. Guests loved the clean facilities, spacious sites, & fire pits. Perfect for exploring! While amenities are basic, they're usually enough, though more restrooms are needed in peak season. Many plan to return.

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Emma K.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Brilliant site, very clean toilets, showers & kitchen area.
Grass pitch was very well kept & flat ground.
The Bulls head pub - amazing very friendly, helpful lovely beer & food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great food in the pub, quiet…

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Natasha H.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great food in the pub, quiet site, friendly staff. Toilets are basic but clean either loo roll and hand soap. Will definitely go back

Recommend to friends Visit again

level areas to choose from, very safe for the kids & 4 legged friends

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Terri J.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked A lovley field to stay in , not at all wet even though we had had a lot of rain . Very clean toilets , showers and washing up area , lots of toilet rolls, kitchen towels and sponges even washing up liquid. The pub was warm and inviting, Anna the host was as ever there to welcome you.

Disliked Nothing ....

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly pub, great spacious well-draining field.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Friendly pub, great spacious well-draining field. Nice location.

Disliked A bit of noise from the busy road. Water temperature in the showers is not consistent (but they say a sudden cold shower is good for you!).

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Nice eel kept site, very friendly…

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Andrew W.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice eel kept site, very friendly lady booked us in, had a lovely meal in the pub first night.

Disliked Leaving

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Nous n’y retournerons pas.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked La place disponible car nous étions 2 pour 50 ares.
L’accueil car deja il y en avait un. L’accueil sympathique du jeune personnel. La proximité du pub à qui appartenait le camping. Equipement propre et fonctionnel.

Disliked Le bruit de la circulation ainsi que le bruit des avions tout deux incessants. Un répit pendant la nuit.
Un petit déjeuner au pub payant bien entendu est proposé de 8 à midi sauf que c’était fermé.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for a stop off or a night or two of camping

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly welcome and helpful staff.
Great food in the pub at sensible prices.
Clean, tidy and well stocked basic facilities including showers, toilets and wash up area.

Being able to borrow a fire pit was an added bonus, logs were also a sensible price.

A good base if your exploring the local area and don’t want to stay on a big/busy site.

Disliked Nothing really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean toilets, sinks and shower. Cheerful…

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Val and Ivor L.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean toilets, sinks and shower. Cheerful landlady and bar staff. Live music was fab.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything you need from a campsite plus a wonderful pub!

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Julia D.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The camping field was simple, showers clean and brilliant. The pub was amazing, the food was wonderful and the staff were so welcoming. The love music on the Sunday was an absolute bonus and absolutely wonderful. Being able to have a campfire was a real treat.

Recommend to friends Visit again

very pleasant reception from the host,…

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paul k.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked very pleasant reception from the host, the main field was full, so we went to the back field, set up in the corner, i am not very mobile, so it was near the toilet and shower, will definately be back 😎

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Bull's Head

Boreham Street

Herstmonceux

East Sussex

England

BN27 4SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.87683°N
0.36693°E

Nearest transport

Bus
4.8 mi High Street
4.9 mi Tesco
5.1 mi Town Hall Square
Rail
3.6 mi Normans Bay Rail Station
4 mi Cooden Beach Rail Station
4.2 mi Pevensey Bay Rail Station
Ferry
14.9 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
25.4 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
28.9 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

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

With something called the 1066 Country Walk running past the site, it’s not a huge stretch to guess that this is battlefield country… The 1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield site is nearby to relive that all-important day in English history when King Harold (allegedly) got something in his eye, while there are other battle-y relics in neighbouring Hastings which also has Europe's biggest beachside fishing fleet and smuggling adventures at St Clements Caves. The 1066 route is just one of the many scenic walks in the surrounding countryside, or for day trips, Herstmonceux is recommended with its castle and the rural Herstmonceux Observatory Science Centre. As well as walking, Sussex sightseers can take the Kent and East Sussex Railway to puff along from Tenterden through the countryside of the Rother Valley to Bodiam with its National Trust castle, or stay closer to home with a trip up (or down) Hastings’s cliff railway which has the UK's steepest funicular railway. Hang on tight… For less adrenaline-fuelled sightseeing, options include a stroll along the nearby beaches – the seaside is just a short drive away – or a dander around Darwell Reservoir, surrounded by ancient woodland and the chance to spot woodpeckers and tawny owls. Meanwhile, mini battlers will be more than happy with the abundance of attractions in the area aimed at the little people, from the Blue Reef Aquarium at Hastings to getting bug-eyed at the birds of prey at Hailsham’s Knockhatch Adventure Park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Norman`S Bay 3.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Pevensey Bay 4.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bexhill 5.3 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
St Leonards 8.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastbourne 8.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 5.8 mi

Batemans 7.8 mi

Eastbourne Pier 8.3 mi

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 9.6 mi

Drusillas Park 9.6 mi

National Trust

Bateman's 7.7 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 10.4 mi

Bodiam Castle 11.5 mi

Scotney Castle 15 mi

Monk's House 15.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 1.2 mi

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 3 mi

Pevensey Bay – Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour – Pevensey Castle 4.5 mi

FORE WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 22/07/1976) 5.4 mi

Norman's Bay 5.4 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 The Bull's Head have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Bull's Head dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Bull's Head? With something called the 1066 Country Walk running past the site, it’s not a huge stretch to guess that this is battlefield country… The 1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield site is nearby … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Bull's Head?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Bull's Head? From $33.74 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.