Woodfire at Chapel Field
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- Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive from Lewes on the South Downs
- Easy access to the South Downs Way; West Quay Beach 20 minutes’ drive
- Stunning views from the pitches; guest meals cooked over a wood fire
Many of the best things in life are woodfired – like ovens, stoves and, of course, pizzas... And that certainly holds true at Woodfire at Chapel Field, a family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park and 10 minutes’ drive from the small town of Lewes in East Sussex.
Facilities on site may be simple – wooden shacks containing spotless compost loos and powerful showers with bags of hot water – but foodwise, guests are well catered for at Chapel Field. Communal meals are cooked regularly on the wood fire, but if you don’t feel like mingling, you can light up your own barbecue and laze around a campfire under the stars (weather-permitting of course).
Another bonus: the South Downs views from the spacious camping field are simply spectacular. And heads up to walkers and cyclists: a track leads directly from the camping field up onto the 90-mile South Downs Way near the Firle Beacon, from where you can hike, bike or follow the trail on horseback.
If you’re not all worn out from your day-time rambles, keep activity levels up back on site. See how you stack up playing the Finnish throwing game Mölkky, and then stroll to one of several pubs within 20 minutes’ walk for a post-game pint.
Campground type
24 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Fri, May 2 to
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Location
Woodfire at Chapel Field
The Street
Firle
Lewes
East Sussex
England
BN8 6NX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.84991°N
0.10155°W
Route directions
What3words: lodge.starlight.using
Nearest transport
Bus4.5 mi South Way
4.5 mi Lower Place
4.6 mi Golden Cross Inn
Rail1.5 mi Glynde Rail Station
2.9 mi Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station
3.4 mi Southease Rail Station
Ferry4.6 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport17.2 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
24.1 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
24.1 mi London Gatwick 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
When you’ve a yen for the coast, sand-and-shingle West Quay Beach at Newhaven (20 minutes’ drive) is your closest swimming choice, while Saltdean (half an hour) is something of a hidden spot you may well have to yourselves. There is safe swimming at Cuckmere Haven (25 minutes) where the River Cuckmere meets the sea, and to stay closer to your pitch, Pells Pool is an outdoor lido in Lewes (15 minutes, summer only).
Fancy some culturing? The site is half an hour’s stroll from Charleston – once home to boho artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant – which has a programme of events and exhibitions throughout the summer. Stately Firle Place (20 minutes’ walk) has an amazing art collection in lavish apartments as well as carefully tended gardens to explore. Elizabethan-era Glynde Place (10 minutes’ drive) hosts ceramics exhibitions and classical concerts, while the opulent interiors and formal gardens at Herstmonceux Castle (25 minutes) are open for tours.
Kids not into heritage? Friston Forest (15 minutes) has lots of gentle trails on which to tire little legs, and Arlington Reservoir (10 minutes) has flat paths around the lake – you might also get lucky and see the resident ospreys in flight.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saltdean | 7.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Birling Gap | 8.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Kemptown | 10 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Eastbourne | 10.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Drusillas Park 3.3 mi
Alfriston Clergy House 3.9 mi
South Downs 8.7 mi
Brighton Marina 9.2 mi
Eastbourne Pier 10.1 mi
National Trust
Alfriston Clergy House 3.8 mi
Monk's House 3.9 mi
Sheffield Park Garden 11 mi
Bateman's 15.4 mi
Wakehurst Place 17.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
FIRLE PLACE 0.3 mi
Firle - Alfriston Circular 0.8 mi
GLYNDE PLACE 1.7 mi
Bopeep - Cradle Hill - Long Man - Wilmington Circular 1.8 mi
Bopeep Car Park - Berwick - Alciston - Bopeep Car Park 1.9 mi
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)
Arundel, England 28.6 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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- Does Woodfire at Chapel Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Woodfire at Chapel Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Woodfire at Chapel Field? When you’ve a yen for the coast, sand-and-shingle West Quay Beach at Newhaven (20 minutes’ drive) is your closest swimming choice, while Saltdean (half an hour) is something of a hidden spot … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Woodfire at Chapel Field?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Woodfire at Chapel Field? From $55.89 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.