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From $238.86 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Frickley Lake

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Lakeside site on a farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
A 10-minute drive from Battle, between Standard Hill and Tent Hill
Wild swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding free on the site’s lake

Get down to a lakeside site where there are dips on demand… with kayaks and paddleboards, paddleboarding and wild swimming free here, you’ll likely be well-acquainted with the water by the end of your stay at Frickley Lake in East Sussex. However, it’s not all about watersports, lovely as they may be. Under five miles away from Ashburnham, this farm site is 10 minutes’ drive away from Battle, where the Battle of Hastings took place and the pitches are in the location where William the Conqueror camped and set his standard up the day before the battle. With paddleboards and kayaks provided, the spring-fed lake will dish out plenty of natural beauty, but there are also plenty of other places to take in the local scenery. Frickley Lake is on a farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Standard Hill and Tent Hill – two places to round the group together for a climb with some history, as the former is where King Charles formed his army for the war. Back on site, keep yourself in ship shape for more adventuring using the gas showers and toilets located in a shepherd’s hut. These may come in particularly handy for any sand you’ve picked up coastal spots such as Hastings or Bexhill-on-Sea, which are both 15 minutes’ drive away. For food to keep your batteries topped up while you roam about, there are farm shops and pubs five minutes’ drive away from the site.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 17 to Wed, Oct 1 2025

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great site with clean facilities, nothing fancy but all you need.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Chris C. Oct 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Love this place, setting was amazing with the countryside and the lake. We had an awesome time messing about on the paddle boards and kayaks. The owner Dave seamed really chilled and gave lots of info and what to do where to go etc. We walked to the Ash pub via Catsfield using the 1066 footpath (about 5miles) lovely scenery and a cracking lunch. Return walk through Ashburnham place which is beautifully kept and well worth a look. All in all was just what we needed to escape the real world for a couple of days and would recommend to anyone wanting a break from reality or just to have a break in the country. We had place to ourselves as it was out of season so cant comment on how tranquil it would be in the height of summer with families and weddings going on but it wont take away from how nice the place is.

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Location, views, facilities…

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

Adam L. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Location, views, facilities

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Quiye, chilled, great lake for swimming.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Niall H. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The lake!

Recommend to friends Visit again

This site is going on our favourite list 👍

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful location, we chose as it had a lake and the kids love wild swimming. There are some paddle boards, kayaks and a row boat on site for campers to share and a few lifejackets but if you don't want to be waiting your turn bring your own. Site caters to weddings and even though a large one was just finishing the day we arrived the camping site was clean and bits and pieces from the party were promptly cleaned up. Bell tents on offer were lovely, think we'll upgrade to one ourselves now. Plumbed in toilet facilities and showers 👍
Lots of wildlife. Additional bonus is an on site sauna, for an extra fee, we didn't have a go though it was situated in a hut overlooking the lake and other families said it was fab.

Disliked: The large bin that was on site near the toilet facilities when we arrived was emptied once the wedding was finished but was not replaced.
The locks on the toilets and showers could do with being replaced to make it easier for the kids to use them but I know wood warps in the weather and I'm really just grasping for another thing to write in the "dislike" bit.

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A beautiful site with some unique features well equipped.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jun 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: We had a wonderful time we were lucky to have a very quiet time with only a few others on site.
The owner was welcoming and helpful and was on hand if needed.
Beautiful surroundings and a treat to have such a special place.

Disliked: It did feel a little like they weren’t ready for the season as some of the water equipment was not fully ready. But there was plenty for us to use that was ready.

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Dreamlike lakeside camping.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Will S. May 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Such a serene atmosphere, felt idyllic paddling around the lake in the morning sun. Amazing views and very friendly host.

Disliked: There was a lakeside sauna teasing us, would have been nice to be able to use it ;)

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Perfect campsite highly recommend.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Perfect campsite highly recommend.

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Excellent site, friendly owner

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: This really is a beautiful site with additional activities such a kayaking and paddle boarding. The owner is really friendly and helpful. A wonderful place to rest and relax

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Excellent site and friendly hosts, well worth a visit.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Apr 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Clean site
Beautiful lake
Children loved the kayaks and swing
Kind, friendly hosts
Lovely hot shower
Parked next to our pitch
Our dog loved running around the field
Communal fire pit
Beautiful wooden carvings
We booked last minute and the site more than met our expectations.
Hosts were very responsive and we all felt very safe. Beautiful surroundings, visited Bexhill-on- Sea which was well worth a visit. We’ll definitely be back.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike! If had to give one suggestion it would be better signage as we got lost upon arrival

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Campsite not too busy. We loved using the communal kayaks on the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Campsite not too busy. We loved using the communal kayaks on the lake. There was even limited use of a fridge, freezer and gas stove. Toilets very clean and well stocked with toilet paper. There were also picnic benches which was very handy. Lots of things for young kids to explore and the swing was lots of fun.

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Features

Dogs 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

Lake and/or mountain 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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Frickley Lake

Burnt Barns Farm House

Frickley Lane

Ashburnham

East Sussex

England

TN33 9LZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.89877°N
0.42605°W

Nearest transport

Bus

2.8 mi Abbey

2.9 mi Abbey

4.4 mi Town Hall Square

Rail

3.2 mi Battle Rail Station

3.4 mi Crowhurst Rail Station

4.3 mi Collington Rail Station

Ferry

17.9 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

22.5 mi Lydd London Ashford 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

Now that you’ve got some of Battle’s history under your belt, there are other old tales around these parts. The National Trust’s Bateman’s (20 minutes' drive) once belonged to a late Victorian writer, so this 17th-century country house still has some of his old collections. The nearby Herstmonceux Castle (15 minutes) has over 300 acres in all too, so potter around the gardens and moat or take some tea in the tearooms. Book yourself in for a beach day… whether it’s a simple paddle you’re after or you'd like to give something like windsurfing or jetskiing a go, Bexhill beach (15 minutes) has a few types of watersports available. Perhaps some beach games at Hastings beach (half an hour) too, or a go at the amusement arcades along the Victorian boardwalk in Eastbourne (35 minutes)? For those of you who have kids to keep busy, there are a few dedicated places around, such as the play zones and animals at the Knockhatch Adventure Park (25 minutes) or Drusillas Park's zoo (35 minutes). For some learning along the way, The Observatory Science Centre (15 minutes) will let you spy on space through telescopes and add to your astronomy knowledge.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Bexhill	4.7 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Norman`S Bay	5.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
St Leonards	6.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Pevensey Bay	7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Hastings Pelham Beach	7.6 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 2.9 mi

Batemans 6.6 mi

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 7.5 mi

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 7.7 mi

Bodiam Castle 8.1 mi

National Trust

Bateman's 6.5 mi

Bodiam Castle 8.8 mi

Scotney Castle 13.4 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 13.4 mi

Lamb House 13.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 0.9 mi

BATTLE ABBEY 2.7 mi

Battle of Hastings, 1066 2.8 mi

FORE WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 22/07/1976) 2.8 mi

1066 Walk: Battle to Bexhill 2.9 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 Frickley Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Frickley Lake dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Frickley Lake? Now that you’ve got some of Battle’s history under your belt, there are other old tales around these parts. The National Trust’s Bateman’s (20 minutes' drive) once belonged to a late Victorian … Read more