The Oaks Poultry Farm
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- Family-friendly working farm site in the South Downs National Park
- A 10-minute drive from Ditchling Beacon and 25 minutes from Brighton
- On-site farm shop, tearoom and kids' farm (free entry for guests)
Campground type
10
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
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Reviews
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Quiet location Children’s play barn Campfires allowed Family friendly Relaxed helpful staff…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Quiet location
Children’s play barn
Campfires allowed
Family friendly
Relaxed helpful staff
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Lovely farm campsite
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Small campsite and was not busy
Secure for children to explore by themselves (age appropriate)
2 toilets and a shower cleaned regularly
Although it was raining prior to arrival and during one of the nights the ground was neither soaked nor muddy
Sink with drinking water and to do the washing up
Disliked: Only one sink, which if it is busy might cause queues. But was not too busy so it was not a problem.
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Farm was very well mentained…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Farm was very well mentained
Recommend to friends Visit again
Definitely worth a visit if you have younger kids
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: We had a wonderful time, the hosts were fantastic, helpful in every way, will definitely be returning 😀
Disliked: Toilet and shower
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Fabulous child-friendly camping
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: The owner and family were just lovely- so friendly and even though the campsite is on a working farm, they made every effort to spend time talking to us, and letting the kids pet the small animals in the playbarn (their highlight of the stay!)
We loved the onsite cafe and farm shop and the fact everything is local and family run. The campsite is one field with basic toilets and showers but this is all we needed!
Highly recommend and would definitely visit again
Disliked: Nothing!
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Will be going again and recommending to friends
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Liked: Wonderful stay! Ed and family really made our trip exceptional, getting the animals out for the kids to hold and stroke. Quiet site but with plenty for the kids to do, really family friendly.
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Great location, with great food available and big pitches
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: The campsite was perfectly located in the South Downs National Park. It was great that you had lots of room in your pitch and the onsite shop was lovely. All the food we bought from there was fantastic and everyone that helped us on site was great too. The animals were very friendly too.
Disliked: Ther was only one shower each. However this wasn't a problem at all for a weekend of camping.
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The family who owned the farm were so friendly and helpful, we’d…
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Liked: The family who owned the farm were so friendly and helpful, we’d love to go back again. Site was clean and also being on a farm it was a great adventure for my young children, getting up close and personal with the animals was brilliant! Plus the coffee at their cafe was delicious :)
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Fabulous farm with lovely owners
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Where do I start - this was the loveliest unique camping trip .. Ed was very welcoming, as were all of his lovely family.
Camping in a farm, sharing a field with Trevor the turkey, cows donkeys and goats in the surrounding fields who came up to the fences to say hello was very special. Our two boys (both neurodiverse) absolutely loved camping here, they got to interact with the animals. Ed (the farmer) let them feed the goats and let them pet the bunny rabbits. We all enjoyed watching the farm being run.
The play barn was a great extension to the stay - our boys loved climbing on the hay and playing on the ride on toys, as well as digging in the big sandpit. A free addition for all camping visitors, and lovely to have private access once the farm was closed to the public.
The campsite is not over crowded at all - only allows 12 (I think I’ve remembered correctly) tents which is a great amount for the big field area .. the space is brilliant.
The toilets were clean and any problems (someone had blocked one of the loos with too much toilet paper) were quickly sorted. The shower was hot and the pressure of the water was good. The only time it dipped a little was when someone else was showering or washing up at the same time. But not a big problem at all, still plenty of pressure.
The onsite cafe is definitely worth a visit - Katy and her staff (family) are very welcoming. The home made cakes are delicious and the local fresh pear juice is lovely - we bought a couple of bottles to take home. We also bought fresh sausages from the onsite butchers .. they were really yummy. There is a variety of different flavour sausages. We bought a selection and our favourite was the marmite and cheese ones.
This is an amazing family run farm and the campsite was brilliant. We will definitely be returning. Thanks for having us and making us feel so welcome !!
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Excellent site had everything we needed
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Camping was amazing at Old Poultry Farm , Ditchling .
Disliked: Nothing !
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise PeacefulUtilities
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 Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Oaks Poultry Farm
Ditchling Common
Common Lane
Ditchling
East Sussex
England
BN6 8TN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.93827°N
-0.10532°W
Nearest transport
Bus
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 Central | 8.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hove | 8.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Kemptown | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Southwick | 9.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saltdean | 10 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sheffield Park Garden 6.5 mi
Bluebell Railway 6.6 mi
Preston Manor 6.9 mi
Royal Pavilion 8.1 mi
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 8.2 mi
National Trust
Sheffield Park Garden 6.5 mi
Monk's House 8.7 mi
Nymans 8.7 mi
Wakehurst Place 8.9 mi
Standen 12 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
North to South over the South Downs 2 mi
PLUMPTON PLACE 2.9 mi
Clayton Windmills - Lower Standean - Ditchling Beacon 3 mi
HEASELANDS 3.7 mi
STANMER PARK 4.5 mi
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)
Arundel, England 20.4 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)
Chichester, England 28 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.
Offers
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Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Oaks Poultry Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Oaks Poultry Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Oaks Poultry Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Ditchling Beacon (highest point in the South Downs): 10 minutes’ drive - Bluebell Railway (heritage steam train trips): 15 minutes - Devil's Dyke (National Trust beauty … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Oaks Poultry Farm?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.