Kingfisher Campsite
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- No-frills camping 10 minutes’ drive from East Grinstead in West Sussex
- Ashdown Forest 10 minutes’ drive, and Tulleys Farm 15 minutes
- Grass pitches a short walk away from Weir Wood Reservoir
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass and earth tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
90% would recommend this campground to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
Great views & nature escape! Spacious, "pitch anywhere" sites & local adventure options. Basic but clean facilities, especially hot showers. Road/flight noise & mud possible. Good value, no-frills for outdoor types.
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Hi, my first experience with my…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Hi, my first experience with my wife in kingfisher campsite was wonderful and exceptional. We owe this great experience to the staff and especially the director Rachael who was very kind and welcoming. She was very understanding and professional. I want to thank her for making it feel like we were part of their family.
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Basic site with nice views. Very peaceful location
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Nice site with lovely view of the local vineyards and hills. Toilets and showers were clean and lovely to have hot water. The washing up sink outside needs to be plumbed in. Very misleading advertising as campers are unable to use the activity centre Nextdoor. It is for groups of 12 minimum (scouts/guides/organised groups etc) and no option for campers to do any of the activities advertised which was really disappointing. However the Paddlesports at Weirwood Reservoir (15 min drive away) has a variety of water sports to choose from. Lovely cafe there and stunning walks around the reservoir.
The campsite is only level at the top of the hill, with room for a few pitches. The rest of the space is completely unpitchable as severely sloping. Unadvertised is the beautiful walk at the bottom left of the field which takes you onto the mid Sussex link route. The woods there are lovely with a little stream flowing through - perfect for kids and dogs to play in. All sorts of wildlife around too.
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Excellent site, quiet and peaceful.
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Really nice campsite. Lovely views.
Quiet ,peaceful, not busy, loads of space.Clean bathrooms
Nice walk through the woods to local pub.
Interesting sandstone boulders nearby if you are into rock climbing.
Weirwood reservoir ,Tullys farm and bluebell steam train nearby.
Disliked Nothing.
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Spacious site with good facilities
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Open space, park where you like, facilities clean and worked well. Camp fire options are plentiful, well used and well respected.
Whole site looked like a really good set up and I'd definitely return if I'm in the area again.
Disliked Tricky to get hold of anyone before arrival. Latest check in of 1700 was missed because of traffic delays. I couldn't find a contact number that worked to get in touch with anyone. Fortunately on arrival there was a mobile number on the gate that worked straight away but would have been nice to have that information ahead of time.
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Pleasant quiet site. Limited and basic facilities. Expensive.
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Beautiful setting, hardly anyone else camping( 3 other pitches). Secure gates at entrance.
Plenty of info about the campsite given to us on arrival. Liked hearing the whistle of the Bluebell railway steam train every now and again.
Disliked I found the gates quite tricky to manoeuvre, and heavy both entering and leaving the site.
The washing up sink in chiff chaff field wasn't connected to water or drains so the washing up had to be done in the toilet block which was not ideal.
There was some rubbish by the bins that appeared to have been just left there.there were recycling bins but no general waste bin. We took our rubbish home.
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Nice place
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Spacious pitch, big site, bathrooms, nice forest
Disliked The noise from the kids disco, the man who was cutting the grass right next to the tents
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Overall had a good time, but the facilities have a lot to be desired
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked The view and setting, the freedom to pitch anywhere. The proximity to local activities, such as paddle boarding.
Decent shower, with consistent hot water and pressure.
Disliked There was no designated washing up area, which meant we had to use the drinking water tap, which was cold. So we had to wash everything again when we got home.
There was only one shower. The toilets were often grubby, the loo roll was in limited supply and often ran out long before being replaced.
The scout leaders camping the neighbouring area were rude and accusatory, when we unintentionally tried to use the toilet designated to their group.
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All good and had a great time.
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Views were amazing and great nearby activities.
Disliked Toilets were dirty, rarely any loo roll but eventually did get cleaned but not until the morning. No washing up facilities other than in the toilets or next to the elsan tip.
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Beautiful! Peaceful! Good Value (on comparison! Will return!
Primitive grass and earth RV campsite
Liked Freedom!
Sturdy old school toilet & shower block.
Freedom to use bbq frame/fire pit.
The view and the steam train tooting through the trees in the distance leaving it's steam trailing above the trees.
6m min. between pitches and only 7 in the field I think at any time ...only 1 other party there when I was (on a friday night in July!) and they were on the other side so it was perfect!
No wifi... just how I like it!
Disliked Bit of a wordy notice about rules in the toilet but I think that was for group staff as it is also a kids activity centre.
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Great peaceful get away with plenty of walks around the area.
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Loved the open space and size of pitches. Was so peaceful and calm with so many great walks around the local area. Facilities were perfect, basic but had all that is needed for a camping trip.
Loved every minute and will be back again soon! Dogs had a great time too even in the heat! Staff were also really helpful! Loved the views looking across and spotting the train as it went past.
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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 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Kingfisher Campsite
Grinstead Lane
East Grinstead
West Sussex
England
RH19 4HP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.08994°N
0.03225°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Brighton Central | 19.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Brighton Kemptown | 19.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Hove | 19.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Saltdean | 20.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Southwick | 20.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Standen 1.2 mi
Wakehurst Place 2.8 mi
Bluebell Railway 6.3 mi
Sheffield Park Garden 6.5 mi
Nymans 7.6 mi
National Trust
Standen 1.1 mi
Wakehurst Place 2.8 mi
Sheffield Park Garden 6.5 mi
Nymans 7.8 mi
Chartwell 11.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GRAVETYE MANOR 1 mi
Standen 1.1 mi
West Hoathly - Gravetye - Stone Farm Rocks, Weirwood 1.1 mi
STONEHURST 2.4 mi
KIDBROOKE PARK 2.5 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 Kingfisher Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Kingfisher Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Kingfisher Campsite? For long woodland rambles, follow in the footsteps of AA Milne’s much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh stories in Ashdown Forest (10 minutes’ drive); find Pooh Bridge and have a game of Pooh Sticks, or take … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Kingfisher Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Kingfisher Campsite? From $40.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.