Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park
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The Southdown Way Caravan and Camping Park is beautifully positioned at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex just north of Brighton and on the edge of the villages of Keymer, Hassocks and Historical Ditchling.
The site is flat and open, with stunning panoramic views of the South Downs and the famous Jack and Jill Windmills. The camping and caravan fields are unspoilt and surrounded by open countryside.
facilities available
Laundry room - washing machine and dryer
Communal freezer and fridge
Dish washing area
Caravan hard standings provide individual water, electric and grey-water drainage points
Provision is made for Fire Pits and Barbeques, but these must be raised off the ground
Fire Pits for hire at reception
Campground type
100
26
26Languages spoken
English
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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 Rallies welcome 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 Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park
Lodge Lane
Keymer
Hassocks
West Sussex
England
BN6 8LX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.91608°N
-0.13158°W
Route directions
How to find us
From the North:
Leave M25 and join the M23 Brighton ant then the A23 .
Leave the the A23 at Pyecombe (BP services) A273 turn left when through service area up and over clayton hill approx 1 mile take the right fork to join the B2112 New Road signpost reads to Plumpton, Ditchling
After Approximately 2 miles at Junction of B2112 and Lodge Lane turn left into Lodge Lane. The entrance to the site is immediately on the left.
( Look for the White Farmhouse opposite this junction on your right).
The Caravan Park It is very visible on B2112 The entrance is signed and is identified by Traffic Cones.
From the South:
From the Brighton by Pass Leave A27 at London Gatwick Junction.
Join A23 proceed North. Leave A23 join A273 Hassocks - Pyecombe, pass Pyecombe Golf Course on right.
After approximately 1 mile leave A273, immediately after Clayton, Turn right at junction of A273 and B2112 New Road.
Take New Road B2112 signposted Plumpton - Ditchling. After about 2 miles leave B2112 join Lodge Lane. (Look for White Farmhouse on Right opposite junction)
Site entrance immediately on left and is signed and identified by traffic cones.
Sat Nav's you are ( welcome to call for help with directions )
Please be aware that Sat Nav’s and Google Maps have a tendency to send you to Park Road which is a small housing complex and is not near our entrance. It is difficult to turn a caravan in this road.
Nearest transport
Bus3.6 mi Black Lion
3.7 mi Black Lion
4.2 mi Bottom of Carden Avenue
Rail0.9 mi Hassocks Rail Station
2.6 mi Burgess Hill Rail Station
3.2 mi Plumpton Rail Station
Ferry11.9 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport9 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
16.7 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
16.7 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
Local attractions and travel
Southdown Way is ideal for exploring the Sussex Countryside, by walking, cycling, on horseback or further a-field by train, bus, or car. The train station at Hassocks is situated within easy reach of the campsite and offers regular services to Brighton on the South Coast and London.
Other facilities, such as indoor & outdoor swimming pools, fishing, golf and horse riding are all within ten miles of the site.
A beautiful, and disabled friendly place to stay this summer!
By staying here you're also supporting Sussex Lantern!
http://www.sussex-lantern.org/
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hove | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Central | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Kemptown | 6.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Southwick | 7.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shoreham Beach | 8.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Preston Manor 5.1 mi
Hove Museum & Art Gallery 6.4 mi
Royal Pavilion 6.5 mi
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 6.5 mi
Brighton Fishing Museum 6.7 mi
National Trust
Monk's House 8.4 mi
Sheffield Park Garden 8.4 mi
Nymans 9.7 mi
Wakehurst Place 10.6 mi
Standen 13.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Clayton Windmills - Lower Standean - Ditchling Beacon 1.1 mi
PLUMPTON PLACE 3 mi
North to South over the South Downs 3.2 mi
STANMER PARK 3.2 mi
Stanmer Park - Ditchling Beacon 3.4 mi
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)
Arundel, England 18.9 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)
Chichester, England 26.7 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 Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park? Local attractions and travel Southdown Way is ideal for exploring the Sussex Countryside, by walking, cycling, on horseback or further a-field by train, bus, or car. The train station at Hassocks is … Read more