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Firle Camp

East Sussex Bn8 6 Nz, East Sussex, England
1 acre hosted by Info ?.
Beautiful green countryside, all around
The South Downs National Park is the UK’s newest National Park, so it seems entirely fitting that a brand new campsite with a fresh approach has opened in one of its most beautiful areas. The owner, however is far from new to this game – it’s James from much-loved Sussex site Kitts Cottage Campsite. Firle is his latest venture, blazing a trial with a pop-up campsite concept in 2012, open just for popular summer weekends. Proper service commenced here in 2013 with a modest shower block replacing the portable loos, but don’t expect huge changes as the beauty of this site is in its back-to-basics simplicity. Two flat hedge-edged fields are hidden behind an 18th Century stone barn; other than the pillar box shower huts, that’s it, there’s not much else to say. Except, look around – immediately beyond the hedges are the rolling South Downs, tempting you to leave your tent and walk straight off into this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (and there’s a cracking country pub nearby to reward those that do). There are no marked pitches, but expect James to cluster families and non-families in separate groupings, each around the essential firepit, of course.

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East Sussex Bn8 6 Nz, East Sussex, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Info ?.Joined in February 2014
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Beautiful green countryside, all around
Nearby attractions

It’s all about the walking here: you can acces paths directly from the site and walk to Firle Beacon (1 mile), from where you can pick up the South Downs Way. Nearby, Firle Place estate (01273 858307) offers history and some of the best views in the area. The lovely county town of Lewes (4 miles) is also an easy trip.

Food and drink

There’s a great pub 15 minutes’ walk from the site: the Ram (01273 858222), with a high quality menu and a lovely garden. Families should try the Barley Mow  (01323 811322) at Selmeston, which has a kids play area.

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