Blackberry Wood
UK England South East England East Sussex
Blackberry Wood, Streat Lane, Streat, nr Ditchling, East Sussex BN6 8RS
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The Owner Says
Magical, pagan woodland camping and glamping at its finest. There's heaps of flora and fauna to keep you bewitched, not to mention the encouragement of big woodland campfires! Blackberry wood campsite is situated in beautiful, quiet Sussex countryside at the foot of the South downs, in the National Park.
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UK England South East England East Sussex
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires permitted
- Groups welcome
- Good for kids
- Disabled Facilities
- Adults only
- Wifi
- Children’s playground
- Showers
- Woodland camping
- Short walk to pub
- Romantic retreat
- Forests nearby
- Good walks nearby
- Bicycle routes nearby
- Vintage caravan
- Tree house
- Gypsy caravan
- Cabin
- Pod
- Quirky
Features & Facilities
Campfires allowed in the designated firepits; logs and BBQ coal are available from reception, as well as food essentials. 4 hot showers on the main site take 20p coins; there’s also a fantastic al fresco woodland shower on the adults-only side of the site. Plenty of toilets and washing-up sinks. Bike hire and logs for sale on site.
Activities
The South Downs National Park (01730 814810) is the newest in the UK, which means a lot of recent investment in the excellent paths and landscape. The site provides route maps for lovely local walks and, depending on which direction you take, a 45-minute walk can take you to the village of Ditchling; to the superb Jolly Sportsman pub (01273 890400) with outstanding food and friendly ambience; or to the Black Cap viewpoint, a high point on the South Downs Way from where you can see eight miles across the Sussex countryside to the sea. Chilled-out Lewes is just 5 miles away, or it’s 8 miles to the bright lights of Brighton, with its pier, pebble beach and pavilion. Take a trip back in time at the fully restored Jill Windmill in Clayton, open Sunday afternoons throughout the summer.
Food & Drink
There’s a truly great pub within walking distance. The Jolly Sportsman (01273 890400) in East Chillington is fantastically snug and cosy, and serves up a changing menu of gastro delights. Visit the farmers’ market on the second Friday of the month at Garden Pride Garden Centre (01273 846844) in Ditchling.
Directions
From the M23 continue south onto the A23 for 14 miles. Turn left onto the A273 for about a mile, then bear right onto B2112 New Road for 2 miles. Turn right onto the B2116 Lewes Road and turn left onto Streat Lane after 2 miles. You’ll see the site signposted on the right.
Transport
Train to Hassocks railway station then a taxi which will cost around £12 or train to Plumpton station then a 25. min cross country walk
Family Friendly Glamping
The treehouse steals the headlines (and it's easy to see why) but Blackberry Wood is really as diverse as the many trees that grow here. From pods, gypsy caravans and double-decker buses to the myriad of woodland and meadow tent pitches, there's something hidden here for everyone.
Glamping Accommodation
Tent pitches are each in their own private clearing, with a general family campsite on one side of the road and a quieter, adults-only site on the other. Glampers can chose from the helicopter, double-decker bus, 1960’s caravan, gypsy wagon, wooden 'curvy cabin' and the 2 new treehouse's.
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