Best campsites in Sussex to spend a lovely weekend away at

Pitchup.com evaluated sites on aspects including location, value for money, quality of accommodation, activities and cleanliness.

Sussex had many campsites with great ratings to pick from with the fifth highest having a score of 9.8/10 from visitors.

Sussex's top 5 rated campsites according to Pitchup.com

1. Warminghurst Camping

Warminghurst Camping is said to have great views over the South Downs (Image: Pitchup.com)

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Warminghurst Camping is described as being "off the road, off-grid and tucked away in West Sussex farm fields".

It has received a 9.9/10 rating from 77 reviews ranking it as the highest in the county and is said to have "amazing views over the South Downs".

People can choose between non-electric campervan, tent and yurt pitches to stay at.

One review shared: "Very good value for money. Lovely view and amenities, the lower field I stay in was flat. Would recommend. The owner is also very helpful."

2. Fontmills Farm Campsite

Fontmills Farm Camping has plenty of spacious pitching spots (Image: Pitchup.com)

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Fontmills Farm Campsite in the Low Weald of East Sussex was ranked as the second best campsite in the county, with a score of 9.9/10 from 57 reviews.

There are plenty of grass pitches in spacious fields alongside a couple of Wendy Shepherd's Huts available to book.

One review shared: "Fontmills Farm is a really great camp site in a pleasant and quiet location. Good for walks and cycling. The owners Steve & Nicola are welcoming, friendly and accommodating to any requests.

"The facilities (toilets and showers) are well maintained & clean, the main wash-up area has a couple of very useful freezers for your ice-packs & there are electric sockets for re-charging your phones & tablets. Pitches are wide too so there's plenty of space to spread out."

3. Ouse Meadow Campsite

There are no set pitches at Ouse Meadow Campsite (Image: Pitchup.com)

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Ouse Meadow Campsite is another Sussex campsite that managed a 9.9/10 score, this time from 36 reviews.

Located near Sheffield Green, there are no set pitches so you can basically choose whatever spot you want.

There is an emphasis on "maintaining a peaceful environment" at the site with basic amenities such as drinking water, toilets and showers available.

One review shared: "Amazing amount of space for each pitch, if you were camping with other families you could both be on one pitch and have room. Well maintained with lots of activities (table tennis, badminton, fussball, swingball, rope swings, hammocks) for kids. Bluebell railway, Sheffield Park and 360 brewery are only mins walk away. Open air showers actually work and you can have a decent shower in them. Thanks for the stay, we had loads of fun."

4. Deaks Acres

Each pitch at Deaks Acres comes with its own firepit (Image: Pitchup.com)

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Deaks Acres is located near Haywards Heath and has a 9.9/10 rating on Pitchup.com from 34 reviews.

There are many walks and bridleways to explore directly from the site and each pitch comes with its own firepit.

Additionally, the site is part of a smallholding with goats, horses and geese so there are opportunities for petting and feeding them if desired.

One review shared: "Absolutely lovely site! Spacious and relaxed, brilliant for animal lovers. I loved waking up to the pig, goats, chickens and horses. The price was great and loos and showers very clean. Showers were also really powerful and hot which we loved! We didn’t bring children this time but it was clearly an ideal place for them."

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5. Sands Farm Weekend Camping

Sands Farm offers off the grid style camping (Image: Pitchup.com)

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Sands Farm Weekend Camping is a dog-friendly site just outside Warnham that has earned a 9.8/10 score on Pitchup.com from 71 reviews.

If you're looking for an "off-grid, wild-styled stay" then this might be the site for you as there is very little in terms of "distractions".

There are a number of footpaths and bridleways close by and there is a local village around a 20-minute walk away.

One review shared: "Really nice site, quiet, dog friendly (walks just at the back of the site), staff very friendly too. Portaloos were clean, access to water too and bins. I will come back."