Crockstead Fields

Crockstead Fields has all the elements for a weekend of classic glamping in the East Sussex countryside near Lewes. You’ll sleep in a bell tent or yurt, you’ll have a campfire, and you’ll let the kids run free in a field. This place is all about making access to the outdoors easy: tents are put up for you, beds are made, and cooking kit is provided. All you need to do is get here—and that’s pretty easy too. This place is just off the A22, which provides a direct link to the south coast in one direction and to London in the other.

There are two yurts and 10 bell tents to choose from at Crockstead. The yurts, which are open year-round, are the option for you if you prefer to be more secluded. Each sits in its own clearing in the woods with a compost loo and private hot water shower as well as its own fire pit. Bell tents, meanwhile, are the more sociable option and set up just for the summer. They share compost loos, showers, and a communal fire pit, as well as a campers’ kitchen under a stretch tent. Whichever you choose, you’ll find a pleasing boutique camping vibe with bunting, fairy lights, and beds for up to four people. 

Between the yurts and the camping field is an area that’s open to everyone: the events field. It’s so called as this place is sometimes used for weddings. That won’t happen while you’re glamping here but the bonus is that it’s open for you to use. There’s plenty of space to enjoy and a range of games and activities to get stuck into: table tennis, crazy golf, and skittles. There’s even a coconut shy. It’s simple stuff but if the sun is shining it might be enough for your weekend in the countryside. If not, the area is great to explore. The lovely town of Lewes is a 15-minute drive away and, if you fancy a walk, there’s the South Downs National Park. Beyond that is the seaside, half an hour's drive from here.