Does Firle Campsite allow dogs?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Firle Campsite, kept on a lead.

Are campfires allowed at Firle Campsite?

Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.

How much does Firle Campsite cost?

Pitches from £15 per night. Book directly with the site.

South East•East Sussex•50.847° N, 0.099° E

Firle Campsite

A spacious water meadow on the Firle Estate with a firepit on every pitch, South Downs views, and a proper 15-minute walk to a village pub.

Firle Campsite sits in a wide, flat water meadow on the Firle Estate between Lewes and Uckfield, where the rivers Uck and Ouse meet below the South Downs escarpment. Pitches are generous, separated by strips of long meadow grass that give each one a sense of its own patch. Every pitch comes with a private firepit, which changes the feel considerably: you can have a proper fire without negotiating the communal pit queue.

The setting does the heavy lifting. The South Downs rise to the north, there's countryside quiet in every direction, and the mown paths through the long grass give the site an unhurried, slightly wild feel at the edges. Barcombe Mills is a short walk away, The Ram pub at Firle is a 15-20 minute walk through good countryside, and Lewes is 6 miles down the road when you want a market or a bookshop. Brighton is reachable for the day.

Facilities are honest and basic: composting toilets, a small number of showers, water points dotted through the field, and a farm shop on site. You take your rubbish home and the showers run warm rather than hot. The site suits campers who come for the landscape and the fire rather than the amenities. Bell tent glamping is available for those who want the setting without the groundsheet.

Before you book

Pitches at the far end of the field are a long walk from the showers and loos in the dark; bring a head torch.
Rubbish is carry-in carry-out; the site does not provide collections.
Per-person nightly pricing can add up quickly for larger groups or families.

“A proper back-to-basics farm campsite on the Firle Estate, carried by its setting rather than its amenities. Right for people who want a firepit, South Downs views, and a walk to a country pub.”

Why it made the cut

Private firepits on every pitch is a genuine differentiator at this price point.
Spacious, well-spaced pitches with long grass buffers give a sense of space other campsites rarely manage.
South Downs views and proximity to Barcombe Mills and The Ram pub give it a location that earns its keep.
Facilities are basic but clean; the site is honest about what it is.

The Feeling

Lovingly scruffy · Off grid real · Solitary tempo

Firepit every pitchLong grass between neighboursSouth downs on the skylinePheasants and church bellsRiver meadow mornings

Good For

Family
Date
Solo

Best For

Private firepits on every spacious grass pitch
Water meadow setting where rivers Uck and Ouse meet
Kids' play area with modern eco-facilities and hot showers

In Campr's collections

Farm fields properA proper East Sussex water meadow on the Firle Estate, with a firepit per pitch and South Downs views from every corner of the field.
Slow familySpacious pitches with real buffers between them, a farm setting, and a slow walk to the pub: this is a weekend that doesn't need a schedule.
Date night campingQuiet, South Downs-fringed field with a private firepit and a 15-minute walk to a village inn: the right ratio of campfire to countryside.

Facilities

Showers

Toilets

Fire pits

Shop

Quick answers

Does Firle Campsite allow dogs?: Yes, dogs are welcome at Firle Campsite, kept on a lead.
Are campfires allowed at Firle Campsite?: Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
What kind of stays does Firle Campsite offer?: Tent, Motorhome, in a field.
How much does Firle Campsite cost?: Pitches from £15 per night. Book directly with the site.
Where is Firle Campsite?: Firle Estate, Heighton St, Firle, Lewes BN8 6NZ, UK.