Camping in Sussex

Dates

Friday-Sunday 5-7 June

Organiser

Brian

Cost

£40 for 2 nights camping. Includes supplement to cover all incidental expenses (cooking gas, wood, camping chairs etc.); additional £10 supplement for attendees from Meetup. Price based on 2 people sharing pitch. Glamping options to be booked directly with venue.

Activities

Camping near the village of Alfriston at the foot of the South Downs Way. We will have campfires and barbecue. Alfriston is one of the most historic and scenic villages in the country with National Trust gardens, the "cathedral of the South Downs" plus many award-winning inns and tea shops. The campsite has full facilities including new shower block. On Friday afternoon we will stroll down to the village to explore its heritage. Lots of choice for evening meals.

On Saturday we plan to join the South Downs Way for one of the best walks in southern England. After crossing some meadows of wildflowers and several hamlets we will hike the famous Seven Sisters trail along the coast to Beachy Head. The walk is 10 miles from site and has great views along the coast from the summits along the route. Tea shop and ice creams at Birling Gap towards the end of the main walk. We return to camp via the coastal bus. Plan barbecue and campfires in the evening.

On Sunday options to explore the famous Clergy House (the first National Trust property) plus the Rathfinny vineyards next door. Aim to also visit Charleston House and its wonderful gardens. Charleston was the country house for the Bloomsbury set and has many art exhibitions.

Refreshments

Self-catering on site. Village with shops, pubs and tea shops next to campsite. Packed lunch for main walk.

Travel

Nearest station Polegate, 4 miles from site. Local bus to site. Arranging lifts is an individual responsibility and is not arranged by event leader.

Accommodation

Alfriston Camping, Alfriston, BN26 5TN. For those new to camping, we have spare equipment to lend out to people booking. There is also a glamping option at the estate, with bell tents, shepherds hut and cottages.

Links

Alfriston Camping
Charleston House and Gardens
Alfriston Village

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