# The Secret Campsite The Secret Campsite | Real Camping nr. Lewes, East Sussex Just north of Lewes in East Sussex and hidden in the beautiful South Downs National Park, is the aptly named and completely gorgeous Secret Campsite. Aptly named, not because you need a password and complicated handshake to gain access through the grassy gates, but because of the isolated and secluded feel to it; secretly hidden from the world, but fully open to those who love nature and real camping. The Secret Campsite is a sustainable and peaceful, tents-only campsite, in quiet and rural countryside and has been carefully landscaped to encourage a varied amount of wildlife to come into the camping areas. The campsite itself is kept car free and dog free to ensure that the flora and fauna can flourish and be enjoyed by everyone staying. Tents and bags need to be loaded up at the car park and wheelbarrowed into the site, which means children are safe to roam and noise is kept to an absolute minimum. The open meadow provides a picturesque space for 16 huge pitches over 8 acres, each area mown into the meadow with a track leading to each pitch. The pitches are a long way apart - on average about 15 metres but sometimes more - and each comes with its own brick circle fire pit and surrounding logs to sit on. Plants surrounding the pitches provide varying degrees of privacy and it is a wonderfully wild and rustic site with ancient woodland for children (and adults too of course) to have some proper old fashioned adventures. The facilities are excellent here causing minimum impact on the environment, with solar powered showers, toilets, a solar powered fridge and freezer for storing supplies and even a solar powered car charger available for electric cars. There is also a covered washing up area. Firewood and kindling is available at reception along with (pre ordered if you can be super organised!) meat boxes from the local farm which is a real treat. Tea and coffee can be bought from the Secret Teapot cafe - also at reception. For any other food provisions, it is a five minute walk down the road to an excellent farm shop. There are two fabulously quirky “secret shelters” on site for those who don’t want to bring their own tent. Choose from ‘The Gridshell’ - a wooden structured shelter covered in heavy duty canvas, sleeping up to 5 people with its own firepit and grassy area. The other is a Tree Tent, a huge bauble carefully suspended from three sturdy oaks on the edge of the woodland that surrounds the camping meadow. Windows offer stunning views across the South Downs National Park. The Tree Tent sleeps three people inside, but there is also a private grass pitch to put up another tent if you wish. Both of these include basic cooking equipment, a kettle and some crockery. Relaxing, recharging, connecting with nature and nurturing the soul are all on the menu here, along with having fun, building dens in the woods and exploring the surrounding countryside on foot or by bike - including the neighbouring bluebell covered Knowland Wood. Should you wish to go further afield then the beaches of Brighton, the historic town of Lewes and the South Downs coast park are right on your doorstep. And only an hour and a half from London. But try and keep it a secret….. Lewes. - Type: Place to stay - Location: Lewes, Lewes, England - Booking: Book online on HolidayFox - HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-0NL7dXmJWVjy/the-secret-campsite - Live availability (JSON): https://www.holidayfox.com/api/agent/availability?id=dest-0NL7dXmJWVjy ## Stay types - [The Tree Tent](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-0NL7dXmJWVjy/the-secret-campsite/accommodations/acctype--ISwPp5QGBUX/the-tree-tent) — sleeps up to 3. Our Tree Tent is similar to a Dormouse nest, and it was the first one to go up in England. The Tree Tent featured in George Clarkes Amazing Spaces and has been lovingly created by Brighton based designer Jason Thawley. Access to the Tree Tent is via wooden stairs, and the tent… - [The Okra](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-0NL7dXmJWVjy/the-secret-campsite/accommodations/acctype-0dUDh7FMMTAe/the-okra) — sleeps up to 3. Quirky and comfortable are the hallmarks of the Okra. It has a bold five-sided shape, with precision wooden cladding and a simple interior. The Okra sits in the orchard area of the campsite and is the latest understated design by Jason Thawley from Tree Tents. Inside you’ll find… - [The Gridshell](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-0NL7dXmJWVjy/the-secret-campsite/accommodations/acctype-A7M70nmNii8z/the-gridshell) — sleeps up to 5. The Gridshell is located in the orchard part of the campsite and has its own firepit. There is an adjoining grass area where you can relax and enjoy the sunshine and wildlife. Jason Thawley of George Clarks amazing spaces fame, designed and built his first Gridshell for us. The… - [Tent Pitch](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-0NL7dXmJWVjy/the-secret-campsite/pitches/acctype-dS7cio02HlmB/tent-pitch) — sleeps up to 6. Each of our pitches can accommodate most sized tents, up to a small circus marquee and they are flanked by trees which, in time, will provide plenty of dappled shade. To ensure that you have space and peace to enjoy your stay here, each one is increasingly well screened from… ## Amenities and facilities - Bbqs Allowed - Charging Facilities - On-Site Restaurant or Cafe - Parking Available - Renewable Energy - Shop - Showers - Toilets - Washing Up Area ## Suitable for - Groups - People - Couples - Solo - Family - Tweens (11-13) - Teens (13+) - Retired ## Nearby stays - [Ouse Meadow Campsite](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-5DHuK4aGLb-B/ouse-meadow-campsite) - [Crockstead Fields](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-3t87l3QWmmun/crockstead-fields) - [Heaven Farm Caravan & Camping](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xTTpUuazEwCC/heaven-farm-caravan-and-camping) - [White Lion Farm Cottages](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-el9V7l60cQD7/white-lion-farm-cottages) - [Nutley Edge Cottages](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-LV5rl5BzR3l7/nutley-edge-cottages) All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-0NL7dXmJWVjy/the-secret-campsite/near-by-accommodations.md ## Nearby things to do - [The Lavender Line](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-e-OLjB4XVYvn/the-lavender-line) - [Bluebell Railway](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-e35AZmeDhfAM/bluebell-railway) - [Barneys Playbarn](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-l56IAwJGSMzn/barneys-playbarn) - [Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-N9PBhMEvrEOL/fun-abounds-trampoline-centre) - [The Lewes Treasure Hunt Treasure Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ShCtulxIePO1/the-lewes-treasure-hunt-treasure-trail) All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-0NL7dXmJWVjy/the-secret-campsite/near-by-experiences.md ## Questions and answers ### Where is The Secret Campsite? The Secret Campsite is in Lewes, Lewes. ### What can I book at The Secret Campsite? The Secret Campsite has 4 stay types: The Tree Tent, The Okra, The Gridshell and Tent Pitch. ### What facilities does The Secret Campsite have? The Secret Campsite lists Bbqs Allowed, Charging Facilities, On-Site Restaurant or Cafe, Parking Available, Renewable Energy, Shop, Showers, Toilets and 1 more. ### What is there to do near The Secret Campsite? Experiences listed near The Secret Campsite on HolidayFox include The Lavender Line, Bluebell Railway, Barneys Playbarn, Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre and The Lewes Treasure Hunt Treasure Trail. ### How do I book The Secret Campsite? Choose your dates and guests on the The Secret Campsite page on HolidayFox and book online. --- Generated 2026-10-11T03:00Z from HolidayFox data.