From the M23 (south towards Brighton) continue straight ahead onto the A23 for about 14 miles. Turn left onto the A273 for approx 1 mile. Bear onto B2112 New Road for 2 miles. Turn right onto B2116 Lewes Road for 2.3 miles and then turn left onto Streat Lane. Drive down Streat Lane for approximately 1.2 miles and Blackberry Wood is just after Sandpit Cottages on the right.
Plumpton train station is the closest station (about 30 mins bridleway walk). Hassocks station is 3 miles by road (or approximately £12 Taxi fare) or Brighton mainline station (about 8 miles or approximately £20 – £25 Taxi fare). ‘Five star” 01273 846666 or ‘Roadrunners’ 01444 443300 for 6/8 seat minibuses.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Staff were always more than helpful. Especially with the cooking ban, happily supplied me with hot water when needed. I’m not so keen on the free for all find a space set up but that’s just me. It was quieter than I anticipated considering I felt pretty close to others. Chinese take away close by was the best food we had! Toilets and showers all good. Lovely lovely location with plenty of walks.
We stayed in Higgeldy tree house, it is truly magical, like something out of a fairytale. The design of the tree house is phenomenal, it is well equipped and the beds are very comfy. The coffee truck is nearby , perfect for nipping over for morning coffee and in the evening it turns into a bar. The visiting food trucks were useful so we didn't need to cook.The whole site has been carefully planned so that most camping pitches have their own area surrounded by trees. The staff are are friendly and very helpful. We will definitely be going back, maybe try Piggledy tree house or the Wild west cabin next time.
Blackberry wood rules! One of the best campsites in the uk and probably the best reachable from London in a reasonable time. Within easy reach of the glitz of Brighton and the South Downs nature and views, plus several pubs. The site is quiet, the pitches are private and campfires add to the fun. Washing up, showers and toilet facilities are clean and there are plenty of them. The staff are helpful and the shop and visiting food vans mean a break from the gas stove. Great fun for older and younger campers alike. Highly recommended.