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Blackberry Wood Campsite
Streat Lane
Streat
Ditchling
Brighton
East Sussex (Browse area)
BN6 8RS
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Pitches: 20
Open: 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Dickie hutch |
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 After the weather warnings and the predicted rainfall, we decided, against the odds, to meet up with some good friends and brave it camping in Blackberry Wood. On the drive to the camp site I could feel the wind pushing my car, this was not boding well!
However, when we arrived the sun decided to make an appearance and although the wind was pretty bad in the car park the pitches were much further down, so we could hear the wind blowing above but did not feel its effects.
Blackberry Wood is a very pleasant camp site, it has all the basics you need and some quirky additions including a Helicopter, Gypsy Caravan, Double Decker bus that you can hire for you holiday. We even braved the open air showers, fantastic!
We also enjoyed a very pleasant walk to the local (sort of. ) pub. The camp shop has everything you should need and the owners are very helpful. One of the highlights of the weekend was the open fire, accompanied by a few bottles of red wine!
I am not an experienced camper and I have come accustomed to my creature comforts, however, it doesn't take long before you start to feel comfortable, once you have everything in order. My family and I enjoyed our brief stay at Blackberry Wood and have now caught the bug for more camping. On the Internet now looking for my next BIGGER tent. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Peturian |
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In general it was an excellent stay and for those wanting the woodland experience you will not be disappointed.
With the open fire pits and spacious pitches it is magical and while the facilities are basic they are adequate and quaintly bohemian.
Unfortunately our stay was marred by a couple in the opposing glade who decided to get completely drunk, shouting, arguing, crying, swearing and throwing glass lanterns and bottles from about 11pm until 4. 30 am.
On ignoring the direct requests of several other campers in surrounding glades to be quiet the camp owner was notified at 2am but for reasons known only by them chose not to do anything about it leaving the terrified campers to deal with the situation themselves?
Despite this we would definitely return
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| Date of Visit: March 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Christine S |
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We tried to stay at this site last year but left it too late to book, so we thought March would give us the pick of pitches on an empty site – not so! Several other hardy (foolish) campers were lurking in the woody clearings. As my husband is disabled, the very helpful and friendly site manager gave us a pitch at the edge of the wood, near the car-park. The pitch was flat, but no grass had yet grown and after the rain it became quite muddy, but this is only to be expected this early in the year. EHU was not available in the woods. Road noise was almost completely absent and the occasional jet flying over did not bother us. The dawn chorus was amazing and included owls and a woodpecker as well as the pheasant who strutted the site as if he owned it.
The toilets, showers and washing-up facilities were spotlessly clean and well-supplied with soap and paper, although the water pressure and timing in one of the two indoor showers was a little erratic. The open-to-the sky showers in the woods looked interesting but it was a bit too chilly to try them. Every pitch had a fire basket and some form of seating and firewood was on sale, with free kindling.
The woods are quite extensive and pitches come in various sizes, the largest of them able to accommodate two or three tents, but it is clear that when the trees are in leaf no pitch is overlooked by any other. There were very few leaves out but I did find a primrose bank.
The other part of the site had some interesting accommodation available, and occupied, including a double-decker Routemaster bus, a rescue helicopter and a gypsy caravan, all set around a grassy area with a generous sprinkling of children’s’ play equipment. I think that it is probably a children’s paradise in the summer.
Despite the rain we had a relaxing weekend, including a fairly soggy trip to Brighton, about 8 miles away. It was only slightly marred by some inconsiderate people who indulged in some drunken crashing about in the woods in the small hours, but they took their hangovers away the next day.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: KayRobson |
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This campsite is amazing. Individual pitches all have fire pits. Couldn't be more picturesque. Staff are so friendly and accommodating. There is really good video of the site on youtube. Hot croissants can be bought every morning form the little shop. It's really near Ashdown Forest, which is definitely worth a visit. We live locally, so it will be a regular weekend away for us.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Leishans |
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This campsite is full of promise. But ultimately is nothing special. We stayed here for a couple of nights and were staying in Blackberry Fields, next door to the main campsite. We first had to check in at the main campsite where we were shown the facilities there, and then told to drive further up the road and on the opposite side of the road is where we are camping.
We have a 5m bell tent and told them this when we booked. When we got there, we were just told to find an available pitch - we just about managed to squeeze into one, but if we had arrived later on in the day then in all likelihood, we would have not been able to find a pitch big enough. We asked the owner which pitches were larger, but he didn't know, so not particularly helpful. Once set up, we had very little room in the pitch to relax in and almost couldn't wait to pack up.
Our pitch itself was private, however you are only separated by thin woodland from other pitches. We kindly had our neighbouring pitch thinking that he was a bushman and started hacking at the woodland at around 11pm.
Our pitch was a short walk through the woodlands, and we were told that we could ferry our stuff up and down with their wheelbarrows. When we turned up, there were none but luckily we managed to push our trailer through the woods and into our pitch. Just! When we were packing up to leave, we managed to find one wheelbarrow throughout the site for use. I'm sure there were more, but we couldn't find them.
The facilities are basic, but this is to be expected from this sort of campsite. We have been to some exceptional woodland campsites in Fairtrough and West Hoathly, and these are proper woodland campsites with plenty of space all round and a much more natural feel.
I think this campsite is very over-hyped for what it is and unfortunately we will not be going back here again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Lizintwicks |
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Just back from 2 days at this lovely campsite. We camped in 'Fruity'. A good level pitch with about 50% sunlight. It's almost the farthest from the loos (Applewood is further) but that didn't bother us too much.
This is a woodland site, so if shade, dripping trees, nettles and brambles (hint, name of site?) bother you, it's not for you. If, like me, you are never happier than when surrounded by trees, it's truly wonderful.
The management are helpful and friendly, the facilities are clean but quite basic.
In the static caravan field, they had just started work on their latest accommodation - A Royal Navy helicopter!
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Cookies71 |
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We've just come back from a two night stay, and were lucky enough to get the Avalon pitch. A tip for parents - this pitch is close to a toilet and open air showers, along with the washing up facilities. In addition, you don't have to trek too far from the car park (very handy if you have a lot of stuff).
It is, however, relatively shaded so if you prefer sunlight there are two more exposed pitches just inside the site, either side of the access road. The pitch itself is well maintained with bark chippings, and well drained.
This is a beautiful site, with many lovely and secluded pitches scattered around the wood. As already mentioned it allows for a camp fire on each pitch, and the pitches vary in size depending on requirements. The Avalon pitch was suitable for 2/3 smaller tents, we pitched our Icarus 600 with plenty of room around it.
The toilets, showers and washing up sink were all cleaned each day, and we didn't experience any queues - but this was more likely due to the low occupation of the site at the time of our visit.
As mentioned on the site there is a rope swing - but this has been added to, with a zip run, two rope swings, a playhouse and loads of trees that can be clambered all over.
We loved this site, and will be keen to return.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Notthatcamp |
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Everyone knows about this campsite so don't need to repeat all its great points. So here is some advice I would want to read if I go again (which I probably will).
I will try to choose a pitch which gets some sun as this would make it nicer to spend daytime at the site - some don't get any as covered by trees.
I would try to book in advance but would not be put off turning up on spec as this seemed possible even on a busy, sunny, bank holiday weekend. I would start the fire any time of day as it is lots of fun. I would walk to pubs through the fields.
I would always use the roofless shower as standing naked under hot water looking at trees and sun is magic. I might try to avoid loud children or loud groups of adults - because the cars are away from the tents, you are actually much closer than on a conventional campsite.
Same reason, I would always take earplugs. I would take bikes and even cycle there from Lewes or other stations. That's it. Definitely recommend.
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| Date of Visit: March 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Denty |
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Winter visits
This is truly an all-year site and a wonderful place to escape to from winter cabin fever. We went for the first time late November 2010, a few days before the massive snow falls, (-7C), then between Xmas and New Year, then again in early March this year, each time expecting to have the entire site to ourselves, but there were similar nutters each time! Unsurprisingly facilities out of season are limited but a tap and a loo (clean+paper) were all we needed. The thought of having to cart all our kit from the car park to the plot was daunting, but it wasn’t a problem with wheel barrows lined up in the car park. The plots, all named, vary from small to large so something for everyone although some of them are quite close to each other. Each time we received a warm welcome from the manageress (who has sadly moved on, ) paid our cheap fee, bought some wood (free kindling if required and each plot has its own metal fire grate for cooking on) and were left to get on with it. - on our first visit she did walk the site just to make sure no-one had frozen to death overnight!
The ground is fairly well drained but certain plots can get muddy if it’s rained and you walk about a lot, no problems with tent pegs, just watch out for the abundance of very prickly brambles (SIM got punctured last visit!)
As its also great for kids, booking during the summer has to done a long way ahead and I would imagine the facilities come under pressure, but read other reviews.
In conclusion, an excellent site – roll on winter!
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Kirkyk |
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We had a lovely time even though it rained pretty much everyday in Avalone Pitch. Loved being able to have a campfire and our 3 year old son and hubby loved the play area, climbing and swinging from trees.
Very large pitch with picnic table, beautiful carved benches, fire pit and cooking stand. Close to the toilet/wash up block.
I had fun trying to make a stinging nettle soup which tasted a bit like vegetable stock. The hubby and son did not want to try it. We shopped for supplies in Brighton.
The facilities are quite basic and I did not have a shower but had regular washes. Though son and hubby loved the open shower. I enjoyed reading about ladybirds and hedgehogs whilst using the toilet.
Lots of recycling bins and general waste bins.
We visited Brighton and went swimming in the Royal Pavilion Leisure Centre great kids pool and warm shower. Had a lovely bike ride during sunny period along the promenade kids beach play area was amazing.
The customer service was very friendly and welcoming and pleased that they are strict with their opening times. Shame about the annoying website. We hope to go again next year.
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