Blackberry Wood Campsite is camping with a difference. Don't expect a big field chock a block with…read morevarious tents. Here you hire your own personal glade in the Wood complete with fire pit, cute carved benches and your personal cooking grate to knock up a truly rustic feast. The location is really beautiful and while you are in the country and will certainly need a car to reach to site, it's still close enough to Brighton (about 4 miles from Ditchling) to be easily accessible. Be warned though, this place is immensely popular and weekend stays are already fully booked for the summer season of 2010. You can check for availability of glades on their website and you may get lucky and find a slot from a cancellation. The lady who runs the site lives in a caravan at the campsite, complete with chickens running about the place. She has a small shop with supplies including milk and firewood. There are also showers and proper toilets. If you don't feel like sleeping in a tent there are also a number of buses, Gypsy caravans and suchlike to hire for a more comfortable stay. The prices are reasonable and this is really a great way to camp, whilst still retaining the magic of the experience. A real gem and unique approach to a great British pastime. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Great little shop selling ex army gear plus new stuff for anybody that ventures outside to go…read morefishing, hunting or just enjoying the outdoors. You sometimes have to search for the right sizes but the clothing is usually very good condition and sometimes you can find brand new even if it is ex military. They also sell quite a bit of camping gear at reasonable prices.

Went in to sell a couple of pistols, went in on the Tuesday, and was told to come back…read moreconsecutively every day that week, until on the Friday, I asked for them back. She refused to price them up despite having done it before right in front of me. Since the gentleman that partnered the business left for hospital its lost its touch. As a former shooting instructor, I can honestly say the lady working there, has zero idea what she is talking about, she gives incorrect advice, under pays for items and sells them way over the RRP despite being grade 2 equipment. And when confronted on the fact she had wasted my time and money (bus fare being £4.30 per day), i was told "pi** off, you could have called in." Also worth noting, she did have my contact info and could have called ME, as it's her business. I appreciate her being in a tough spot, but dont take it out on customers and dont waste their time. Was an avid supporter of the shop, now I cant bear the thought of supporting someone who so blatantly trying to over charge and outright rude.

This is a really friendly camping and caravanning club site. It has no toilets or showers so it is…read moreessential that you have your own. As we only have a folding camper we made good use of the toilets in the Sainsburys in town. Possibly because of the lack of facilities the two times that we have been there have been very few children which does mean that the site is quiet except for the parakeets which are quite noisy in the mornings. Do be aware that there is quite a long narrow road approaching the campsite. Could be awkward at busy times.

If you want to take a real break in Kent, you MUST go to the Reculver Country Park…read more What is it? A reserve combining undeveloped coast with great views accross the estuary & historic buildings (remains of a roman fort and twin towers of St Mary's Church dominating the coastline). Perfect place for a seashore walk or run when the sun is shinning. I spent a wonderful moment with my family here. This park is also the starting point of the Viking Coastal Trail (http://en.yelp.be/biz/viking-coastal-trail-margate).

Great little caravan park this just a 15 minute drive away from Brighton and set at the foot of the…read moreimpressive South Downs. Your just a few minutes away from the vibrant village of Henfield which has all your food shopping needs should you need it. The facilities on site are fantastic. Hot showers, public telephones and fresh, clean water are always available. There's also a site manager on hand to help with any problems should they arise. With the economy as it is, more people are having 'staycations' so this place will probably get very busy this summer.