Do you hear iconic beaches calling you? The rolling hills and spectacular white cliffs of the Seven Sisters? Then head on down to seaside Brighton, in East Sussex, for your holiday this year! With that famous pebble beach, the iconic Brighton Palace Pier with its arcade rides, the historic Royal Pavilion and enchanting independent shops of The Lanes, there’s so much to see and do in Britain’s “hippest and happiest” (some might even say, “best”) city!
What’s even better about holidaying in Brighton is the fact that there’s an array of great family-friendly holiday parks across Sussex that you can take advantage of. Choosing one of these holiday parks makes sure you have the opportunity to relax and recharge after a long, fun day in Brighton and on the coast. Of course, even if your small companions don’t run out of energy, there are plenty of facilities and activities at these top holiday parks to make sure they are always entertained!
Take a look at our 3 top selected holiday parks in Sussex to discover THE holiday park for your family holiday to Brighton.
- Park Holidays UK Pevensey Bay (East Sussex)
- Haven Church Farm (West Sussex)
- Parkdean Resorts Camber Sands (East Sussex)
1. Park Holidays UK Pevensey Bay
Location: Near Eastbourne, East Sussex
Best for: the complete Sussex vacation, from a beach on your doorstep to the South Downs
If you want a relaxing ambience, with a great natural landscape to enjoy after a busy, fun-packed day out in Brighton, Park Holidays UK Pevensey Bay in East Sussex is a superb choice. This caravan park is literally beachfront so you can set up your deck chairs almost as soon as you leave your caravan home! You can easily visit another popular seaside town and Sussex holiday attraction, Eastbourne, by car and you can enjoy a coastal walk along the dramatic Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, part of the South Downs National Park!
In the other direction from the caravan holiday park, you’ll be on your way to the historic town of Hastings. Once a Victorian coastal resort – and having given its name to the most famous battle in English history, the Battle of Hastings in 1066 – Hastings has a wide array of attractions in and around the town, including the Old Town, Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves, Battle Abbey and Battle of Hastings site, Hastings Castle, Alexandra Park and more. If you want to pack another destination into your caravan holiday on the Sussex coast, a visit to Hastings (perhaps best sandwiched between days of sunbathing and swimming) would be a perfect addition!
Pevensey Bay holiday park is one of Park Holidays’ most well-reviewed caravan parks in Sussex and up to 4-8 visitors can sleep in each caravan or lodge, depending on your accommodation choice. As one of the pet-friendly holiday parks available in East Sussex, you won’t have an issue bringing your four-legged family member to this caravan park.
Facilities: Pevensey Bay Holiday Park has family-friendly facilities and entertainment – from an indoor pool with a paddling pool, adventure playground and all-weather sports pitch, to an amusement arcade and an entertainment venue. Bookable activities at this caravan holiday park include Crafty Pottery, Hover Archery, Segway Hire, Teddy Mountain and Dino Karts, which will help your children show their creativity and sports skills! Free WiFi is available in the Clubhouse, while superfast internet can be accessed with additional charges. One of this holiday park’s new additions in 2021 is a 9-hole golf course!
2. Haven Church Farm
Location: Near Chichester, West Sussex
Best for: countryside breaks in West Sussex for the South Downs and the towers and turrets of Arundel
If you want to see more of beautiful West Sussex with your holiday to Brighton, Haven Church Farm holiday park might be the choice for you. Suitable for a lazy beach holiday or exploring the charming interior of West Sussex, this caravan village has a shingle beach less than a mile away – so you can head straight to the coast as soon as you arrive!
Overlooking Pagham Lagoon, you can stroll around Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve and see unusual wildlife, including black-tailed godwits and little egrets. Take this holiday to West Sussex as the perfect opportunity to become more connected with nature, on top of a fun-packed town break in Brighton.
If you want to add another popular West Sussex destination to your visit, this caravan holiday park is only approximately 15 miles from Arundel Castle, one of the most spectacular castles in not just the country, but the world! That’s less than half an hour by car. Built in the 11th Century, Arundel Castle is still home to the Dukes of Norfolk and is regularly used as a filming location, often doubling as Windsor Castle. It also provides a spectacular backdrop to its very own International Jousting Tournament each summer! Your dream of a relaxing countryside family holiday in South England, seasoned with nature and history, can come true when you enjoy a holiday caravan at Haven Church Farm in West Sussex.
Facilities: The Haven Church Farm holiday park is equipped with both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. The outdoor swimming pool is open between May and August, depending on the weather. In the event of bad weather, you can still enjoy multiple all-weather activity facilities, from a sports range to a bowling green, multi-sports court and a flume ride at the indoor pool. It’s a family-friendly and pet-friendly holiday park, with a wide range of caravan and lodge types to suit whatever format or budget of accommodation your family desires.
3. Parkdean Resorts Camber Sands
Location: Camber, near Rye, East Sussex
Best for: a popular sandy beach and day trips to Rye
Although Parkdean Resorts Camber Sands isn’t the closest holiday park in East Sussex to Brighton, having a famous, award-winning beach right next to your accommodation can’t be easily overlooked!
Camber Sands is the beach in mention – providing soft, golden sands next to this holiday village and in perfect contrast to the pebbles of Brighton Beach. The historic smuggling town of Rye is only 5 miles away from this park site; Rye is so picturesque and atmospheric that you’ll often see it featured on photo calendars depicting the most beautiful towns and villages in England! So alongside your visits to Brighton, make sure to include a day trip to Rye in your plans, to discover highlights like Mermaid Street and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
A wide range of family-friendly and pet-friendly accommodation is available here, some of which is brand-new for 2021. 2-4 bedroom caravans are perfect for a family of 6-10 people, and 1 bedroom caravans were introduced this year for couples or a small family with an infant. There are also lodges, chalets and bungalows available.
Facilities: This holiday park is full of activities your little ones can enjoy – a high ropes course and indoor climbing wall for adventurers, Sports Dome for sports enthusiasts and Arts & Crafts Den for those who enjoy fun, creative activities. For everyone – from little ones to grown-ups – an interactive wall activity is available, as well as a virtual reality area that teens will love! Even your four-legged buddy can have fun at Woof Park, a dog agility and play park. An indoor pool with a waterslide and an ice cream station is available for relaxing at!
More Amazing Holiday Parks in the South
Do you want to get more information on holiday parks across the South of England? Look no further than our blog post about all of the best holiday parks in the South! Similarly, if you want to specifically search for caravans or lodges from Haven caravan parks in the South, check this post out.