The Sloop Inn

Sheffield Park & Garden

Bluebell Railway

Borde Hill

Ardingly Activity Centre

Things to do

Kitts is located in beautiful unspoilt countryside but a short drive away there are a multitude of activities for all weathers so you will always have something to keep the little ones occupied, even in the rain.

Our campsite, nestled in the heart of Sussex, offers easy access to a wide range of attractions and activities for for families and people of all ages.

Just a short drive away, you can immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Borde Hill Garden, where beautiful formal gardens and woodland trails await. For adventure seekers, the Ardingly Activity Centre provides exciting water sports like sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Nature enthusiasts will also love visiting Wakehurst, a stunning estate with vast gardens and the Millennium Seed Bank, dedicated to conserving plant diversity.

For families, the Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre offers an energetic and fun-filled day out. With so many nearby attractions, our campsite is the perfect base for exploring the best that Sussex has to offer.

We are lucky to be surrounded by nature and we have an award winning country pub, The Sloop, within an easy 20min woodland walk. There are many walking trails direct from Kitts and the vibrant city of Brighton is a 35min drive away.

Kitts Activities & Workshops

Throughout the season there will be different activities on offer from wellbeing and wilderness skills workshops to storytelling and family film nights. Please keep an eye out on our Instagram page for more information.

Sunny days

Here is a short list of our favourites, but there are plenty more around.

Bluebell Railway - 2.6 miles from Kitts. Travel through 11 miles of glorious Sussex scenery behind a steam engine.

Sheffield Park and Garden - 2.5 miles from Kitts. Acres of Grade I listed landscaped garden and lakes, surrounded by historic parkland and woodland.

Borde Hill Garden - 6.2 miles from Kitts. An English country garden with magnificent views over 383 acre Grade II heritage listed parkland.

Ardingly Activity Centre - 6.7 miles from Kitts. Idyllic location for sailing, windsurfing, fishing, paddle sports and more.

Wakehurst - 8.2 miles from Kitts. Explore Wakehurst’s wild botanic garden in the heart of Sussex, home to the Millennium Seed bank, over 500 acres of diverse landscapes and plants from across the globe.

Rainy Days

360° Brewing Company - 2.4 miles drive or a half hour stumble from Kitts. Enjoy an immersive behind-the-scenes tour of the brewery, for a fantastic insight into the beer making process, followed by a tutored tasting experience or simply pop by for an ale. - 01825 722375

Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre - 3 miles from Kitts. A trampoline Centre offering a wide range of classes and courses for fun and fitness on the trampolines - 01825 768479

Pots of Love - 7.2 miles from Kitts. Pottery painting, ceramic and craft workshops for all.

The Triangle Leisure Centre - 8.4 miles from Kitts. Leisure pool with flume, soft play and climbing wall.

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How to get here

*Please note, the entrance to Kitts Campsite is on Butterbox Lane and NOT Sloop Lane!

From Haywards Heath
Come into Scaynes Hill. Just before the garage, take the left onto Church Road. Continue driving and the lane turns into Nash Lane, then into Butterbox Lane. When you reach a white wooden signpost on a triangle of grass in the road, stay on Butterbox Lane by going straight (do not bend round to the left). After 0.2 miles the entrance to Kitts will be on your left.

From A275
Turn right onto Warrs Hill Road. After 1.4 miles the entrance to Kitts will be on your right.

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