Campsite · Firle · East Sussex

Woodfire at Chapel Field

Gastro campsite on the Firle Estate in the South Downs, with fire-cooked suppers, hot showers, pre-pitched canvas tents and walks to Firle village.

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Some dogs
Campfires
Glamping

Chapel Field is the Firle Estate sister to Woodfire's original Westerlands site, in the South Downs National Park near Lewes. It is a single open paddock with plenty of room between pitches, a small wood with dens and a swing, and no electricity or lighting, so bring a torch. You park by the entrance and wheelbarrow your kit to your pitch.

The hook is the food: the team cooks breakfast and an evening meal over fire most days, ordered in advance and put on a tab you settle when you leave. Facilities are roomy hot showers, compost toilets and a covered washing-up area. Pitch anywhere in the field, or hire one of five large canvas tents with airbeds. Firle village, a pub and the South Downs Way are a short walk away. Open weekends and school holidays from May to September.

Suppers and breakfasts cooked over fire
Short walk to Firle village and the South Downs Way
Dark-sky site with no lighting
Five large pre-pitched canvas tents to hire

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Open1 May to 30 September

Arrive / leaveFrom 14:00 / –

DogsIn some accommodation

CampfiresIn fire pits only

PoolNone

ElectricNo

Prices

Tent pitches are priced per person per night. Canvas tents are £84 a night for two people plus extra people. 30% off accommodation for guests on Universal Credit (email with proof).

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the grass tent pitch, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026

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November 2026

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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March 2027

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April 2027

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May 2027 from £44

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June 2027 from £44

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July 2027 from £44

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August 2027 from £44

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September 2027 from £44

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Seasons

Bank holiday weekends: Bank holiday weekends

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
tent-pitch	Any	Any	£22 person_night
canvas-tent	Any	Any	£84 unit_night, incl. 2 people

People

Adult 18: £22 night
Child 3–17: £12 night
Infant–2: £0 night
Adult 18: £42 night
Child 3–17: £15 night

Extras

Firepit: £10 stay (Hire for whole stay, size dependent)
Logs: £8 item (Bag of coppiced ash)

Minimum stays

2 nights: Weekends
3 nights (bh): Bank holiday weekends

Source: woodfire.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Grass tent pitch

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent, campervan

Camp anywhere in the field; price includes parking for one vehicle. Up to five campervan spaces (max 7m) bookable as a tent pitch with the campervan extra. No caravans.

Large pre-pitched canvas tent

Pre-pitched tent · 5 of them · sleeps 6

Bedding bring
None
No dogs

5m canvas tent with airbeds, table and benches. Bring your own sheets, duvets and pillows. No pets.

Rules

Dogs: In some accommodation · on leads · not in glamping
Welcome on grass pitches, not in the pre-pitched tents. Keep on a lead; livestock around.
Fires: In fire pits only · fire pit hire £10 · logs sold
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
No fires on the ground; bring or hire a firepit.
Pool: None
Groups: By arrangement · max 7 pitches
Groups limited to 30 people across seven pitches; everyone books their own pitch with a group name.
Quiet hours: 22:30
Arrival: From 14:00 until 21:00
Arrive by 9pm or sunset, whichever is earlier
Vehicles: Cars in the car park · 1 per pitch · max length 7m
Music: No amplified or electronic music; quiet voices round the fire after 10.30pm.
Also: No cars on the field except for mobility needs
Also: Check in at the kitchen before pitching

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up (no)
Phone charging (no)
EV charging (no)
Fridge or freezer (no)

Food and drink

Breakfast or bread
Fire pits

Things to do

Play area
Farm animals

Around the site

Woodland
Dark skies
Walk to a pub
Walk to a shop

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Heighton Street, Firle Estate, Lewes, Firle, BN8 6NZ

Nearest pubThe Ram Inn20 min walk
Nearest ferryNewhaven Ferry Port4.8 miles
Nearest stationGlynde1.5 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Woodfire at Chapel Field?

Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all.

Can you have a campfire at Woodfire at Chapel Field?

Yes, in fire pits. You can hire a fire pit for £10. Logs are sold on site. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

When is Woodfire at Chapel Field open?

1 May to 30 September.

How much does it cost to stay at Woodfire at Chapel Field?

From £44 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Tent pitches are priced per person per night. Canvas tents are £84 a night for two people plus extra people. 30% off accommodation for guests on Universal Credit (email with proof).

Does Woodfire at Chapel Field have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Woodfire at Chapel Field have electric hook-ups?

No.

Which ferry is closest to Woodfire at Chapel Field?

Newhaven Ferry Port, 4.8 miles away.