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We have just come back after enjoying a lovely week at this site - we had lovely warm and dry weather for a change which always helps when you are camping in a tent.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Toilets were always clean and showers had plenty of hot water.
The pitch was nice and flat and all the tent pegs went in easy with no problem. Another camper had pitched their tent so as we were unable to get our car out when we first got there, but the site staff soon sorted out the problem, so that was fine, although we could have done with a little more room where we were. D
The Shop seemed to stock all the essentials, although we only got our milk from there as we eat out most of the time. We had fish & chips from the van that comes to the site on a Saturday evening and really enjoyed them.
The beach was just over the road and ideal to have a walk along with the dogs in the evening, although we didn't see much sand whilst we were there as the sea didn't go out that far.
We went to visit Eastbourne a couple of times, which had a lovely clean seafront to walk along. It also had a nice shopping centre. Other places which are well worth a visit that we went to are Battle Abbey, Beachy Head, Bodiam Castle, Bluebell Steam Railway and Pevensey Castle which is only a mile or so up the road from the site.
We still haven't seen everything, so would like to return to this site soon.
Our fifth visit to Normans Bays confirmed quite how much we like this site. It is a very large site at 200+ pitches. The pitch sizes are generous, the staff are friendly and, generally, the other campers & caravaners are also friendly.
We have a big tent – the Outwell Vermont XL – which nigh-on fills a C&CC Site pitch at 7. 7m x 4. 5m, but there is always space to park the car on the pitch and for a little pup tent if the weather permits. The pitches are generally level and the ground is usually just right for tent pegs - hardly bending any!
On arrival, the staff show you to your pitch and are pretty clear about where to pitch and keeping a regulation 6m from the next unit. We came a cropper once, as did some friends on another occasion, just under the 6m after fully built, but had to move – a real pain, even if our fault! But the staff are keen to help if you remain pleasant with them and on both occasions helped us and our friends move the tents.
The site facilities are good and one of only a few I know with private wash basin cubicles, as well as showers, which are useful for having a good wash & shave, etc. And excellent when you’ve got small kids to get ready for bed. Obviously muddy at muddy times, the toilet/shower blocks are kept in good order twice a day, starting spotless. Plenty of hot water & very good facilities in both of the two blocks. Some have commented that they could do with updating, but I’ve seen far worse.
Our kids are 10 & 7. They love this site for the (basic) kids playground, the riverside, and mostly for the large circular site road, when it’s not too busy, which is great for them to get used to their bikes on. When the site isn’t too busy, there is good kiddy cycling in the mostly empty centre field pitches and both of our kids learned to lose the stabilisers from their bikes here. (Not possible BH weekends as mobbed – good for them!)
On the Pevensey level plains and on the beach, the site can get more than its share of high winds and we’ve had a couple of challenging times putting up and taking down, where we nearly ended up with a very large kite!
Over the back of the site is the main line railway which the kids loved when they were smaller and now isn’t really busy enough to be much of a disturbance. In front of the site, over a quiet road and up & over a small sea defence hill is a stony beach. If you check the tides, every few days there is a period of low low tides which open up expanses of sand and pools. Sadly they’re only there for an hour or two, now and then, but quite glorious for the kids, sand castles, etc. On the (stony) beach, the incumbent wind is usually good for some excellent kite flying.
We live relatively locally, but Sussex has a mass of attractions if you want to get out and about and the information booth at reception is fully stocked with attraction brochures.
Saturday nights, there is a Fish & Chip van – excellent grub, has to be done, but expensive, very busy and runs out of fish fairly early on a BH weekend, so beware if you think you’ll leave it later! Reception has details of other local (Pevensey Beach) takeaways, some of which deliver.
The camp shop is open early morning for papers & fresh baked crusty rolls (yum) and keeps a good selection of food basics and beach paraphernalia, together with gas bottles & some camping basics.
Not all wine & roses, but one of our favourite campsites – and if the kids are happy, so are we!
Use this site for the past five years. Enjoyed every trip. It is quite a large site, and the beach is right over the road, although its a pebble beach, unless you go at low tide and there is some sand!
A railway line runs the other side of the site, you can't always hear it. There is a dog walk, along the rear of the site, this area is quite open, and if its windy, you'll know about it.
The toilet/shower blocks are always spotlessly clean. There is a small laundrette. The shop is well stocked. A fish and chip van goes on site on Saturdays. Its about a mile and half walk to Pevensey Bay.
There are some shops here, and bars. The staff were helpful and friendly. Will be back again next year.
Great site. Staff are fantastic and couldn't be more helpful - even helping a couple that were struggling with their tent and then jump starting their car!
Toilets kept very clean and campers very considerate to each other.
Just over the road from the beach too. The site has a small basic shop but it's enough for those emergency items!
Swings and slide for the kids keeps them entertained, and dog friendly walks.
Local pub was a bit disappointing suggest eat at the Harbour complex which has more choice (you can also find ASDA there!).
The toilets and shower block was clean, did not use shower though,
The whole campsite was good, except the recreation room only had a table tennis table, no bats or balls, I was hoping to trash my hubby at pool, darts etc.
The shop was fine, sold every thing you need on a campsite, even got the paper in the morning,
Will go back and go on the train which runs along side of campsite, which you cant hardly hear and try the public house about a mile away which looked very nice
Set in 500 acres of beautiful, rolling Kent countryside. The Oast village on site is the World's largest Oast house collection and makes for a spectacular backdrop. Grass and hardstanding pitches for caravans, tents and motorhomes with electric option. Modern toilets and showers and multiple washing up facilities.
Small shop onsite and pub/restaurant at the entrance. The River Medway flows through the site, providing idyllic waterside pitches. Make the most of the location and try your hand at canoeing or fishing or simply sit back, unwind and enjoy wildlife spotting. Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London Find out more here
Great site and great location, very close to the sea and so I was able to have a swim and do a spot of fishing.
The showers and toilets were very clean which considering the site was almost full. The pluses how I see them.
It's Great for family's as it's is close to the ses.
Showers and Toilets very clean.
Well stocked little shop although we did not use it except for an Ice Cream.
Easy for walking the dog and also close to Largish Town (Eastbourne)
The downs not very much to be honest, I guess as we are a couple and the site is large with family's we would prefer it a little quieter. I have say though they children did not bother us and we both slept like baby's.
A really nice peaceful well-kept site. Excellent well-stocked shop, daily papers, no need to order, great. Very friendly helpful staff. Only thing which spoilt it for us was the awful weather & wind; poor OH thought the 'van was going to blow over.
Only needed to tighten up the legs once and this steadied the unit (the feet had dug into the ground even though there are pads on the legs)
Local amenities very good with a choice of cuisine for all tastes.
We thought that the campsite brochure could be slightly better but this is only an observation and not meant to be critical as all the important things were in it, eg emergency procedures etc.
The site is well placed for visits to interesting museums, stately homes etc., and at our ages we do not need sea sun & sand so much.
Stayed here for two nights midweek, friendly welcome from staff. Normans Bay station is s short distance away for trains to Bexhill, Hastings or Eastbourne but be aware of train times back. We used our bikes to see the area, nice and flat plenty of quiet roads and bike routes. Toilets and showers very clean though the water pressure in the showers is quite weak. Closest pubs probably Pevensey Bay or there is one on the road to Cooden Beech but never used them. Everything else has been said about this site below, well worth a visit.
We have visited this campsite three times in 2011 it's fantastically placed literally on the beach. It can be a bit exposed so make sure you strap down your tents and bring a jumper for the evening.
Great for children as its small enough to keep an eye on them, circular route around the site perfect for scootering/bikes etc kids play area well equipped.
We visited with our caravan staying 5 nights over the royal wedding long weekend. We had previously visited in 2009 with a tent & had a fantastic time, we were not disappointed on this visit either & will definitely return again.
The site is located across a single track road from the beach, pebbles at high tide & a massive amount of wet sand at low tide. The location is 1.3 miles from Pevensey village centre with pubs, takeaways & assorted other shops and a few miles from Soverign Harbour where there is an ASDA superstore.
Although we only live 60 miles away there is a wealth of things to do in & around Eastbourne & you could be entertained for a few weeks.
The site has two facility blocks one which is very clean & functional but quite old & this closed on the 3rd May (possibly for refurbishment?),
The shop was well stocked & the prices were not inflated. There is a small children's play area with 2 swings, a slid & climbing frame, With good weather this site is difficult to beat due to its beach location & is very clean.
Set in 500 acres of beautiful, rolling Kent countryside. The Oast village on site is the World's largest Oast house collection and makes for a spectacular backdrop. Grass and hardstanding pitches for caravans, tents and motorhomes with electric option. Modern toilets and showers and multiple washing up facilities.
Small shop onsite and pub/restaurant at the entrance. The River Medway flows through the site, providing idyllic waterside pitches. Make the most of the location and try your hand at canoeing or fishing or simply sit back, unwind and enjoy wildlife spotting. Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London Find out more here
Had a very good 4 nights here with wife and 2 kids. Very quiet and not many people when we arrived on a Monday. The site is very clean and well kept and there was always one of the staff
Going around to keep an eye on things. The toilet/shower block was very well cleaned every day. Kids were very pleased with the beach although weather was cold. The shop was well stocked and reasonably priced. Very pleasant stay and would stay here again.
This was our second stay (last time was September 2010) and as good as the first.
A large'ish, very pretty campsite with good size pitches laid out non-conformly (which very much adds to the experience; we're sure there is a layout plan, but its not obvious) and the beach just a stone's throw away.
The facilities are excellent with two blocks and are the cleanest we've come across.
There's an excellent shop on site with everything needed including a good choice of food/drink, kites and buckets for the children and some camping accessories.
We highly recommend this to families and couples looking for space and a warm welcome.
A very quiet location; with the wind blowing gently in the right direction you can hear the waves at night!
The site is large (2oo pitches) and often busy. It seems crowded beacuse of the lack of trees & hedges to give a perception of privacy. However, your actual space is probably no different to any other club site.
The area is stunning: The site is equi-distant to the Bustle of Eastbourne and the more gentile Bexhill. Historic interest can be found in the castle of Pevensey, the Abbey and 1066 battle-field at Battle or the Martello Towers.
There are three loo blocks on the site and these always seem to be kept commendably clean and tidy. Unfortunately, with one loo block always locked (despite the site being full) and one shower out-of-order, there were just 4 showers between all the men. And one of those (the showers ~ not the men!) was a pathetic dribble: Not good enough for the price they charge.
Went for a weekend with hubby only. We had a lovely time, great beach, lovely spot for our tent. All facilities clean, staff lovely and helpful.
We didn't have the kids with us but we probably wouldn't take them here as we didn't spot a playground, I think I only saw one child all weekend. But we went for a quiet time alone with no chaos! We certainly got that here. Visited Beachy Head, amazing.
All in all, would recommend it to couples. Its perfect for getting away from it all.. Note, they charge extra £7 a night for non members.
This is the most well maintained site we have ever been to. Lovely grassy level ground and just right for tent pegs. Peaceful.
We had a super weekend here a bit breezy but I think this site will always be at least breezy becuase its practically on the beach!
Very nice wash blocks (heated),cleaned every day and never without soap.
A well stocked shop that also sells stuff like tent pegs, guy ropes, tin openers and even inflatables (for the beach)and board games. Fresh croissants etc are delivered in the mornings along with newspapers.
There is a fish and chip van on Saturday evenings and although I have tasted better they are nice :) but its popular so get there early!
The only negative I can think of about this site is its breezy location - so if you are prepared for this or choose a calm time. You really cant go wrong!
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach On Site 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Coastside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We have just come back after enjoying a lovely week at this site - we had lovely warm and dry weather for a change which always helps when you are camping in a tent. 
