Discover your own slice of camping heaven in deepest, darkest Sussex. If you wander down to the tucked away, forgotten corner of Heaven Farm you'll find a spacious, quiet field, cuddled by trees and hidden from the world. Less than two hours from London, this unassuming, unpretentious, undersubscribed campsite is a quintessentially beautiful and easy weekend getaway.

Due to the large number of accessible activities and surrounding beauty, this campsite seems more like an ingenious afterthought, perhaps to complement the award-winning neighbouring Nature Trail. Comprising a large circuit through wooded parkland and alongside streams, the trail offers different natural surprises depending on the time of year you visit. Foxgloves in the summer, visual explosions of reds, browns, and golds in autumn; Bambi deer and robins in winter; and a magical carpet of bluebells in the spring.

And if all your badgering about in the woods leaves you a little parched, you can always end your nature-filled afternoon with an impressive cream tea at the Heaven Farm Stables Tea Rooms.

COOL FACTOR Peaceful spot in heavenly scenery. WHO'S IN? Everyone welcome (groups by arrangement).

ON SITE Campfires allowed.Thirty pitches (some not quite level); a separate section of 5 Caravan Club pitches with electric hook-ups. Additional hook-ups available. Three well-maintained showers (not available 10am-5pm). Bring a torch - there's no lighting here after dark. The Stables Tea Rooms are open 10am-5pm. There's an onsite organic shop selling home-made marmalades, chutneys, and nut-butters, and a craft shop, open 11am-5pm.



OFF SITE Besides the Nature Trail, the Bluebell Railway (01825 720800; www.bluebell-railway.com), Ashdown Forest, and Sheffield Park are all within reach.

FOOD AND DRINK Tuck into Ashdown venison with black pudding at the Coach and Horses (01825 740369) in Danehill. Or dine on the terrace at the Griffin Inn (01825 722810) - humble by nature, appetising in taste.

GETTING THERE The site is well signposted off the A275, 3 miles south of Chelwood Gate; 5 miles north of Chailey.

OPEN Tents: 1 May-31 October. Touring caravans: all year.

THE DAMAGE Adult £9-£10 (depending on season) per night; child £4-£5, under-5s free. Hook-up £2-£2.50. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.