ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES AROUND WOWO CAMPSITE
There is a multitude of great things to do around Sussex and within easy distance from our campsite. Whether you feel like a bit of rambling, more serious hiking through woodland, relaxed fishing or riding, it can all be found in our local area within a short drive.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
WALKING
Bluebell Railway – 300 meters – 5 minutes
Sheffield Park Gardens – 1 mile – 20 minutes
Newick Village – 2 miles – 45minutes
North Chailey & Redhouse Common – 2 miles – 45 minutes
The Sloop – 2 miles – 45 minutes
Fletching – 3 miles – 1.5 hours
RIDING
EAST VIEW RIDING CENTRE
Offering riding on the Ashdown Forest, quiet country lanes and lakeland bridle paths or on our own 42 acre farm. Catering for riders aged 7+ from absolute beginners to expert riders. This is the stables we suggest are the best and not just because they are the closest, they are very friendly and helpful.
Tanyard Lane, Danehill, RH17 7JL / Tel: 01825 740240 / www.eastviewridingcentre.uk
Tremaines Riding Stables Horsted Keynes
Lewes Road, Horsted Keynes, RH17 7DP / Tel: 01825 790501
Brook Cottage Stables
Birch Grove Road Chelwood Gate, Chelwood Gate West Sussex RH17 7DG / Tel: 01825 74064
Porches Farm Stables
Porches Farm Birch Grove, Horsted Keynes West Sussex RH17 7BU / Tel: 01825 740644
Ditchling Common Stud Riding School
Ditchling Common, Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0SE / Tel: 01444 236678
CYCLING
The South Downs has something for every kind of cyclist to enjoy and explore. As well as the famous South Downs Way to explore there are 1,200 km of car-free bridleways across the National Park, miles of leafy country lanes and old railway trails including the Downs Link and Centurions Way.
FISHING
Tanyard Fishery
https://www.fishsoutheast.co.uk/venueswsussextanyard.htm
Oast Farm Fishing Lake Buxted
https://www.fishe.net/eastsussex/fisheries/oastfarm.php
To find other Lakes here is a Sussex Fishing Directory Website
SWIMMING
We have a stream that runs through our site which is for paddling.
Pell’s pool in Lewes, outdoor pool, advance booking required.
Saltdean Lido.
River Ouse from Isfield, you can park at Barcombe Mills and swim there or the Anchor Inn (where you can hire boats, eat and drink at the pub) and walk upstream and swim there.
Sea swimming – Tide mills, Seaford head nature reserve is a gorgeous walk and if tide is high can swim. Seven sisters/Cuckmere haven is a gorgeous walk and you can swim in sea at the end.
Seaford beach.
Birling Gap – Great rock pooling and beautiful scenery
Brighton/Hove beaches is another option but parking is trickier and quite bustling and busy.
Swimming in Sussex / Family Beaches / Wild Swimming in Sussex
SUP: STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING
SUP with Moxie Unleashed
Paddleboarding has seen an absolute boom over the last few years and it’s easy to see why. In just a 2hr SUP Intro session complete novices can be standing up and paddling, and then once you’re up, you’re hooked and you’re off.
SUP is easily accessible and suitable for people of all ages and abilities, we’ve taught from 7yrs through to people well into their 80s. It’s also a great all-inclusive activity for the whole family to learn and progress together, even your dog can join in!
What they offer at Moxie:
SUP Taster / SUP Intro / SUP Progress / SUP Yoga / SUP Fitness / SUP Private 121 Sessions – Available at the National Trust’s stunning Sheffield Park & Garden.
If you’d like some help getting involved in activities starting from Wowo, there is a local company called
‘So Sussex’ that offer guided activity tours around sussex.
The owner is called Nigel and very friendly, he can pick you up from the campsite and then
go on any activities that you’d like to do. Whether it is cycling, fishing, hiking woodland activities and mushroom walks, he can show you the best to do around the area.
For more information please visit: https://www.sosussex.co.uk
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
LEISURE CENTRES
Freedom Leisure, Uckfield
Swimming pool / large gym with cardio vascular and resistance equipment / exercise studio offering a wide programme of different classes / sports hall for badminton, 5-a-side football etc / squash courts / café/ crèche/ children’s activities
The Triangle, Burgess Hill
Fun pool with winding flumes / waterfalls and rapids / small children area with pirate ship / outdoor heated pool in summer
The Dolphin, Haywards Heath
Six lane pool / teaching pool / squash courts / badminton courts / health club / creche
Kings Pool, East Grinstead
Main pool / teaching pool / soft play / gym / squash courts / classes throughout the day
Pells Pool, Lewes
Outside pool / award winning
CINEMA
Uckfield Picture House
This is a quaint old cinema that has modernised whilst still trying to keep to the traditional cinema theme and style. 3 screens a smaller than your new cinemas but big enough for a good movie.Located on Uck Highstreet opposite Barclays. 01825 764 909 www.picturehouseuckfield.com
HAVE ANYTHING TO ASK?
You will no doubt have a handful of questions before you come camping. There is a ton of information around this site that should provide you with the answers you need. However if there is anything else, please check out our FAQs that should cover everything that you can think of. If there is still something missing, you can drop us a line.
