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Campsite Opening – Rain, Rain Go Away

Wild Boar Wood Campsite – of course we think it’s the coolest campsite in Sussex (and possibly the UK) – will be opening for the May 4th Bank Holiday Weekend. There is still some camping availability on all three nights.

Our campsite in the woods has campfires – nothing like sitting next to an open fire at night – glamping in lovely bell tents, wood-fired shower, eco loos and a beautiful setting in the Sussex High Weald close to both Brighton and London.

We just hope the poor weather predicted for this week stays away long enough thereafter for us to get everything set up in time. Paul has put a new roof on the shower, built a sandpit for the kids and we have moved the eco toilet. The last few little jobs need to be done – including building the campsite compost heap, putting up the new cover for the central campfire and lots of little jobs around the site.

At least if we get rid of any rain now we are certain for great weather for the May campsite re-opening!
Hope to see you eco camping in the woods of West Sussex soon!

Cheers
Hugh

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Campfire Cooking in the Woods

With the long winter evenings getting shorter, we at Eco Camp Uk are looking forward to getting under canvas again and enjoying a bit of Spring sunshine cooking on our open fires in the woods. That glorious smell of egg, bacon, sausage, beans and tomato wafting into the tent and the kettle on for a mug of tea or fresh coffee. With the mobile switched off and little regard to the time, we can’t wait to sit around the picnic table under the shade of a tree eating a hearty breakfast.

Our Wild Boar Wood Campsite is close to London. We offer camping in the Sussex High Weald in a five acre wood, with fully equipped bell tents, open campfires, wood burning shower and an ecological ideology. We think we are one of the best campsites in Sussex and some of our campers say we are the best campsite in the UK.

Cooking on the campfire at Wild Boar Wood Campsite in Sussex

Cooking on the campfire at Wild Boar Wood Campsite in Sussex

 

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Campsite in the woods close to London

Wild Boar Wood Campsite is located in Sussex, very close to London, with easy access via the M23 by car or via Haywards Heath rail station. We offer ecological camping in a beautiful woodland setting, in fully equipped bell tents, each with an open fire for campfire cooking, a wood-fired shower, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Sussex High Weald.

We are currently taking bookings for the 2012 camping season, so if you would like to experience the best campsite in Britain and camp within easy reach of London, come and camp in the woods with Eco Camp UK.

Sussex Campsite near London in the woods

Sussex Campsite near London in the woods

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Sussex Camping in the Woods

We are off to a great start to our second year at Wild Boar Wood in West Sussex with enquiries and bookings starting to come in for the 2012 camping season. The most popular dates are the bank holiday weekends and in particular the Queens Diamond Jubilee Holiday in June. So if you want to book a weekend this summer under canvass with us in one of our luxury bell tents set amongst the trees, our advice is ‘Book Early’!

Look forward to you camping in the woods in Sussex with us soon!
x Paul & Hugh

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Booking for 2012

Hi All. We are currently taking FULL CAMPSITE bookings for 2012. Please call us on 01273 734021 for further information if you would like to discus booking the whole campsite for yourself, family and friends next year between April and October 2012.

We will be accepting general Camping Bookings for 2012 early in the new year. If you would like us to contact you when bookings open in 2012 to secure your stay please email us at: info@ecocampuk.co.uk

Lots of improvements are planned to Wild Boar Wood. We want to be the Best Campsite in Sussex and the Best Campsite in the UK. We will always aim to provide beautiful bell tents, campfires, wood-fired showers, lovely woodland camping in an Ecological Sussex campsite close to London.
Looking forward to a fantastic 2012 Eco Camping season!
Cheers
Hugh & Paul

Bell Tent at Eco Camp UK Woodland Campsite

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The Best Campsite in Sussex?

As August draws to a close, our Sussex campsite has been full or close to full each weekend. The new wood burning shower system is in place and proving a great hit with the campers. Campers love that each Bell Tent has it’s own open campfire and wood-burning eco cooker. The secret woodland swing is a hit with adult and children campers alike. We now have ten Bell Tents set in the woodland, with the last two Bell Tents, the faraway tents, set a distance from the main campsite. These are proving especially popular for couples, small groups and family units seeking that extra bit of privacy.

If you have not had the chance to visit and camp in our unique woodland campsite, set in the heart of Sussex, in an area of natural beauty, there are still some weekend spots left in September before we close the camp until next season.

One seasoned camper claimed we are the “best campsite in the UK”. Judging by the comments left for us in August we are doing something right! Why not read the comments below (or the full list of Campers’ Comments) and then come camp in Wild Boar Wood and judge for yourself?

“Hi Hugh & Paul, Just a small note to say a HUGE thank you for the stay this weekend. We had the most amazing time, and couldn’t rave about it enough – we cant wait to come back and visit again, and were very sad to leave (I even had tears!). Thank you so much once again – you have somewhere very special on your hands.”
Lizzie and Adam (August 2011)

“Hi Guys! :-) Absolutely loved being here and meeting u all. I shall post my pics on FB. Will most def come back when we can! It’s an enchanting camp & we are so privileged to be here! Take Care”
Kelcy & Col (August 2011)

“Hi Paul and Hugh, Just wanted to drop you a little message to say thanks for such a great time – I feel I’ve been away for ages and am returning to the urban jungle suitably refreshed and stinking of wood smoke. Such a lovely atmosphere in camp and beautiful surroundings, great range of stuff provided….. I will definitely recommend you to my colleagues and will stick your details up on our noticeboard….I will also be back for sure….Many thanks again Cheers”
Cat (August 2011)

“Hi there Hugh and Paul, We just wanted to send you an email to say how much we enjoyed our camping trip last week!! It is a really great set up you have and in a really lovely part of the country. We have recommended you to our friends already! The kids had such fun and have already been on our case to book up for next year so you never know, we may well be back!!!”
Kind regards Patricia, Alex, Matthew, Kate and Zoe (August 2011)

“We all had he most fabulous time this weekend, I was pretty reluctant to leave our 2 boys were in their element being able to tear around with the other kids in a pretty safe and secure setting. Loved the whole set up would love to visit again next year. I may not wash the top I started the fires in yesterday so that I can put it on and relive the moment… that’s not too weird is it???”
Sarah & Family (August 2011)

“Dear Paul and Hugh, Just to say thanks for a fantastic weekend at Eco Camp. We loved it. So nice to chill around the camp fire with a glass (or 3) of wine and enjoy a comfy night in the tent afterwards! The kids loved playing in the woods and the rope swing (so did we!). We will definitely be back. Hope the rest of your season goes well. Best wishes”
Viv, Neil, Simon, Judy and the kids! (August 2011)

“We love Eco camp we love Eco camp. Best weekend that everyone, without exception would enjoy. The beds are so comfortable and the whole vibe of the site is just chilled and friendly. Love the fact there is ‘another village’ (as beautifully put by a father bringing his kids up to see what was going on in our neck of the woods! Boom boom!) so that if one requires peace and quiet from loud children in the early morning hours that is what one gets. Brilliant. Our whole group loved it. Thank you Eco camp for making us ‘Happy Campers’”
Sophie (August 2011)

“Just wanted to say thank you for a great time camping! We both had a relaxing time, and will hopefully return soon!”
Kris (August 2011)

“Hi Paul & Hugh, Many thanks for a great week. Pity about the weather but we had a great adventure anyway. Off back to South Wales with some great memories under our belts.”
Love Aletia, Andrew, Ioan and Elin xxxx

“Thank you for a lovely stay, hope to return.”
Regards the Bull family (Aug 2011)

“Just wanted to say thanks, Hugh and Paul, for a great time last week. The family all enjoyed it and survived to tell the tale. Real camping… cheers!”
Steve & Family (Aug 2011)

Hope to have you come and experience eco-camping in our ‘glamping’ yet real camping woodland campsite setting.
x Hugh

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Happy Camper’s Comments

In case you’ve missed the lovely comments some of our campers have made on our “Camper’s Comments” page, we listed some below.

The following are some of the comments made by our lovely campers following their stay our Eco Camp UK’s Sussex campsite in Wild Boar Wood;

“Paul and Hugh…. we have just had the MOST stunning weekend at Ecocamp ! Thank you for creating such a stunning escape in such beautiful surroundings. As you know, we were with 4 friends, one of whom had never camped before….. she is now converted and wants to go back to Ecocamp ! I generally dont do camping….. but will deffo be back… yum, carpets, futons , dryness and a “kitchen in a trunk”, bliss ! The area is amazing, from hugging a 400 year old sweet chestnut tree, mingeling with the local cows, and afternoon tea on the Bluebell Railway, we feel like we’ve been away for weeks. Thank you so much. Huge love
Bev , Beaks, and the 4 happy Ecocamper friends”.x (June 2011)

“Hi Hugh, Another fantastic stay at Wild Boar! Loved every second….. but one night is not long enough, will need to book min of 2 nights next time. Wild Boar campsite is fast becoming my favourite place on earth!!”
Thanks Emily, Family & Friends (July 2011)

“Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and Paul, we, and especially the boys, had an amazing time.
The site was beautiful and the facilities were superb, although we didn’t brave shower! We’ll definitely be returning soon, but need to give the bugs a bit of time to recover after being “Oz-ed”‘ and will recommend it to all our friends! Thanks again.”
Pete & Family (June 2011)

“Dear Paul and Hugh, Thank you so much for a very enjoyable long weekend eco-camping. It’s be loads of fun and the weather was fabulous. We were all very comfortable in our lovely tent! Thankyou!”
The Ward Family (July 2011)

“Just a quick email to say how much we all enjoyed our stay at Wild Boar wood. It really is a beautiful spot and it was a privilege to be the first family to stay in the wood. We all really enjoyed the whole eco experience, making the fires, the compost toilets, being away from modernity really! The tents are really comfortable and when it rained it was so nice to be in a dry space which you can stand up in and sleep in comfortable beds with carpet on the floor – what a luxury! …..Good luck as you grow and prosper.
Best wishes”, Nicky, Nick, Sam and Romy xxxx (May 2011)

“Hey to all you lovely people at eco camp uk! Had such a wonderful weekend :o ) Everything you need for a few chilled starry nights round the bonfire with lovely woodland walks. Will come again xx”
Natalie and Chris (July 2011)

“Thank you for your hospitality. we had a fantastic weekend at Wild Boar Wood and will definitely spread the word and return soon”
Emily and family (July 2011)

“Morning Hugh, I just wanted to say thank you for a fantastic weekend at your Eco Campsite. The girlfriend was slightly nervous of doing the whole eco thing when we first arrives but absolutely loved it, she is planning the next trip already. It was so nice to have everything we needed on site provided so we could just turn up with a sleeping bag. I wish you well with the campsite and look forward to seeing you again in the future.”
Chris (July 2011)

“Hi! Thanks so much for a wonderful stay – we really enjoyed it – 10/10!”
Best Julia/Julian (May 2011)

“Paul and Hugh, Many thanks for such a relaxing weekend. I slept great and loved the setting in the woods. Great fun watching FireTV and chilling out. I am going to give you a call to book in a month again.”
Regards Dwain (May 2011)

“Thanks for a fab weekend guys- we had such a lovely time and will def come again x”
Gina and Colin (June 2011)

“Hi Guys, I had such a lovely visit to Wild Boar Wood on your opening weekend and felt very pleased to be your third customer. Both my guests also had a wonderful time and we all intend to come again & recommend this to our friends and families. Take care and good luck with it all.”
Tara (May 2011)

“Hugh & Paul, Just wanted to say a huge thank you from Adam and myself’s time at the ecocamp. We had a brilliant time, the camp was perfect for what we needed and what a bonus that we were the only campers.
Will definitely be recommending the camp to friends and family. Thanks again”
Rosanna and Adam (June 2011)

“…….I’ve been meaning to write to say thanks for your hospitality – we had a great stay. The tent was fab and you can’t really help the weather, the only shame was that the showers prevented us from doing a fire, but at least the local pubs served us well! Thanks and hopefully see you again in the not too distant future!”
Anna (June 2011)

“Thank you for a lovely stay, hope to return.”
Regards the Bull family (Aug 2011)

“Just wanted to say thanks, Hugh and Paul, for a great time last week. The family all enjoyed it and survived to tell the tale. Real camping… cheers!”
Steve & Family (Aug 2011)

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Wild Boar Wood Campsite in the Observer

Eco Camp UK’s woodland campsite in Sussex, Wild Boar Wood Campsite, got our first mention in the mainstream print media. We featured as the suggested place to stay when visiting the West Sussex Nature Reserve, Kingley Vale.

The Observer Travel Section, Sunday August 7th, 2011

“Kingley Vale in West Sussex is one of those places that bids you to get lost and then find yourself again. A single footpath leads away from a car park – it is long enough and sufficiently unpromising to deter most from reaching the pocket of wild countryside that it points to. Persevere and you will find ancient yew trees that draw you into tangled copses. Here a cool darkness has reigned for centuries, sealing out modernity. If invited, the Vale will happily prove the importance of light levels on our sense of wilderness. Walk 50ft from an open grass patch that has been warmed by the late sun, step into a thick wood and wait for chilly darkness to creep in from all sides. If you fail to feel a moment of ecstatic terror akin to an early scene in an episode of Scooby Doo, well, then you’re a braver soul than I (or Shaggy). Kingley Vale is thrilling enough by day, but dare yourself to find your way out after the sun has sunk on a clear night, using only the stars and the feel of the breeze on your skin to navigate, and you will get more than your full cup of adventure.
Stay at Wild Boar Wood Campsite (07966 441 023; ecocampuk.co.uk). £65 per night for a bell tent.”

Tristan Gooley, author of The Natural Navigator Pocket Guide (Ebury Press, £9.99). For information about his other books and navigation courses, go to naturalnavigator.com

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Anyone for Cheese at the Campsite?

Hi all. Our great friends just up the road at High Weald Dairy have had fantastic success in the International Cheese Awards again this year.

A large number of our campers have been cooking their delicious Halloumi on the camp fire or enjoying one of Mark and Sarah’s fantastic array of organic cheeses with a glass of wine whilst watching FireTV in the evening time (an essential part of Glamping at our Sussex Woodland Campsite).

To order cheese for your stay, click here and we can arrange for the cheese to be waiting in your cool box at your arrival!

Cheers
Hugh

HIGH WEALD DAIRY PRESS RELEASE

Award Winning High Weald Dairy is overjoyed to have Duddleswell judged to be the Best
Sheep Milk Cheese in the UK on 26th July at the prestigious International Cheese Awards
held at Nantwich. The dairy won a further 4 Medals.

Duddleswell a hard sheep milk cheese won both Gold and Silver Medals, and the judge
commented, ‘a good rustic appearance, lovely mature, clean flavour and aroma, a very good
cheese which stood out in its class’.

Their Ashdown Foresters, a cows’ milk cheese, won a Gold Medal and was judged to be the
best organic hard cheese.

Sussex Slipcote, another sheep milk cheese won a Silver Medal as did Saint Giles, their
multi-award winning organic answer to Port Salut.

The International Cheese Awards are held at the Nantwich Show where over 3700 cheeses
from all over the world compete for the coveted and much admired Gold, Silver and Bronze
medals.

High Weald Dairy is a family run cheese dairy, based on their organic farm in Horsted
Keynes, West Sussex.

They create a delicious range of award winning cheeses from organic cows’ milk, sheep milk
and goat milk. All the organic cow milk comes from the cows based on the farm.

The cheese is all made in a modern dairy, just 20 metres away from where the cows are
milked – food yards …not miles!

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News from the Sussex Woodland Campsite

A very busy few weeks up at the Wild Boar Wood campsite.

We now have nine luxury Bell Tents up on their platforms, fully equipped for our unique glamping experience. Including the new secluded Bell Tent – as yet to be given it’s campsite name. It has it’s own campfire and is nestled amongst the trees. Any suggestions? We already have one Bell Tent named Oak.

Ben, our friend the Tree Surgeon, came and helped fell the half dead oak tree which had been struct by lightning. It can now rest peacefully in the wood and serve as a home for lots of little critters.

Sussex Campsite Oak Tree

The dangerous oak tree from the Sussex Eco Campsite

Ross, our chippy and the lead singer of the Brighton Band ‘The Black Fields’ came up and helped build a new wood storage shed.

Jennifer then was the major force behind the moving of our woodpile to it’s new dry home.

The camp swing in proving a huge hit – Ben tested it out when he was up at the camp. Always happy to see the man who climbed the tree to put it up making certain it’s safe! As we’ve used a car seat belt to secure it, it won’t hurt the tree. Ben also tied a safety line. Campers must use at their own risk though! (I have to say that for Health and Safety!)

The Sussex Campsite Woodland Swing

The Sussex Campsite Woodland Swing

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