The school holidays are now under way and our campsite is now filling up with lots of happy campers. We wanted to flag up some great local places and activities for those who want to explore the surrounding area.

Branching Out Adventures

Branching Out Adventures is set in beautiful woodland and aims to introduce you to the thrill of treetop activity and adventure. Catering for everyone from aged 4 years upwards (no maximum age limits!) it offers a variety of rope courses and activities. There’s a mixture of high and low rope courses, a big swing, a speed zipwire, climbing wall and various other bouncy activities. Independently run and offering a cafe with drinks and snacks. 

Pre booking is essential. Link here

Eat at the Hubbery, Swedish cafe

The Hubbery is an outdoors cafe, approx 25 minutes walk across the field from the Secret Campsite. Serving Swedish “Fika” which translates loosely to mean coffee and delicious cakes plus light lunches. All food is Swedish themed and in partnership with some great Sussex businesses. Seating is outside with some covered options available. Wander across the fields or pre book a table by emailing hello@spithursthub.co.uk

Lewes cinema

Sometimes it rains, or you just fancy a night at a cinema. Lewes Depot is an award-winning independent 3-screen cinema with a bar, cafe, courtyard and art gallery. Serving up a wide selection of films in a modern, thoughtfully designed environment. View more info https://lewesdepot.org/

Local news

Visit Lewes is the local encyclopedia for Whats On locally. With dedicated listings for Detailing Family Fun, Food and Drink, Trails and Tours, Art and Culture, and Countryside, they provide an up to the minute finger on the Lewes and countryside pulse. You can “monitor” them here! https://www.visitlewes.co.uk/

Don’t forget that we will try to answer every question in person at campsite reception. We can also recommend the best beaches, walks, pubs and restaurants too. We have tried all of them!