by Amanda Norman | Jul 25, 2025 | News
Scavenger Hunt Ideas This is a great way to keep your children occupied and learn at the same time, here is a selection of ideas, some of which can be collected and some that are collected by photos, the woods are such a magical place to explore and it will give you...
by Amanda Norman | Jul 25, 2025 | News
Why Wild Camping Is the Ultimate Family Adventure This Summer (+ 5 Ways to Make It Magical at Dernwood Farm) There’s something special about the crackle of a fire under an open sky, the rustle of leaves in the breeze, and the joy of watching children run barefoot...
by Amanda Norman | Jun 4, 2025 | News
We have noticed over the last few years people asking for areas for hammocks so we have set aside a 2 acre area of our ancient woodland for tree tents & hammocks, situated in between The Encampment and The Camping Field, it’s a heavily wooded area with some...
by Amanda Norman | Jun 4, 2025 | News
Introducing our new gear delivery service.. The Quad Squad! Firstly thanks so much to all of you who took the time to repond to our survey, it was clear that nobody wanted the vibe of the field to change, and that having it car free is what makes it special. So we...
by Amanda Norman | Apr 17, 2025 | News
Opening weekend on the campsite here in Sussex went so well, it’s lovely to have poeple here again enjoying the farm, especially the beautiful woods which are spectacular this time of year – thanks to all our gusts, very proud to have had 3 5* Google...
by Amanda Norman | Feb 24, 2025 | News
I have lived on Dern Lane for most of my life, as I look around now I realise that there are as many campsites and vineyards now as there were dairy farms. It is likely that wine has been produced in Sussex for around 2,000 years and was produced either by the...