About Alison

Alison, the heart and soul behind Woodpecker Camping field, is a lifelong Sussex local and passionate steward of the land. Coming from a farming family in Climping, she has a deep-rooted commitment to eco-sustainability and plays an active role to help manage the coastal erosion that affects the family farm.

 

Alison has lived and worked on a flower farm in Kenya, but Sussex is home. She's an experienced business owner who also runs The Piglets nearby – offering groups and families more flexibility in how they stay.

A host who truly goes the extra mile, Alison is known for her personal touches – including picking guests up from the local station when needed.

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The idea for Woodpecker Camping Field was born in 2016 to diversify farm shop income. What started as a basic wild “tents only” camping field with portaloos and a water tap has grown into a fully licensed camping experience with excellent facilities for caravans, motor homes and tents alike.

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Alison shares her life with three beloved dogs, two lively cocker spaniels and the boss of all of them, a toy poodle – so naturally, Woodpecker Camping Field is proudly dog-friendly.