Gypsies' and Travellers' communities
Gypsies and Travellers
Permanent Travellers' sites
East Sussex County Council own and manage 4 permanent Travellers' sites
- Swan Barn Caravan Site, Downash Road, Hailsham, BN27 2RU (9 pitches)
- Batts Bridge Caravan Site, Batts Bridge Road, Maresfield, Uckfield, TN22 2HN (10 pitches)
- Polly Arch Caravan Site, Polly Arch, Lynholm Road, Polegate, BN26 6JP (6 pitches)
- Redlands Lane Caravan Park, Redlands Lane, Salehurst, Robertsbridge, TH32 5NE (8 pitches)
To apply to our waiting list for a pitch at one of our sites, please call 01273 481 340 to request an application form.
Bridie’s Tan Transit Site
This site is a short stay site for Gypsies and Travellers who are passing through East Sussex. The site is located on a trunk road off the A27 just outside of Lewes.
Address (9 pitches):
Southerham Lane,
Lewes
BN8 6DY
- short stay site (maximum 12 weeks) for those passing through East Sussex
- if the maximum stay is granted, return is not permitted for 6 months
- the Council may refuse a licence or admittance to the site if this is believed to be in the best interest of the site and its management
- only one caravan or campervan per pitch. Each pitch has an electrical hook up point and water supply
- the rent is £70 per week per pitch, which includes payment for water. Residents will have access to their own shower and toilet block
- electricity is via a meter and paid directly to the site’s management and charged at standard rate generators are not permitted
- a key deposit of £10 is required at the start of the stay for the shower block key
- photographic ID is required on arrival at site and prior to signing a licence
For further information or to book a stay at Bridie’s Tan, please call 01273 481 340
The Gypsies and Travellers team
- provide expertise to East Sussex County Council on issues relating to Travellers
- manage four permanent sites and a transit site
- provide support and information to residents and the community
- work with other public agencies to resolve issues concerning the Gypsies' and Travellers' Communities
- Act as a point of liaison with the community supporting with health and educational needs.
Contact details
Team main telephone number:
Telephone: 01273 481 340
Site management:
Telephone: 01273 482 069
Email: Traveller Sites Management
Liaison and support
Telephone: 01273 336 396
Email: Christine Parsons
External information and support
- Friends, Families and Travellers: a charitable organisation supporting Travellers around the country
- Travellers’ Times : a quarterly magazine and live website providing Travellers' news
- Planning policy for traveller sites - GOV.UK
- The Stopping Place | Home (eastsussex.gov.uk : The Stopping Place is the only website dedicated to the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller community in East Sussex and surrounding areas.