Ouse Meadow Campsite
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- Almost-wild camping on the banks of the Ouse river by Sheffield Park
- Bluebell Railway station over the road; Ashdown Forest 10 mins' drive
- Rope swings, hammocks and play area; firepits for hire on site
Site type
50
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please be aware that there is a river running along the boundary of the campsite so children must be monitored at all times.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 2 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
8 people maximum 
9.7/10
108 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £26
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Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (riverside)
8 people maximum 10/10
21 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £26
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This spacious campsite offers a peaceful countryside escape with many fields, including an adults-only option. Reviewers praised the clean facilities, especially the hot outdoor showers, and the plentiful space between pitches. The location is ideal for exploring the Bluebell Railway and Sheffield Park. Friendly staff, on-site amenities like coffee and pizza vans, and activities for children were also highlights. Some minor points included a lack of bins and occasional noise from planes.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Large spacious site with really helpful staff and good facilities.
Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked The staff were amazing and took an interest in our party to ensure we were sent to a field that suited our needs. We were travelling with two young children and there is a river the runs along the site.
I liked that there was an option for adult only camping as well as car-free fields or not. The toilets and showers were in good order.
The field we camped in was large and spacious and campers spread themselves out as much as they wanted. There were lots of other families camping. The atmosphere was lovely. We even had horses in the field behind us which my kids loved.
The site is far enough away from villages/towns that we were able to see the night sky beautifully even with a little bit of light pollution in the horizon.
Disliked I personally had awful phone signal, which usually isn’t an issue, however signs on site ask you to call staff if there was a need. We had a need to contact the staff and was unable to do so due to lack of signal.
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The space Local area Showers and toilets facilities…
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Liked The space
Local area
Showers and toilets facilities
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Just so pleasant, top notch shower…
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Liked Just so pleasant, top notch shower facilities with free organic style soap as to be safe for the water system. Plenty of space. Simple, lovely.
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This is a lovely basic campsite with lots of space.
Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great location. Wonderful space. Good basic facilities.
Disliked Nothing
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Great Campsite with all the basics and plenty of outdoor toys for kids
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Liked Friendly site manager, laid back vibe, clean toilets and showers. Lots of kids outdoor games around like swingball, racket games and rope swings - perfect for kids aged 7+ The river is mellow and accessible in places (although in places there is quite a drop down the river bank) and there are plenty of footpaths around. Also you are directly opposite the Bluebell Railway and next door to Sheffield Park - both good for a visit!
Disliked Nothing (some may not like that there is no WiFi - I think this is a positive!)
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We had a very peaceful stay.…
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Liked We had a very peaceful stay. Just what we needed - clean toilets, badminton nets, table tennis, lots of space for children to play cricket/football. They loved the rope swings and it’s a great location for walks. We hired a fire pit and the fire wood you can buy is a very generous amount.
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A lovely site with good facilities, friendly staff and good pitches.
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Liked Open space, relaxed atmosphere, lovely coffee van. Helpful staff. Close to bluebell railway and Sheffield Park. The site is very large with lots of space to pitch. There are badminton nets and table tennis dotted around so lots of activities to do.
Disliked Toilets are very dark at night but okay if you remember to take a torch! No washing up facilities however there are washing up bowls and liquid provided so you can still do it.
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Really lovely site with thoughtful touches…
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Liked Really lovely site with thoughtful touches like decent loo roll, washing up liquid/sponges plus ping pong, badminton and volleyball nets. It was quite busy but the field large enough that you didn’t notice. Really friendly campsite manager. Lots of young families and walks accessible from the site.
Disliked The logs on the second night we bought weren’t quite dry enough so were very smoky. The first nights had no issues at all so maybe just bad luck.
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Beautiful campsite, dog friendly and super facilities.
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Liked Lovely campsite. Really beautiful and very spacious pitches with everything you could need. Great open air showers and clean toilets. Lovely host who also came round with logs to buy. Great extra with a coffee hut and bar on the weekends.
Disliked Nothing not to like!
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Lovely place Good facilities Friendly staff…
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Liked Lovely place
Good facilities
Friendly staff
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ouse Meadow Campsite
Sheffield Park
Lewes
East Sussex
England
TN22 3QL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.9937°N
0.00247°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Kemptown | 13.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Saltdean | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Central | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hove | 13.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southwick | 15.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sheffield Park Garden 0.5 mi
Bluebell Railway 0.6 mi
Wakehurst Place 6.4 mi
Standen 7.6 mi
Nymans 9.5 mi
National Trust
Sheffield Park Garden 0.5 mi
Wakehurst Place 6.3 mi
Standen 7.6 mi
Nymans 9.6 mi
Monk's House 10.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SHEFFIELD PARK 0.6 mi
Danehill - Cumnor House - Newnhams - Buttocks Bank Wood 2.8 mi
NEWICK PARK 2.9 mi
Horsted Keynes - Sheffield Park 4.2 mi
Fairwarp - Ashdown Forest - Fairwarp 4.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ouse Meadow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ouse Meadow Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ouse Meadow Campsite? You’ll definitely want to pack your walking boots for a stay here, as there are lots of options for exploring on foot. A short 10-minute walk gets you to Ringwood Toll, which … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ouse Meadow Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ouse Meadow Campsite? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.