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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

From £30 1 night, 2 adults

5 people maximum 9.7/10 322 reviews
One Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 9m width × 7m depth (63m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.
Car parking by pitch/unit
Firepit

Other restrictions

Extras

Extra vehicle (1 max) £5 per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

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Based on 1 night, 2 adults
2 adults

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Newhouse Farm Wild Camping

View prices & book 9.7 330 reviews
Some of the favourite guests
Park at the pitch
Campfire
South downs views

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10
Child friendliness
10
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5

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful, remote "wild camping" experience in a beautiful countryside location with stunning views and excellent access to walking trails, including the South Downs Way. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful host, Rachel, the spacious pitches, and the clean, well-maintained portaloos. While facilities are basic, many appreciate the tranquil atmosphere, opportunity for campfires, and dark skies for stargazing. Some note the bumpy access track and patchy mobile signal, but overall, guests highly recommend the site for a back-to-basics escape.

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Nice little campground in the middle…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice little campground in the middle of nowhere!
Very much appreciated!!!
Very proper chemical toilets 👍🏻

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really easy to access, lots of space, perfect location!

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Anthony G.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great space with beautiful views. Perfect location for lots of local attractions. Great welcome communication from the site with clear details on access and options for fire pits etc.

Disliked Lack of water in toilets for hand washing…

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful valley. Well maintained, basic but…

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Malachy M.

Bell tent

Liked Beautiful valley. Well maintained, basic but good facilities and clear arrival and site use instructions. A real back to nature adventure. A lovely spot for a short escape to the wild.

Disliked No washing up area. (But this was clear on the description. Wild camping!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best place for peace , stargazing and an open fire

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Phill C.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked This is a beautiful, peaceful , wild campsite. Great location along a chalky track, surrounded by trees and open fields. Yet it is only a few minutes from goodwood and Chichester. Feels like you are miles from civilisation.
Rachel is lovely and friendly . Delivers logs directly to your door .
Pitch where you like. Allowed fire baskets.
Walks directly from the site . Good pub just down the road.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Great place. great clean pod. Friendly…

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Adrian D.

The Cosy Cocoon camping pod (two person)

Liked Great place. great clean pod. Friendly host.

Disliked Some showers would be welcomed for a longer stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything! My favourite place to pitch…

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ann b.

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Liked Everything! My favourite place to pitch a tent 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

We stayed in a bell tent…

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked We stayed in a bell tent which was spacious and clean. 2 single camping beds and a fire pit were included. The site was clean and on the date we stayed the sky was clear, so we could see so many stars which was the main purpose of our visit. Rachel was very considerate, and stopped by each guest to check all was okay.

Disliked The ‘gravel’ road is less the gravel you’d assume and more flinty - we were in a low car and so had to get out constantly and move very large rocks so the car wouldn’t scrape. We expected bumpy, but not driving over literal rocks so this could’ve been specified. The advert also says BBQs are allowed, but nowhere did it specify that disposable BBQs were NOT allowed until the day of arrival, when you receive an email saying this. Our booking included a fire pit and ash-disposal areas were provided on the site, so we couldn’t understand why we couldn’t use the disposable BBQ inside the fire pit.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful 8-star review. I’m truly grateful, and it was an absolute pleasure having you stay at the farm. I’m especially thrilled you were able to enjoy a clear night and witness the stars — they really are magical over our field, and often present shooting stars as a little treat.

I’m very sorry that you had to move several pieces of flint from our track. In this part of the South Downs National Park, flint and chalk are naturally common and can be quite difficult to manage. Please rest assured that we are consistently working to repair the track. The entrance to our field has already been repaired, and we will continue restoring each section over the winter months until the whole track is complete.

On Pitchup, it is stated under our booking terms and conditions that disposable barbecues are not permitted. It is the first bullet point under ‘General’.

For the safety of our guests and the protection of our environment, disposable (single-use foil) barbecues are not permitted on our site. These can get extremely hot, and in the past, we have witnessed unnecessary bin fires when they have been disposed of before they have cooled to a suitable temperature. In addition to this, disposable barbeques were often used directly on dry grass, which can easily catch fire, as well as causing damage to the ground. Fire safety is our number one concern as our field is surrounded by an ancient woodland. We hope by saying no to disposable barbeques ensures a safer camping field.

The ash drums are provided for ash from fire pits only. The ash is re-used and spread on our organic fields. In the past, removing them has been hazardous and risked injury to us when pulling them out of the drums.

I do hope I will have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the farm one day.

With best wishes,
Rachel :)

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful setting and start gazing

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Excellent off grid site.

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Juliette R.

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Liked This is one of my favourite places. Beautiful quiet and so simple.
Rachel brought us a fire pit - £5 - stars came out - a perfect evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

❤️ 🏕 🥾🌲

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Chantelle D.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We've stayed here for years and ❤️ the place. It was nice and quiet and not busy at all. Beautiful views and loads of places to explore. The toilets are clean and the taps (water) are more convenient now that they're in the field. Can't wait to come back.

We came as a family of 4 with a 🐕. We've been coming on and off since the kids were around 3 & 6 and they're now 11 & 14. This place is suitable for all.

Rachel was always available if we had any questions or needed a log/kindling reload. We hired a fire pit too which saved us room in our truck. This place is a hidden 💎

It is a bit of a bumpy track road to get to the field which is what you'd expect in an area like this. We drove a pick-up truck so had no problem with the terrain however, most vehicles will be fine as long as you take it slow 🐌 I used to drive a Ford KA & Hyundai i30 which were fine coming here but quite bumpy in parts. Dont let this put you off.

This is basic camping so if you're expecting anything more than your pitch, clean running water and clean toilets then it might not be for you. This is exactly why we love it 😀

There are also pods/bell tents available.

Disliked NOTHING to dislike!

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Features

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

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Newhouse Farm Wild Camping

Newhouse Lane

East Dean

Chichester

West Sussex

England

PO18 0NJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.92512°N
0.69937°W

Route directions

Access to the camping field is up a hill, along a rural gravel track that is a little bumpy in places. What3words: travels.being.flattered.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.3 mi Bus Station
8.1 mi Queen St
8.1 mi Queen St
Rail
7 mi Barnham Rail Station
7.2 mi Amberley Rail Station
7.4 mi Chichester Rail Station
Ferry
10.6 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
11 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
16.8 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
19 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
27.9 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
28.3 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

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.

Local attractions

A stay at Newhouse Farm puts you in pole position for the numerous festivals at Goodwood Estate, but the campsite is just as close to the fascinating Weald and Downland Living Museum (both 10 minutes’ drive), with its carefully restored historic farmhouses and half-timbered cottages. Chichester (25 minutes) is another cultural hotspot with a Gothic-era cathedral and events at the acclaimed Festival Theatre. Equally unmissable is the verdant West Dean Gardens (15 minutes), with its fabulous display of informal plantings, pretty waterside walks and Victorian glasshouses. There’s a stellar collection of Old Master paintings and ornate suites of rooms filled with priceless treasures at National Trust-owned Petworth House and Park, or you can step further back in time at Fishbourne Roman Palace (both 25 minutes) to see decorative mosaics in a life-size mock-up of an ancient Roman villa. If the kids want their day at the beach, choose between the sand-and-shingle expanse backed by cafés and amusement arcades at Bognor Regis or walk the dogs along the quiet sands at West Wittering (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felpham 9.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Bognor Regis East 9.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) 10.1 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Middleton-On-Sea 10.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Littlehampton 11 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 2.9 mi

West Dean Gardens 3.8 mi

Goodwood House 4.1 mi

Petworth House & Park 5.8 mi

Chichester Cathedral 7 mi

National Trust

Petworth House and Park 5.8 mi

Uppark House and Garden 8.6 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 13.1 mi

Oakhurst Cottage 14.7 mi

Winkworth Arboretum 17 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

East Dean - South Downs Way - East Dean 1.2 mi

East Dean - Goodwood Country Park 1.3 mi

Charlton Forest - South Downs Way 2 mi

Heyshott Down - South Downs Way - Cocking 2.1 mi

SOUTH DOWNS 2.3 mi

Local events

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)

    Arundel, West Sussex 8 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, Hampshire 24.1 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 Newhouse Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newhouse Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newhouse Farm Wild Camping? A stay at Newhouse Farm puts you in pole position for the numerous festivals at Goodwood Estate, but the campsite is just as close to the fascinating Weald and Downland Living Museum … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newhouse Farm Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.

    The departure time on Saturdays is 12pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newhouse Farm Wild Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.