Little Thakeham Farm
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- Almost-wild camping on a peaceful farm site near Storrington
- A 20-minute drive to the coast and Arundel Castle; 40 to Brighton
- A mile from South Downs National Park; pub 15 minutes' walk away
Site type
6
15
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 24 Apr to
Open from Fri, 2 May to
Open from Fri, 23 May to
Open from Fri, 20 Jun to
Open from Wed, 9 Jul to
Open from Thu, 24 Jul to
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Open from Fri, 5 Sept to
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Pitch types & availability
Guyhurst non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 15.0m width x 20.0m depth (49.2ft width x 65.6ft depth) Calculated area: 300.0m² (3229.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 2 nights, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 6.0m depth (13.1ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 80% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Everything about it really beautiful countryside. Very pleasant and helpful greeting .…
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Liked: Everything about it really beautiful countryside. Very pleasant and helpful greeting . Not to far from anywhere really. Very quite and peaceful
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We loved how quiet the farm was, and Julian was very welcoming.…
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Guyhurst non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: We loved how quiet the farm was, and Julian was very welcoming. My friend forgot his jumper and Julian was kind enough to lend him one. The field is fenced by a load of trees so there’s lots of different birds to listen to and spot.
The portaloo was kept clean and the limited facilities were clearly advertised.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Jen and glad you enjoyed your visit.
Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Beautiful area immersed in nature, great for family time and switching off…
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Guyhurst non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Beautiful area immersed in nature, great for family time and switching off
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Excellent site, level pitches and friendly owner
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Guyhurst non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: We loved the location, the field is incredible and so are all the trees. The campsite is very peaceful. There is a yellow bus that can be hired which is so cute. It was easy to find and very very relaxing.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and glad you had a restful time.
Large open space. Wild camping style. Friendly staff.…
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Guyhurst non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Large open space. Wild camping style. Friendly staff.
Disliked: The grass was far too long and had many thistles so our child could not enjoy playing on the grass. A simple mow would have improved the whole experience.
Not the easiest place to access. Narrow, poorly maintained overgrown roads from the main road to the field with poor signage. If a car was coming the opposite way it would be impossible to pass and very difficult for either car to reverse back.
Campers were still able to pitch up after the 6pm curfew. This is not ideal with a young child as he was awoken by cars driving up very close to our tent between 9:30 - 10pm shining torches on our tent and circling for a pitch in their car. Staff do not have a means to stop this it seems.
Farmers plough / tractor in nearby fields for most of the evening was noisy.
No real views - basic farmers field
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The setting - a beautiful field and surroundings. Very back to basics…
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Guyhurst non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The setting - a beautiful field and surroundings. Very back to basics camping, as described, which suited us fine for our short stay. Helpful campsite owner.
Disliked: Could have done with much clearer directions for arrival and for finding the site, especially for walkers - the google link takes you to the wrong place, and the address listed also doesn't give you an accurate location.
The flush on the Portaloo wasn't working well when we stayed - an easy fix I imagine.
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Open meadow, minimal camps allowed so big open space. Basic but lovely…
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Guyhurst non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Open meadow, minimal camps allowed so big open space. Basic but lovely to be able to let dogs off and roam, as well as site allowing campfires. Lovely owner who checked on us each day.
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Great site, plenty of room
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Liked: Had a very relaxing time at this site. Host was great and very informative. There were good walks directly from the site and the pub was just a 20 minute walk away.
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So much space, clean and tidy. If you want to get back…
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Liked: So much space, clean and tidy. If you want to get back to basics it’s perfect. Water tap, and a porterloo. Take a touch, no lighting. Friendly land owner who is happy to chat.
Short drive to the festival of speed at Goodwood.
Long drive to field, ok for car or camper but not a caravan.
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A little gem, UK wild camping at its best!
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Guyhurst non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Chilled as ever and thoroughly relaxing. You are just left alone to enjoy the spectacular scenery, with our favourite pub just a half hour walk away.
This was our 4th year at Little Thakeham which probably says everything you need to know 😊😊
Disliked: The (one) portaloo for the whole field by Sunday morning was full to overflowing and out of paper towels and water.
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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for your review.
The lavatory should have been serviced and emptied over the weekend
however owing to adverse weather and high winds this the tanker truck
was out of action. More loos will be in place later this season and also for 2024.
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker 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 nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Little Thakeham Farm
Storrington Road
Storrington
West Sussex
England
RH20 3EF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.93408°N
-0.42255°W
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 |
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| Worthing | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lancing, Beach Green | 9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Shoreham Beach | 9.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Littlehampton | 10.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southwick | 10.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Parham House & Gardens 3.3 mi
Fishers Adventure Farm Park 7.3 mi
Arundel Castle and Gardens 7.9 mi
Petworth House & Park 9.1 mi
Nymans 12.7 mi
National Trust
Petworth House and Park 9 mi
Nymans 12.6 mi
Oakhurst Cottage 16.3 mi
Winkworth Arboretum 17.1 mi
Wakehurst Place 17.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LITTLE THAKEHAM 0.4 mi
West Chiltington - Nutbourne 1.8 mi
Washington - Sullington - Kithurst Hill 2.1 mi
Storrington - South Downs 2.9 mi
PARHAM 3.2 mi
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, West Sussex 8 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, West Sussex 14.5 mi
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, Hampshire 27.7 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Little Thakeham Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Little Thakeham Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Little Thakeham Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - South Downs National Park: five minutes’ drive - Wiston Estate Winery: 10 minutes - Parham House and Gardens: 10 minutes - RSPB Pulborough Brooks nature reserve: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Little Thakeham Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Little Thakeham Farm? From £60 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.