Sunnyside Pop-up Camping

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Empty bell tents in a line
New
Communal area called centre camp
The field
Communal firepit

  • Eco-friendly pop-up site on the High Weald Landscape Trail
  • In rural West Sussex, 10 minutes’ walk from Standen House and Garden
  • Communal area with a firepit; Finnish woodfired sauna for hire
Sunnyside Pop-up Camping is a West Sussex site with a Scandinavian twist. In the centre of the site, there's an authentic Finnish woodfired sauna for hire. Coupled with country views and a low-impact, eco-friendly ethos, this is a splendid place to stay indeed… The four fields are rich in biodiversity and have plenty of space for families, as well as their dogs. Stroll through the fields to the local pub in under 15 minutes, which has a great food menu for humans and designated dishes for dogs. Just 10 minutes’ walk away is the National Trust’s Standen House and Garden too, which has a schedule of kids’ activities through the summer and a lovely café for lunch. This is all within an hour’s drive of the southern half of London, half an hour’s drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells and within the High Weald National Landscape. In fact, the High Weald Landscape Trail crosses over the bottom of the site’s lower fields, so guests can go hiking (for miles and miles…) without driving to any trailheads. The Bluebell Railway station in Horsted Keynes is 10 minutes’ drive away should you fancy a steam train ride through the High Weald countryside. The railway track passes fairly near to the site, so it’s not unheard of to hear the toot-toot from your pitch. And what about the end of the day? The communal area at Sunnyside Pop-up Camping has a firepit for a friendly after-dark atmosphere. Barbecues are also permitted on site. Pick up some delicious local produce from the organic farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away, which also has a garden and café.

Campground type

RV sites 5
Rent a tent 5
Tent sites 20
Opens May 23
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including Sauna are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Finnish

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Morgan O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Amazing views of the area and great forest walks. Really good for dogs and very peaceful. Heath and his family were very welcoming, even having drinks with us on our last night. Can't wait to come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks So much for taking the time to review us, and we are so glad you love the place as much as we do.
Heath Katja and Annukka

Just returned from our weekend away at Sunnyside, what a fabulous find,…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
steve k. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Just returned from our weekend away at Sunnyside, what a fabulous find, a gem of a campsite, Heath & Katja where amazing hosts,
Relaxed atmosphere loads of space,
Great walks and pub nearby
Will definitely return next year 😀
Thank you guys

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Steve it was very nice to meet you and we look forward to seeing you next season.

Lovely, friendly site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Caroline Jane E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: We’ve had a brilliant weekend here, I only wish we’d found Sunnyside before their last weekend!
Lovely warm welcome from Heath and Katja on arrival, with suggestions of where might be best to park our campervan.
The whole place oozes good vibes and positivity - exactly what’s needed after a busy week at work. We will definitely be returning next year, especially as Sunnyside is only 15 mins from where we live. Looking forward to it already!

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your review, it means a lot to us, as it was our first season on pitch up. See you again next season

Relaxed and friendly atmosphere, beautiful setting. Very friendly owners, beautiful location back…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
A J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Relaxed and friendly atmosphere, beautiful setting. Very friendly owners, beautiful location back to basics camping, great stay will be back next year :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: we are so grateful that you took the time to review us, Thanks and sere you next year.

Nestled in serene woodlands, Sunnyside Pop-Up Camping offers a delightful retreat. …

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Nestled in serene woodlands, Sunnyside Pop-Up Camping offers a delightful retreat. During my two-night stay, I reveled in the authentic Swedish sauna, embraced eco-friendly compost toilets, wandered through the countryside to a nearby pub, stargazed, sitting around my roaring firepit. Heath and Katja and their family, our hosts, radiated warmth, making us feel like family, from the moment we arrived. Even helping us choose the perfect spot for maximum sunshine. They couldn't do enough for us.
The starry skies, so clear they revealed constellations and even a shooting star, added a touch of magic. Sunnyside—where simplicity meets wonder with a Scandinavian twist. This place is a magical must! We will most certainly be back soon.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for taking the time to review us, we too saw shooting stars that weekend, hope its a good sign, Look forward to seeing you next season


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Sauna TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sunnyside Pop-up Camping

West Hoathly Road

East Grinstead

West Sussex

England

RH19 4NG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.10743°N
-0.0201°W

Route directions

The site is a short taxi ride away from East Grinstead railway station.

Nearest transport

Bus
1.3 mi War Memorial
1.3 mi War Memorial
2.4 mi The Star Inn
Rail
1.3 mi East Grinstead Rail Station
3.4 mi Dormans Rail Station
4.8 mi Lingfield Rail Station
Ferry
22.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
23.9 mi Ditton Island Ferry Landing
24.1 mi Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
7.1 mi London Gatwick Airport
7.1 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
7.8 mi London Gatwick Airport North 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - British Wildlife Centre (native British wildlife zoo): 10 minutes’ drive - Weir Wood Reservoir (watersports): 10 minutes - National Trust – Harewoods (Victorian country estate with ponds and walking trails): 20 minutes - Ardingly Reservoir (watersports): 25 minutes - Hever Castle & Gardens (moated 14th-century castle and Anne Boleyn’s childhood home): 25 minutes - Royal Tunbridge Wells (scenic town in the High Weald): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Brighton Central 20.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 20.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hove 20.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saltdean 21.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southwick 21.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Standen 0.3 mi

Wakehurst Place 4 mi

Bluebell Railway 7.4 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 7.6 mi

Hever Castle and Gardens 8 mi

National Trust

Standen 0.4 mi

Wakehurst Place 3.9 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 7.6 mi

Nymans 8.7 mi

Chartwell 10.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Standen 0.4 mi

East Grinstead, Standen and Weir Wood Reservoir 1.3 mi

BROCKHURST 1.5 mi

GRAVETYE MANOR 1.9 mi

West Hoathly - Gravetye - Stone Farm Rocks, Weirwood 2.4 mi

Local events

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

    Arundel, England 29.1 mi

  • All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    London, England 29.4 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 campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sunnyside Pop-up Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sunnyside Pop-up Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sunnyside Pop-up Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - British Wildlife Centre (native British wildlife zoo): 10 minutes’ drive - Weir Wood Reservoir (watersports): 10 minutes - National Trust – Harewoods (Victorian country estate with … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sunnyside Pop-up Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sunnyside Pop-up Camping? From $75.02 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.