Sunnyside Pop-up Camping

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Empty bell tents in a line
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 August 27
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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Finnish

Open from Wed, Aug 27 to

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Sunnyside Pop-Up Camping boasts a secluded, natural woodland setting with spacious fields and scenic views. Hosts Heath & Katja are praised for their warmth and attentiveness. Facilities are basic but clean, with excellent showers, composting toilets, and a wood-fired sauna. Mostly peaceful, though one guest noted late-night noise. Popular for outdoor activities and its convenient location. Highly recommended.

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Magdalena K.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked My first time camping here for one night and it was great choice. The owners were friendly. The campsite is well run and peaceful. The facilities are basic but clean and tidy. Located right on trail, so it is easy to find if you walking. Definitely will stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Magdalena,
we really appreciate the the review, its no nice to hear from our customers, we look forward to hosting you again soon
Heath, Katja and Annukka

Very special place!

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Freddy R.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked All of it was really well put together, and I think there's something here for all types of campers. There's four fields, so if you want remote 'wild' feel camping, you can get that there. Then the community feel of the first field is unlike any sites I've been to; Heath an Kat were so welcoming, friendly and down to earth, and we're involved in everything going on around the central camp where they themselves pitch up in their campervan. Lovely woods and trails for walking surrounding the area. Facilities are pretty great too, had a lovely sauna with my 7 year old who has never previously been allowed in any, there's bits for the kids to do with a little wooded area round the central camp and rope ladders, hammock swing etc. It's my little boys new favourite camp site!

Disliked Composting toilets are a thing I am yet to get used to, but goes with the raw, back to nature feel of it all. Slightly bumpy and uneven pitches, but you can find flat spots.

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From the manager: Hi Freddie,
Thanks for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed the the Sauna, I agree composting loos aren't for everyone, but they are so much better for the environment and water courses.
We do keep them clean.
Heath

Excellent site

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Kim B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Love this place. A very warm welcome from Heath and Katya. Plenty of space to pitch and spread out. A sauna and friendly campfire to gather around in the evenings.
Love how wild and nature friendly it is. Ladybirds galore and Gary the giant grasshopper on my tent in the morning.

Disliked Tricky to find. Will use What 3 words next time.

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From the manager: Thanks for your review Kim, Its is indeed tricky to find, we agree, what three words, or searching for " sunnyside pop up camping" in your maps will make it much easier.

I love everything about this site…

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Michelle F.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I love everything about this site , the lovely people that run it & it’s got such a lovely vibe to it , this year was my second time camping here & be back every year for sure

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From the manager: Thanks Michelle, We love hosting you and your friends. see you again soon

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Justin W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I just loved our experience here, can't wait to come again 😍

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From the manager: Thanks Justin,
we appreciate the time our customers take to write these.
Heath

Great campsite amongst nature

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Donna H.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Brilliant campsite, set in natural fields. Lovely hosts.
I would definitely recommend and will be back again

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From the manager: Thanks Donna,
we Look forward to hosting you again soon.

Great site, feels very secluded and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great site, feels very secluded and natural. Pub 5 minutes walking away has really nice food.
Facilities are basic but as described.

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review. we look forward to hosting you again.
Heath

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had such a lovely stay here - the campsite was easily accessible by car, had plenty of space and a view across the fields, the couple running it were so friendly and you can buy wood and rent a campfire. We didn't use the sauna in the end because the weather was so warm but it looked great. Excited to come and stay again!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review, Perhaps next time you will get a chance to use the sauna.

Super space. Special experience. Just as it should be. Enjoy!

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Dan M.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The warm welcome from Heath and Kat. The laid back vibe. The friendly connection between families. The sauna. A shower that’s on until you switch it off (not an annoying push button thing). A well maintained toilet, and the dough twist bread making on Saturday night for all the kids. Simple, beautiful, done well by a couple determined to provide an experience you’ll remember.

Disliked Nothing.

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From the manager: Thanks for writing such a lovely review. we loved running the bread activity for the kids. That was our first time doing it for customers. We are really glad it went well and will definitely do that again!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked This is a very special place. The campsite is very well run, the owners are on site with you and couldn't be more excellent. So welcoming, so warm and engaged with everyone who comes to stay. We loved it here and will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks very much for your lovely review. we are campers ourselves and love camping there with you all. we look forward to welcoming you back.
Heath


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.

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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 $37.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.