Ouse Meadow Campsite

View prices & book 9.7 114 reviews
Peaceful setting
Peaceful setting
Calm evening
Campsite across the river
Railway meadow wide
End of riverbank meadow
Railway meadow space
Railway meadow looking down
View across to the national trust gardens
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Calm evening
Campsite across the river
Railway meadow wide

  • 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
What an excellent spot for an East Sussex break – as the name suggests, Ouse Meadow Campsite is on the banks of the Ouse river, and it’s got views out over the lovely National Trust-owned scenery of Sheffield Park (which is free to wander around and can be accessed via a bridge and footpath from the site). Just across the road is another splendid attraction in the form of Sheffield Park station, a stop on the steam-powered Bluebell Railway line – you’ll be able to board trains here or just watch them puff past (a real treat for train fans of all ages…). The site is also just on the southern edge of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so there are walks galore to be had nearby – and handily there’s a brewery and taproom just over the road for a restorative drink when you get back. Shops for other supplies (and indeed more pubs) are 15 minutes’ drive away in Lewes. ‘Wild camping stays with a few little luxuries’ is how the owners describe their site – the emphasis is on maintaining a peaceful environment, but you will have access to basic amenities of drinking water, toilets and showers, and will be allowed to bring along off-ground barbecues (or hire firepits and buy logs on site if you’d like to have a campfire). There are no set pitches, so you can choose the spot you most like the look of and set it up how you wish (within reason…) with things like an awning or a gazebo. Free-range kids can play swingball and badminton or use the rope swings; there are also a few hammocks around for chillout time.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • 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

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 114 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

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

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great,clean,friendly,relaxing.

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Tracey H.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice site, friendly and welcoming. Enjoyable stay with friends, plenty of space. Toilet block kept clean and restocked, showers nice and large and hot water. Washing up area, great supplies, bowls, liquid and sponges.
Took a little look at bluebell railway, walked to Newick, lovely walk, fab cafe.
A great weekend was had, many many thanks.

Also weekend bar, pizza, coffee mornings available.

Disliked Shame the brewery taproom has closed down.
Some gateways could do with vegetation trimming, but these things grow….

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved this site. Clean, great outdoor showers and very helpful staff.

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Jill H.

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Liked Loved this site. Had a large pitch next to river. Coffee cart with fantastic pastries for breakfast. Outdoor showers with loads of hot water. Rope swings, large field for ball games and table tennis. Generous bag of wood for bonfires in the evening. Very helpful staff.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place for a weekend camp

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Alex V.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site owner is absolutely lovely and very welcoming. The pitches are perfect and very spacious. The site is surrounded by amazing country side for long walks with the dog. The blue bell steam trains are just opposite so it's lovely to hear the whistles blowing in the distance.
Fire wood and fire pits can be purchased from the site owner so you can roast marshmallows around a campfire.
Coffee van in the morning on weekends is perfect, can grab a coffee and croissant.
I've visited this site several times and it never disappoints and I will definitely visit here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and lots of space, even at the weekend. Great showers too.…

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Richard B.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful and lots of space, even at the weekend. Great showers too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, simple but clean and spacious

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Katy C.

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Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Would definitely recommend.

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Anonymous

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Liked Friendly and helpful. Great location. Good showers.

Disliked No bins.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely stay in the Railway Meadow!…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a lovely stay in the Railway Meadow!

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Excellent site, very clean toilet block. Pitch where you want.

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Deborah R.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet pitch
Lovely open air showers which are secluded
Directly opposite the Bluebell Railway so ideal for visiting

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Stunning place, loads nearby.…

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Ashley B.

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Liked Stunning place, loads nearby.

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Heel veel plek

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Henriette P.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked De douches en de ruimte op het camping terrein

Disliked Geen afvalplek, geen bereik, veel lawaai van vliegtuigen. Geen goede plek om af te wassen.Duur

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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 swimming

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

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 nearby

Location

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

Look out for the site directly opposite the Bluebell Railway (Sheffield Park station)

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 mi School Lane
3.6 mi School Lane
4.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.4 mi Uckfield Rail Station
4.8 mi Haywards Heath Rail Station
5.3 mi Plumpton Rail Station
Ferry
14.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.4 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
13.4 mi London Gatwick Airport
14 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

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 has a great natural woodland play trail for the kids, while a half-hour wander along the riverbank takes you to Newick for a butcher, a baker and three pubs. You’ll want to take a stroll around Sheffield Park (next door) as well – and quite possibly the lovely trails of Ashdown Forest (10 minutes’ drive), which inspired AA Milne and has various Winnie-the-Pooh-themed areas. The gorgeous gardens of Wakehurst (20 minutes) and Nymans (25 minutes) are well worth a visit too. Heading south, you’ll get to the South Downs National Park within about 15 minutes’ drive for lots more great walks. It’s also easy to get to places like Drusillas Park (35 minutes) for animal spotting, or Brighton (40 minutes) for a day at the beach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Brighton Kemptown 13.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Saltdean 13.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Central 13.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hove 13.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southwick 15.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

Local events

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

    Arundel, West Sussex 26.1 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • 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.