Newhouse Farm Wild Camping

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Some of the favourite guests
Some of the favourite guests
Park at the pitch
Campfire
South downs views
Newhouse lane and newhouse farmhouse
View across the pitches
Beautiful bell tent
View through the woods to postles barn
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Park at the pitch
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South downs views

  • Quiet West Sussex site near the village of East Dean
  • Goodwood Estate events 15 minutes’ drive; Chichester 25 minutes
  • In the South Downs National Park, with access to South Downs Way
Setting off for strolls in the South Downs National Park is splendidly easy from Newhouse Farm Wild Camping. This quiet and off-grid wild camping site is part of the Goodwood Estate, and it has footpaths running directly from the farm to the South Downs Way and other parts of the network of trails that run through this scenic part of the world. The farm makes a lovely place for a peaceful rural break in the West Sussex countryside, with pitches spread around the perimeter of a large field that’s got plenty of space in the middle for chilling out or playing games. There are gorgeous views of national park landscapes all around, and clusters of trees on site give a home to local wildlife. It’s a wild camping setup here, but you’ll have access to toilets (although please note no showers or hot water). Dogs and kids are welcome, and campfires and barbecues are permitted to help you cook and keep warm by night. And you may well need that warmth, as you’re likely to want to stay out as long as possible enjoying the starry displays in this International Dark Sky Reserve. The main Goodwood festival site is 15 minutes’ drive away, so this is a handy place to stay if you’re heading to an event there. Closer to home is the village of East Dean, just under two miles away, which has a good foodie pub.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 76
Rent a tent 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Tent pitches 76
Open now
Opens 12 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • South Downs National Park is a ‘dark sky reserve’ so there is no lighting on site: please bring good-quality torches and spare batteries. Please note, access to the campsite is via an uphill gravel track which is bumpy in places.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 12 Apr to

Open from Sat, 28 Mar to

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Reviews

9.6

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Wild campingPeaceful

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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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location. Toilets were very clean.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing location feels like you are in the middle of know where. Love that you can pitch where ever you want. Rachel was a great host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it. Great escape from our crowded world.

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Stuart H.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely secluded field next to woods with nice views. At the bottom of the long lane is a great pub in a quinticential old English village. The owner Rachel was very helpful and made us feel very welcome. The field is so large, there is plenty of space for everyone

Disliked The lane is best suited to mountain bikes as its quite stoney. The field is gentlely sloped so finding a perfect flat pitch can be a challenge. A 4x4 would be handy when the field is really wet.

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The field the pitch is in…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The field the pitch is in has a great view. We met Rachael the estate manager. It was lovely to chat to her and she does a good job. We felt looked after.
The pub in the village is very good also. (if you can stomach doing the flint track to get to it)

Disliked The very long trail to get to the pitch is horrendous. Either by Driving / walking or cycling, If you cycle it , expect punctures, we picked up one. If you walk back form the pub at night you need a torch. It is a very rough flint trail track (Lots of big chunks) and very unpleasant to travel across. Apparently more work will take place over the coming year to improve it. Would I stay here again, with things as they are, currently no alas. If the track improved, I would consider staying again.

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Used for Goodwood revival - perfect for a simple stay. 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The track to the field felt like an adventure in itself, bumpy but not unpleasant at all if you’re sensible, the field was well kept and pretty, the utilities were simple and effective, the atmosphere was peaceful, seeing livestock being moved around was a pleasant surprise, the host was kind, helpful and cheerful.

I use this site when I visit Goodwood circuit. It adds exactly the right amount of fun to the weekend. Off the beaten track so you have a little fun getting there (but aren’t risking anything). I’ll happily continue to visit here.

Located very close by to the circuit with a pleasant drive to and from there.

As with anywhere, if you respect the surroundings you’ll have a better experience

Camped in a T6 VW Transporter

Disliked The toilet unit by the tap was on a slight slant (cannot think of any other issues)

Potentially not ideal for a slammed car with no clearance

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Quiet location…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet location

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The campsite was peaceful and I…

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Anna W.

The Cosy Cocoon camping pod (two person)

Liked The campsite was peaceful and I slept very well. Rachel was very accommodating and kind and I would recommend this to anyone.

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location people space…

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William T.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked location
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Disliked nothing everything was there and good

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Proper camping…

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Alan P.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Proper camping

Disliked Track leading to it lol

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Great Location Off The Beaten Track!…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great Location Off The Beaten Track!

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful secluded site with simple but adequate facilities.

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Anonymous

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Liked The beautiful view and peaceful surroundings. The road to the campsite where we saw a baby dear and other animals and birds. The simplicity of the site. The feeling of peace.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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

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

  • 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.