Sparright Farm

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Spacious woodland pitches
Spacious woodland pitches
Sparright farm pitch
Spacious woodland pitches
View to the downs from the picnic table
My setup on the pitch
Spacious woodland pitches
Woodland track towards the pitches
Woodland trails
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Sparright farm pitch
Spacious woodland pitches
View to the downs from the picnic table

  • Adults-only wild camping on a farm in the South Downs National Park
  • Storrington five minutes’ drive; Bignor Roman Villa 15 minutes
  • Peaceful woodland setting; well-behaved dogs welcome
Hilly trails, Roman ruins, nature reserves and beaches – staying at Sparright Farm puts you within close driving distance of all these and more. Granted, you might have to forego some comforts (there are no showers, for example), but the location, right in the heart of the South Downs National Park, more than makes up for the somewhat spartan facilities. What’s more, this is an adults-only site, so there won't be any noisy kids running around and waking you up at ungodly o’ clock. Do you like the sound of that? Then read on… You can set up among the pine and chestnut trees, right on the forest floor (incidentally, the woodland location means that barbecues and campfires are not allowed), where your dog might enjoy picking up different scents and going on long walkies. (Please keep an eye on your four-legged friend and make sure it doesn’t chase the resident farmyard animals.) The site comes with a portable toilet and running water (not hot), plus expansive views across the South Downs from the picnic area. Speaking of picnics… There’s a village store in Amberley (five minutes’ drive or a 45-minute walk), or you can head to Storrington (five minutes) for supermarkets, greengrocers and a couple of butcher’s shops, plus restaurants, cafés and takeaways.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 22 May to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 52 Pitchup.com customers

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BushPeaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful woodland escape with a wild camping vibe. Loved the quiet, forest setting & walks. Basic facilities (toilet, tap) suit the minimalist approach. Friendly hosts. Some found pitches a bit close, others missed hot water/washing-up.

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Wild camping feels. Simple and quiet. 100% going back to switch off.

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Tim G.

Unpowered forest floor tent or trailer tent site

Liked Absolutely loved this site. Quiet, peaceful and wild. The host/owner was really pleasant and quick to reply.
Perfectly minimal.

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Anonymous

Unpowered forest floor tent or trailer tent site

Liked This is my 2nd stay in this beautiful forest location. Highly recommend if you are looking for a peaceful and magical site, surrounded by the sounds of birds and animals.

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Excellent wild camping experience

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abel d.

Unpowered forest floor tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful Scenic Woods, good hiking near by, and places to visit

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Excellent. Stunning forest. Fault only and dog friendly.

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Anonymous

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Liked This is a wonderful piece of tranquility in the forest. I don’t want to leave a good review, only because I don’t want to share this place..!

Catherine is so welcoming and lovely - she shows you in and lets you choose your preferred pitch, and then leaves you to enjoy the forest.

If an adult only, dog friendly, small campsite is high on your list of priorities, then look no further.

You have everything you need, as described in the listing. Beautiful evening sunsets, gorgeous morning wake up calls from the birds, and have never felt more relaxed.

Thank you Catherine

Disliked Nothing - except having to leave…

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kate T.

Unpowered forest floor tent or trailer tent site

Liked Camping under the trees was amazing .
Lovely woods to walk around
Peaceful and calm
Spacious pitch and private

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Second time out in our tentbox,…

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Jenny h.

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Liked Second time out in our tentbox, the location was amazing, so peaceful. Nice forest walks, which the dog loved.

Will definitely be back!

Disliked Nothing!

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Location was perfect for us and…

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Kate H.

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Liked Location was perfect for us and we loved how tucked away from everything it was in the trees.
Very relaxing with a great view from the picnic table and a good walk to Amberley for pubs.

Disliked Another toilet might be useful when busy but for 2 nights we managed.

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Great quiet location with good walking…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great quiet location with good walking and simple, clean facilities.

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A real wide camp feel to this place!

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Louise H.

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Liked A real wild camp feel. Got to enjoy total solitude. A friendly but unobtrusive owner.
The real find was an adult only site in the middle of school holidays. Bliss!

Disliked Nothing. The basic facilities were expected so kept cooking to the basics and enjoyed no washing/washing up till I got back home.

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Lovely quiet secluded location. Host…

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Lesley O.

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Liked Lovely quiet secluded location. Host friendly and super helpful. We had a lovely time. Thank you.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Sparright Farm

Rackham

Pulborough

West Sussex

England

RH20 2EY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.92829°N
0.50237°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9 km Queen St
9.1 km Queen St
13.1 km Shops
Rail
3.4 km Pulborough Rail Station
4.5 km Amberley Rail Station
9.4 km Arundel Rail Station
Ferry
28.6 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
29 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing
39.6 km Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
18.3 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
34.4 km London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
34.7 km 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

The grasslands, wetlands and wildflower meadows at RSPB Pulborough Brooks (five minutes’ drive) attract lapwings, ducks and dragonflies, plus small falcons. There's more birdlife at Amberley Wild Brooks (10 minutes), a nature reserve on the banks of the River Arun. Discovered by chance in the early 19th century, Bignor Roman Villa (15 minutes) was probably the home of an aristocratic family. It’s renowned for its well-preserved floor mosaics, including one portraying fighting gladiators in full armour, and for the ruins of an underfloor heating system. There are also displays of excavated objects such as helmets. With the West Sussex coast about half an hour away, it would seem churlish not to spend a day at the seaside. Backed by sandy dunes, Littlehampton’s dog-friendly West Beach is popular for swimming and fishing; or you can head to Worthing for a stroll along the 19th-century pier and fish and chips on the shingle.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Littlehampton 14.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Worthing 15.8 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Middleton-On-Sea 16.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lancing, Beach Green 17.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Felpham 19 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Parham House & Gardens 1.3 km

Arundel Castle and Gardens 8.8 km

Petworth House & Park 10.3 km

Fishers Adventure Farm Park 11.3 km

Goodwood House 17.9 km

National Trust

Petworth House and Park 10 km

Oakhurst Cottage 24.3 km

Nymans 25.2 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 26.2 km

Winkworth Arboretum 26.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PULBOROUGH BROOKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/03/2006) 1.5 km

PARHAM 1.5 km

AMBERLEY WILDBROOKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 28/03/2003) 2 km

Rackham Hill 3.3 km

Stopham (near Pulborough) - Fittleworth 3.6 km

Local events

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

    Arundel, England 9 km

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, England 42.4 km

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 Sparright Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sparright Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sparright Farm? The grasslands, wetlands and wildflower meadows at RSPB Pulborough Brooks (five minutes’ drive) attract lapwings, ducks and dragonflies, plus small falcons. There's more birdlife at Amberley Wild Brooks (10 minutes), a nature … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sparright Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sparright Farm? From $52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.