The Blue Ship
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- Simple pitches behind a West Sussex country pub
- A 15-minute drive from Horsham; half an hour to the South Downs
- Friendly pub with homemade food, beer garden and play area
Site type
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 2 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 4m depth
Calculated area: 24m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass travel trailer campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 36m²
Arrival daysFrom £22.50 (£22.50) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite (large, family)
7 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again




















Would highly recommend.
Primitive grass tent campsite (large, family)
Liked Lovely spot, friendly site, great pub with the best macaroni cheese I’ve ever had.
Made very welcome.
Beautiful countryside.
Disliked Would ha appreciated rubbish bin as half our party came by bike so difficult for them to take away
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site, no hassle, pretty level, very peaceful.
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Easy access and choice of pitch. Well signed with rules etc.
Very good toilet block. And access to water for washing up outside.
Disliked The weather! But nothing can be done about that!😁
No EHU, but that was stated in the description. Just my personal thing..
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Really liked the ease of just heading through to the pitch. The…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Really liked the ease of just heading through to the pitch. The grass area was very spacious and neatly cut. Plenty of space without being too close to other campers. Lovely walk starting opposite the pub. We arrived back at the pub late but Sophie went out of her way to pop in and get us a drink, very much appreciated. Toilet block clean and plenty of loo rolls and soap. Electric handryer too.
Disliked Loved it all!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site with clean toilet block, friendly staff in the pub.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Spaciousness of campsite.
Being next to pub.
Quiet location.
Friendly welcome in pub.
Clean toilet block.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Love this site. Basic but that's OK. It was very busy as…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Love this site. Basic but that's OK. It was very busy as bank Holiday weekend. Lovely old fashioned pub next door
Disliked Downside no wi fi and mobile reception not the best
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Loved it. Friendly staff, nice pub next door.
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Quiet simple campsite.
Disliked Lack of marked pitches made positioning tricky.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Atmosphere, service and food all great nice spot to stop.…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Atmosphere, service and food all great nice spot to stop.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would recommend
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Ease of booking quite site surrounded by nature close to Knepp value for money
Disliked No hot water but we knew this before booking
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Lovely and peaceful field, even with lots of other campers it was…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely and peaceful field, even with lots of other campers it was lovely and quiet. Clean and well kept facilities. We found a little footpath nearby that walks through a sweet little forest, not a long walk but a perfect little wander.
The pub is incredible! Such a cute little place and everyone was very friendly. The food was glorious, the best burgers we've had for a while, you could really tell that they were hand made to order. We will definitely be recommending this place to everyone we know and will keep it on our radar for future visits.
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everything!…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked everything!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
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 TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campgroundNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
The Blue Ship
The Haven
Billingshurst
West Sussex
England
RH14 9BS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.06338°N
0.45288°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Lancing, Beach Green | 28.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Worthing | 28.9 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Shoreham Beach | 29.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Littlehampton | 29.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Southwick | 30.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Fishers Adventure Farm Park 4.7 km
Petworth House & Park 13.9 km
Parham House & Gardens 16.4 km
Nymans 18 km
Denbies Wine Estate 22.2 km
National Trust
Petworth House and Park 13.9 km
Winkworth Arboretum 14.1 km
Oakhurst Cottage 14.3 km
Nymans 17.8 km
Shalford Mill 19.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WARNHAM COURT 7.9 km
Shipley - Knepp Castle - River Adur Circular 10.4 km
SEDGWICK PARK 10.6 km
KNEPP CASTLE 11.3 km
Nuthurst 11.5 km
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)
Arundel, England 24.3 km
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)
Chichester, England 29.2 km
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)
Farnborough, England 31.8 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Blue Ship have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Blue Ship dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Blue Ship? With the South Downs National Park (half an hour’s drive) so straightforward to get to from The Blue Ship, your packing list might need to include hiking boots for trails like the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Blue Ship?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Ship? From $37.52 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.