Newhouse Farm Wild Camping

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Park at the pitch
Campfire
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

Rent a tent 3
Tent sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens April 12
Please note
  • 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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • 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, Apr 12 to

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Great site in beautiful part of Sussex

Overall 10/10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Beautiful spot, very tranquil, very much off the beaten track.
Booking process and facilities were great.
Lots of countryside to explore on walks
Local pub served great food

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Second time I've stayed here, didn't think it would be as good…

Overall 10/10
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Julie P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Second time I've stayed here, didn't think it would be as good as when I stayed the first time but it was even better, if that's possible. Really relaxing, chilled and, as a female solo traveller, it feels really safe. Rachel is lovely and always on hand to help, if you need it. Can't wait to come back.

Disliked: Not possible

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Will definitely be back!

Overall 10/10
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Value for money 10
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Facilities / Activities 10
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Wifi No rating
Julia T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Really lovely campsite. Very secluded, lovely welcome from the owner Rachel and the perfect escape for a night or 2.
The loos may be portaloos are the cleanest portaloos imaginable.

Disliked: Fresh water is a bit of a schlep so make sure you have enough before you pitch.

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Great views with an exceptional, friendly and warm welcome from Rachel

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Value for money 7
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Facilities / Activities 7
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Child friendliness 10
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Michael F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: The view, peace and quiet.

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Quiet, clean campsite. Toilets were clean. Pitches were flat and woodland next…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Quiet, clean campsite. Toilets were clean. Pitches were flat and woodland next door was lovely to look at

Disliked: There was some noise from the local airport, I think. Would recommend earplugs if you're a light sleeper but flights don't go late into the night, so unless you're sensitive or turning in before 11, you'll be fine

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From the manager: Thank you so much for coming to stay with us and for your lovely review, it is very much appreciated.

I am so sorry for the disturbance you experienced. Our nearest airport is London Gatwick, which is over an hour away so I wonder if the noise you could hear was from the felling of trees in the surrounding forest that have ash dieback disease. I am not aware how long this project will take to complete but I do hope it wont stop you from coming to stay with us again.

Take care and best wishes,
Rachel

Great site with clean facilities, very welcoming. Great views.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Service from the land owner, very welcoming and toilets were clean. Views are fantastic.

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A beautiful site run by beautiful people.

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Craig H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: The friendly relaxed atmosphere. Location is stunningly beautiful, the people running the site are super friendly and kind.

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Beautiful as always, no frills, just as we like it 💜…

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Debi J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Beautiful as always, no frills, just as we like it 💜

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The views are amazing and the site is tranquil and simple. Beautiful…

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Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Saskia D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: The views are amazing and the site is tranquil and simple. Beautiful walks straight from the site and a lovely half hour walk to the Star and Garter pub.

Disliked: Nothing- it was exactly as described.

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Beautiful, peaceful location. Love staying here. Rachel is very friendly.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lucy B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: Beautiful, peaceful location. Love staying here.

Rachel is very friendly.

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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 TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 +0100 (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
11.8 km Bus Station
13.1 km Queen St
13.1 km Queen St
Rail
11.3 km Barnham Rail Station
11.5 km Amberley Rail Station
11.9 km Chichester Rail Station
Ferry
17.1 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
17.6 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing
27 km Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
30.5 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
44.9 km London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
45.5 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

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 15.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Bognor Regis East 16 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) 16.2 km Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Middleton-On-Sea 16.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Littlehampton 17.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 4.7 km

West Dean Gardens 6.1 km

Goodwood House 6.6 km

Petworth House & Park 9.4 km

Chichester Cathedral 11.3 km

National Trust

Petworth House and Park 9.3 km

Uppark House and Garden 13.9 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 21.1 km

Oakhurst Cottage 23.7 km

Winkworth Arboretum 27.3 km

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 2 km

East Dean - Goodwood Country Park 2.2 km

Charlton Forest - South Downs Way 3.2 km

Heyshott Down - South Downs Way - Cocking 3.4 km

SOUTH DOWNS 3.7 km

Local events

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)

    Chichester, England 6.5 km

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

    Arundel, England 12.8 km

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

    Farnborough, England 38.8 km

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Thursday, June 19, 2025)

    Newport, England 48.1 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    The departure time on Saturdays is 12pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newhouse Farm Wild Camping? From $55.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.