Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
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- 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
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.
- 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, Apr 12 to
Open from Sat, Mar 28 to
Pitch types & availability
The Cosy Cocoon camping pod (two person)
2 people maximum
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
View prices & bookThe Podfather camping pod (four person)
4 people maximum
Arrival daysFrom £80 (£80)
View prices & bookThe Woodland camping pod
6 people maximum
Arrival daysFrom £100 (£100)
View prices & bookThe Eden camping pod (four person)
4 people maximum
Arrival daysFrom £120 (£120)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite provides a peaceful, remote "wild camping" experience in a gorgeous rural setting. Reviewers highlight Rachel, the friendly host, spacious pitches, and clean portaloos. Despite basic facilities and a bumpy access track, guests love the tranquil atmosphere, campfires, and stargazing. Recommended for a back-to-basics escape.
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Nice little campground in the middle…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Nice little campground in the middle of nowhere!
Very much appreciated!!!
Very proper chemical toilets 👍🏻
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really easy to access, lots of space, perfect location!
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Great space with beautiful views. Perfect location for lots of local attractions. Great welcome communication from the site with clear details on access and options for fire pits etc.
Disliked Lack of water in toilets for hand washing…
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Beautiful valley. Well maintained, basic but…
Bell tent
Liked Beautiful valley. Well maintained, basic but good facilities and clear arrival and site use instructions. A real back to nature adventure. A lovely spot for a short escape to the wild.
Disliked No washing up area. (But this was clear on the description. Wild camping!)
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Best place for peace , stargazing and an open fire
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked This is a beautiful, peaceful , wild campsite. Great location along a chalky track, surrounded by trees and open fields. Yet it is only a few minutes from goodwood and Chichester. Feels like you are miles from civilisation.
Rachel is lovely and friendly . Delivers logs directly to your door .
Pitch where you like. Allowed fire baskets.
Walks directly from the site . Good pub just down the road.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Great place. great clean pod. Friendly…
The Cosy Cocoon camping pod (two person)
Liked Great place. great clean pod. Friendly host.
Disliked Some showers would be welcomed for a longer stay.
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Everything! My favourite place to pitch…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Everything! My favourite place to pitch a tent 😊
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We stayed in a bell tent…
Bell tent
Liked We stayed in a bell tent which was spacious and clean. 2 single camping beds and a fire pit were included. The site was clean and on the date we stayed the sky was clear, so we could see so many stars which was the main purpose of our visit. Rachel was very considerate, and stopped by each guest to check all was okay.
Disliked The ‘gravel’ road is less the gravel you’d assume and more flinty - we were in a low car and so had to get out constantly and move very large rocks so the car wouldn’t scrape. We expected bumpy, but not driving over literal rocks so this could’ve been specified. The advert also says BBQs are allowed, but nowhere did it specify that disposable BBQs were NOT allowed until the day of arrival, when you receive an email saying this. Our booking included a fire pit and ash-disposal areas were provided on the site, so we couldn’t understand why we couldn’t use the disposable BBQ inside the fire pit.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful 8-star review. I’m truly grateful, and it was an absolute pleasure having you stay at the farm. I’m especially thrilled you were able to enjoy a clear night and witness the stars — they really are magical over our field, and often present shooting stars as a little treat.
I’m very sorry that you had to move several pieces of flint from our track. In this part of the South Downs National Park, flint and chalk are naturally common and can be quite difficult to manage. Please rest assured that we are consistently working to repair the track. The entrance to our field has already been repaired, and we will continue restoring each section over the winter months until the whole track is complete.
On Pitchup, it is stated under our booking terms and conditions that disposable barbecues are not permitted. It is the first bullet point under ‘General’.
For the safety of our guests and the protection of our environment, disposable (single-use foil) barbecues are not permitted on our site. These can get extremely hot, and in the past, we have witnessed unnecessary bin fires when they have been disposed of before they have cooled to a suitable temperature. In addition to this, disposable barbeques were often used directly on dry grass, which can easily catch fire, as well as causing damage to the ground. Fire safety is our number one concern as our field is surrounded by an ancient woodland. We hope by saying no to disposable barbeques ensures a safer camping field.
The ash drums are provided for ash from fire pits only. The ash is re-used and spread on our organic fields. In the past, removing them has been hazardous and risked injury to us when pulling them out of the drums.
I do hope I will have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the farm one day.
With best wishes,
Rachel :)
Beautiful setting and start gazing…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Beautiful setting and start gazing
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Excellent off grid site.
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked This is one of my favourite places. Beautiful quiet and so simple.
Rachel brought us a fire pit - £5 - stars came out - a perfect evening.
Recommend to friends Visit again
❤️ 🏕 🥾🌲
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked We've stayed here for years and ❤️ the place. It was nice and quiet and not busy at all. Beautiful views and loads of places to explore. The toilets are clean and the taps (water) are more convenient now that they're in the field. Can't wait to come back.
We came as a family of 4 with a 🐕. We've been coming on and off since the kids were around 3 & 6 and they're now 11 & 14. This place is suitable for all.
Rachel was always available if we had any questions or needed a log/kindling reload. We hired a fire pit too which saved us room in our truck. This place is a hidden 💎
It is a bit of a bumpy track road to get to the field which is what you'd expect in an area like this. We drove a pick-up truck so had no problem with the terrain however, most vehicles will be fine as long as you take it slow 🐌 I used to drive a Ford KA & Hyundai i30 which were fine coming here but quite bumpy in parts. Dont let this put you off.
This is basic camping so if you're expecting anything more than your pitch, clean running water and clean toilets then it might not be for you. This is exactly why we love it 😀
There are also pods/bell tents available.
Disliked NOTHING to dislike!
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at siteNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
Newhouse Lane
East Dean
Chichester
West Sussex
England
PO18 0NJ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.92512°N
0.69937°W
Route directions
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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Felpham | 15.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Bognor Regis East | 16 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) | 16.2 km | Sea | Good | Good | N/A | N/A |
Middleton-On-Sea | 16.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Littlehampton | 17.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
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
- 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
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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: Anytime On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon The departure time on Saturdays is 12pm.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Newhouse Farm Wild Camping? From $56.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.