Yamp Camp Bluebell

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  • Sheltered back to basics pitches near the village of Horsted Keynes
  • Ashdown Forest and Ouse Valley Viaduct 10 minutes' drive away
  • A short walk from the Bluebell Railway station and village pubs
Train enthusiasts will be in their element at Yamp Camp Bluebell – listen carefully and you may just hear the high-pitched whistle of the Bluebell Railway’s steam trains passing by, along with that deep atmospheric thud that comes with them. Want to get a closer look? This rural West Sussex campsite is a five-minute walk from Horsted Keynes station, where you can board those very same trains from a stop so traditional and atmospheric it’s even had a TV role in Downton Abbey. The main village (20 minutes’ walk) also has a couple of pubs and a convenience store to have you sorted with some snacks for the journey or a post-train pint. For bigger meals, barbecues and campfires are considered to be an essential part of the Bluebell experience; there’s an excellent farm shop for local meat and other goodies 15 minutes’ drive away at Townings Farm and supermarkets are 10 minutes away in Haywards Heath. You should find that there’s plenty of space to relax on site too – the camping field is at the end of a woodland track and surrounded by trees that keep it nicely sheltered even on the windiest of days. Pitches are hand-allocated to suit the needs of guests, generally keeping adult groups in one area and families in another. Dogs are welcome, and there’s lots of scope for kids to run about in the field or poke about in the woods. This is a site with a back to basics approach, but eco toilets, warm showers and washing-up areas are on hand for just a few creature comforts.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Please note
  • 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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.3

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Peaceful basic camping

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Wonderful quiet site with tree cover and a big main field. Clean compost toilets. No traffic noise at all which is genuinely so nice. Right next to the steam railway which is fun for little people too. We camped but there is glamping onsite. Be aware that the two are quite far apart if you have a mixed group.

Disliked: The site is basic which is lovely but could do with an additional water tap up by the compost toilets. There is no waste collection on site which is advertised, but for groups this can be tricky.

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Lovely off grid campsite

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The open space and distance between pitches. The stars at night. Compost loos were well kept and clean. Quiet but convenient location for travelling to Brighton. Lovely wild flower / grass in the centre of the field was perfect for bug hunting! Warm showers with open roof, like showing in the woods. Little/no phone signal was actually much appreciated! Hearing the local steam trains chuffing and tooting was great and much loved by my little one.

Disliked: The only thing I can fault is the track to the camping field. There was a huge dip/ramp that almost took the bottom of my car off!

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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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Everything

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Features

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

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker

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

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Yamp Camp Bluebell

Station Approach

Horsted Keynes

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

England

RH17 7BB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.04304°N
-0.05052°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.5 km School Lane
7.5 km School Lane
8.5 km Brambletye
Rail
5.6 km Haywards Heath Rail Station
6.2 km Balcombe Rail Station
9.5 km East Grinstead Rail Station
Ferry
29.1 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
43.6 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
44.2 km Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
14.9 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
14.9 km London Gatwick Airport
15.9 km London Gatwick Airport North 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

It's not just the Bluebell Railway that’s of interest to train fans around here – it’s also worth taking a trip to the huge Ouse Valley Viaduct (10 minutes’ drive) to see more modern services crossing. The viaduct is a pretty spectacular sight even if you’re not particularly interested in trains, too. For a change of scenery, follow Winnie the Pooh-themed walks through the bear’s home turf at Ashdown Forest (10 minutes), head into Lewes (25 minutes) for the castle and Southover Grange or take yourselves down to Barcombe Mills (25 minutes) to hire a boat for a trip on the River Ouse. There are several lovely gardens to explore around here too: try the National Trust estates at Sheffield Park (10 minutes) and Standen House (15 minutes), or take strolls through Borde Hill Garden and Wakehurst (both 10 minutes) – the latter managed by Kew Gardens and home of the Millennium Seed Bank.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Brighton Central 25.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Brighton Kemptown 25.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Hove 25.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Saltdean 27.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Southwick 27.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wakehurst Place 3.8 km

Bluebell Railway 6 km

Sheffield Park Garden 6.4 km

Standen 7.2 km

Nymans 10.2 km

National Trust

Wakehurst Place 3.6 km

Sheffield Park Garden 6.5 km

Standen 7.1 km

Nymans 10.4 km

Monk's House 23.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Horsted Keynes - Sheffield Park 0.6 km

Ardingly Reservoir - Wakehurst Place - Ardingly 3.1 km

STONEHURST 3.4 km

WAKEHURST PLACE 3.7 km

Danehill - Cumnor House - Newnhams - Buttocks Bank Wood 4.1 km

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)

    Lewes, England 20 km

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)

    Arundel, England 41.1 km

  • Hampton Court Palace Festival (Tuesday 11 June 2024 – Tuesday 11 June 2024)

    Hampton, England 44.8 km

  • Mighty Hoopla (Saturday 1 June 2024 – Saturday 1 June 2024)

    London, England 45 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.

Want to know more about camping in West Sussex?

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  • Is Yamp Camp Bluebell dog friendly? Yes View all features
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    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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