Family friendly: Campsites in South Downs
26 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of South Downs
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Cokes Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Simple, peaceful grass pitches at a family farm in the South Downs
- Just over half a mile from the South Downs Way by bridleway
- Farm shop and firepit for barbecue cooking; 10 mins' drive to Arundel
Bignor Farms Camping at Bignor Roman Villa
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Family-run site on a 2000-acre working farm in the South Downs
- On the site of Bignor Roman Villa; 25 minutes' drive from Chichester
- Located in a dark sky reserve; August sunflower maze and picking patch
Littleton Farm Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Working farm site in a valley on the South Downs Way
- In the South Downs National Park, a 20-minute drive from Chichester
- Café at the entrance to the farm; campfires allowed on site
Gumber Farm
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site on a working sheep farm in the South Downs National Park
- Bignor Roman Villa 25 minutes’ drive; Bognor Regis 35 minutes
- No access by vehicles, only on foot or by bike; communal kitchen
Woodfire at Westerlands
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
- Direct access to the South Downs Way
- Daily woodfired breakfast and evening meals provided to guests
Splash Farm
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Cosy shepherd’s huts at a family-run dairy farm on the South Downs Way
- WWT Arundel 10 minutes’ drive; Goodwood House half an hour
- Dog-friendly site with calf feeding; five minutes’ walk to the pub
Orchard Cottage Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Family-friendly country site in South Downs National Park
- Less than 10 minutes’ drive from Goodwood Estate festivals and events
- Top spot for stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve
Little Thakeham Farm
Storrington, West Sussex, England- Almost-wild camping on a peaceful farm site near Storrington
- A 20-minute drive to the coast and Arundel Castle; 40 to Brighton
- A mile from South Downs National Park; pub 15 minutes' walk away
Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Quiet West Sussex wild camping 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
Maynards Caravan and Camping Park
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Basic, quiet and dog-friendly site half an hour’s walk from Arundel
- South Downs Way 10 minutes’ drive; Goodwood Motor Circuit 20 minutes
- Next-door to a restaurant; 10 minutes’ drive from West Sussex beaches
Warminghurst Camping
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Secluded and small site with amazing views over the South Downs
- A 25-minute drive to Arundel Cathedral and Worthing beach
- A historic site with walks, shops and pubs nearby
Aldingbourne Trust
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Charity-run site on the southern edge of South Downs National Park
- Free access to an open farm and indoor and outdoor playgrounds
- A quarter of an hour’s drive from Chichester; 20 minutes to the coast
Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field
Littlehampton, West Sussex, England- Back to basics stays in a three-acre field enclosed by high hedges
- Littlehampton five minutes' drive and Bognor Regis 10 minutes
- A 20-minute stroll from dog-friendly Climping beach
Pepperscombe Farm
Steyning, West Sussex, England- Glamping site with spectacular South Downs National Park views
- Shoreham-by-Sea beach 15 minutes’ drive; Knepp Castle 20 minutes
- Steyning's shops, pubs and restaurants 15 minutes’ walk away
The Blue Ship
Billingshurst, West Sussex, England- 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
Sussex Topiary Campsite
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Peaceful, well-maintained site in West Sussex countryside near Horsham
- A 10-minute drive to golf and fishing; 40 minutes to the beach
- Pub and shop within walking distance; close to hikes on the Downs Link
Glamping Holiday
Alfold, Surrey, England- Luxury glamping in the Surrey countryside for couples and families
- Winkworth Arboretum and Fishers Farm Park within 15 minutes' drive
- Breakfast pack, welcome goodies and log basket provided
Springbok Campsite
Alfold, Surrey, England- Spacious pitches at a 260-acre Surrey estate near Cranleigh
- A 15-minute drive to Winkworth Arboretum; 40 minutes to the coast
- Fishing and social club on site; profits support local charity
Wild Combe Camping
Midhurst, West Sussex, England- Small, dog-friendly South Downs National Park site with two reservoirs
- A five-minute drive to the South Downs Way and paddleboarding on site
- Logs available for firepits and a pub five minutes’ walk away
Pondfield Farm
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Simple but well-equipped woodland cabin overlooking a pond
- Wakehurst and Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre within half-hour drive
- Barbecue, firepit, woodburning stove and kitchen provided
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