Ouse Meadow Campsite
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- Almost-wild camping on the banks of the Ouse river by Sheffield Park
- Bluebell Railway station over the road; Ashdown Forest 10 mins' drive
- Rope swings, hammocks and play area; firepits for hire on site
Campground type
50
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
- Please be aware that there is a river running along the boundary of the campsite so children must be monitored at all times.
Languages spoken
English
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Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum 
9.7/10
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Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (riverside)
8 people maximum 10/10
23 reviews Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival days No availability on our site
Reviews
99% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, clean, back-to-basics camping. Friendly staff, great facilities, and ample room. Adults-only and car-free options. Perfect for walks, near Bluebell Railway. Kids love the swings and ping-pong. Occasional signal issues; guests must take trash.
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Wish id stayed longer, will be back, amazing
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Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (riverside)
Liked How peaceful and quiet it was might have been the time of year but it was peaceful had a whole field to ourselves.
Toilets were clean
Lovely, very friendly and knowledgeable staff who made us feel very welcome.
Private pitches available which is a plus
Very rural countryside feel surrounded by forests
Relaxed vibe
Disliked Quite a long walk to the nearest shop if you don't drive.
Check in time could do with being a little earlier.
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3 fields to chose from Some pitches…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite (riverside)
Liked 3 fields to chose from
Some pitches adjacent to the river
Clean toilets with plenty of toilet paper
Showers too
Nice walks from the site
Helpful and friendly owner
Quiet location
Great value for money
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Spacious, great facilities, badminton and table…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Spacious, great facilities, badminton and table tennis tables in a few spots. Grass was well kept and area was lovely. Sheep just across from us on the other side of the pond. Neil was very friendly & helpful too!
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Great camp sit and a very…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great camp sit and a very friendly welcome. Toilets were all clean and you can get breakfast in the morning.
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely site, I would visit again.
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Gorgeous large field, lots of space. Clean toilets. Logs and fire pits to hire. Great location near the steam railway.
Disliked It would be helpful to have hooks in the bathroom to hang a towel up.
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Loved it
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked great place, lovely and quite, facilities really clean, flushing toilets, countryside location, plenty of hot water in showers
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Good old fashioned campsite as they should be!
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Classic old school campsite as in open fields and simple toilet blocks. Great for groups, lots of space to set up as you please and space for games etc. No close neighbours and fire pits allowed.
Disliked Nil
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We'll definitely be back!
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Really friendly welcome, great facilities, the coffee van was such a lovely treat in the morning!
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Friendly staff, clean facilities, simple but perfect
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Friendly welcome, lots of space, flat pitches, coffee van
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Large spacious site with really helpful staff and good facilities.
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The staff were amazing and took an interest in our party to ensure we were sent to a field that suited our needs. We were travelling with two young children and there is a river the runs along the site.
I liked that there was an option for adult only camping as well as car-free fields or not. The toilets and showers were in good order.
The field we camped in was large and spacious and campers spread themselves out as much as they wanted. There were lots of other families camping. The atmosphere was lovely. We even had horses in the field behind us which my kids loved.
The site is far enough away from villages/towns that we were able to see the night sky beautifully even with a little bit of light pollution in the horizon.
Disliked I personally had awful phone signal, which usually isn’t an issue, however signs on site ask you to call staff if there was a need. We had a need to contact the staff and was unable to do so due to lack of signal.
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Features
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 Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities 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 Rallies welcome 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
Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ouse Meadow Campsite
Sheffield Park
Lewes
East Sussex
England
TN22 3QL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.9937°N
0.00247°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Kemptown | 13.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Saltdean | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Central | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hove | 13.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southwick | 15.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sheffield Park Garden 0.5 mi
Bluebell Railway 0.6 mi
Wakehurst Place 6.4 mi
Standen 7.6 mi
Nymans 9.5 mi
National Trust
Sheffield Park Garden 0.5 mi
Wakehurst Place 6.3 mi
Standen 7.6 mi
Nymans 9.6 mi
Monk's House 10.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SHEFFIELD PARK 0.6 mi
Danehill - Cumnor House - Newnhams - Buttocks Bank Wood 2.8 mi
NEWICK PARK 2.9 mi
Horsted Keynes - Sheffield Park 4.2 mi
Fairwarp - Ashdown Forest - Fairwarp 4.2 mi
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 Ouse Meadow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ouse Meadow Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ouse Meadow Campsite? You’ll definitely want to pack your walking boots for a stay here, as there are lots of options for exploring on foot. A short 10-minute walk gets you to Ringwood Toll, which … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ouse Meadow Campsite?
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