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
- 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
Open from Fri, May 2 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £26 (£26)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite (riverside)
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £26 (£26)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This roomy campground offers a quiet country getaway with many fields, including an adults-only section. Guests loved the clean facilities, especially the hot outdoor showers, and ample pitch spacing. Great location for the Bluebell Railway and Sheffield Park. Friendly staff, onsite food trucks, and kids' activities were popular. A few noted a lack of trash cans and some plane noise.
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Great,clean,friendly,relaxing.
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Nice site, friendly and welcoming. Enjoyable stay with friends, plenty of space. Toilet block kept clean and restocked, showers nice and large and hot water. Washing up area, great supplies, bowls, liquid and sponges.
Took a little look at bluebell railway, walked to Newick, lovely walk, fab cafe.
A great weekend was had, many many thanks.
Also weekend bar, pizza, coffee mornings available.
Disliked Shame the brewery taproom has closed down.
Some gateways could do with vegetation trimming, but these things grow….
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Loved this site. Clean, great outdoor showers and very helpful staff.
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Loved this site. Had a large pitch next to river. Coffee cart with fantastic pastries for breakfast. Outdoor showers with loads of hot water. Rope swings, large field for ball games and table tennis. Generous bag of wood for bonfires in the evening. Very helpful staff.
Disliked Nothing
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Perfect place for a weekend camp
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked The site owner is absolutely lovely and very welcoming. The pitches are perfect and very spacious. The site is surrounded by amazing country side for long walks with the dog. The blue bell steam trains are just opposite so it's lovely to hear the whistles blowing in the distance.
Fire wood and fire pits can be purchased from the site owner so you can roast marshmallows around a campfire.
Coffee van in the morning on weekends is perfect, can grab a coffee and croissant.
I've visited this site several times and it never disappoints and I will definitely visit here again.
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Peaceful and lots of space, even at the weekend. Great showers too.…
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Peaceful and lots of space, even at the weekend. Great showers too.
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Great site, simple but clean and spacious
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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Would definitely recommend.
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Friendly and helpful. Great location. Good showers.
Disliked No bins.
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We had a lovely stay in the Railway Meadow!…
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Liked We had a lovely stay in the Railway Meadow!
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Excellent site, very clean toilet block. Pitch where you want.
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Quiet pitch
Lovely open air showers which are secluded
Directly opposite the Bluebell Railway so ideal for visiting
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Stunning place, loads nearby.…
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Stunning place, loads nearby.
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Heel veel plek
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Liked De douches en de ruimte op het camping terrein
Disliked Geen afvalplek, geen bereik, veel lawaai van vliegtuigen. Geen goede plek om af te wassen.Duur
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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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.9937°N
0.00247°E
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)
Arundel, England 26.1 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Ouse Meadow Campsite? From $35.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.