Primitive grass tent campsite (large, family)
From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
unlimited
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)
Features
Other restrictions
Awnings not allowed
Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed
Extras
Extra car (1 max) | £5 (£5) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
Your booking From £25 (£25) | |
Based on 1 night, 6 people |
Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.
The Blue Ship
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Reviews
Voted 68% of visitors View breakdown
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Welcoming staff, clean and tidy with level pitches
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Great overnight stay in West Sussex countryside. Good food a real ale served too.
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Quiet field behind a country pub
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Liked: We had a really peaceful one-night stay here, nice field surrounded by birdsong.
Disliked: I think a few less warning/instruction signs would be good.
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This is a little gem. Great level campsite with very clean…
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Liked: This is a little gem. Great level campsite with very clean toilet block. Loved the pub, food was great and good value. Sophie, Simon and all the staff were welcoming and friendly. Will definitely stay again
Disliked: None
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Great, friendly chilled rural site
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Rural location, chilled vibe, family friendly, bbq friendly
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Country pub with camping
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Liked: Love this place, great camping field, next to an amazing historic country pub, no actual bar, just a serving hatch for Badger Ales and I think one Lager,other drinks available, food was really good, staff very friendly and locals didn’t bite, definitely a great Saturday night stop off, well worth the trip 👌
Disliked: Nothing here to dislike, just as a note there is no hook up or showers, but that didn’t bother me, there is a nice new toilet block
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Lovely spot, great pub and friendly, fun atmosphere. Great for our son…
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Liked: Lovely spot, great pub and friendly, fun atmosphere. Great for our son and perfect for dog owners/dog lovers. Clean and quiet.
Disliked: Only downside is lack of shower facilities so wouldn't really stay longer than one night (as we did). But for one night, a great choice.
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Basic campsite, washing up area, felt safe and friendly.
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Liked: The Blue Ship Inn is quite a find hidden in the country side, we ate good food we drank good wine, watched bats overhead as day turned to night. We would highly recommend for those wanting convenience of camping next to a pub run by a family who are brilliant!
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Lovely countryside, friendly staff…
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Liked: Lovely countryside, friendly staff
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Lovely site, clean facilities, level pitches, and will visit again.
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Liked: So easy on arrival - no need to check in and able to select own pitch. toilets clean and stocked and enjoyed a quiet night on the lovely site.
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Okay for one night stopover.
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Liked: Peaceful, and taking our rubbish home, we thought this a really good idea to make campers think about the amount of rubbish used.
Disliked: It was bank holiday weekend and the ladies half of the unisex toilets didn't have toilet paper or a toilet brush. Very difficult to keep the toilets clean. Wasn't happy about paying £4.50 for a lime and soda. Not having a dedicated pitch as when we went out we weren't able to return to the same spot . No access to public transport and no Wifi
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Features
Dogs 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
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 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 Peaceful Remote location 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 Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
The Blue Ship
The Haven
Billingshurst
West Sussex
England
RH14 9BS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.06338°N
-0.45288°W
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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Lancing, Beach Green | 17.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Worthing | 17.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Shoreham Beach | 18.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Littlehampton | 18.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Southwick | 18.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Fishers Adventure Farm Park 2.9 mi
Petworth House & Park 8.6 mi
Parham House & Gardens 10.2 mi
Nymans 11.2 mi
Denbies Wine Estate 13.8 mi
National Trust
Petworth House and Park 8.6 mi
Winkworth Arboretum 8.8 mi
Oakhurst Cottage 8.9 mi
Nymans 11 mi
Shalford Mill 11.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WARNHAM COURT 4.9 mi
Shipley - Knepp Castle - River Adur Circular 6.4 mi
SEDGWICK PARK 6.6 mi
KNEPP CASTLE 7 mi
Nuthurst 7.2 mi
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Saturday, August 17, 2024)
Arundel, England 15.1 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024)
Chichester, England 18.2 mi
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 22, 2024 – Monday, July 22, 2024)
Farnborough, England 19.8 mi
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 16, 2024 – Thursday, May 16, 2024)
Lewes, England 25.8 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.
Want to know more about camping in West Sussex?
- Does The Blue Ship have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Blue Ship dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Blue Ship? With the South Downs National Park (half an hour’s drive) so straightforward to get to from The Blue Ship, your packing list might need to include hiking boots for trails like the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Blue Ship?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon On arrival, follow signs for the campsite.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Ship? From $22.76 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.