Newhouse Farm Wild Camping

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Some of the favourite guests
Some of the favourite guests
Park at the pitch
Campfire
South downs views
Newhouse lane and newhouse farmhouse
View across the pitches
Beautiful bell tent
View through the woods to postles barn
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Park at the pitch
Campfire
South downs views

  • Quiet West Sussex 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
Setting off for strolls in the South Downs National Park is splendidly easy from Newhouse Farm Wild Camping. This quiet and off-grid wild camping site is part of the Goodwood Estate, and it has footpaths running directly from the farm to the South Downs Way and other parts of the network of trails that run through this scenic part of the world. The farm makes a lovely place for a peaceful rural break in the West Sussex countryside, with pitches spread around the perimeter of a large field that’s got plenty of space in the middle for chilling out or playing games. There are gorgeous views of national park landscapes all around, and clusters of trees on site give a home to local wildlife. It’s a wild camping setup here, but you’ll have access to toilets (although please note no showers or hot water). Dogs and kids are welcome, and campfires and barbecues are permitted to help you cook and keep warm by night. And you may well need that warmth, as you’re likely to want to stay out as long as possible enjoying the starry displays in this International Dark Sky Reserve. The main Goodwood festival site is 15 minutes’ drive away, so this is a handy place to stay if you’re heading to an event there. Closer to home is the village of East Dean, just under two miles away, which has a good foodie pub.

Campground type

Rent a tent 3
Tent sites 50
RV sites 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens April 12
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • South Downs National Park is a ‘dark sky reserve’ so there is no lighting on site: please bring good-quality torches and spare batteries. Please note, access to the campsite is via an uphill gravel track which is bumpy in places.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Apr 12 to

Campsite types & availability

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Reviews

9.7

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Wild campingPeaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

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Great stay. Would recommend

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Katie F.

The Podfather camping pod (four person)

Liked The pod was comfy, cosy and very nice. Loved being able to bring our puppy along too! The host was very helpful and friendly. Had a lovely stay and would come again. Beautiful spot, but definitely off the grid!

Love it. Beautiful views. Rachel emailed really clear instructions once…

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Mat S.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Love it. Beautiful views. Rachel emailed really clear instructions once I had booked. Simple camping in a beautiful part of the world. I have clicked on full stars for everything because it was as described. Looking forward to going back.

The site is basic and mobile signal is poor just how I like it

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Dark skies, beautiful setting, peaceful, firepit, lovely get away in nature

Would definitely recommend - we had a great time.

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Rebecca B.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely open space

Disliked The very stony drive to the campsite

Great place

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Jane F.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Everything is perfect, we love this site

Disliked Na

Amazing site with no facilities

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Jane F.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked We have been coming to this site of over 10 years, nothings changed and that's why we like it. A field some portaloo's and a great view.

Disliked Nothing

Views tranquility very clean toilets…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Views tranquility very clean toilets

Disliked Nothing

Very friendly, excellent site with great views and friendly owner.

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Rob H.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked We loved the site of Newhouse Farm Wild Camping. I was met by Rachel who was super friendly and very accommodating. Set up folding camper and then trundled off to pick up wife and Daughter and three dogs! They all settled in well and our friends also turned up with their dog. We had a wonderful couple of nights and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We did a long dog walk on one of many footpaths in the local area, we BBQ’d breakfast and dinner, we chilled in the sunshine and enjoyed the views. In the evening we lit the firepit and enjoyed the ambience with friends. We had a superb sunday lunch at the local pub, the Star and Garter and would highly recommend a visit. Great way to round off a fantastic weekend.

Fabulous as ever

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Justine G.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked we have been coming to East Dean campsite for 25 years, and were gutted when we thought it was going to close down when Steve retired . It hasn't and we are over joyed .

Its still our beloved East dean , but with better toilets, a better water source much nearer than the old one and a really lovely new "Steve" called Rebecca .

The site was quiet with great provisions and excellent local walks. The…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The site was quiet with great provisions and excellent local walks. The local pub was really nice and there was an excellent open area for play.

Disliked There were a large amount of ticks in and around the campsite so staying vigilant was a must.

Features

Portable toilet

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

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Newhouse Farm Wild Camping

Newhouse Lane

East Dean

Chichester

West Sussex

England

PO18 0NJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.92512°N
0.69937°W

Route directions

Access to the camping field is up a hill, along a rural gravel track that is a little bumpy in places. What3words: travels.being.flattered.

Nearest transport

Bus
7.3 mi Bus Station
8.1 mi Queen St
8.1 mi Queen St
Rail
7 mi Barnham Rail Station
7.2 mi Amberley Rail Station
7.4 mi Chichester Rail Station
Ferry
10.6 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
11 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
16.8 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
19 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
27.9 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
28.3 mi London Gatwick Airport South 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

A stay at Newhouse Farm puts you in pole position for the numerous festivals at Goodwood Estate, but the campsite is just as close to the fascinating Weald and Downland Living Museum (both 10 minutes’ drive), with its carefully restored historic farmhouses and half-timbered cottages. Chichester (25 minutes) is another cultural hotspot with a Gothic-era cathedral and events at the acclaimed Festival Theatre. Equally unmissable is the verdant West Dean Gardens (15 minutes), with its fabulous display of informal plantings, pretty waterside walks and Victorian glasshouses. There’s a stellar collection of Old Master paintings and ornate suites of rooms filled with priceless treasures at National Trust-owned Petworth House and Park, or you can step further back in time at Fishbourne Roman Palace (both 25 minutes) to see decorative mosaics in a life-size mock-up of an ancient Roman villa. If the kids want their day at the beach, choose between the sand-and-shingle expanse backed by cafés and amusement arcades at Bognor Regis or walk the dogs along the quiet sands at West Wittering (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felpham 9.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Bognor Regis East 9.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) 10.1 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Middleton-On-Sea 10.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Littlehampton 11 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 2.9 mi

West Dean Gardens 3.8 mi

Goodwood House 4.1 mi

Petworth House & Park 5.8 mi

Chichester Cathedral 7 mi

National Trust

Petworth House and Park 5.8 mi

Uppark House and Garden 8.6 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 13.1 mi

Oakhurst Cottage 14.7 mi

Winkworth Arboretum 17 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

East Dean - South Downs Way - East Dean 1.2 mi

East Dean - Goodwood Country Park 1.3 mi

Charlton Forest - South Downs Way 2 mi

Heyshott Down - South Downs Way - Cocking 2.1 mi

SOUTH DOWNS 2.3 mi

Local events

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)

    Chichester, England 4.1 mi

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)

    Arundel, England 8 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 24.1 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 Newhouse Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newhouse Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newhouse Farm Wild Camping? A stay at Newhouse Farm puts you in pole position for the numerous festivals at Goodwood Estate, but the campsite is just as close to the fascinating Weald and Downland Living Museum … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newhouse Farm Wild Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    The departure time on Saturdays is 12pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newhouse Farm Wild Camping? From $40.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.