Wattlehurst Farm

View prices & book 9.5 75 reviews
Pitches around the small lake
Pitches around the small lake
Camping pitches alongside the big lake
Camping area around the small lake
Around our small lake
Looking across the lake from the camping pitches
Around our small lake
Around our small lake
Looking from the bottom end of the big lake
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Camping pitches alongside the big lake
Camping area around the small lake
Around our small lake

  • Simple pitches at a West Sussex farm near the village of Kingsfold
  • Leith Hill, Nymans and Gatwick Aviation Museum all 20 minutes' drive
  • Two lakes on site, plus Western town area (open on selected dates)
What will you find when you arrive for a stay at Wattlehurst Farm? Well, for starters this West Sussex farm site has not one but two lakes on site (known as the ‘big lake’ and ‘small lake’), providing a home for wildlife and some pretty views – especially at sunset, when the lovely colours shimmer across the water. Other things to expect from a stay here include simple facilities in the form of a toilet block and washing-up area – but no hot water, showers, wifi or electrical connections. It’s a family-friendly place that also welcomes dogs, and you’ll be allowed to bring along a barbecue for your outdoor cooking. And here’s something you probably didn’t expect – this site has its own Western town called ‘Deadwood’, which is run by a local re-enactment group and open every other week. The farm is just outside the village of Kingsfold, which has a good pub that you can reach in about 10 minutes along a public footpath for a meal and some drinks. Just outside the pub is a bus stop for services to nearby Horsham and Dorking (both handy places for shopping and about 10-15 minutes’ drive away). If you’re a light sleeper it’s worth noting the site is under the Gatwick flight path – something that’s a bonus if you like to lie back on your pitch and watch planes overhead.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Camper sites 3
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • 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.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 75 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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PeacefulLake and/or mountain

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This highly-rated campsite boasts beautiful, peaceful lakeside settings, clean facilities, and spacious, well-separated spots. Owners are praised as friendly and helpful, especially Sarah. Nearby Deadwood Wild West Town is a hit. Aircraft noise is minimal for most. No showers and speed bumps noted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful, peaceful stay!

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10 out of 10
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Charlotte B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We loved Wattlhurst farm, we were pitched by the small lake and it was so quiet and peaceful, the view of the lake was beautiful. Sarah (I think that’s the owners name) was a lovely owner, really kind and helpful! Toilet facilities were good and the walk nearby was great! We will definitely be coming back!

Disliked On the other lake there was some naked children round there and I think would make some people feel uncomfortable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

a very beautiful place where I had a good time fishing and…

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10 out of 10
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Madalin S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked a very beautiful place where I had a good time fishing and enjoying the surrounding nature, Sarah a very nice person offered to help you if you need anything, I hope I can come back .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful campsite. The Wild West Village next door was brilliant, the…

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Jason H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful campsite. The Wild West Village next door was brilliant, the people warm and friendly and so not expected !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Intimate, friendly, perfect.

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10 out of 10
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Samantha T.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked My first trip to this site and my first solo trip. I absolutely loved it. The pitches are well spaced out and are all on the side of the lake, all have a firepit and a wooden bench table. Toilets are immaculate, despot there only being 2 cubicles, however, as there are only 11 pitches and this site, that’s enough.
I did one night on my own, and was literally the only person there, so it felt like wild camping, with the bonus of a toilet. Nights 2 & 3 were with my niece and nephews, and they also had a great time running about the field and playing with other kids. It was the perfect weekend.

Disliked There are no showers, but I’m fortunate to live close enough, that when I picked up my niece and nephews, I could freshen up. However, a bowl of water heated with my kettle and soap/flannel was also fine, so it’s not really a drawback for me.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay, beautiful campsite with great facilities.

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9 out of 10
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jess l.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The campsite was lovely and peaceful. The sites were spaced out nicely so felt like we had our own space. Beautiful lakes, so calming hearing the birds in the morning.
Facilities were very clean and had washing up areas too.

Disliked Not the campsites fault at all but there were loud planes flying into gatwick every 20 mins or so until 11:30/12pm!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A really beautiful site. The facilities were clean and easy to access. The people…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A really beautiful site.
The facilities were clean and easy to access.
The people at the site were friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding area and the Deadwood Wild West Town was brilliant.
I would visit again!

Disliked The site is in a flight path but the noise really didn’t bother me at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gem of a campsite, owners lovely and helpful.

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Simon B.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great communication on the day, clear and spacious pitches, firepit ready to go, wonderful view, really clean facilities, loved the simplicity of the site, fun wild west village to explore. Kids enjoyed the flights overhead tracking what was coming and going!

Disliked Going home! What a lovely place, will be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Every was excellent

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Jade T.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked If I could give Sarah more than 10 stars I would.
From helping me with the booking to coming to over to introduce herself when we arrived to see if we needed anything she was amazing.
Me my husband and kids have the best weekend as a family then we have had in a long time, we are already checking the calendar to see when we can go back.

The site was spotless the toilets were clean the pitches were lovely size you didn't feel like you were all on top of each other.

Disliked There was nothing we didn't like

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was just perfect. Very clean toilets. Lovely site, great size pitch,…

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Kinga N.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything was just perfect. Very clean toilets. Lovely site, great size pitch, great spot for plane watching and fishing. We enjoyed every minute and will definitely be back soon.

Disliked No fault to the site but shooting noises at the cowboy meet were scaring our dog so maybe something to have in mind if you have a nervous dog.

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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

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Wild camping

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 Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wattlehurst Farm

Dorking Road

Kingsfold

Horsham

West Sussex

England

RH12 3SD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.1227°N
0.33435°W

Route directions

Turn off the A24 by the builderss merchants and follow down the drive until you arrive at the lakes. Please be aware of speed ramps on the drive heading down to the lakes.

Nearest transport

Bus
7.3 mi North Terminal Bus Station
7.3 mi North Terminal Bus Station
7.9 mi South Terminal Bus Station
Rail
2 mi Ockley Rail Station
2.1 mi Warnham Rail Station
3.2 mi Littlehaven Rail Station
Ferry
18.7 mi Ditton Island Ferry Landing
18.7 mi Weybridge Ferry Landing
18.7 mi Shepperton Ferry Landing
Airport
7.2 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
7.8 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
7.8 mi London Gatwick Airport

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

Staying at Wattlehurst Farm you’ll be just outside the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so there are plenty of places around to get out for a walk – popular spots like Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill and Tillingbourne waterfall are all about 20 minutes’ drive away. If you like your views more landscaped, make a trip to the National Trust gardens at Nymans (also 20 minutes’ drive) or Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens (25 minutes). With Gatwick Airport not far off, this is a fine area for flight enthusiasts – and you can get up close to various planes at Gatwick Aviation Museum (20 minutes) and Wings Aviation Museum (25 minutes). Flying of a different kind is on display at Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens (15 minutes). For more involved day trips, you can get to the seaside at Brighton in about 50 minutes, or head to Holmwood station (10 minutes) for the hour-long train ride to London. Closer to home, outings might include Go Ape Crawley, Fishers Farm Park or a more grownup trip to Bolney Wine Estate (all 25 minutes away).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Shoreham Beach 20.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Southwick 20.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lancing, Beach Green 20.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Worthing 21.9 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Hove 21.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Nymans 7.8 mi

Denbies Wine Estate 8.6 mi

Fishers Adventure Farm Park 9.4 mi

Polesden Lacey 9.5 mi

Wakehurst Place 11.4 mi

National Trust

Nymans 7.7 mi

Box Hill 8.8 mi

Polesden Lacey 9.4 mi

Hatchlands Park 11 mi

Winkworth Arboretum 11.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WARNHAM COURT 2.8 mi

Friday Street, Coldharbour, Leith Hill 5.9 mi

WOTTON HOUSE 6.4 mi

SEDGWICK PARK 6.6 mi

Peaslake - Hurt Wood - Pitch Hill - Greensand Way - Peaslake 6.9 mi

Local events

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

    Arundel, England 20.9 mi

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

    Farnborough, England 21.3 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 Wattlehurst Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wattlehurst Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wattlehurst Farm? Staying at Wattlehurst Farm you’ll be just outside the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so there are plenty of places around to get out for a walk – popular spots … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wattlehurst Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wattlehurst Farm? From $33.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.