Gumber Farm
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- Peaceful site on a working sheep farm in the South Downs National Park
- Bignor Roman Villa 25 minutes’ drive; Bognor Regis 35 minutes
- No access by vehicles, only on foot or by bike; communal kitchen
Site type
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- There is no vehicular access to the site. The nearest car parks are at Bignor Hill and Northwood Junction, where the tarmac road runs out.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 01 Mar to
Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful South Downs spot with top facilities (kitchen, hot showers). Great for hikers/cyclists, direct South Downs Way access. Secluded, friendly hosts. Limited phone signal & walk-in access noted, but most plan return visits.
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Nothing
Disliked Didn’t say as there was no way I could carry all my camping equipment from a car park to the site. Totally impossible
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From the manager: Good Evening, it is very clear from our listing in here that there is no vehicle access to the campsite and that the nearest car parks are 1.5mile hike in. As tenants of the National Trust this is a condition of our tenancy that has been in place for the last thirty years I believe. You also should have received a text message to make sure you were aware there’s no vehicle access as some people fail to read it in the listing. As listing….There is no vehicular access to the site whatsoever for visitors and so is only accessible on foot or cycle. Which makes Gumber Bothy the perfect tranquil place to escape to. The nearest you can park is approximately 1.5miles away, either at Bignor Hill car park (SU974129) or Northwood Junction (SU959098) where the tarmac road runs out.
Text that you should have received “You are aware that there’s no vehicle access to the campsite I assume?”
If you had called me or caught either of the wardens on site I’m sure we could have assisted with your kit in some way. Instead you chose not to get in touch and rate a 1/10 review on here. Gumber is predominantly used by those on foot, cycle or horse back and most guests love its remoteness. Should you wish is discuss further please get in touch tomorrow. You have my details. Best wishes the Gumber Team
I liked everything, I had an amazing time 💚
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked I loved it so much, the farm and the location is lovely, kitchen, shower and toilets are clean, I had long walks in the woods while I stayed, I felt like home. The owners are very friendly. Definitely I’ll come back soon.
Disliked N/A
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Remote and pretty.
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Liked Loved it. Felt proper wild middle of nowhere but also really cosy.
Very good facilities.
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Nature lovers paradise, friendly & peaceful
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Liked The farm has sheep & baby lambs. Very relaxed & peaceful area on the south downs hike trail. Has a full kitchen & hot showers & plenty of toilets. I found the people who lived there very friendly & accommodating.
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A great stay for a father and son activity.
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Liked Isolated and calm.
Excellent facilities for a remote location.
Great access to the South Downs Way.
Cherry and Jez, the hosts, were very charming.
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It's a great winter camp. Small place though.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Simple, easy. Good place. Great facilities. Friendly people.
Disliked In a star gazing low light zone, the house put and left an outside light on which gave the background light you want to avoid.
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Amazing facilites…
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Liked Amazing facilites
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Remoteness peaceful a perfect position for the south downs way. Well equipped…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Remoteness peaceful a perfect position for the south downs way. Well equipped clean and hot showers. This was my 12th stay over the years and it was great to see it has lost none of it's magic. Back next year for sure.
Disliked None.
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Excellent site in a lovely spot with great facilities.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great location just off the South Downs way with excellent showers and a well setup kitchen. Drying room would be really handy at other times too.
Disliked No so much a dislike but an FYI if you are camping there are no plugs where you charge phones etc and there is basically no Vodafone coverage at the site
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Amazing location, fantastic facilities that are maintained brilliantly. So secluded and surrounded…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Amazing location, fantastic facilities that are maintained brilliantly. So secluded and surrounded by lovely walks. Will no doubt be back in the years to come! Thanks again.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Gumber Farm
Slindon
Arundel
West Sussex
England
BN18 0RN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.8979°N
0.63434°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton-On-Sea | 12.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felpham | 12.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Littlehampton | 12.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Bognor Regis East | 13.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Bognor Regis (Aldwick) | 13.8 km | Sea | Good | Good | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Arundel Castle and Gardens 7.4 km
Goodwood House 8 km
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 8.8 km
Parham House & Gardens 10.1 km
West Dean Gardens 10.2 km
National Trust
Petworth House and Park 10.1 km
Uppark House and Garden 19.1 km
Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 25 km
Oakhurst Cottage 26.2 km
Winkworth Arboretum 29.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Slindon - Stane Street 3.4 km
Sutton, Barlavington and the South Downs Way 3.8 km
Houghton Forest and Bignor Hill 4.2 km
Duncton Down - Barlavington Down - Burton Down 4.3 km
COOKE'S HOUSE 4.5 km
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, 16 August 2025 – Saturday, 16 August 2025)
Arundel, England 7.4 km
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, England 42.5 km
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 sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Gumber Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gumber Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Gumber Farm? Arundel (20 minutes’ drive) is dominated by a castle whose earliest parts (such as the keep and the gateway) date back to the 1100s. The elegant interiors, largely reworked in the late … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gumber Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Gumber Farm? From R715,53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.