Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping

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View of the Downs (added by manager 20 Jul 2022)

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Dog-friendly wild camping site on a South Downs working farm
A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea; half an hour from Brighton
Walking and cycle paths directly accessible from the site

Simply put, Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping is sweet as can be for all those who are keen for a no-frills wild camping getaway in the South Downs National Park. What a spot for wild camping this working farm is, with sublime South Downs views and access to lots of walking or cycling footpaths, no matter if you prefer to travel on foot or on two wheels. One of the farm fields has been transformed into a pop-up site with a limited number of pitches (for that peaceful sort of vibe). They’re suitable for both families and well-behaved dogs, a big plus for those who can’t bear to part with their furry other half. You might be stopping over if you’re hiking or cycling the South Downs Way or you might be basing yourself here for walks, vineyard tours, beach trips and gorgeous Brighton. Either way, the facilities on hand include portable toilets and a cold-water tap. Plus, if a pub is an essential local amenity for you, you should be quite happy to know that there are a few pubs close by: one 10 minutes’ walk away and another two within 10 minutes’ drive of the site.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping

Edburton Road

Fulking

Henfield

West Sussex

England

BN5 9LR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.89133°N
-0.23525°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.5 km Black Lion

6.7 km The Pilot

Rail

6.4 km Fishersgate Rail Station

6.5 km Portslade Rail Station

6.5 km Southwick Rail Station

Ferry

23.3 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

45.2 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing

45.4 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing

Airport

7.6 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

29.9 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

30 km 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Albourne Estate (vineyard tours and wine tastings): 10 minutes’ drive - Shoreham-by-Sea (historic town with a harbour, beach and river): 15 minutes - Washbrooks Family Farm (farm park with play areas): 15 minutes - Court Garden Vineyard (vineyard tours and tastings): 25 minutes - Brighton (vibrant city with a beach, shops and attractions like Palace Pier, SEA Life Brighton and the i360): half an hour - Bluebell Railway (steam train trips): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southwick	7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shoreham Beach	7.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Hove	9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lancing, Beach Green	10 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Brighton Central	10.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hove Museum & Art Gallery 7.8 km

Preston Manor 8.1 km

Brighton Fishing Museum 10.3 km

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 10.3 km

Royal Pavilion 10.3 km

National Trust

Nymans 17.8 km

Monk's House 18.6 km

Sheffield Park Garden 20.9 km

Wakehurst Place 22.2 km

Standen 28.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Devil's Dyke - Poynings - Fulking - Devil's Dyke 1.8 km

Beeding Hill - Monarch's Way - South Downs Way Circuit 3.9 km

Clayton Windmills - Lower Standean - Ditchling Beacon 6.3 km

ADUR ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/03/1986) 7.5 km

PRESTON MANOR AND PRESTON PARK 8.5 km

Local events

Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 16 May 2024 – Thursday, 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 20.9 km
Arundel Festival (Saturday, 17 August 2024 – Saturday, 17 August 2024)
Arundel, England 22.8 km
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 11 July 2024 – Thursday, 11 July 2024)
Chichester, England 35.4 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.

Reviews

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very friendly and helpful host! Nice surroundings, quiet!…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	2
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jan C. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very friendly and helpful host! Nice surroundings, quiet!

Disliked: £ 25 too much for facilities: field, one tap and 2 portaloos (no complaints about the facilities, they were as described).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully located site at the foot of the Downs& very clean faciitie

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Nice location, very clean facilities

Disliked: The pylons - but there's nothing you can do about those!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review.

Does Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Perching Manor Farm Wild Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Albourne Estate (vineyard tours and wine tastings): 10 minutes’ drive - Shoreham-by-Sea (historic town with a harbour, beach and river): 15 minutes - Washbrooks Family Farm … Read more