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The Slips

7.6 40 reviews

Peaceful, dog-friendly pop-up site three miles from the South Downs
A 10-minute walk to South Downs Link; 40 minutes’ drive to Brighton
Barbecues and firepits permitted; short walk to shops, pubs and cafés

If there ever was a peaceful place in the South Sussex countryside, The Slips is certainly it. As a matter of fact, this site is also in a historical location on the outskirts of Henfield, which was first occupied way back in the Stone Age. With the South Downs National Park three miles to the south, it’s no wonder this site is dog-friendly with the number of gorgeous walks around too… One of the longest of them all is the South Downs Link, which begins half a mile away (or in other words, just 10 minutes’ walk down the road). Tracing the old railway line, this track will take you past Bramber Castle, Southwater Country Park and old railway stations, depending on how you let your feet take you. First, you might want to stop off at the pub at the beginning of the trail to grab some fuel for the journey. There’s a great selection of restaurants, shops, bars and cafés further into Henfield if you’re looking to browse all your different options first. As a pop-up site, The Slips has simple facilities, including portable toilet and wifi access. You’re welcome to roll up with your own barbecue or firewood too; it's easy to stock your grill with bits from the food shop in the village.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Slips

West End Lane

Henfield

West Sussex

England

BN5 9RG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.9317°N
-0.29653°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.3 km The Castle

8.3 km Little Chef

11.1 km High Street

Rail

10.6 km Hassocks Rail Station

11 km Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Rail Station

11.8 km Lancing Rail Station

Ferry

29.3 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

42.2 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing

42.4 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing

Airport

11 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

26.6 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

26.7 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

Keen on visiting the South Downs National Park? No wonder, when there are historical sites such as the Jack And Jill Windmills (15 minutes’ drive) and the National Trust's Cissbury Ring (half an hour), as well as the National Trust’s Devil's Dyke (15 minutes) for gorgeous valley hikes with historical farms and tearooms. Brighton (40 minutes) might also take your fancy. The seafront is particularly splendid, especially with all the activities that happen down at Brighton beach and the Palace Pier. You might want to go sightseeing, starting with the Royal Pavilion, or pedal out of the city on the Undercliff Path past Brighton Marina and chalk cliffs. If you don’t get too distracted by Brighton’s aquarium or walking down The Lanes, there are more peaceful walks to be had at the Sussex Prairie Garden (five minutes) or the Woods Mill Nature Reserve - Sussex Wildlife Trust (five minutes). As for a quick look at the local history, the Henfield Museum (25 minutes’ walk) has a costume collection, old art and other historic artefacts.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Shoreham Beach	11.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Southwick	12.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lancing, Beach Green	12.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Hove	15.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Worthing	15.2 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Parham House & Gardens 13.9 km

Hove Museum & Art Gallery 13.9 km

Preston Manor 14.3 km

Nymans 15 km

Brighton Fishing Museum 16.5 km

National Trust

Nymans 14.8 km

Wakehurst Place 21.1 km

Sheffield Park Garden 22.7 km

Petworth House and Park 22.9 km

Monk's House 24.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Beeding Hill - Monarch's Way - South Downs Way Circuit 6.5 km

KNEPP CASTLE 7 km

Devil's Dyke - Poynings - Fulking - Devil's Dyke 7.9 km

Shipley - Knepp Castle - River Adur Circular 8 km

Washington - Sullington - Kithurst Hill 8.5 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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfect little get away

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Jill B. Jul 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Idilic field in Sussex offering a basic get away. As described, this site is a field with electric hock up and water supply to each site. Only a port-a-loo and no showers.

The local town is a short walk away approx 10mins. There you will find a supermarket local, pub and cafe.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Extremely clean, super dog friendly camp site

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

Shelley M. Jul 2024

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked: We absolutely love this little village and the camp site is close to a lovely little pub - the camp site is clean and super dog friendly - this is our second time camping here and we will definitely be back x

Disliked: We didn’t really dislike anything, showers would be a bonus but we don’t really stay here for more than a night so not a problem for us

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Level pitched

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Sharon C. Jul 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: A lovely simple field. Take your pick of pitches. Plenty of room, no hassle. A local pub 5 minutes walk away.

Disliked: Only one portaloo, but no problem as it was relatively quiet when we were there.

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Nothing…

Overall	2/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Patrick W. Jul 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Nothing

Disliked: This was the most awful place we visit. Paid 30 pounds for a grass field without nothing. Only electric. The toilet was portable and disgusting and full of sh*t. This is no camping place . I asked for a refund because we left after one day but didn’t got any reaction.

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Loved the location and would return if there were facilities

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Clare N. Jul 2024

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked: Great location, peaceful and quiet. Flexible about arrival and departure times.

Disliked: Portaloo needed emptying. Grass could have been cut. Odd set up with a caravan that seemed to be permanently sited there but occupants had a noisy motorbike and lots of vehicles coming and going.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and spacious, water and electric on pitch at no extra cost…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Graham H. Jul 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful and spacious, water and electric on pitch at no extra cost

Disliked: Toilet facilities need improving

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Very good

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Adam C. Jul 2024

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked: The campsite was flat and simple. Everything you need for a camping trip to make it as wild as possible.

Disliked: Did not have any sort of contact with the campsite owners but this was not a real issue.

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Peaceful two small green fields with beautiful oak trees! Site owner…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Janet R. Jun 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful two small green fields with beautiful oak trees! Site owner helpful with directions. Lovely local town within walking distance for barbecue foods for a family social in the sun! ☀️ Surpassed expectations following reading reviews that made me a little concerned. Female staying overnight on own & I feel safe.

Disliked: Bins full so if site busy, would benefit from more or regular emptying. 2nd field had a small area with burnt rubbish in that’s unsightly & needs tidying up - doesn’t affect campers but spoils the ambience.

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Peaceful break.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Patrick L. Jun 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Quiet, rural, clean, independent water and electric supply

Disliked: Difficult to find, lack of signage and instructions, remote check-in, no reception on site

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A sorry half assed excuse for a camp site, but in a nice location

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jun 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Location was pleasant

Disliked: The facilities were barely tolerable, while there were taps and hookups at the pitches, that was it, no other facilities apart from one foul portaloo for the entire field, which ran out of water for hand washing on Friday night and had still not been topped up by the time we left on Sunday. They just about got away with it during our stay when there were probably no more than a dozen people on site in 4 caravans/campers, but that was only about a quarter of the site's capacity, for a full site it would have been a complete disaster. There are no showers, nowhere to wash up, nothing else.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Slips have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Slips dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Slips? Keen on visiting the South Downs National Park? No wonder, when there are historical sites such as the Jack And Jill Windmills (15 minutes’ drive) and the National Trust's Cissbury Ring (half … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Slips?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more