Family friendly: Campsites in South Downs
32 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of South Downs
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Cokes Farm
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Simple, peaceful grass pitches at a family farm in the South Downs
- Bignor Roman Villa within walking distance; 10 mins' drive to Arundel
- Farm shop on site; firepit provided for barbecue cooking
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Littleton Farm Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Working farm site in a valley on the South Downs Way
- In the South Downs National Park, a 20-minute drive from Chichester
- Café at the entrance to the farm; campfires allowed on site
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Splash Farm
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Cosy shepherd’s huts at a family-run dairy farm on the South Downs Way
- WWT Arundel 10 minutes’ drive; Goodwood House half an hour
- Dog-friendly site with calf feeding; five minutes’ walk to the pub
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Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Quiet West Sussex wild camping 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
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Maynards Caravan and Camping Park
Arundel, West Sussex, England- Basic, quiet and dog-friendly site half an hour’s walk from Arundel
- South Downs Way 10 minutes’ drive; Goodwood Motor Circuit 20 minutes
- Next-door to a restaurant; 10 minutes’ drive from West Sussex beaches
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Aldingbourne Trust
Chichester, West Sussex, England- Charity-run site on the southern edge of South Downs National Park
- A quarter of an hour’s drive from Chichester; 20 minutes to the coast
- Family-friendly, with open farm, maze, miniature golf and playgrounds
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Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field
Littlehampton, West Sussex, England- Back to basics stays in a three-acre field enclosed by high hedges
- Littlehampton five minutes' drive and Bognor Regis 10 minutes
- A 20-minute stroll from dog-friendly Climping beach
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Pepperscombe Farm
Steyning, West Sussex, England- Glamping site with spectacular South Downs National Park views
- Shoreham-by-Sea beach 15 minutes’ drive; Knepp Castle 20 minutes
- Steyning's shops, pubs and restaurants 15 minutes’ walk away
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The Blue Ship
Billingshurst, West Sussex, England- Simple pitches behind a West Sussex country pub
- A 15-minute drive from Horsham; half an hour to the South Downs
- Friendly pub with homemade food, beer garden and play area
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The Artisan Bakehouse
Steyning, West Sussex, England- Luxurious shepherd’s hut set in woodland near Steyning, West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive to the South Downs National Park and Worthing beach
- Bread making school on site; firepit and kitchen area provided
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Glamping Holiday
Alfold, Surrey, England- Luxury glamping in the Surrey countryside for couples and families
- Winkworth Arboretum and Fishers Farm Park within 15 minutes' drive
- Breakfast pack, welcome goodies and log basket provided
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Springbok Campsite
Alfold, Surrey, England- Spacious pitches at a 260-acre Surrey estate near Cranleigh
- A 15-minute drive to Winkworth Arboretum; 40 minutes to the coast
- Fishing and social club on site; profits support local charity
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Pondfield Farm
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Simple but well-equipped woodland cabin overlooking a pond
- Wakehurst and Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre within half-hour drive
- Barbecue, firepit, woodburning stove and kitchen provided
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The Barn Caravan Park
Lancing, West Sussex, England- Peaceful site seven miles from Brighton and half a mile from trains
- Carefully maintained to avoid overcrowding
- Picnic tables, small café/bar and play area on site
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Foot of the Downs
Henfield, West Sussex, England- Small glamping site on a working farm in the South Downs National Park
- A half-hour walk to Devil's Dyke; 25 minutes' drive to Brighton
- Ensuite units with private outdoor space and stunning views
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Creative Camping
Sidlesham, West Sussex, England- Friendly West Sussex campsite with handy indoor space
- A 10-minute drive from Selsey and Chichester
- Indoor 'beach' area with sandpit, books and games
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Bignor Farms Camping at Bignor Roman Villa
Pulborough, West Sussex, England- Family-run site on a 2000-acre working farm in the South Downs
- On the site of Bignor Roman Villa; 25 minutes' drive from Chichester
- Located in a dark sky reserve; August sunflower maze and picking patch
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Gumber Farm
Arundel, West Sussex, England- 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
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Woodfire Camping
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Family-friendly site in the South Downs National Park
- Direct access to the South Downs Way
- Meals regularly cooked over a wood fire for guests
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Orchard Cottage Campsite
Petworth, West Sussex, England- Family-friendly country site in South Downs National Park
- Less than 10 minutes’ drive from Goodwood Estate festivals and events
- Top spot for stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve
