* Important – If you have already booked for May – Please see our rebooking page here
Pop-up by the River Campsite
A PEACEFUL POP-UP BY THE RIVER CAMPING SITE IN SUSSEX AN HOUR AWAY FROM LONDON AND NEXT TO THE RIVER ADUR.
Giving campers that “old school camping” vibe, you can pitch your own tent, hire one of our canvas bell tents or up grade to a classic shepherd’s hut. This campsite offers wooded family area, separate group spaces with communal chill out tents, Friday night wood fired pizza or Sunday morning breakfast .
The campsite also has a Hidden campsite area for large 50+adult celebrations with private under cover area, please contact us for more details.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Pop-up by the Rivers West Sussex campsites offer everything you would expect and more, freedom and space, great toilets, hot showers, campfires with grills for cooking and gazing into. The Main Campsite is designed for parental peace of mind with open plan aspects broken up by plenty of trees, tyre swings and woodland to play in, we operate a car free camp so your kids can play with out the worry of cars on pitching. The river access is a convenient 5 minute walk down a chalk track with launch point and steps into the river, where you can find canoes, paddle boards and kayaks for hire. Our hope for this year is more activities for the kids, bow and arrow making, nature trails and woodcraft. The campsite is situated in fantastic walking country but if the little legs of your group are not great lovers just walk them along the River bank and help build that appetite for a fantastic pub lunch at the Fountain inn. Even though the camp it’s off grid it can still provide solar power to help charge small devices via our camp solar panel and mailbox charging point.
The new feature for 2020 is pre allocation, we will be allowing large groups to pick their own area before booking begins, they can have a priority checkin when they arrive. We are also giving timed pizza slots for large groups with kids., so all group kids eat together in the ‘Chapel’ shelter area made of tables and church pews. We have more children’s activities that you can book on the campsites, we will keep you posted on our twitter and instagram feeds later this year. https://twitter.com/PopupsCampsites https://www.instagram.com/popupcampsites/
If you have previously stayed with us please ask about the hidden campsite that are only available to returning campers and dotted on River banks, beach fronts and woods.
About the campsite
Self-Pitching (your own tent)
The Self-pitching rates are £15.00 per person per night and £6 for children 3yrs & above, children under 3yrs go free.
Bell Tents
Please note, Bell tent prices will be rising on the 1st of April
Why not hire one of our Empty Canvas Bell Tents starting from £50 for a 2 night hire these beauties will easily accommodate 4 adults or a large family. Remember you still add your self pitch fee.
The Bell Tents are easily upgradable to our luxury Hotel and Motel Packages too.
Canvas Chill Out Teepees
These majestic beauties offer groups a warm dry space to hang out. They come equipped with wooden benches, pot belly stove, table and lighting. They will seat around 20 adults and start from £200 hire for the weekend.
Shepherd Huts
We even have some specially prepared Shepherd Huts if you fancy something a little different!
Camp Fires and Pits
You can even hire fire pits with cooking grills and fire wood and charcoal sold on site.
Wood fired Pizzas
On the site, Camp and Deliver can supply Wood fired Pizzas on Friday evenings for the weary traveller – pre-order these when booking your self pitching or bell tents and pay for them on arrival.
Important information
Campsite and Check-in
The campsites are only open over the weekends Friday-Sunday (except bank holidays).
We have a minimum booking of 2 nights and 3 on bank holidays.
Check in is between 2pm and 8pm late fees can apply if you arrive outside the 8pm time. Check out on the Sunday or Monday is 11 am.
Facilities
We have the most delightful feather edge toilets, a mixture of composting and blue flushing. They are dotted about he camp, so you’r never far away from a convenience. The showers are hot gas fired bucket showers, keeping up with the sustainble approach, to less is more.
Fires and Pits
Fires are permitted but they have to be off the ground, the campsites provide fire bowls on request for £10 for the duration of your stay.
General rules
The campsites are wardened. Wardens are there to check-in, allocate you to pitches and maintain general well being of the campsite.
You are responsible for yourselves, dependents including pets and all rubbish removal from the campsites and campers are expected to communicate with each other if any issues arise with noise, rubbish, parking or pets ( Dogs are welcome).
As a campsite we can only help you if you inform us directly or communicate with the wardens at the time of any issues arising, as retrospective complaints are difficult for us to resolve after the event.
Electronic music is not permitted, and levels of family or general noise need to be considered at night fall.
*Please note this campsite charges £5 per car for the weekend.
Treat yourself to…….
Bell Tent Packages
Why not leave the tent at home and book yourself one of our ready and prepared Bell Tents.
We have different packages ranging from an empty Bell Tent (with ground sheet only), Motel Package and our luxury Hotel Package that comes complete with full height double bed, luxury bedding, carpet, sheep skins, lighting, bedside boxes, towels, white company toiletries, flowers, fire pit and bunting too.
Shepherds Huts
Also available to book are our ready and prepared Shepherds Huts ready and waiting in there own wooded area. full bedding, kitchen, and uncover area outside only for at £200 for a two night stay!
Click here to check availability
Families, Group and Parties
If you have a larger group then chat to us about how we can make your camping experience a great experience, with group prices, teepees, catering, entertainment and mobile bar facilities available.
Please call us on 07771 535 350 to find out about our adjoining paddock area, where we can even supply you with a teepee, army mess tent or bell tents 🙂 The paddock can come with a 5.5 metre chill out teepees, including benches, table, lighting and pot belly stove, giving privacy, protection and comfort to your stay.
Local Attractions and things to do
Bushcraft
Why not take away a new skill from your stay and entertain the family on chosen weekends
Survival Session:
- Fire lighting, trap making, bow and arrow making, with games focused around the session’s activities.
Explorer session:
- Foraging, den building, fire lighting/ campfire cooking, with games focused around the session’s activities.
Forest Crafts session:
- Foraging, art activity around natural environment; eg leaf mandala, clay sculptures, forest eyes. Campfire lighting and cooking. Spoon carving (age dependant).
Kayaking
Or perhaps hire a canoe, kayak or paddle board and drift down stream to the gorgeous town of Steyning or the local pubs for a tipple. Please book direct here
Our local pub is the Fountain Inn
If you amble up the bridal path along side the River Adur from our campsite you will stumble across this little gem, hosted by Alex, the staff are incredibly friendly the food is amazing and the skittle ally is a must on wet days. P.S They even do breakfasts.
Phone: 01403 710219/ mail@fountainashurst.pub
Local Taxi service
Give Gary a call at Ashurst Taxi service and he will ferry you about. 07501414919
Location and Travel
Campsite Address
New Wharf Farm / Horsebridge Common,
Steyning BN44 3AL
( 50.922586, -0.308116 )
Getting there
The site is just around 20 minutes drive from Brighton, shoreham-by-sea is your nearest train station about £25 taxi ride.
Access from the North – If coming from London, on the B2135, drive through Ashurst, passed The Fountain Pub on your left, follow road around bend. The road straightens, as the trees clear, take the next left BEFORE the New Wharf Farm entrance. Follow the straight track until you reach our wooden Reception. Park in the spaces on the left, just before Reception and Check in.
Access from the South – If coming from Shoreham, head towards Steyning & Ashurst. Straight on at the roundabout to Ashurst (not to Steyning). Turn right onto B2135 to Ashurst & Partridge Green. Drive along wiggly country road. As road straightens, keep an eye open for New Wharf Farm sign on your right. Take the next right after the farm onto our track (see Popupcampsites sign). Follow track to reception.
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