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    Pop-up by the River Campsite

    A peaceful Pop-up by the River camping site in Sussex next to the River Adur

    Giving campers that “old school camping” vibe, you can pitch your own tent, hire one of our canvas bell tent s or up grade to a classic shepherd’s hut. This campsite offers wooded family area, group corners with chill-out teepees, hidden spots of terra firma for those quiet times.

    The campsite also has a secret campsite area for large 50+ celebrations with private barn area, please contact us for more details.

    What you can expect

    The two sites of Pop Up by the River gives everything you would expect, compost toilets hot wild showers, campfires and wood fired Friday night pizza for the weary traveller. Even though it’s off grid it can still provide solar power to help charge small devices.

    The local Pub serves great grub, and the River side walk of 35-45 minutes helps you build that appetite.

    The Main Campsite gives parents a feeling of security with open plan aspects broken up by plenty of trees, tyre swings and woodland to play in. The river is a convenient 5 minute walk down a chalk track with  launch point and steps into the river.

    The old campsite boasts a beautiful wooden barn, river site pitches and water front access. This site will not always be available to campers as we rent this area out for private functions.

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    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

    Why not hire one of our Empty Canvas Bell Tents starting from £50 for a 2 night hire these beauties will easily accommodate 5 adults or a large family.

    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.

    Cocktail Bar

    The Poosie Nancy will make a appearance on busy weekends, and what better way to kick the weekend off than a wood fired pizza and cheeky cocktail with your mates around the fire.

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    Important information

    Campsite and Check-in

    The campsites are only open over the weekends Fri-sunday (except bank holidays).
    We have a minimum booking of 2 nights and 3 on bank holiday.
    Checkin is between 2pm and 8pm late fees can apply if you arrive outside the 8pm time.

    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 checkin, allocate you to pitches and the general the 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 and your stay if you inform us directly or communicate with the wardens at the time 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 a Bell Tent

    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 Pacakage and our luxury Hotel Package that comes complete with double air bed, luxury bedding, carpet, lighting, bedside boxes, towels, fire pit and bunting too.

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    Sheperds Huts

    Also available to book are our ready and prepared Sheperds Huts at £200 for a two night stay!
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    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.

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    Local Attractions and things to do

    Axe and Paddle Bushcraft

    Why not take away a new skill from your stay and entertain the family with Axe and Paddle Bushcraft –  Steve will come down to your camp and teach you spoon carving, flint or friction fire or bow and arrow making on a Saturday morning. If you feel like embracing the caveman in you, then try a touch of hunting, skinning and cooking over you fire pit. Check out all the workshops by clicking on the logo above.

    Kayaking

    kayaking at pop up campsitesOr 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

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    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.

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    Pop-up Campsites

    Our campsites offer relaxing breaks in stunning locations, the twist, they only exist for 3-5 months, then we pack-up and move on.

    Groups & Parties

    We currently have three campsites across Sussex and the South East, catering for self pitching, Bell Tents and Teepees to hire. We can also offer exclusive land for parties, weddings and corporate gatherings.

    BOOK YOUR WEDDING

    Our team also provide everything you need to entertain and accomodate your guests to make your wedding day a special one

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