* 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 areas for large 50+adult celebrations with private under cover area, please contact us for more details.
The Campsite Is Opening On The 4th July
Hello campers, we are all ready to break free, and at Pop Up we have been busy making it safe for you to do just that. We are reducing the amount of campers by 50% giving larger pitches space between you all. This does mean that the River is currently over subscribed, and we will be offering alternative dates or campsite. Please take a look at the booking system before you chose your dates. If you are groups and wish to remain as such please call us so we can offer you the safest positions.
Below you will find some of the changes taking place,
The River campsite changes
- Increased pitch sizes 6 metres + this will mean we under sell approx 50%.
- 10 direct River side pitches have now been added to the booking system, this area comes with Wc’s/shower/water points
- We are building “IN and “OUT” steps for your safety
- Gloves will be placed by wheel barrel points.
- Mobile hand washing stations with soap dotted across the site close to pitch spaces and facilities.
- Cleaning equipment will also be left in each toilet and shower cubicle for extra piece of mind.
- Hand sanitiser across the site and by gateways
- Push button or Lever taps on all water points
- Checkin will now be done remotely, with allocation maps and all balances for wood and fire pits taken before arrival.
- We have been moving fences so you can park extremely close to pitch spaces to unload gear.
- Creating more car parks closer to pitching so less use for wheelbarrows and equally less congestion by carling spaces
So please look out for our changes on instagram and on the website it’s self.
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, 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.
Changes to 2020, Direct River Camping Pitches, this site is limited to 10 pitches and has the Downs as its back drop, the river is metres away from pitching , making this the must for all campers with their owning water equipment. Also new this year is pre allocation, checkin and map allocation will be done 7 days before your stay, allowing your arrival process to be faster, this has also been done to limit staff and campers exposure during Covid 19. Staff will still be routinely cleaning and checking all facilities, and a 24hr telephone back up service will run through out opening. Pizzas are currently on hold as we get to grips with all the changes. https://twitter.com/PopupsCampsites https://www.instagram.com/popupcampsites/
The site will carry more toilets and hand washing stations with running water and soap provided.
Due to the Covid 19 out break and our concerns over Hygen and ability in the fields to clean internal Bell tents equipment we are only supplying Empty Bell tents this summer, if you have any further questions or require help for internal kit please call us direct.
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
Main 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.
River pitches rates are £18 per adult and £8 per child per night, these pitches are off the main site and have their own toilets and shower.
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 £100 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. (please not Motel and Hotel bells are not available in 2020 due to concerns for Covid19)
Shepherd Huts
We even have some specially prepared Shepherd Huts in stunning wooded glen giving shade calm and privacy from the main site if you fancy something a little different! Prices start from £220 for 2 nights (Please note that huts will not come with bedding for 2020)
Camp Fires and Pits
You can even hire fire pits with cooking grills and fire wood and charcoal sold on site.
Wood fired Pizzas (Not running for 2020)
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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