The Blue Ship
View prices & book- 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
Site type
- This site has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 10 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 4.0m depth (19.7ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass touring pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent pitch (large, family)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 68% of visitors View breakdown
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Flat, well drained pitches. Quiet location.…
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Liked: Flat, well drained pitches. Quiet location.
Disliked: No lighting in toilet block. Pub itself not very inviting.
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From the manager: The campsite and pub are exactly as described in our listing and our website. We are a small country pub with a rural basic campsite, I’m not sure what your expectations outside of this were. As you will see from other reviews this weekend, everyone loved the pub. It was gorgeous weather, we were fully booked for dinner and it was a lovely atmosphere in the welcomed sunshine. The lights in the toilets I do apologise for. This was our first weekend open for camping this season, the lights have a fault on them, my husband tried to fix them but there is a loose connection which requires taking the lights down, unfortunately he did not have time to do so prior to opening primarily due to the birth of our son last week so time was not on our side as I hope you can appreciate on this occasion. We hope you find a pub and campsite more to your liking and can only apologise that you felt our establishment not to your liking on this occasion. Best wishes Sophie.
Quiet location Clean As described…
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Liked: Quiet location Clean As described
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From the manager: Thank you for visiting and for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you again soon. Best Wishes Sophie.
Really clean site, toilet block was clean. Good communication from site.…
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Liked: Really clean site, toilet block was clean. Good communication from site. Had a few other guests but nicely spaced out pitches
Disliked: The gate could be easier to use as if pulled forwards it wants to swing closed which as solo traveller hard to pin back to drive in. If pushed back has to be lifted up which fine for me but is awkward
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From the manager: Thank you for visiting and for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you again soon. With regard to the gate, I think perhaps you pushed this the wrong way, the ground rises in to the campsite so yes you would have to life it if it is opened that way. It opens outwards with ease as the ground drops that way and there is a cone to put in front of the gate as you drive through to ensure it stays open. Our apologies if this was not clear and that you found this difficult upon arrival. Best Wishes Sophie.
Perfect rural retreat with pub!
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Liked: Perfect field in a rural location surrounded by trees and birdsong. Clean and modern toilet block on site. The pub it sits behind is both unique and charming with delicious home made food. We loved the fact that home was less than a minutes walk after eating far too much! The couple who run both the pub and site are extremely pleasant and friendly. Great spot for a weekend away. Thank you!
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you again for the 2024 camping season. Best Wishes Sophie.
Excellent site. Great food and service in the pub.
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Liked: We loved the small, personal nature of the camping field and the great food and company at dinner.
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Grabbed a last minute late break in October. So great to be…
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Liked: Grabbed a last minute late break in October. So great to be able to stay in the 'back garden' of a beautiful old country pub! First visit here and I was really pleased. The field is lovely, surrounded by trees and therefore a haven for birds, wildlife, etc. Loved seeing the bats flit around at dusk and hear the owls at night. It was really quiet and properly dark at night, so a good nights sleep was thoroughly enjoyed. Liked being able to book online, read the site rules in advance, and then just turn up when you like, let yourself in, and find your own pitch. Added bonus was being able to have dinner in the cosy pub. The pie in particular was delicious - filling, hot and freshly home made. Everyone was really friendly. Good little toilet block perfectly adequate for one night or two. Can't wait to come back in the Spring and try a Sunday roast!
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you again for the 2024 camping season. Best Wishes Sophie.
Very basic great value for money site, very clean facilities
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Liked: Very basic site with just a clean toilet block, and a tap and sink for washing up, the absence of showers and more luxurious washing facilities is clearly indicated in the description when booking. The site is extremely quiet and peaceful and offers fantastic value for money. The pub offers excellent quality food with a very friendly welcome from the staff
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you again for the 2024 camping season. Best Wishes Sophie.
Lady who welcomed us at the pub was helpful, kind, friendly and…
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Liked: Lady who welcomed us at the pub was helpful, kind, friendly and accommodating. Food was really good standard and pitch had plenty of space. Didn't use the loos as we have one in our camper but looked nice. Quiet area with countryside walks.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and your meals within the pub. We hope to welcome you again for the 2024 camping season. Best Wishes Sophie.
Nice basic quiet field. Toilets very clean, lovely friendly country pub with…
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Liked: Nice basic quiet field. Toilets very clean, lovely friendly country pub with great food. We will be back :)
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you again for the 2024 camping season. Best Wishes Sophie.
Perfect site, well maintained & excellent pub with delicious food
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Liked: Everything about this place - the site, the pub, the people who served us.
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From the manager: Thank you for visiting and for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you again. Best Wishes Sophie.
Features
Dogs 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
Disabled facilities
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
Remote location
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pub campsite
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
The Blue Ship
The Haven
Billingshurst
West Sussex
England
RH14 9BS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.06338°N
-0.45288°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Lancing, Beach Green | 28.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Worthing | 28.9 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Shoreham Beach | 29.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Littlehampton | 29.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Southwick | 30.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Fishers Adventure Farm Park 4.7 km
Petworth House & Park 13.9 km
Parham House & Gardens 16.4 km
Nymans 18 km
Denbies Wine Estate 22.2 km
National Trust
Petworth House and Park 13.9 km
Winkworth Arboretum 14.1 km
Oakhurst Cottage 14.3 km
Nymans 17.8 km
Shalford Mill 19.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WARNHAM COURT 7.9 km
Shipley - Knepp Castle - River Adur Circular 10.4 km
SEDGWICK PARK 10.6 km
KNEPP CASTLE 11.3 km
Nuthurst 11.5 km
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
Arundel, England 24.3 km
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 11 July 2024 – Thursday 11 July 2024)
Chichester, England 29.2 km
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 22 July 2024 – Monday 22 July 2024)
Farnborough, England 31.8 km
- Hampton Court Palace Festival (Tuesday 11 June 2024 – Tuesday 11 June 2024)
Hampton, England 38.7 km
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 41.6 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in West Sussex?
- Does The Blue Ship have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Blue Ship dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Blue Ship? With the South Downs National Park (half an hour’s drive) so straightforward to get to from The Blue Ship, your packing list might need to include hiking boots for trails like the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Blue Ship?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon On arrival, follow signs for the campsite.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Ship? From €20.98 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.