When can I check in and check out of New Wharf Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. Please don't enter the farm itself, as there is lots of farm traffic and no through route to the campsite. Please turn at the sign with the flagpole by it. Read more

New Wharf Campsite

Keeping the fire going for breakfast time (added by manager 28 Nov 2020)

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Spacious, dog-friendly farm park far from busy roads
A 15-minute drive from Shoreham-by-Sea beach; Brighton 30 minutes
Direct river access; on-site kayak, canoe and paddleboard hire

If the idea of a farm with green fields, river Adur access and South Downs views has you hooked, you'd best get your paws on a plot at New Wharf Campsite, a spacious, pet-friendly spot 15 minutes' drive from Shoreham-by-Sea. This place gets top marks for location: being slap-bang in the middle of West Sussex means London can be reached in roughly an hour, with Brighton's bohemian shops and restaurants a straightforward 30-minute drive away. Not forgetting, of course, all the green and goodly spots to be found in between… Another perk of staying here? Private access to the rather scenic river Adur, a splendid watercourse that's a short walk from the main site. Here you can hire a variety of riverworthy craft, including kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. Wild swims are also an option (this is a tidal river, so you'd do well to check the water level before diving in). Back on land there's a clearing in the middle of the site where tiddlers can let off steam without worrying about tripping over guy ropes, plus a simple (but endlessly entertaining) tyre swing for any adventurous kids. Firepits are available to hire here, or you can bring your own barbecue. Rather than foraging for firewood and disturbing the wildlife, please pack your own or buy a bundle on site. Other facilities include composting and blue-flushing toilets, hot showers and the water taps dotted around grounds. One last thing: there are no bins, so please take all litter home with you.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

New Wharf Campsite

New Wharf Farm

Horsebridge Common

Steyning

West Sussex

England

BN44 3AL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.92452°N
-0.31709°W

Route directions

Entrance is next to the main farm entrance, turn in at the campsite sign. Please don't use the farm entrance as it is busy with farm vehicles and has no through route to the campsite.

Nearest transport

Bus

6.2 mi The Castle

6.2 mi Little Chef

6.6 mi High Street

Rail

6.5 mi Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Rail Station

6.7 mi Lancing Rail Station

7.3 mi Southwick Rail Station

Ferry

18.7 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

25.2 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing

25.4 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing

Airport

6.4 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

17.3 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

17.4 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal

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

This historic corner of England is home to a good number of heritage sites, with particularly pleasing days to be had at Arundel Castle (25 minutes' drive), Lewes Castle (30 minutes) and Fishbourne Palace (50 minutes). Busy, buzzy Brighton (30 minutes) also has old-fashioned curios, like its Pavilion and Volk's Electric Railway. Stick around for modern attractions like the Sea Life Centre and i360 Tower. Brighton's also where to find several miles of holiday-grade beach (plenty of bars and food joints are located close to the water if you'd rather leave picnic prep for another day). Shoreham-by-Sea beach (15 minutes) has the advantage of being closer and a bit less busy than Brighton's; there's also an interesting 19th-century fort overlooking the harbour that's well worth poking around for an hour or so. After seaside days of various flavours, head inland for a sporting stint at West Sussex Golf Club (20 minutes), or dawdle in downland beauty spots like Devil's Dyke (25 minutes), Ditchling Beacon (25 minutes) or Chichester Harbour (50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Shoreham Beach	7.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Lancing, Beach Green	7.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Southwick	7.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Worthing	8.6 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hove	9.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Parham House & Gardens 7.7 mi

Hove Museum & Art Gallery 8.8 mi

Preston Manor 9.2 mi

Nymans 10.2 mi

Brighton Fishing Museum 10.5 mi

National Trust

Nymans 10.1 mi

Petworth House and Park 13.5 mi

Wakehurst Place 14.1 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 15.1 mi

Monk's House 15.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Beeding Hill - Monarch's Way - South Downs Way Circuit 3.8 mi

Washington - Sullington - Kithurst Hill 4.3 mi

KNEPP CASTLE 4.4 mi

LITTLE THAKEHAM 4.6 mi

Shipley - Knepp Castle - River Adur Circular 4.8 mi

Local events

Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Saturday, August 17, 2024)
Arundel, England 11.4 mi
Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 16, 2024 – Thursday, May 16, 2024)
Lewes, England 16.9 mi
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024)
Chichester, England 18.8 mi

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.

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Does New Wharf Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is New Wharf Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near New Wharf Campsite? This historic corner of England is home to a good number of heritage sites, with particularly pleasing days to be had at Arundel Castle (25 minutes' drive), Lewes Castle (30 minutes) and … Read more
When can I check in and check out of New Wharf Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 2 p.m.

Please don't enter the farm itself, as there is lots of farm traffic and no through route to the campsite. Please turn at the sign with the flagpole by it.
Read more