Ouse Meadow Campsite
Lewes, Sussex
Ouse Meadow Campsite is an idyllic piece of land situated directly opposite the Bluebell Railway, next door to Sheffield Park Gardens. The site offers a back-to-nature experience in the East Sussex countryside, with the Ouse Valley footpath just metres away.
About Ouse Meadow Campsite
Ouse Meadow is a true outdoor adventure that awaits you in the beautiful East Sussex green and rolling countryside. Situated next to the National Trust's Sheffield Park Gardens and opposite the Bluebell Steam Railway - is a relaxed and laid-back campsite. Think river swimming, fire building, campfire cooking, den building, messing about on the river - all in the tranquil and idyllic environs of East Sussex loveliness. It is tents and small campervans only here, off-grid, with no set pitches. The site provides acres of space, a wonderful atmosphere, and enough facilities to make it easy. The campsite is spread out over three meadows, Main Meadow, Railway Meadow, and Little Brooks Meadow. The family favourite, Main Meadow is close to the river with rope swings, hammocks, table tennis, table football and other garden games. Railway Meadow is the largest field, the only one that allows vehicles to park next to pitches. Little Brooks Meadow, which is for couples and adult groups (or sole usage for large groups of up to 40 tents.) Little Brooks runs all the way along the riverbank and is set slightly away from everyone else. There are private, hot open air showers so you can wash while admiring the treetops, and in addition, new toilet blocks have recently opened which are cleaned regularly. Camping with few rules and regulations but a few little luxuries to make your camping trip easy and stress-free. From borrowing flint steel to light your campfire and exploring the countryside, this place is full of adventures just waiting to be had.
Open from 28 April to 24 September
There are just enough in the way of facilities here to make a great break, but no electrical hook-ups!
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 30 accommodation options on-site
30 x Riverbank Field
Limited number of pitches to help keep that wild camping experience. Reserving a pitch is recommended.
Site tariff
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Site rules and policies
1. The site aims to provide a safe camping environment. However, you will appreciate that this is an open ground in the countryside with unfenced river frontage, steep banks and by its very nature, will have trip hazards and other risks.
2. When camping at Bluebell View you accept that the site cannot be held liable for any accident or injury sustained during your visit and accept no responsibility for loss or damage of your property. In making this booking you are accepting full responsibility for yourself, your booking party, your children and you are agreeing to abide by these Terms and Conditions.
3. Small campfires are permitted off-ground (firepits available to hire), but please be sensible as entirely at your own risk.
4. Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians. No hen/stag parties permitted unless previously agreed in advance.
5. Please stay within the perimeters of the campsite, being the field boundary and any taped off areas.
6. No fireworks OR Chinese lanterns are allowed to be let off - we have livestock that can be easily frightened and young animals can chew or eat debris, which can kill.
7. Please drive sensibly in and around the site. Children and animals running around!
8. Your pitch will be available from 1pm on the first day, and must please be vacated by 12 noon on your day of departure.
9. Well behaved dogs (barking throughout the night is not acceptable) are allowed but must be under close control at all times. Any fouling must be cleaned up immediately.
10. In the unlikely event of flooding, we reserve the right to close the campsite at any time and refund in full.
Terms and Conditions may be developed and extended as circumstances dictate.
Things to do on site and in the Lewes area
The Bluebell Railway is located directly opposite the site, and is a great day out. The Bluebell Railway is a heritage line using steam trains which operate between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead.
Sheffield Park and Gardens (National Trust) is situated next door to the campsite. Explore beautiful acres of landscaped gardens, parkland and woodland.
Around a 45 minute walk, largely along the banks of the River Ouse, takes you to Newick village, with three great pubs, a bakery, Indian restaurant, grocery store, butchers and more.
Bluebell Vineyard is one of the UK's leading sparkling wine producers specialising in the production of award-winning estate-grown English sparkling wines.
Ardingly Resevoir is a little further afield and offers sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, fishing and other watersport activities, plus some great walks.
360 Brewery is across the road selling locally produced ales, wines and spirits.
Sorry, Ouse Meadow Campsite is not currently accepting enquiries through Campsites.co.uk and cannot be contacted via this listing.
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