A peaceful, family friendly camping, touring, and glamping site in a scenic location just 30 minutes from the South Downs National Park, Sumners Ponds Fishery is set on a working farm and offers a range of facilities, including an onsite cafe, restaurant, bar, and well-stocked fishing lakes. The site is surrounded by footpaths and trails and has grass and hardstanding pitches, pods, shepherd's huts, bell tents, safari tents and lodges!
Why you'll love it at Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite
Camping, touring, glamping site on a working farm with a cafe, restaurant, bar and fishing!
Just 20 minutes from South Downs National Park and 50 minutes from Brighton Beach
Dog and family friendly site with a variety of glamping options, some ensuite!
About the site
This family and dog friendly site is an ideal touring base, with many towns and villages close at hand. Horsham is a short 15 minute drive, while Brighton is 50 minutes away offering its incredible coastline, pubs, independent shops and cafes. Access to the South Downs is easy, with scenic trails less than 30 minutes away. Guests can choose from spacious grass and hardstanding pitches, both electric and non electric, suitable for tents, caravans, motorhomes, and campervans. For those seeking extra comfort, there's a wide selection of glamping options, including small and family sized camping pods with electricity, heating, and an outdoor picnic table, some offering lakeside views. The site also has four shepherd's huts with courtyard or lakeside views, each equipped with a double bed, bedding, table, chairs, and a small fridge. For maximum comfort, guests can stay in spacious one of the two ensuite safari tents or one of the four ensuite lodges, both well-equipped! For larger groups, there's a family field for tourers and campers while those wanting a full back-to-basics trip can pitch up on the non electric rally field for both tourers and campers. Guests will also have access to the five stocked fishing ponds onsite and a handy tackle shop open seven days a week, filled with all your fishing essentials. Onsite are several dining options, including a cafe, restaurant, and seasonal food van serving a range of hot and cold meals. For those looking to unwind, a bar is also available. Sorry, campfires are not permitted however BBQs are but they must be gas or charcoal. Your four-legged friends are welcome to join you!
Open all year
There are 104 accommodation options on-site
20 x Grass Pitches with Optional Electric
Max 6 people
Grass pitches set in four camping areas - Bluebell Park, Ribbon Park, The Rally Field and The Family Field. Some grass pitches offer electric hook ups and are suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, tents and trailer tents.
57 x Hardstanding Pitches with Optional Electric
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches with an electric hook up, within the Bluebell Park, Ribbon Park and Sumners Park areas. They are suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, and trailer tents. Toilets and shower blocks are also located in this area.
10 x Lakeside Hardstanding Pitches with Optional Electric
Max 6 people
Hardstanding lakeside pitches with electric hook up situated on Sumners Lake and the Farm Pond with their own fishing. These pitches are suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, tents, and trailer tents.
Family Field Pitch (Exclusive Hire)
Max 24 people
This pitch is ideal for groups of family or friends and can hold up to 10 units. Private toilet, shower block, electric and fire pit included. Guests must bring their own logs. Tents and tourers are allowed!
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite?
Unfortunately Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
*Pitch check-in time is from 1pm and must be vacated by 12pm on the day of your departure. Pod and bell tents check-in is from 2pm and check out is by 10am. The log cabins, safari tents, lodges, and shepherd's huts check-in time is from 4pm and check out times are also by 10am.
*Campfires are not permitted.
*BBQs are allowed but must be gas or charcoal only.
*If you would like to fish during your stay, you will need to purchase tickets for that specific date.
*Noise must kept to a minimum after 10.30pm.
*A maximum of three pitches is permitted for one group.
*No more than three tents, caravans, motorhomes, accommodation units or a combination of staying together on site.
*The site speed limit is 5mph.
*Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead in the camping areas and around the lakes.
*One vehicle per pitch and no movement between 7am and 11pm.
Interested in staying at Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite?
Unfortunately Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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