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Sumners Ponds Fishery And Campsite
Chapel Road
Barns Green
Horsham
West Sussex (Browse area)
RH13 0PR
Tel: 01403 732539
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Pitches: 140
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
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 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
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 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
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 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
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 Shop <1 mile |
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| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: October 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Jinkspots |
1 review from this member |
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 This is a stunning camp site that we have now visited many times in our caravan. The staff are brilliant, the site itself is stunning and facilities extremely good. We would recommend this place to anyone whether they enjoy fishing or not.
The wild life, ducks, rabbits etc are a joy to watch during the daylight hours,
The village is only minutes away with a well equipped village shop and an extremely good public house. Horsham is only a short drive away where anything you need is obtainable.
If you are a dog owner then again this site is great as is dog friendly (keep dog on lead around the site) and there are plenty of lovely walks to take.
Children would find this place educational as they can get up close with the farm animals and also the walks through the woods can show them many things that would not normally be aware of.
It is just a perfect place to visit 
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: NicciMac |
68 reviews from this member |
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This place is a little more expensive than we usually go for, but having seen the facilities I can understand why! The toilet and shower block is state of the art, the smartest and cleanest I have ever come across while camping. There are also plenty of washing up points with hot water. We visited here while on honeymoon and the staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful. A chap even delivered us a replacement gas bottle on his lawnmower! The lakes are absolutely gorgeous, and although we didn't visit the cafe/bar, it looked really attractive and well maintained.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jen315 |
1 review from this member |
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Stayed here last weekend for an overnight get together with friends. This is our second visit.
Despite the awful weather the site was quite busy, unfortunately our allocated pitches were quite waterlogged but staff on site found us a drier patch in the Bluebell Park, near the children's play area. All the staff were friendly and helpful and even waived the 12:00 departure time in case we needed more time for the tents to dry out.
Had a great lunch in the cafe on site whilst waiting for the rain to stop and also revisited in the evening for a drink when the rain set in again. Didn't get to try them but the cakes looked great.
Shower block and other facilities all well maintained and clean (considering the wet conditions).
We also walked to the George & Dragon at Dragons Green and had a very nice Sunday lunch. As the site is very convenient for all of us to get to we will definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Bubb |
8 reviews from this member |
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Sumners Pond great site very central we went to Brighton (45mins) to Chatham Dockyard (1hr15) to Horsham and Shoreham airport (45Mins) also close to London.
The site it self is clean with a lovely bar by the pond. Pub and a shop 10mins walk, the shop on site does not sell milk so before you get there pop in the shop open til 8pm.
We were touring but if you like fishing you will love this site.
Overall lovely site would go back weather was awful but site seemed to cope with the adverse conditions quite well staff were great
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: TraceyN |
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First visit and stayed in a small pod by the pond and reception area, for two nights. The site and pods were recommended by a friend so we thought as we liked the idea of 'glamping' we would try it out. There was plenty of room for my partner and myself and we were able to park the car right next to the pod.
On arrival we were signed in and shown our pod and given details of where the amenities were situated. Staff were polite, friendly and helpful.
There are two shower blocks, the old one is very functional but the new one is of a very high standard. We don't fish but we did a couple of short walks and just enjoyed the countryside around the site.
The Pod comes with two electric sockets, a heater and a lamp. The floor is carpeted and you need to take everything you would for a camping trip. Each pod has its own table and benches outside for your use.
It was lovely to sit on the covered decking area outside the pod and watch the water birds and their young on the pond. Fishing is very popular here and there are three different areas for tents and caravans, one with a children's play area.
There is a pub and a village shop a short walking distance away, just over five minutes. The Cafe on the Lake is open until 6pm apart from a Friday and Saturday night where they offer evening meals.
We enjoyed breakfast here, on eating in and another as a takeaway. We liked it so mch that we have already booked our next trip and have extended it by a day. Highly recommended.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Samwillis |
25 reviews from this member |
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Sumners ponds is great site for tents, caravans, motorhomes or 'glamping' in pods or one of their two wooden lodges.
We have stayed there twice in the last year, once in a family pod (Sept 2011) which was great, heating, carpet, electric light and a lovely decked patio outside and secondly in our motorhome (June 2012). We were situted in the main park with our motorhome, very close to fresh water taps and toilets/showers which are very modern. This part of the site also has a large children's play area in the centre so you can relax and keep an eye on the kids at the same time.
No more than one minute walk from our pitch and we were in the woodland walk which my jack russell loved as he could come off the lead and run around chasing squirrels etc. Just beyond this (past the top fishing lake) there are fields and more woodland to walk in which he loved.
A great site with a shop, bar and restaurant on site, you can sit outside and overlook the lake if its nice, althoguh there are gazebos and outdoor heating if its not too great.
If you want to venture out, there's a great pub, The Queens Head just 5-10 mins walk depending if you take the road or go through the fields which serves fantastic food and has a garden area both in the back and front which is great if you have a dog with you.
We often go there just for a dog walk as its only 5 miles from our house and would definitely recommend this site for both couples, families with children, dog lovers and of course fishing fanatics.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: B.sutcliffe1@ntlwor |
9 reviews from this member |
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This year was our first visit to this site.
Not the cheapest site but the quality of their facilities is second to none.
We asked for a quiet pitch, not necessarily on the lakeside as we are not fishermen and we were given a reasonably secluded sheltered hard standing not too far from the lakeside.
The new toilet facilities were not far away and have to be seen to be believed. We have stayed in hotels with lesser standards than these.
There is a small shop with a bar on site and a very nice lakeside cafe in which we had lunch one day. The food was excellent.
I have only marked the site down one point due to the cost because we don't usually pay this much for sites, but you certainly get what you pay for.
I must recommend this site highly as the overall impression from the location, facilities and staff cannot be complimented enough.
We hope to be able to use the site again in the future.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Motorhometrips |
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I chose this site because it was one of the few sites near to the Downs Link cycle trail and it was roughly equidistant from Shoreham to the south and Guildford to the north. I was not disappointed, the site has a lovely setting, arranged on 3 fields. The one we were on had a modern toilet block and as we were off peak it was not very busy. As previous reviews, it also has a very picturesque lake with lakeside cafe, where pitches I believe, are quite correctly reserved for anglers.
It is within walking distance of the village with its excellent pub and local well stocked shop.
The staff were extremely friendly and even provided me with a copy of their OS map, in order that I could find the entry point to the Downs Link
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Jomumof3 |
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What more can I say! what a lovely site, we stayed for two nights 9/10th June, very warm welcome, was showed to our pitch by a very pleasant lady! Had trouble pitching our new tent! VANGO Maritsa 700 but that's another review. Pitch was big, plenty of room with EHU. Must admit shop a little sparce could do with more choice. Beers quite expensive 4 for 10. 80! I would recommend if you plan to Pitch and BBQ straight away that you bring your own food/drink. Children's play area looked good and the playing field was big too.
The Cafe looked nice to, but we didn't try the food, The Queens Head just a short walk away was very good, friendly, quiet and a good choice on the menu! Would highly recommend a visit. The local shop was also a bit sparce, no bread! on two visits.
The new shower block on sight VERY impressive! didn't get to use as other block a stones throw away from our pitch, very clean, water lovely and hot! as this was a quiet weekend we had no problems with queuing for them.
Our second night we had torrential rainfall so woke to ducks wading around the tent in 3-4 inches of water (not sites fault, just the awful British weather!)
All in all will definitely be returning with our three boys. Hopefully weather will be better :)
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Alethea2000 |
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Sumners Ponds was fantastic. The camp site is very pretty, there are campsites around the lakes so you can fish from your tent but my dad booked us into the field which is a circle shape. In the middle is a playground and round the outside was a road. It was the best field for us by far. Ella is 8 and I was able to give her freedom whilst keeping my beady eye on her. All the kids congregate on the climbing from, kids from 1 - 15 and they all cycle around the path. I could see her at all times.
The lake plot is obviously prettier but would not have been so good for ella or relaxing for us. The shower block in this field is more than good but in another field there is a huge new one, best I've seen.
They also have a lovely cafe over looking the lake and loads of cyclists etc come in for food so very buzzy.
Three minute walk left out of campsite is a pub, queens head, best food ever. Ate on saturday night and sunday lunch (crunchy roast spuds!) Honestly amazing. The ribs, pies, everything is fab. Next to pub is great village shop. Ten mins away if that is a tesco extra and leisure centre for swimming if it rains. Loads to do in area if you are so inclined. You can just take a picnic to the lake.
The pitches are electric hook ups for tents and caravans if you need it. We will be going back. No ball games in the site but a great football field where loads of kids went.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Freemanhaines |
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This site is really lovely, we have stayed on lots of really good sites as we only go to ones that have very good reviews, but this one is our absolute favourite. We have booked to return 3 more time this year already.
Lots of things to do on site, with good facilities, there is a lovely wood to walk through, beautiful lakes to walk around or fish in, good size play area for the children and a lovely cafe/bar/restaurant/shop next to the lake.
The wardens are on site all the time and everything is kept clean.
Everybody is really friendly and in the evening the site is quiet and peaceful.
The kids loved it and we got to relax while they played, nice and safe children's part of the site away from the lakes, where you can watch them full time from your tent on any pitch.
The toilet and shower facilities were good, I have seen better but they were still very good and clean and warm.
The only down side is the look of the site entrance when you first arrive, it looks like your driving onto a farm with a few odd caravans dotted about looking a little less than expected, but I promise you this should not put you off because the second you are passed this bit and on to the main site the scenery is fantastic and everything is very well kept and well presented.
This seamed to be a family site and I am hoping that on future visits we don't run into any large drunken groups, I don't think we will as it didn't seam like the sort of place to except that kind of behaviour.
All in all we loved it and I'm sure you will to, its a must visit, no nasty surprises you can only be pleased with what you find.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Split Whiskers |
2 reviews from this member |
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Our most favourite, beautiful campsite. What a place! Beautiful surroundings, tranquil, gets better every year.
New shower facilities around the main lake, all other showers always hot and never had to wait for a shower-I'm fussy and this is by far the best.
We've been spoilt with this site as we cannot find anywhere else that is as good! We go a few times every year and already booked for next year!
Perfect place!
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Dogs on tour |
4 reviews from this member |
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We stay here for Richmond dog show which is about 30 mins away and have used this site for 5 years now.
The caravan area is very well kept and the newer rally areas which are recent additions also well kept and extra facilities have been added. Great designated large wooded dog walk on site and miles of walks directly from the site.
Beautiful competition fishing lakes for those that way inclined. Fishing folk can pitch on the lakeside and pretty much fish from the window!
Good on site shop and cafe providing meals and snacks. Pub and shop a short walk away in the village. Supermarkets are a short car journey away.
On our last visit the showers and loos were a little under pressure from numbers but its always a busy weekend in early September. (hence the rating)Great site which we will continue to use.
Just note that mobile phone reception is poor unless you climb the hill by the fishing lake!
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Janetand john |
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We chose this site as we had previously stayed here in 2008. Arrived Bank Holiday pm and stayed 6 nights.
I also took my 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren who had their own tent in the next pitch.
The field we stayed in was called the Ribbon field which had it's own shower block, 2 male and 2 women. We were told that they were temporary, but they were of a very high standard. All had power showers and the water was lovely and hot and kept clean.
One negative for the shower blocks is that there is nowhere to bathe very young children as we had a 11 month old baby with us, we ended up bathing her in a trug!
Whilst at the site they had kite fliers staying in the very top field. We were treated to daily displays and also night flights when LED lights glowed in the night sky.
Another day the ribbon lake was used by remote boat enthusiasts.
There are lovely walks all around.
The children enjoyed the short walk through the woods to the village green which has a lovely playground.
The 2 eldest grandchildren aged 5 and 3 enjoyed feeding the ducks that used to come and visit twice day.
All the staff were pleasant and 10 out of 10 to the chef who on the Friday afternoon cooked tea for the 5 and 3 year olds.
We thought the village shop although well stocked was very expensive. There is a large supermarket 10mins drive in Broadbrige Heath.
The local pub serves excellent food but make sure you are hungry when you go. The portions are very generous
We are planning to make this a yearly family trip!
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Frothy.Bevy |
4 reviews from this member |
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First time here and very impressed, site owners very helpful and friendly, site nice and roomy and facilities clean with plenty to do.
Playground area seemed noisy later at night but the field we were in was much quieter.
The Queens Head serves excellent food and staff very friendly. The on-site cafe is very popular and well worth a visit, with a good selection of food and also a bar.
Will be back for more and will bring fishing rods next time.
Overall very impressed, one of the best sites we've visited as a family.
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