Campsite · Barns Green · West Sussex

Sumners Ponds

Family-run fishing-lake campsite in West Sussex with lakeside pitches, pods, bell tents, shepherd's huts, safari tents, a cafe and an on-site tackle shop.

Dogs welcome
Campfires
Glamping

Sumners Ponds is a 100-acre farm of lakes, woodland and meadow at Barns Green near Horsham, run by the Smith family. Fishing is the draw for many guests, but you do not have to cast a line: there is a lakeside cafe with a licensed bar, a children's play area and plenty of walking.

Camping is split across several areas. Ribbon Park and Sumners Park have electric pitches (some hardstanding, some lakeside) beside toilet and shower blocks, the Rally Field is a large non-electric field, and the Family Field is a private exclusive-use field for groups with its own toilets, showers, electric and fire pit.

If you would rather not bring a tent, there are camping pods, bell tents, B&B shepherd's huts, safari tents and lodges. Dogs are welcome on the campsite and there are hireable dog exercise paddocks.

Lakeside camping pitches with private fishing swims
Cafe by the Lake with licensed bar
Pods, bell tents, shepherd's huts and safari tents
Private Family Field for groups
Hireable secure dog paddocks

OpenAll year

Arrive / leaveFrom 14:00 / by 10:00

DogsYes

CampfiresIn fire pits only

PoolNot known

ElectricYes

Prices

Camping is charged as a pitch fee plus a fee per person. Adults are £9.50 in low season, £11 in mid season and £12 in high season. Children aged 5 to 15 are £6 in low and mid season and £7 in high season. Pods cost £69.50 to £97 a night depending on type and season. Family Field is £385 a night Monday to Thursday and £400 Friday to Sunday, with a £250 security deposit.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the rally field non-electric pitch, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026 from £16

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November 2026 from £16

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December 2026 from £16

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January 2027 from £16

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February 2027 from £16

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March 2027 from £16

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April 2027 from £16

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May 2027 from £16

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June 2027 from £16

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July 2027 from £16

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August 2027 from £16

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September 2027 from £16

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
standard-pitch	Any	Any	£21 pitch_night
lakeside-pitch	Any	Any	£35 pitch_night
rally-field	Any	Any	£16 pitch_night
family-field	Any	mon, tue, wed, thu	£385 unit_night, incl. 24 people
family-field	Any	fri, sat, sun	£400 unit_night, incl. 24 people
bell-tent	Any	Any	£105 unit_night, incl. 4 people

Extras

Dog: £5 night (Camping pitches and bell tents (pods £26 per dog, shepherd's huts £26 per stay))
Other: £10 stay (Pup tent)
Gazebo: £25 stay
Other: £3.74 night (TV / power cable hire)

Minimum stays

2 nights: Weekends and school holidays
3 nights: Bank holiday weekends
4 nights: Easter weekend

Deposit: Deposit at booking; accommodation also needs a refundable security deposit on arrival

Source: sumnersponds.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Standard electric pitch

Pitch

Grass
Electric
For tent, trailer-tent, caravan, motorhome, campervan

Ribbon Park and Sumners Park; mix of grass and gravel hardstanding.

Lakeside electric pitch

Pitch

Grass
Electric
For tent, trailer-tent, caravan, motorhome, campervan

Pitches on the water; four premium gravel lakeside pitches in Ribbon Park.

Rally Field non-electric pitch

Pitch

Grass
No electric
10m x 10m
For tent, trailer-tent, caravan, motorhome, campervan

Large field with views over Ribbon Lake.

Family Field exclusive hire

Accommodation · 1 of them · sleeps 24

Private field with its own toilets, showers, electric hook-up and fire pit. Up to 10 units and 24 people. 2-night minimum; bookings by prior arrangement.

Camping pod

Pod · 6 of them · sleeps 5

Bedding bring
Electric heater
Dogs OK

Small pods sleep 2 adults and 2 small children; family pods up to 5 adults. Bring your own bedding, mattress and cooking gear. Garden and lakeside pods.

5m bell tent

Bell tent · sleeps 4

Bedding bring
None
Dogs OK

Furnished with a double bed and fitted sheet only; bring duvets and pillows. Lakeside tents include a private fishing swim. Bookable May to September.

B&B shepherd's hut

Shepherd's hut · 4 of them · sleeps 2

1 double
Bedding included
Woodburner
Dogs OK

Breakfast at the Cafe by the Lake included. Four huts: Old George, Gabriel, Boldwood, Bathsheba Everdene.

Safari tent

Safari tent · 2 of them · sleeps 6

Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central heating
Own toilet
Own shower

Willow's Hide sleeps 4 adults plus 2 children; Swallow's Hide sleeps 4. Lakeside with private fishing platform. Linen and towels provided.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · £5 night · on leads
Dogs on a lead at all times. Pods charge £26 per dog; shepherd's huts £26 per stay. Dog exercise paddocks can be hired separately.
Fires: In fire pits only
BBQs: Yes
Family Field has a fire pit provided.
Groups: By arrangement · max 3 pitches
Maximum three pitches to a group. No stag or hen parties.
Arrival: From 14:00 until 20:00
Call reception for arrangements
Vehicles: Car by your pitch · 1 per pitch
Also: At least one guest per booking aged 21 or over
Also: Card payments only
Also: No electric scooters
Also: Awnings not allowed in winter 2025/26 (porch awnings only)

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Accessible toilet
Family bathroom
Laundry
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Fridge or freezer

Food and drink

Shop
Café
Bar

Things to do

Play area
Fishing
Fishing lake
Carp fishing
Dog walk
Lake

Around the site

Woodland

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Chapel Road, Barns Green, Barns Green, RH13 0PR

Nearest pubQueen's Head5 min walk
Nearest stationChrist's Hospital2.1 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Sumners Ponds?

Yes, dogs are welcome. They cost £5 a night.

Can you have a campfire at Sumners Ponds?

Yes, in fire pits. BBQs: yes.

When is Sumners Ponds open?

All year.

How much does it cost to stay at Sumners Ponds?

From £16 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Camping is charged as a pitch fee plus a fee per person. Adults are £9.50 in low season, £11 in mid season and £12 in high season. Children aged 5 to 15 are £6 in low and mid season and £7 in high season. Pods cost £69.50 to £97 a night depending on type and season. Family Field is £385 a night Monday to Thursday and £400 Friday to Sunday, with a £250 security deposit.

Does Sumners Ponds have electric hook-ups?

Yes.