Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field
View prices & book- Three-acre grass field enclosed by high hedges
- Back to basics stays between Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- A 20-minute stroll to dog-friendly Climping beach
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- A cable measuring at least 12 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The North Field is located closest to the A259 road so it may be noisier there.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun, 12 May to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
Voted 54% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: I love nature so I loved the mushrooms coming up through the grass and the wood stack also that it's been left to grow 'wild' in certain areas.. I love the portaloo shower although too cold for an autumnal shower I think there fun! Alison, although i didnt get to meet her i did speak with her and texted! She was very polite chatty and very approachable i felt like iv known her for years...lol! Washing up room had extra bits (including the spiders 😆) I'm certainly interinged to see it in the height of summer ☀️
Disliked: I understand why there's 2 gates I'm sure there could be a better system... I'm sure if there was 2 adults or an older kid to hold/open the gates it wouldn't show as much also we left early and arrive back late every day!
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Excellent site with clean facilities, and level pitches
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Liked: Lovely open space, shower rooms heated with good showers facilities to cover all campers
Disliked: Security from road very good double gated with code but no security from foot paths
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Alison was very helpful and the site had all the amenities we…
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South field powered grass site
Liked: Alison was very helpful and the site had all the amenities we needed. If you come in the evening do read your emails as there will be instructions on how to get in which are very useful. It had very good free wifi.
Disliked: Communal portaloos are not very appetizing but there are toilets in the shower rooms or you can hire a private toilet on some of the pitches.
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South field powered grass site
Liked: Easy access
Disliked: Access road to the pitches was very muddy and uneven
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Very friendly and welcoming, unrelaxing being next to such a busy road
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Liked: Also on is very friendly and helpful. Other campers were also very friendly and helpful. Very close to Climping beach which is beautiful. Easy to get to other beaches attractions.
Disliked: Being right next to the A259. Constantly busy and very noisy throughout the night. Very difficult to exit campsite as your right on the A259. Difficult to walk anywhere without walking on a road. Walking to the beach you have to walk on a road. To get to the local pub you have to cross the A259 which is unsafe and not really possible without being in a vehicle, especially with young children. The play area is very small.
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From the manager: Dear Guest, I am so sorry that you did not enjoy your stay due to the close proximity of the A259. I do make this clear in my descriptions and have photo's of the road and the entrance to the field from it. Road noise does not affect everyone, but I understand if you are affected by it then it is hard to switch off from it. I do advise that the South Field is quieter as any road noise is absorbed by the long run of holiday lets buildings in the middle of the Field, but on this occasion, August Bank Holiday, that Field was completely booked several weeks prior. There is a longer alternative walk to Climping Beach from the Camping Field by turning left, instead of right, heading on the public footpath 169 towards the School and down Bread Lane to the beach. It is shown on the Map that I provide all my guests with. The Oyster Catcher Vintage Inn Pub can be accessed safely by using the 2 lighted crossing reservations in the middle of the A259, directly outside the entrance to Maidenhead Aquatics. I appreciate that you were on your own with small children, so being in a vehicle would be safer for you all and the pub is easily accessible by vehicle. The right turn onto the A259 is tricky, especially on a bank holiday weekend with all the extra traffic. kind regards, Alison
Very relaxing and peaceful we had a lovely time, and it is…
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Liked: Very relaxing and peaceful we had a lovely time, and it is close to the sea side Will book again.
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A very basic camp site with good siz level pitches in a good location.
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South field powered grass site
Liked: Location of the campsite is great. Short walk to Climping and short drive to Littlehampton. Size of the pitch is good and we were lucky to have a great group of other campers there which made the experience social and fun.
Disliked: Toilets and showers and the main drawback. The portaloo's are smelly, especially in the hot weather, and the 4 showers were not great for family use. The gas heated showers regularly ran cold.
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A great no frills, camping field close to Arundel and the beach ! Fun.
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Liked: A decent camp ground, , good sized pitches, (6*6m) with enough facilities (loos etc) even on a busy bank holiday weekend. Walk to the beach via a 20 minute lane cross country with no cars.quite quiet despite the nearby A259. Alison the host was ever-present making sure everything was working and taken care of, greeting people and ensuring maintenance issues were dealt with.
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Alison was really helpful, and the site was great - it's basic…
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Liked: Alison was really helpful, and the site was great - it's basic but that was all we needed! The facilities are very functional, and despite being next to a road, it was peaceful and calm. Thank you - a great stay!
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Excellent site , friendly staff and level grass pitches
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Liked: Really good value for money for pitching tents. A great spot with a few beaches. Perfect for those with pooches. Really friendly staff. We stayed here one night but the facilities are some of the best I've seen. Would happily spend more nights if I had the time.
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Type
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field
Maidenhead Aquatics
Climping
Littlehampton
West Sussex
England
BN17 5SN
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.80669°N
-0.58346°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Middleton-On-Sea | 2.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Littlehampton | 3.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Felpham | 5.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Bognor Regis East | 6.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) | 8.2 km | Sea | Good | Good | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Arundel Castle and Gardens 5.8 km
Goodwood House 13.2 km
Parham House & Gardens 13.9 km
Chichester Cathedral 14.3 km
Fishbourne Roman Palace 16.2 km
National Trust
Petworth House and Park 20.2 km
Uppark House and Garden 27.1 km
Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 35.7 km
Oakhurst Cottage 36.4 km
Nymans 38.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Arundel Station to Amberley Station 5.3 km
Arundel Park and River Arun 6.5 km
ARUNDEL CASTLE 7.5 km
Slindon - Stane Street 7.7 km
Angmering - Burpham - Angmering 7.7 km
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
Arundel, England 5.7 km
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 11 July 2024 – Thursday 11 July 2024)
Chichester, England 13.2 km
- Wickham Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Fareham, England 43.8 km
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 46 km
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in West Sussex?
- Does Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field? The closest beach is Climping, a 20-minute walk or a few minutes’ drive from the site. It’s a top spot for families for its shallow swimming, and is also popular with windsurfers … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field? From $50.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.