When can I check in and check out of The Fishbourne Centre?

Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Fishbourne Centre?

From £30 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Fishbourne Centre

View prices & book Last booked 4 days ago 8 22 reviews

Well-equipped site close to the station and pubs in Fishbourne
Chichester and Goodwood Estate 10 minutes' drive; beaches 15 mins away
Play park, tennis courts, BMX track and bar on site with live music

When it comes to a handy location for a West Sussex break, this place is surely up there with the best of them. The Fishbourne Centre is housed in a splendidly convenient spot in Fishbourne, within 10 minutes’ walk of the village’s train station, supermarket and pubs as well as the famed Fishbourne Roman Palace. As well as all the handy facilities within walking distance, it’s only a little way further to all sorts of ways to fill your days out, including the Goodwood Estate, Chichester city centre and the open spaces of the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. South coast beaches like West Wittering and Bracklesham Bay are within 15 minutes’ drive as well, so you’ll have plenty of choice for things to do… And that’s before you’ve even taken a look at the facilities right there on site – without even needing to stray beyond the gates you’ll have access to a play park, tennis courts and a BMX track (for under-12s) to keep everyone nicely active for a while on site. When it’s time to bring the day’s activities to a close you may well be pleased to hear that the centre’s bar is open from 5pm daily for drinks indoors or out on the deck; it’s also got pool tables, or you can settle down to enjoy one of the regular live music events or watch some sport on TV. Along with all this, the spacious grass pitches have access to toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a wifi service. You’ll be allowed to set up a barbecue for your dinner, and dogs are permitted on site too.

Site type

Opens 10 July

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 11 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 10 Jul to Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Open from Fri, 15 Aug to Tue, 19 Aug 2025

Open from Fri, 22 Aug to Mon, 1 Sept 2025

Open from Thu, 11 Sept to Mon, 15 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

6 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Firepit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed
Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely place for first time camping, amazing staff, great pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We arrived at the centre, myself with two young children and my friend with two young children.

The man in charge greeted us at the gate, he was ever so friendly, told us that our pitch is by the play park and toilets for the children.

Obviously being two women we got the tent up perfectly fine, the helper around field kindly blew up our blow up beds and sofa whilst we were doing other bits, anything we needed he was always there on hand to help us, nothing was to much trouble.

The place was nice, bit to small for me personally but it was my friends daughter first time camping and we thought it best we go to a smaller place first, and this is the ideal place to go, she had a fantastic time.

Disliked: There was only one male and one female toilet, they were closed from 11pm to 5am, also closed during the day on the Saturday as there was an event on, there was more toilets available but these ones were directly opposite us and with potty training a toddler this was a bit inconvenient. However toilets were clean and I saw staff regularly cleaning them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, not too busy campsite. Friendly stewards onsite. Good location in Fishbourne and near…

Overall	4/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Quiet, not too busy campsite.
Friendly stewards onsite.
Good location in Fishbourne and near to Chichester.

Disliked: The facilities - not enough showers, toilets and sinks. The showers weren't private enough, without having lockable cubicles.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good facilities, friendly service

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Richard D. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Good facilities and friendly 3

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, nice, clean, basic site with good kids play areas.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Emma I. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The site was easy to find. We were met when we arrived by two very friendly people who showed us where to pitch up and gave us all the necessary info. All the pitches were level which is great.
3 showers, 3 toilets in the womens - all clean. Mens clean too.
Lovely place to stay with walks and things for the kids to do.
We forgot milk and a gentleman in the kitchen in the centre kindly gave us some to tide us over for the next morning.
Yes trains go by but it does say that in the blurb, I'm a light sleeper and it didn't keep me awake.
I would definitely stay here again.
The site says it doesn't take cars next to your pitch, we were in a campercan with awning and i rang to see if would be allowed to stay and it was absolutely fine.

Disliked: There seemed to be no hot water to wash the dishes in or in the sink in the ladies room.
But for the price of the pitch, I wasn't too worried about it and we were only there for 1 night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site with lovely hosts / staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Linden E. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Camp site was perfect, great location especially as we stayed here because we were heading to the Goodwood Festival of Speed!

Hosts were so nice and even helped us pump our beds up with an electric pump!

10/10 would recommend and stay again even if it wasn’t for the Goodwood weekend!

Disliked: Honestly can’t think of anything we disliked!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay . Excellent hosts.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Fabulous site with extremely friendly and helpful staff . We were greeted by the manager on arrival having arrived a little early. We were then given permission to pop the tent up early allowing us to make full use of the day. Thank you . A brilliant stay . Good facilities , good bar , great location. 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's ok

Overall	4/10
Location	6
Value for money	4
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Friendly staff.

Disliked: Small field, crammed in.
Next to a road, noisy throughout the night.
One toilet per sex, all have to share.
The facilities they say they have such as tennis, bowls etc you can't use unless a member.
Park is fine.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location but below average facilities

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	4

Andrea J. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Location for travel on the buses and trains. Friendly staff.

Disliked: Toilet facilities were not great. Reminded us of being back at school and the changing rooms. Only 1 Toilet per sex in the main block. Not really good sinks to wash at.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for young families, short distance from everything

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Amy T. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Don't get me wrong, when we turned up and my heart sank as its a very small site... HOWEVER, turns out it was perfect.

Could see the children at all times from.our tent at one of the two parks.

Short walk to train station and pub

Basket ball court and football field

Onsite little bar

Coffee van turned up on Sunday

Deliveroo delivered (as did dominoes)

Hot shower amd nice flushing loo

Plugs in the changing area

Disliked: Changing area at the showers could do with a little revamp but really, it's a small site so I'm reaching for something to put here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Annual family outing for young lads and dads. Good space, decent pitches,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lawrence F. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Annual family outing for young lads and dads. Good space, decent pitches, excellent location for Chichester and beaches not too far. Friendly team on site.

Disliked: Showers are warm but not much room to move!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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 Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Fishbourne Centre

Fishbourne Play Field Association Camping

Blackboy Lane

Fishbourne

Chichester

West Sussex

England

PO18 8BE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.8387°N
-0.8197°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.8 mi Bus Station

7.5 mi High Street

Rail

0.2 mi Fishbourne Rail Station

1.2 mi Bosham Rail Station

1.7 mi Chichester Rail Station

Ferry

2.7 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing

3 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing

9.5 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing

Airport

23.2 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

24.8 mi Southampton Airport

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

If you only visit one local attraction, surely it has to be Fishbourne Roman Palace – it’s only 10 minutes’ walk away, and it’s got gorgeous gardens as well as the country’s largest collection of mosaics. For a bit more history, head into the centre of Chichester (10 minutes’ drive/public transport) to see the cathedral, or explore the Weald & Downland Living Museum (15 minutes’ drive). There’s often a slightly different vintage vibe at the Goodwood Estate (10 minutes) – this is a handy place to stay if you’re heading to events like the Festival of Speed or Goodwood Revival. If you prefer to keep things a bit more natural, perhaps you’d like to head out into the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walks and watersports, wander through West Dean Gardens (15 minutes) or learn all about how the grapes grow at Tinwood Estate (15 minutes), which has vineyard tours, tastings and afternoon teas.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Bracklesham Bay	5.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Wittering	5.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Pagham	6.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Bognor Regis (Aldwick)	6.9 mi	Sea	Good	Good	N/A	N/A
Selsey	7.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fishbourne Roman Palace 0.5 mi

Chichester Cathedral 1.7 mi

Goodwood House 4.1 mi

West Dean Gardens 4.8 mi

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 5.4 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 8.5 mi

Petworth House and Park 13.7 mi

Bembridge Windmill 16 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Cafï¿½ 19.4 mi

Hinton Ampner 20.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE 0.6 mi

GRAYLINGWELL HOSPITAL 2.3 mi

Kingley Vale's Ancient Yew Tree Forest 2.3 mi

Chichester Marina, Chichester and Dell Quay Circular 2.4 mi

Chidham - A Remote Coastal Walk 2.9 mi

Local events

Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, West Sussex 4.2 mi
Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, West Sussex 11.6 mi
Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 19 June 2025 – Thursday 19 June 2025)
Newport, Isle Of Wight 22.5 mi
Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, Hampshire 30 mi

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 11 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Fishbourne Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Fishbourne Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Fishbourne Centre? If you only visit one local attraction, surely it has to be Fishbourne Roman Palace – it’s only 10 minutes’ walk away, and it’s got gorgeous gardens as well as the country’s … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Fishbourne Centre?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at The Fishbourne Centre? From £30 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.