Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field

View prices & book 8.4 47 reviews
Round the corner next to the Old Piggery
Round the corner next to the old piggery
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Around the site
Looking south towards the farm and climping beach
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Round the corner next to the old piggery
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1/50
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Around the site

  • Back to basics stays in a three-acre field enclosed by high hedges
  • Littlehampton five minutes' drive and Bognor Regis 10 minutes
  • A 20-minute stroll from dog-friendly Climping beach
Swathes of spectacular West Sussex scenery are what guests pitch up among at Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field, set in loads of space between Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. Run by Alison, this is a welcoming site in the village of Climping. It's just behind Climping Street, which provides a 20-minute walk to the sea. Arundel Castle is a 10-minute drive from the site, and the southern edge of the South Downs National Park is 15 minutes’ drive away. Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field is also beside the A259, making it handy for accessing other beach days on the south coast as well as for visiting two local pubs: the closest pub is five minutes’ walk away for pub food and real ales. Barbecues are also allowed on pitches (no open fires, please). The pitches are in fields enclosed by high hedges. Amenities include two family shower rooms with underfloor heating, two gas-powered showers, two flushing toilets and five chemical toilets. There's also a washing-up room with two sinks, a fridge, freezer, microwave, electric kettle and plugs for your hairdryer or mobile phone charger. If you fancy it, Alison can arrange for you to join Sarah, a professional museum curator, historian and antiques expert, on an antiques and vintage foraging experience in Arundel, Petworth or Lewes.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 24
Tent pitches 24
Touring caravan pitches 24
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • 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 site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The North Field is located closest to the A259 road so it may be noisier there.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 47 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

85% would recommend this site to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers well-sized, level pitches with good spacing and water points. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are generally reported as clean and well-maintained, with a communal kitchen area featuring a microwave and fridge. The location is praised for its proximity to the beach, pubs, and local attractions. While some guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, a few mention background road noise. The owner is frequently described as friendly and helpful. Some negative feedback relates to portaloos and occasional cleanliness concerns.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Had good facilities that were kept quite clean. Pitches were well sized Is…

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9 out of 10
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Charlie S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Had good facilities that were kept quite clean. Pitches were well sized
Is in walking distance to the beach and 2 pubs and driving distance to town/attractions.
Is close to a main road but not too noisy overnight

Disliked When it is busy, there is a queue for the showers/flushing toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Has everything needed for a camping break.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Good sized level pitches with plenty of space between.
Clean showers/toilet block.
Hot/cold undercover washing up area.
Fridge/feeezer/microwave/phone charging.
Lovely cafe next door for breakfast.

Disliked There is a fair bit of road noise. This didn't bother me at all and it is mentioned in the site information. But just be aware if you are sensitive to road noise at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean site, relaxing and peaceful and friendly. Level pitches.

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8 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Katie F.

South field electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly campsite owner who was very helpful. We loved the pitches - plenty of space and to each side re wilding grass and flowers. Showers best we have seen and loos fine. Great area to explore and have adventures. Campsite felt secure.

Disliked Drum of road noise in the background but low level in back field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lots of space, water tap at every pitch, showers have been spacious…

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7 out of 10
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Nicole B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lots of space, water tap at every pitch, showers have been spacious and clean, little washing up room with fridge and freezer, beach can be reached by foot

Disliked No shade during the day, portaloos been quite smelly due to heat and sun

Recommend to friends Visit again

amazing location, wonderful walks and views, perfect for the family.

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10 out of 10
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Frank P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked hidden away with good amenities in a central location to many beautiful sites

Disliked n/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quirky site close to 2 pubs did not go to, Love that…

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steve t.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quirky site close to 2 pubs did not go to, Love that they only mowed the pitches toilets and showers we clean will be stopping there again as a short stopping point on travels.

Disliked Nothing to dislike as it is a priced well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is my third year coming here and I wouldn't go anywhere…

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lisa h.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked This is my third year coming here and I wouldn't go anywhere else as it's a beautiful peaceful place. The kitchen facilities are great with cooker, microwave, fridge and freezer. The free wifi is a must for me as it's just me and my dog! The shower facilities and toilets are clean and the taps are useful for nice cold water. It's near to the places I always visit. Alison is a lovely lady and came down to check all was well and I know if I had a problem, I could call her. Thank you for a lovely stay and will see you next Father's Day weekend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Dear Lisa,
it was great to see you and Toby again, so pleased that you enjoyed your stay,
kind regards, Alison

Friendly owner and it's near beach and pubs and a good cafe

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Ross B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Facilities and maintained site and friendly owner and got to see a black and white woodpecker.It was peaceful which was nice as I didn't want to spend time with others

Recommend to friends Visit again

SCARY PLACE, AVOID!

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1 out of 10
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Anonymous

South field electric grass pitch

Liked If I could score zero stars, I would.

Disliked SCARY place, felt totally unsafe. No-one to greet you, totally empty, except one lonely tent that was deserted.
The host, who is only contactable by phone, was a complete ogre. Unhelpful, unkind and disrespectful.
Toilets looked like something out of a war zone.
AVOID!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Dear Wayne,
I apologise for your unhappy experience in the rain and was trying to explain that I was sending you the checkin information and pitch map by return email after I received your booking at 3.17pm. I managed this by 3.42pm by which time you were already having difficulty finding the Field and the gloomy, rainy weather was not helping the mobile phone reception. You did say that you had just seen my email, but were already exiting and did not stay. The other guests here at the time were inside their tent as it was raining and they did not want to get wet.
I have refunded your payment of £38 in full. You should receive it into your bank account 5/10 days.
kind regards,
Alison

Facilities were excellent well maintained and clean. Alison popped round to met…

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Anonymous

South field electric grass pitch

Liked Facilities were excellent well maintained and clean. Alison popped round to met us and had acgrest chat about all the local things to do. The pitches are clear and give plenty of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

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

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.80669°N
0.58346°W

Route directions

The postcode BN17 5SN is shared with Climping School and Climping Caravan Park. The Woodpecker camping field is accessed directly off the A259 into Maidenhead Aquatics retail outlet car park. The field's gated entrance is immediately on the left as you turn in off the A259.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.9 mi Anchor Springs
2.6 mi Southdowns
2.6 mi Southdowns
Rail
1.6 mi Ford Rail Station
1.7 mi Littlehampton Rail Station
3 mi Barnham Rail Station
Ferry
12.4 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
12.4 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
19.4 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
13 mi Shoreham Brighton City 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

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 and kitesurfers, with grass areas for setting up. Also within easy reach is Littlehampton (five minutes’ drive or 10 by the Coastliner bus), home to the family-friendly East beach and its free to use barbecues. Just beside the beach is Harbour Park, an amusement and funfair centre with free entry, rides and indoor play; for a quieter time, hire a bike for a ride along the promenade. If you’re around in summer, a Littlehampton must-do is the ferry ride over to West beach, a Local Nature Reserve. Next up, Bognor Regis (10 minutes’ drive or 25 by bus), for a day at the Marine Park Gardens and boating on the lake, riding the miniature railway, putting on the 18-hole green and having a picnic under the trees. (There are beaches here too – do make time for some sandy hours as well…). Inland, Arundel is 10 minutes’ drive from the site and Amberley 15.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Middleton-On-Sea 1.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Littlehampton 2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Felpham 3.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Bognor Regis East 4.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) 5.1 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Arundel Castle and Gardens 3.6 mi

Goodwood House 8.2 mi

Parham House & Gardens 8.7 mi

Chichester Cathedral 8.9 mi

Fishbourne Roman Palace 10.1 mi

National Trust

Petworth House and Park 12.5 mi

Uppark House and Garden 16.8 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 22.2 mi

Oakhurst Cottage 22.6 mi

Nymans 23.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Arundel Station to Amberley Station 3.3 mi

Arundel Park and River Arun 4 mi

ARUNDEL CASTLE 4.6 mi

Slindon - Stane Street 4.8 mi

Angmering - Burpham - Angmering 4.8 mi

Local events

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)

    Arundel, West Sussex 3.5 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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 touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.