Creative Camping

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Grassy pitches
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Level grounds
Plenty of space to pitch
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  • Friendly West Sussex campsite with handy indoor space
  • A 10-minute drive from Selsey and Chichester
  • Indoor 'beach' area with sandpit, books and games
Find your new happy place at Creative Camping, an aptly named campsite close to the West Sussex coastline. Located midway between Selsey on the coast and the historic city of Chichester, this laidback spot is a top pick for families and friends looking for a getaway somewhere just that little bit different. As well as the well-maintained pitches and green outdoor area, Creative Camping has a spacious indoor area for guests to enjoy. Come and relax on the indoor 'beach', sit back on one of the comfy chairs, let the kids play in the sandpit or take your pick of the games and books on offer. The indoor space also has a lounge and dining area, a kitchen with sinks, two toilets, two showers, a changing room and a baby changing table. When you spend time outside, you'll appreciate the site's quiet location away from the road and the natural feel of the place – sit back and relax and it's quite likely that you'll see birds of prey flying overhead. Dogs are welcome here and there's easy access to footpaths in the local area for their walks. The sensible use of open fires and barbecues is allowed, and guests can make use of the site's big barbecue and pizza oven. Handily, Sidlesham village centre, where there is a pub, is about a quarter of a mile away to the north.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Facilities/activities including Bookable Arts and Crafts-guided workshops for children and adults are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 256 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly family-friendly, quirky campsite with excellent, clean facilities including unique outdoor showers and a well-equipped communal indoor area. Hosts Kym and Gary are consistently praised for their welcoming, helpful, and accommodating nature. Generous pitches, free use of fire pits and BBQs, and a vast array of toys and activities for children are significant highlights. While some road noise is noted, most guests find the relaxed atmosphere, creative touches, and exceptional hospitality make it an ideal getaway.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site with great facilities. A big hit with the kids

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice showers; great location; nice shop on site for souvenirs; petrol station very close by with shop for essentials;

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Family oriented campsite

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Bartosz R.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quad bikes, hosts and atmosphere. Thank you Kym and Gary for making us feel welcomed from arrival all the way to the end of our stay. Outdoor showers are a must to try, especially in fine weather. Nearby 24/7 esso garage and pub for those not 100% campsite ready visitors

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Great introduction to camping for our 3 year old.

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Terry P.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We really enjoyed our short visit. The outside shower was great! Lots of toys and outdoor activities for kids. Indoor sandpit is useful when it's rainy.

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Excellent site, big pitch size, very friendly staff. Highly recommend!

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Joe W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic site, friendly staff, loads of things for kids to do while setting up tents. Clean facilities

Disliked Literally nothing

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Campsite with many go-carts and toys…

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Bert I.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Campsite with many go-carts and toys and this time plenty of space to play with the other kids.
Showers good and good water to wash dishes

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The name is program....creative...a little bit…

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Sabine W.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The name is program....creative...a little bit chaos but clean facilities...Very friendly owner- good vibrations and atmosphere...real holiday

Disliked nothing...

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Great value for money and excellent facilities.

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Janice R.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything! This site is excellent value for money with so much for children to do at no extra cost. The only thing I would say is that a bigger or additional fridge would be helpful.

Disliked Nothing

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Welcoming with clean facilities

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Gary welcomed us on site, he was very friendly and attentive. The pitch was a good size and the facilities were clean. We only stayed onsite for one night but it was a good experience, thank you Kym and Gary.

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Excellent site with lovely staff 😊

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Kiri M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Perfect place for me and my teenager and toddler they were both entertained and loved our stay. This site had everything we could need and more. Felt safe and secure so kids could have the freedom to go off and play and still be seen. Other guests were lovely and friendly and staff were happy to help. Also a nice walk and big field close by to walk the dog. We loved it and hope to visit again. Thank you

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Excellent site, friendly hosts

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Laura G.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a great stay at creative camping!! Great location, friendly hosts that make you feel so welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Baby-changing facilities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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 Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Creative Camping

Selsey Road

Sidlesham

West Sussex

England

PO20 7QX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.78171°N
0.79087°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 mi Bus Station
5.1 mi High Street
5.2 mi High Street
Rail
3.5 mi Chichester Rail Station
4.1 mi Fishbourne Rail Station
4.9 mi Bosham Rail Station
Ferry
3.8 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
3.9 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
10.3 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
22.2 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
27.5 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

There are all sorts of coastal corners you'll want to explore while in West Sussex, from the wildlife haven wetlands of RSPB Pagham Harbour (five minutes' drive) to the cheerful seafront at Selsey (10 minutes) or the sandy stretches of West Wittering (15 minutes). Slightly further afield, it's easy to get to other maritime spots, whether you fancy a day trip to the seaside resort and pleasure harbour at Littlehampton (30 minutes) or want to walk around the historic dockyards of Portsmouth (30 minutes). Jaunts to the bright lights and vintage shops of Brighton (an hour and 10 minutes) are also on the cards if you fancy a really special day out. There's also much to see and do inland locally, with many of the prettiest parts of the South Downs National Park just a short drive away. While you're in the area, make sure to check out pretty historic country estates like Arundel Castle (25 minutes), and if ancient history's your thing you can make tracks for the mosaics and columns of Fishbourne Roman Palace (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pagham 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Selsey 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Bracklesham Bay 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) 4.3 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Bognor Regis East 5.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fishbourne Roman Palace 3.9 mi

Chichester Cathedral 3.9 mi

Goodwood House 6.6 mi

West Dean Gardens 8.4 mi

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 8.7 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 12.6 mi

Bembridge Windmill 14.9 mi

Petworth House and Park 16.2 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 23.1 mi

Hinton Ampner 23.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Chichester Marina, Chichester and Dell Quay Circular 2.1 mi

BRACKLESHAM BAY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM ??/??/2006) 2.8 mi

Hazardous 3.6 mi

Chichester Harbour: Itchenor - East Head - West Wittering 3.7 mi

FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE 3.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Creative Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Creative Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Creative Camping? There are all sorts of coastal corners you'll want to explore while in West Sussex, from the wildlife haven wetlands of RSPB Pagham Harbour (five minutes' drive) to the cheerful seafront at … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Creative Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Creative Camping? From £32 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.