Aldingbourne Trust

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Lovely small site with washing up & drinking water very close
Lovely small site with washing up & drinking water very close
Pitches
Family-friendly breaks in west sussex
Cafe
Tent pitch
Café veranda
Kids welcome
All pitched up
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Pitches
Family-friendly breaks in west sussex
Cafe

  • Charity-run site on the southern edge of South Downs National Park
  • Free access to an open farm and indoor and outdoor playgrounds
  • A quarter of an hour’s drive from Chichester; 20 minutes to the coast
Run – don't walk – to Aldingbourne Trust, a charity-run site on the southern edge of South Downs National Park… This family-friendly location has lots for all ages, with all overnight guests being granted free access (from 2pm on the day of arrival to the end of the stay) to the open farm, the Cherry Tree roleplay village, soft play rooms, a water play area, a maze, miniature golf and woodland walks. As if that isn't enough already, the team arranges tractor rides and summer events on select dates. When you're hungry, make your way over to the on-site Quarry Café for a freshly cooked breakfast, homemade lunch, snack, coffee or a delicious cake. The outdoor veranda seating area is a splendid spot to unwind after a day of activities. Aldingbourne Trust is an award-winning local charity that helps people with learning disabilities and autism to live independent lives, so this is also a meaningful getaway. Adults with learning disabilities or autism are actively involved in everything they do. The site is on the edge of the small village of Norton, about a quarter of an hour’s drive from Chichester, where there’s an abundance of attractions, shops and places to eat. The West Sussex coast is also easy to reach: Bognor Regis is about 20 minutes away by road.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Vehicle access to the camping field is permitted on the day of arrival before 4.30pm, on the day of departure after 9.30am and during your stay outside of the restricted hours (9.30am to 4.30pm) for loading and unloading only.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

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Reviews

9.7

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot, especially for families! Loads of fun activities for kids. Staff are ace, facilities are spotless, and you can even use attractions after hours. Pitches can be snug when busy, and the shop's small, but everyone loves it and wants to come back.

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great family site perfect for children…

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Jacqui b.

Powered grass and earth tent site

Liked great family site perfect for children

Disliked mixed toilets that the public use

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what a lovely little campsite will…

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Jacqui b.

Powered grass and earth tent site

Liked what a lovely little campsite will definitely be back

Disliked Would love separate toilets for the campsite to the farm

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Happy campers

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Fiona H.

Powered grass and earth tent site

Liked Lovely little campsite. We felt well looked after by the camp warden Mark. Really awesome place to stay with young kids

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Lovely small campsite. Regular checks from…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth tent site

Liked Lovely small campsite. Regular checks from Mark the campsite manager were great and he was so helpful.
They provide additional extras such as electric hook up cables, trolleys for transporting luggage, washing up bowls, fire pits with grates.
The use of facilities after hours was brilliant too.

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Family friendly

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth tent site

Liked Amazing campsite for children. Very family friendly with lots of fun activities to keep children busy during the day and evening.
We were met by Mark, who was an absolute legend! He checked in on us at least twice a day, provided a wealth of knowledge and even managed to retrieve lost toys that had escaped the camping field. Looking forward to returning next year.

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Brilliant little campsite, mark was fantastic,…

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Abigail H.

Powered grass and earth tent site

Liked Brilliant little campsite, mark was fantastic, checked on us in the morning and evening to make sure everything was okay!
It was brilliant that we could use the facilities after hours! Kept the children busy ! Definitely would recommend and will come back again!! X

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Great Exclusive little site

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Neil W.

Powered grass and earth tent site

Liked Pitch set up and exclusive feel (only 15 pitches).
Use of activities at the Aldingbourne Trust.
The Quarry Cafe and Gift Shop

Disliked Shop does not stock any essentials for campers. Perhaps pre-offer a welcome pack with local produce etc.

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Superb first camping experience

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Paul R.

Powered grass and earth tent site

Liked Amazing venue and the staff were superb
Mark greeted us on arrival, talked us through the site and the trust and then checked on all pitches evening and morning
This was our first camping trip and he made it superb, thank you

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kids had a fantastic time, lovely…

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MARTIN H.

Powered grass and earth tent site

Liked kids had a fantastic time, lovely site

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Hannah W.

Powered grass and earth tent site

Liked We camped here for 2 nights & will definitely be recommending to friends & family. Wonderful facilities for camping, kept clean and tidy. Showers always hot. Excellent centre will plenty of activities to keep the children entertained. Lovely farm you can visit during opening hours.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Soft 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 Laundry 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

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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Site close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Aldingbourne Trust

Blackmill Lane

Norton

Chichester

West Sussex

England

PO18 0JP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.85683°N
0.6773°W

Route directions

What3words: ///ripples.cabbages.rules.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.5 km Southdowns
7.5 km Southdowns
7.8 km Bus Station
Rail
3.9 km Barnham Rail Station
7.6 km Ford Rail Station
7.8 km Bognor Regis Rail Station
Ferry
14.1 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
14.4 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing
25.4 km Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
27.4 km 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

Dating from the early 17th century, Goodwood House (10 minutes’ drive) is distinctive for its four round turrets topped by cupolas. Its renowned art collection includes landscapes by Venetian artist Canaletto. Also on site is Goodwood Motor Circuit, which holds events such as the Festival of Speed (July) and the vintage-style Goodwood Revival (September). After checking out the colourful window by Marc Chagall in medieval Chichester Cathedral (15 minutes), take a relaxing stroll through Bishop’s Palace Garden, or head to the Pallant House Gallery, which has a cracking collection of contemporary British art, with works from the likes of Barbara Hepworth and Rachel Whiteread. Devour fish and chips on the pebbly beach at Bognor Regis (20 minutes), stroll up and down the pier or along the promenade, which is dotted with child-friendly activities, from climbing inflatable structures to miniature golf. And if you can’t get enough of miniature golf, there’s another course in leafy Hotham Park, where you can also scoot around on a miniature railway.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felpham 8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Bognor Regis East 8.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) 8.7 km Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Middleton-On-Sea 9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Pagham 10.8 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Goodwood House 4.8 km

Chichester Cathedral 7.6 km

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 8 km

Arundel Castle and Gardens 8.7 km

West Dean Gardens 8.9 km

National Trust

Petworth House and Park 15.2 km

Uppark House and Garden 18.5 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 28.8 km

Oakhurst Cottage 30.9 km

Winkworth Arboretum 34.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Slindon - Stane Street 3.1 km

GOODWOOD HOUSE 4.8 km

East Dean - Goodwood Country Park 6.4 km

East Dean - South Downs Way - East Dean 6.5 km

GRAYLINGWELL HOSPITAL 6.5 km

Local events

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

    Arundel, England 8.6 km

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, England 46.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aldingbourne Trust have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aldingbourne Trust dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Aldingbourne Trust? Dating from the early 17th century, Goodwood House (10 minutes’ drive) is distinctive for its four round turrets topped by cupolas. Its renowned art collection includes landscapes by Venetian artist Canaletto. Also … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aldingbourne Trust?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    You are welcome to stay on site for the rest of the day even after check-out.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Aldingbourne Trust? From $345.55 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.