When can I check in and check out of Creative Camping?

Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Creative Camping?

From $72.55 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Creative Camping

View prices & book Last booked 21 hours ago 9.5 216 reviews

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

Open all year

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.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Reception is unmanned after 7:30 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
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.
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.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Fires off the ground allowed, fire pits available

Field of sunflowers in the adjacent field.

Creative camping site is surrounded by beautiful fields of flowers full of butterflies.

Sunset fromcreativecamping. dark skys great for star gazing.

Near by dell quay, a short taxidrive away

Lovely family May Bank Holiday break camping. Clean and friendly.

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Tina N. May 2025

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Everything. It was an exceptionally clean, lovely site with activities for the kids and all the amenities you could want. It catered for my 9month old camping as well as my 13 and 10yr olds. The site was well situated, quiet and very friendly. Great for families with young ones or for those just doing their first camp experiences with facilities if you wanted to use them.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fantastic campsite with brilliant extras to keep kids entertained and well…

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Grace S. May 2025

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Absolutely fantastic campsite with brilliant extras to keep kids entertained and well thought out communal facilities. Lovely small site, everything we needed and more. Highly recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very nice campsite, great facilities and friendly owners.

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Andy G. May 2025

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: Clean bathrooms and showers
Comfortable indoor area with sofas and dining table etc with additional showers
Fire pitt and washing setup.
Perfect dog safe trail next to the site with endless fields.
Great setup for kids and older children with bikes and go karts available for all.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite. Would recommend/come back again!

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Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Really good services including kitchen facilities and fire pits etc. Toilets and showers were clean and really enjoyed the outdoor shower.
It's a really beautiful campsite.
I stayed midweek so there was only myself and two other gentleman so nice and quiet.
Pub down the road is very nice too.

Disliked: Some road noise but not an issue

Recommend to friends Visit again

Creative Camping has such a friendly and chill atmosphere. This is our…

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Morag D. May 2025

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Creative Camping has such a friendly and chill atmosphere. This is our second time staying and will come again! Everything you need and more, with the lounge/kitchen area and sand pit. And especially for little ones, so many toys! We didn't get to do the arts and crafts this time but hope to next visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was our second visit and we had a great time again.…

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Rebecca E. May 2025

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: This was our second visit and we had a great time again. Everything is clean and tidy. Lots of nice touches. The site is nice and flat and secure. Hope to stay again depending on availability

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really friendly site with great facilities. Perfect location to Chichester, Chichester Harbour…

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Nathan M. May 2025

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Really friendly site with great facilities. Perfect location to Chichester, Chichester Harbour and just up the road from a beautiful RSPB nature reserve at Pagham Harbour.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for families but also couples with no kids

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Antonio T. May 2025

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Lovely 'creative' place with excellent facilities, very tranquil and secluded, good pub/restaurant options within walking distance.
We'll be back with kids since the play area and creative space for them are outstanding!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great set up, brilliant hosts. Will be back!

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Facilities / Activities	8
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Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Great welcome by Kym. The site is well set up with access to borrowing tables, fire pits, bbqs etc.
Would thoroughly recommend for a few nights away. Only 14 pitches which ensures no over crowding or noise. A brilliant site, easy access to Selsey & local areas for shops, beaches & walks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic stay, we'll definitely be visiting again.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Sam B. May 2025

Powered grass caravan site

Liked: Fantastic stay at Creative Camping. We only booked for 2 nights bit received a warm welcome from Kym. Pitches were great condition, facilities excellent including lovely clean hot showers and indoor washing up. Convenient shop and garage next door.

We didn't need the crafts or indoor play area as have older kids and a caravan, bit for those with younger kids and those camping this would be a godsend for a rainy day, with a dry place to relax with a cup of tea.

Out 10 and 11 year olds had a blast riding the tandem bike, go karts, scooters and trolleys - something for kids of all ages (and adults who are young at heart).

The site had a warm and friendly atmosphere which we really liked.

Disliked: Despite directions the entrance was difficult to spit and we drove past it twice before we found it so we recommend finding it on Google street view before attempting with a caravan.

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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 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

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Creative Camping

Selsey Road

Sidlesham

West Sussex

England

PO20 7QX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.78171°N
-0.79087°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.6 km Bus Station

8.3 km High Street

Rail

5.6 km Chichester Rail Station

6.6 km Fishbourne Rail Station

7.9 km Bosham Rail Station

Ferry

6 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing

6.3 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing

16.6 km Hayling Island Ferry Landing

Airport

35.7 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

44.2 km 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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Pagham	4.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Selsey	5.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Bracklesham Bay	5.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bognor Regis (Aldwick)	7 km	Sea	Good	Good	N/A	N/A
Bognor Regis East	8.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fishbourne Roman Palace 6.2 km

Chichester Cathedral 6.2 km

Goodwood House 10.6 km

West Dean Gardens 13.6 km

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 14.1 km

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 20.3 km

Bembridge Windmill 24 km

Petworth House and Park 26.1 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Cafï¿½ 37.1 km

Hinton Ampner 38.5 km

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 3.4 km

BRACKLESHAM BAY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM ??/??/2006) 4.5 km

Hazardous 5.8 km

Chichester Harbour: Itchenor - East Head - West Wittering 5.9 km

FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE 6.1 km

Local events

Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 10 July 2025 – Thursday, 10 July 2025)
Chichester, England 10.7 km
Arundel Festival (Saturday, 16 August 2025 – Saturday, 16 August 2025)
Arundel, England 18.4 km
Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, 19 June 2025 – Thursday, 19 June 2025)
Newport, England 36 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including Bookable Arts and Crafts-guided workshops for children and adults are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

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.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Safety

No electric barbecues allowed.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 7:30 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

General

Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

General

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.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this campground/park. Please check-in at the Our Shop by the parking area instead.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 caravan

Arrive: noon – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Creative Camping? From $72.55 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.