Bucket and Spade
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- Small family-run touring site in the village of Sidlesham
- A 10-minute drive from Chichester and south coast beaches
- Simple, well-kept pitches; pub two minutes' walk away
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 11 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass touring pitch
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 5m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding touring pitch
4 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 5m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34
View prices & bookDelilah shepherd's hut (two person)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Arrival daysFrom £99
View prices & bookWoodie shepherd's hut (four person)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Arrival daysFrom £110
View prices & bookRusty shepherd's hut (four person)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 17.4ft width × 8.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £240
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, well-maintained campsite receives consistent praise for its exceptionally clean and modern shower and toilet facilities. Guests frequently highlight the spacious, level pitches and the friendly, helpful owners. Its convenient location offers easy access to local pubs, public transport for exploring nearby towns, and numerous walking and cycling routes. While some guests noted road noise, most found it minimal. A few mentioned limited bathroom facilities during peak times and the absence of WiFi. Overall, visitors highly recommend this peaceful and well-located site and express a desire to return.
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Secure access gate, water and Ehu on pitch, tidy well kept site,…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Secure access gate, water and Ehu on pitch, tidy well kept site, friendly staff and good communication, good showers with plenty of hot water at all times, short walk to the pub.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Sehr empfehlenswert.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Sehr schöner Campingplatz, familiengeführt. Hunde sind willkommen. Es ist sehr ruhig.
Disliked Da fällt mir nichts ein.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good overnighter for Portsmouth ferry - 20-30 minutes away
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Quiet and clean
Disliked Bit of road noise as on pitch 1
Recommend to friends Visit again
Cleanliness and newness of showers. Security of closing front gate. Nicely spread…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Cleanliness and newness of showers. Security of closing front gate. Nicely spread out pitches. Walking distance to a lovely pub!
Disliked Cold showers in evening, messaged contact, but no response until the morning when the water was hot again! Road noise meant we needed to have pop top down, wasn't too bad but stopped my husband sleeping.
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Super friendly and helpful. Facilities were very clean.…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Super friendly and helpful. Facilities were very clean.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent facilities and a lovely location.…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Excellent facilities and a lovely location.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site, would recommend.
Rusty shepherd's hut (four person)
Liked Shepard's hut lovely. Great campsite quite and peaceful and very clean.
Disliked Only thing I didn't like in the Shepard's hut was the toilet door as it clashes with the bed steps, would be better as a folding or normal door!
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Worth a trip - we will stay there again.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Spacious pitches - our hard stand pitch seemed newly done, along with 3 others. We had our own water supply as well which was nice and unexpected.
Warm welcome from Warden. Facilities very clean and again nice that it is actually two complete bathrooms and one toilet.
Disliked Getting off the property onto the busy road can be a bit awkward, but not impossible.
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Good site with excellent facilities
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Small campsite with very good, clean facilities. Just a few minutes walk to a reasonable pub.
Disliked On a very busy road, one evening the traffic didn’t stop at all. Heavy Lorrie’s as well as cars. Part of pavement to pub is very small and the lorries come very close.
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Excellent site in a great location.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Excellent, quiet, dog friendly site in a great rural location.
The hard standing pitches with grassed area are ideal for a guaranteed flat surface plus the ability to erect awnings/windbreaks etc...
The toilet/shower areas are well laid out with plenty of hangers and a mirror in each one. Toilets were always clean and the showers were hot. Good washing up facility.
The bus stop serving Chichester to Selsey is a couple of minutes away, with buses every fifteen minutes. Very handy if you want to leave the van on site for the day.
Pub with beer garden across the road as well.
Plenty of places to walk the dog around the local paths and lanes. Will definitely revisit.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Bucket and Spade
Selsey Road
Sidlesham
West Sussex
England
PO20 7QX
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.78369°N
0.79064°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Pagham | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Selsey | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Bracklesham Bay | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) | 4.3 mi | Sea | Good | Good | N/A | N/A |
Bognor Regis East | 5.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Chichester Cathedral 3.7 mi
Fishbourne Roman Palace 3.7 mi
Goodwood House 6.5 mi
West Dean Gardens 8.3 mi
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 8.6 mi
National Trust
Uppark House and Garden 12.5 mi
Bembridge Windmill 15 mi
Petworth House and Park 16.1 mi
Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 22.9 mi
Hinton Ampner 23.8 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 mi
BRACKLESHAM BAY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM ??/??/2006) 2.9 mi
Chichester Harbour: Itchenor - East Head - West Wittering 3.6 mi
FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE 3.7 mi
Hazardous 3.7 mi
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, West Sussex 11.4 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bucket and Spade have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bucket and Spade dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bucket and Spade? And so to the beach – perhaps with a bucket and spade for the sandy stretch at West Wittering or some watersports kit for surfing or kitesurfing at Bracklesham Bay (both 10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bucket and Spade?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bucket and Spade? From £34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.