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General
- 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
As one might guess from the name, Bucket and Spade is close to the coast – about 10 minutes’ drive from the beaches of Bracklesham Bay, West Wittering, East Wittering and Selsey, in fact.
This touring site's handy location means you can spend many a day bouncing around between different coastal corners, trying out watersports, building sandcastles, paddling and taking walks through the dunes along the shoreline.
Being slightly inland means that this site also has the advantage of being surrounded by splendid West Sussex countryside for walks and other outdoor activities (with the handy bonus of there being a pub two minutes’ walk from the site for a drink and some food at the end of the day if you want…)
For other eating options you may like to head up into Chichester, which is 10 minutes’ drive away and has plenty of places to pick from (and a whole bunch of things to see and do as well, of course).
Life on site is fairly simple, with the facilities stretching just to toilets, showers and a washing-up area. It’s all nicely maintained though, with plenty of space and trees to give shade, privacy and a bit of colour.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
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.
Tents are not accepted at this park.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 2 x
Bed linen
Max. persons: 4 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 5.3m width x 2.5m length (17.4ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 13.3m² (142.6ft²)
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Features
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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
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
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 3.4 miles
High Street — 5.1 miles
High Street — 5.1 miles
- Train stations
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Chichester Rail Station
— 3.4 miles
Fishbourne Rail Station — 4.0 miles
Bosham Rail Station — 4.8 miles
- Ferry ports
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West Itchenor Ferry Landing
— 3.7 miles
Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing — 3.8 miles
Hayling Island Ferry Landing — 10.3 miles
- Airports
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Shoreham Brighton City Airport
— 22.2 miles
Southampton Airport — 27.4 miles
If you are using a satnav you may find that it takes you past the site. It's about 100 yards past the Anchor pub on the right, so look out for the pub on your left and the thatched cottage. If you reach the garage on the right-hand side you have gone too far.
Local attractions
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 minutes’ drive). Elsewhere along the coast, take walks around the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (five minutes) or out to Selsey Bill (10 minutes), or go wildlife-spotting at Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve (15 minutes).
To get a sense of the area’s history, a trip to Weald & Downland Living Museum (15 minutes) is a must – the various exhibits, demonstrations and buildings are great for getting kids intrigued in times gone by. There’s more history to soak up at Fishbourne Roman Palace (10 minutes) and around Chichester (10 minutes), where top recommendations include the cathedral, Pallant House Gallery and Festival Theatre.
For alternative activities, perhaps you’d fancy playing a round at Chichester Golf Club (five minutes) – or maybe sampling the top-notch sparkling wines on a tour and tasting at Tinwood Estate vineyard (15 minutes).
Must see
- Chichester Cathedral (3.7 miles)
- Fishbourne Roman Palace (3.7 miles)
- Goodwood House (6.5 miles)
National Trust
- Uppark House and Garden (12.5 miles)
- Bembridge Windmill (15.0 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 6:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Bucket and Spade cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Bucket and Spade will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.
