The Fishbourne Centre

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.4 34 reviews
Camping field
Camping field
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Play park
Adult outdoor fitness area
Bar outdoor seating
Outdoor bar area
Bar area
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Play park

  • Well-equipped site close to the station and pubs in Fishbourne
  • Chichester and Goodwood Estate 10 minutes' drive; beaches 15 mins away
  • Play park, tennis courts, BMX track and bar on site with live music
When it comes to a handy location for a West Sussex break, this place is surely up there with the best of them. The Fishbourne Centre is housed in a splendidly convenient spot in Fishbourne, within 10 minutes’ walk of the village’s train station, supermarket and pubs as well as the famed Fishbourne Roman Palace. As well as all the handy facilities within walking distance, it’s only a little way further to all sorts of ways to fill your days out, including the Goodwood Estate, Chichester city centre and the open spaces of the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. South coast beaches like West Wittering and Bracklesham Bay are within 15 minutes’ drive as well, so you’ll have plenty of choice for things to do… And that’s before you’ve even taken a look at the facilities right there on site – without even needing to stray beyond the gates you’ll have access to a play park, tennis courts and a BMX track (for under-12s) to keep everyone nicely active for a while on site. When it’s time to bring the day’s activities to a close you may well be pleased to hear that the centre’s bar is open from 5pm daily for drinks indoors or out on the deck; it’s also got pool tables, or you can settle down to enjoy one of the regular live music events or watch some sport on TV. Along with all this, the spacious grass pitches have access to toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a wifi service. You’ll be allowed to set up a barbecue for your dinner, and dogs are permitted on site too.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Opens
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 34 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 7
Budget/backpacker

88% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly campsite for families. Helpful staff, great location near Goodwood/Chichester. Play parks & clubhouse. Quiet for most, but some noted showers need upgrade & railway noise.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

I think it’s under used for Goodwood as it is very close to the track.

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9 out of 10
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James B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked There’s plenty of space and the washing facilities were fine.

Disliked I think it was a little overpriced. If I had gone down to Lagnersh shepherds hut in Pagham, I could’ve got the same pitch for £15.

It is the same price if there are two of you, but Lagnersh you get a discount for single occupancy

Recommend to friends Visit again

So helpful , lovely site.

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Sarah H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay

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Vikki G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location, nice and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff and a lot of…

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Gregor B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff and a lot of space available to setup. Clean welfare available at the time of the visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant little campsite.…

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Tim c.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Brilliant little campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, nice and clean and the pitches were a good size.

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Rheanna H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great pitch, perfect for families with children. Facilities were all clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly nice site for families…

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Barry M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly nice site for families

Disliked Showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, pitches were level and spacious

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Gemma K.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything! Such a lovely little site! The family who run it were amazing, so friendly and helpful. The club house was an added bonus as we got to watch the local football team. Two parks for the kids to enjoy.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site for camping.. staff all…

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Location
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Value for money
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Claire W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely site for camping.. staff all very friendly...

Kids loved it..

Disliked Showers and washing up facilities are ok but could do with been upgraded.. but is manageable ..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite great location

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great site and very friendly staff…nothing to complain about at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

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

D. of E. 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 Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Fishbourne Centre

Fishbourne Play Field Association Camping

Blackboy Lane

Fishbourne

Chichester

West Sussex

England

PO18 8BE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.8387°N
0.8197°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 km Bus Station
12 km High Street
12 km High Street
Rail
0.3 km Fishbourne Rail Station
2 km Bosham Rail Station
2.8 km Chichester Rail Station
Ferry
4.3 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
4.8 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing
15.2 km Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
37.3 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
40 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

If you only visit one local attraction, surely it has to be Fishbourne Roman Palace – it’s only 10 minutes’ walk away, and it’s got gorgeous gardens as well as the country’s largest collection of mosaics. For a bit more history, head into the centre of Chichester (10 minutes’ drive/public transport) to see the cathedral, or explore the Weald & Downland Living Museum (15 minutes’ drive). There’s often a slightly different vintage vibe at the Goodwood Estate (10 minutes) – this is a handy place to stay if you’re heading to events like the Festival of Speed or Goodwood Revival. If you prefer to keep things a bit more natural, perhaps you’d like to head out into the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walks and watersports, wander through West Dean Gardens (15 minutes) or learn all about how the grapes grow at Tinwood Estate (15 minutes), which has vineyard tours, tastings and afternoon teas.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bracklesham Bay 9.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Wittering 9.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Pagham 9.8 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) 11.2 km Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Selsey 11.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fishbourne Roman Palace 0.8 km

Chichester Cathedral 2.7 km

Goodwood House 6.7 km

West Dean Gardens 7.7 km

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 8.7 km

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 13.6 km

Petworth House and Park 22.1 km

Bembridge Windmill 25.8 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 31.2 km

Hinton Ampner 32.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE 0.9 km

GRAYLINGWELL HOSPITAL 3.7 km

Kingley Vale's Ancient Yew Tree Forest 3.8 km

Chichester Marina, Chichester and Dell Quay Circular 3.9 km

Chidham - A Remote Coastal Walk 4.6 km

Local events

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

    Farnborough, England 48.3 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 The Fishbourne Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Fishbourne Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Fishbourne Centre? If you only visit one local attraction, surely it has to be Fishbourne Roman Palace – it’s only 10 minutes’ walk away, and it’s got gorgeous gardens as well as the country’s … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Fishbourne Centre?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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