Lordington Park

View prices & book 9.8 38 reviews
Camping field
Tree-sheltered camping field
Grass pitches
Neighbouring sheep

  • Simple, off-grid grass pitches in the South Downs National Park
  • Goodwood House 20 minutes’ drive; Arundel Castle half an hour
  • Walks and bike rides direct from the campsite; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Set on glorious parkland in the middle of the South Downs National Park, Lordington Park really is a very pretty spot indeed. At 15 minutes’ drive from Chichester, the manicured camping field has views over the ‘big house’, and spectacular sunsets and sunrises can be expected on cloudless days. It’s easy to get away from it all at this peaceful rural campsite, with spacious grass pitches big enough for you to have lots of private space. Each pitch has a firepit for barbecues, and there is access to composting toilets, a shower block with warm water, and fresh drinking water. At this juncture, please note there is no electricity on this simple site. Vehicles are not allowed to park on the camping field, but parking is provided a couple of minutes’ walk away. Wheelbarrows are provided to help you get your kit from car boot to tent. Countryside walks and cycle paths lead directly from your pitch. There are several pubs in the local area – the nearest being 10 minutes’ stroll away. The local village of Lordington is five minutes’ walk.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens May 16
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 16 to

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This picturesque campsite offers a simple, relaxed, and peaceful experience, with spacious pitches for privacy. Guests love the immaculate, well-maintained facilities, including warm showers and eco-friendly compost toilets. Fire pits and friendly hosts are a plus. Beautiful scenery and a convenient location are highlights, though some noted traffic noise and occasionally exposed showers.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Spacious so felt private, fire pit available with each pitch, toilet and…

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Ainsley B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Spacious so felt private, fire pit available with each pitch, toilet and shower facilities were well presented.

Disliked Could hear the traffic nearby which disturbed the peace to a certain extent.

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space, relaxed atmosphere, facilities were clean and worked well.…

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Ian B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked space, relaxed atmosphere, facilities were clean and worked well.

Disliked Nowhere to walk to for food

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, simple and relaxed, just a shame my visit was so…

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James W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely site, simple and relaxed, just a shame my visit was so brief. If you're into simple camping in a field with showers etc this is right up your street. Communication via text with the owners clear and straightforward. No bother, no complications, just easy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The simplicity of it all , pitches well laid out, had everything…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The simplicity of it all , pitches well laid out, had everything we needed for a very pleasant stay for our trip to Goodwood. Hosts were really helpful.would stay again.

Disliked Showers felt a little exposed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A picturesque campsite, beautifully maintained, and with a great teashop nearby!…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A picturesque campsite, beautifully maintained, and with a great teashop nearby!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Worth going nice walk,'s

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David M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Clean facilities left alone and good distance between pitches. Nice to have old wheel for fire pits, I will be going back for a third time.

Disliked Literally nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rustic feel, back to nature, hikers dream, well layed out plots.

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Nicholas D P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This is an ideal place for people that want to switch off from the world and passing hikers, the facilities are basic, but come with a rustic charm, and green back to natures way of living, nicely layed out and maintained plots while still allowing nature to grow and thrive around you.

Disliked Only thing would be nice is a confirmation signs of the source water in taps is drink safe etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well looked after site. Compost toilets & shower clean & worked fine.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful.
Location.

Disliked 4G network a bit patchy.

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Lovely site. My sister and I stayed for 3 nights and had…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely site. My sister and I stayed for 3 nights and had the site to ourselves for 2. Very eco friendly. Showers were certainly warm enough and compost toilets fine. Didn't smell at all.

Disliked There was no hot water to the washing up area, but didn't really matter to us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, quiet and very scenic campsite. Facilities were always wonderfully kept and clean.…

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Grace J.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely, quiet and very scenic campsite.
Facilities were always wonderfully kept and clean. A beautifully simple camp site. We had a lovely time thank you.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Lordington Park

Lordington

Chichester

West Sussex

England

PO18 9DX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.87859°N
0.8901°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.3 mi Precinct
5.3 mi Precinct
5.7 mi Cowplain Shops
Rail
2.2 mi Southbourne Rail Station
2.3 mi Nutbourne Rail Station
2.8 mi Emsworth Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
5 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
8.2 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
21.1 mi Southampton Airport
26.4 mi 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Lordington Lavender: five minutes’ walk - Stansted Park (stately home and arboretum): 10 minutes’ drive - Emsworth Yacht Harbour (coastal walk): 10 minutes - Hayling Island: 20 minutes - Weald and Downland Living Museum: 20 minutes - Goodwood House: 20 minutes - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: 25 minutes - Arundel Castle: half an hour - West Wittering beach: half an hour - Petworth House and Park: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Wittering 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastoke 7.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands Central 7.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 8.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bracklesham Bay 8.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fishbourne Roman Palace 4.6 mi

West Dean Gardens 5.1 mi

Uppark House and Garden 5.1 mi

Chichester Cathedral 5.5 mi

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 6 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 5.1 mi

Petworth House and Park 14.3 mi

Hinton Ampner 16.1 mi

Bembridge Windmill 16.1 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 17.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Walderton Down 0.8 mi

Walderton - Kingley Vale 0.8 mi

Walderton - Stansted House - Racton Monument 0.8 mi

Walderton - Watergate - Walderton 0.8 mi

STANSTED PARK 1.8 mi

Local events

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

    Arundel, England 14.7 mi

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

    Farnborough, England 27.7 mi

  • CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    Basingstoke, England 28.4 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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lordington Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lordington Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lordington Park? Local attractions and activities include: - Lordington Lavender: five minutes’ walk - Stansted Park (stately home and arboretum): 10 minutes’ drive - Emsworth Yacht Harbour (coastal walk): 10 minutes - Hayling Island: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lordington Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lordington Park? From $40.58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.