Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field

View prices & book 8.5 62 reviews
Round the corner next to the Old Piggery
Round the corner next to the old piggery
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Around the site
Looking south towards the farm and climping beach
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Round the corner next to the old piggery
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Around the site

  • Back to basics stays in a three-acre field enclosed by high hedges
  • Littlehampton five minutes' drive and Bognor Regis 10 minutes
  • A 20-minute stroll from dog-friendly Climping beach
Swathes of spectacular West Sussex scenery are what guests pitch up among at Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field, set in loads of space between Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. Run by Alison, this is a welcoming site in the village of Climping. It's just behind Climping Street, which provides a 20-minute walk to the sea. Arundel Castle is a 10-minute drive from the site, and the southern edge of the South Downs National Park is 15 minutes’ drive away. Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field is also beside the A259, making it handy for accessing other beach days on the south coast as well as for visiting two local pubs: the closest pub is five minutes’ walk away for pub food and real ales. Barbecues are also allowed on pitches (no open fires, please). The pitches are in fields enclosed by high hedges. Amenities include two family shower rooms with underfloor heating, two gas-powered showers, two flushing toilets and five chemical toilets. There's also a washing-up room with two sinks, a fridge, freezer, microwave, electric kettle and plugs for your hairdryer or mobile phone charger. If you fancy it, Alison can arrange for you to join Sarah, a professional museum curator, historian and antiques expert, on an antiques and vintage foraging experience in Arundel, Petworth or Lewes.

Campground type

RV sites 24
Tent sites 24
Camper sites 24
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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.
  • A cable measuring at least 12 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The North Field is located closest to the A259 road so it may be noisier there.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 62 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulHikers’ paradise

84% would recommend this campground to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite gets praise for clean, spacious showers, helpful staff, and a peaceful vibe. Pitches are well-defined, with appreciated natural surroundings and a shared kitchen. It's well-located for beaches and pubs. Some mention traffic noise and occasional portable toilet issues.

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Good location and peaceful. Facilities basic…

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Robert C.

South field powered grass campsite

Liked Good location and peaceful. Facilities basic but clean. Plenty of space on pitch

Disliked Chemical disposal right on ther side of site...not really an issue though

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Dear Robert,
thank you for your review,
I am a bit confused by your dislike of the chemical disposal being on the side of the site. It is located at the Northernmost end of the site by the road, near the gate, far away from any pitches and surrounded by a wooden fence. No one can see the tank, only the fence until you are close to it to be able to discharge your waste. It is positioned so as to be easy to access by any motorhome or caravan and needs to be on the actual site. Also this location ensures that the large tanker which comes to regularly empty it can reverse safely onto the site to access it as well.
Not sure where you would recommend that I move it to if such a relocation were possible ??
I also note that you think this is "not really an issue" so why mention it without a positive observation of where it could be placed instead ?
kind regards,
Alison

plenty of room…

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Anonymous

South field powered grass campsite

Liked plenty of room

Disliked no play park

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The whole stay. Position is perfect…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The whole stay. Position is perfect for catching the Coastliner bus. The space is generous for a campervan, and I like the close proximity of the portaloos. The showers are fine and felt clean and hygienic. Also appreciated the fridge and other amenities although not needed. The blackberries were lovely for breakfast each morning!

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Friendly staff good facilities and level pitches

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Rhian B.

South field powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely grounds with plenty for the kids to explore also great for walking to climping beach(15-20 mins). Great shower facilities and basic kitchen area with sink, kettle, fridge and freezer. The owner is lovely and we would definitely stay again!

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Mown grassy pitches surrounded by wild…

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Jennifer S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Mown grassy pitches surrounded by wild flowers, field surrounded by hedges and trees. Lots of birds and birdsong, we even spotted a woodpecker. Ease of access to and from site. Good communication via email prior to arriving, Alison was very helpful and promptly answered my queries.
Quiet site with families in another part of the field.
Good clean facilities well maintained

Disliked Some noise from the A259, which cant be helped, it didnt disturb us

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good location but the site and facilities needs a good deep clean.

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Duncan C.

South field powered grass campsite

Liked Level site
Good location for touring West Sussex

Disliked Toilet portacabins and the two shower rooms were not regularly cleaned

Campsite entrance is littered with a broken tent, old portacabin and plastic drums.

The kitchen area needs a good cleaning.

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Private and very friendly with amazing…

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Mark S.

South field powered grass campsite

Liked Private and very friendly with amazing space and good bathroom facilities and I would recommend it to larger families and it's in a prime location to bognor regis beach and little Hampton beach

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Had a lovely time the owner…

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Anonymous

South field powered grass campsite

Liked Had a lovely time the owner was a lovely lady very helpful will b going back x

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Excellent and clean site with good utilities

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Hannah M.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Myself and my 3 friends stayed here for 2 nights, it was a very lovely campsite. A good and quiet location:)

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Would definitely stay here again the whole family really enjoyed it

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Darren P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Large pitches showers local amenities

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

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 Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field

Maidenhead Aquatics

Climping

Littlehampton

West Sussex

England

BN17 5SN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.80669°N
0.58346°W

Route directions

The postcode BN17 5SN is shared with Climping School and Climping Caravan Park. The Woodpecker camping field is accessed directly off the A259 into Maidenhead Aquatics retail outlet car park. The field's gated entrance is immediately on the left as you turn in off the A259.

Nearest transport

Bus
1.9 mi Anchor Springs
2.6 mi Southdowns
2.6 mi Southdowns
Rail
1.6 mi Ford Rail Station
1.7 mi Littlehampton Rail Station
3 mi Barnham Rail Station
Ferry
12.4 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
12.4 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
19.4 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
13 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

The closest beach is Climping, a 20-minute walk or a few minutes’ drive from the site. It’s a top spot for families for its shallow swimming, and is also popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers, with grass areas for setting up. Also within easy reach is Littlehampton (five minutes’ drive or 10 by the Coastliner bus), home to the family-friendly East beach and its free to use barbecues. Just beside the beach is Harbour Park, an amusement and funfair centre with free entry, rides and indoor play; for a quieter time, hire a bike for a ride along the promenade. If you’re around in summer, a Littlehampton must-do is the ferry ride over to West beach, a Local Nature Reserve. Next up, Bognor Regis (10 minutes’ drive or 25 by bus), for a day at the Marine Park Gardens and boating on the lake, riding the miniature railway, putting on the 18-hole green and having a picnic under the trees. (There are beaches here too – do make time for some sandy hours as well…). Inland, Arundel is 10 minutes’ drive from the site and Amberley 15.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Middleton-On-Sea 1.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Littlehampton 2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Felpham 3.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Bognor Regis East 4.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) 5.1 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Arundel Castle and Gardens 3.6 mi

Goodwood House 8.2 mi

Parham House & Gardens 8.7 mi

Chichester Cathedral 8.9 mi

Fishbourne Roman Palace 10.1 mi

National Trust

Petworth House and Park 12.5 mi

Uppark House and Garden 16.8 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 22.2 mi

Oakhurst Cottage 22.6 mi

Nymans 23.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Arundel Station to Amberley Station 3.3 mi

Arundel Park and River Arun 4 mi

ARUNDEL CASTLE 4.6 mi

Slindon - Stane Street 4.8 mi

Angmering - Burpham - Angmering 4.8 mi

Local events

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

    Arundel, England 3.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field? The closest beach is Climping, a 20-minute walk or a few minutes’ drive from the site. It’s a top spot for families for its shallow swimming, and is also popular with windsurfers … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Alison’s Woodpecker Camping Field? From $35.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.