Blackthorn Meadow

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  • Peaceful, dog-friendly pitches in a two-acre West Sussex meadow
  • A 10-minute drive to Chichester and the Witterings beaches
  • Barbecue and firepit on site; footpaths from site to the coast
What a lovely West Sussex spot this is… Blackthorn Meadow is in a most handy location between Chichester and the coast, for a stay where you can pick from city times and seaside days as you please. From here it’ll take you about 10 minutes to drive to the historic centre of Chichester, or a similar length of time to get down to the coast for days on the beaches of East Wittering and West Wittering. And for a bit of countryside time in between the two, there are some fab footpaths to wander along in the local area too (including some that lead down to the Witterings if you fancy a stroll to the seaside). Stays at Blackthorn Meadow are in a lovely two-acre meadow where paths and pitches are cut into the grasses for a relaxed rural vibe. A firepit and barbecue are provided for easy ways to cook alfresco meals and start a campfire, and you’ll also have access to a washing-up area and portable toilets. Pitches are big enough to have space for car parking so you’ll be able to unload and set up easily enough. If all this sounds like the sort of place your dog might enjoy, there’s good news – four-legged family members are welcome to join you on a break here.

Campground type

Tent sites 9

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Blackthorn Meadow

101B First Avenue

Birdham

West Wittering

West Sussex

England

PO20 7LQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.78352°N
-0.83247°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.1 mi Bus Station
7 mi High Street
7 mi High Street
Rail
3.9 mi Fishbourne Rail Station
4 mi Chichester Rail Station
4.1 mi Bosham Rail Station
Ferry
2.2 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
2.5 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
8.5 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
24 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
25.8 mi 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - East Wittering beach (suitable for sailing and beginner surfers): 10 minutes’ drive - Chichester Marina: 10 minutes - Chichester city centre: 10 minutes - West Wittering beach (sandy beach with summer lifeguards and watersports): 15 minutes - RSPB Medmerry nature reserve: 15 minutes - Fishbourne Roman Palace: 15 minutes - Goodwood Estate (for horse racing and Festival of Speed): 20 minutes - Weald & Downland Living Museum: 25 minutes - Kingly Vale National Nature Reserve: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bracklesham Bay 2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Wittering 3.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Selsey 4.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Pagham 4.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Eastoke 5.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fishbourne Roman Palace 3.8 mi

Chichester Cathedral 4.4 mi

Goodwood House 7.3 mi

West Dean Gardens 8.6 mi

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 9.1 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 12 mi

Bembridge Windmill 13.3 mi

Petworth House and Park 17.1 mi

Hinton Ampner 22.7 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 23.2 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 1.4 mi

Chichester Harbour: Itchenor - East Head - West Wittering 2.1 mi

Hazardous 2.5 mi

BRACKLESHAM BAY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM ??/??/2006) 2.5 mi

PILSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/09/1985) 3.4 mi

Local events

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024)

    Chichester, England 7.3 mi

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Saturday, August 17, 2024)

    Arundel, England 13.1 mi

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)

    Fareham, England 17.6 mi

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 20, 2024 – Thursday, June 20, 2024)

    Newport, England 20.7 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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  • Does Blackthorn Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blackthorn Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blackthorn Meadow? Attractions and activities nearby include: - East Wittering beach (suitable for sailing and beginner surfers): 10 minutes’ drive - Chichester Marina: 10 minutes - Chichester city centre: 10 minutes - West Wittering … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blackthorn Meadow?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    Enter the field through the gates next to the black cladded barn; please shut the gates after you.

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