Creative Camping

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The site
Grassy pitches
Outside area
Level grounds

  • Friendly West Sussex campsite with handy indoor space
  • A 10-minute drive from Selsey and Chichester
  • Indoor 'beach' area with sandpit, books and games
Find your new happy place at Creative Camping, an aptly named campsite close to the West Sussex coastline. Located midway between Selsey on the coast and the historic city of Chichester, this laidback spot is a top pick for families and friends looking for a getaway somewhere just that little bit different. As well as the well-maintained pitches and green outdoor area, Creative Camping has a spacious indoor area for guests to enjoy. Come and relax on the indoor 'beach', sit back on one of the comfy chairs, let the kids play in the sandpit or take your pick of the games and books on offer. The indoor space also has a lounge and dining area, a kitchen with sinks, two toilets, two showers, a changing room and a baby changing table. When you spend time outside, you'll appreciate the site's quiet location away from the road and the natural feel of the place – sit back and relax and it's quite likely that you'll see birds of prey flying overhead. Dogs are welcome here and there's easy access to footpaths in the local area for their walks. The sensible use of open fires and barbecues is allowed, and guests can make use of the site's big barbecue and pizza oven. Handily, Sidlesham village centre, where there is a pub, is about a quarter of a mile away to the north.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Camper sites 3
RV sites 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including Bookable Arts and Crafts-guided workshops for children and adults are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 7:30 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-friendly campsite gets praise for its welcoming owners & unique vibe. Guests loved the kids' activities, spacious sites & clean facilities like outdoor showers & a communal kitchen. Despite some road noise, reviews are mostly great, with many wanting to return. Excellent value.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Always such an easy campsite you…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
No rating

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Always such an easy campsite you use, we only do mini camping breaks for the kids and would never go anywhere else. Facilities here are great! Everything you need, they always make you feel so welcome.
Super kid friendly with so much to offer!
Pub close by, beach close too.
Would recommend to all families it’s just such a great campsite!

Recommend to friends Visit again

• Clean shower block and toilets. •…

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8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
1
Helen M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked • Clean shower block and toilets.
• Flat land for easy camping.
• Location easy to find.
• Having access to a kettle and microwave.
• Bikes / toys were great for children
• Free BBQ hire
• Advertising the days and times of the ice cream van that comes on site.

Disliked • Wished the shop had clear opening times, even if just for a few hours a day, as I would have loved to have made a few purchases of craft kits (which were mentioned on the welcome letter) and memorabilia but it was always closed unfortunately.

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This was the perfect place for my 2 grandchildren aged 3 and 10.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We really liked the safe child friendly surroundings.
We enjoyed the site being small as felt it was perfect for younger children.
The ride on trikes and go karts were a big hit with all the family.
It was also really handy having the use of a shared fridge and freezer.
The toilets and showers and kitchen areas were cleaned daily which is always a bonus.
The outside showers were great especially during the lovely weather we are having.
The owners were really friendly and welcoming and showed us around on arrival.
The little shop sold lots of creative sets which would be lovely to do if the weather wasn't so nice.

Disliked The inside shower had really hot water though maybe I just didn't know how to control it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Worth a visit.

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Awesome family friendly site

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great, family run small campsite. Would definitely recommend.

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9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We really liked that it was a small site and the children could be seen outside unless they were in the sandpit, inside.
The trikes, bikes and scooters were great and could be used by everyone.
If you timed it right the outside showers were as hot as inside and more spacious, I used these all week!
The bits in the kitchen were all free to use and handy for quick dinners.
We will definitely be back, thanks Kym we had a great time.

Disliked My daughter didn’t like some of the cobwebs.
Would be great to have another hook in the shower near the solar shed and also a bin.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed, child friendly campsite. Loved the trikes! Felt very safe.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
9
Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Relaxed atmosphere. Clean and well organised campsite.

Disliked Open air shower water temperature was a bit hot!

Recommend to friends Visit again

👍…

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5 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
6
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
1

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked 👍

Disliked We stayed here in tents. The location is great and the site is well maintained. However, if you’re travelling without children and looking for a peaceful, relaxing stay, I wouldn’t recommend it. There is a lot of noise from children playing from early morning until late in the evening, which was the biggest downside for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It is so laid back and…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked It is so laid back and feels very safe! The kids can enjoy the space without us parents feeling like they’re being invasive! The owners are so friendly and approachable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous stay

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9 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Kym H. 3 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Our second visit here another great couple of days children didn’t want to leave.
Great equipment fire pits barbecues go carts etc it’s all there to be used and enjoyed.
Thank you both for creating this amazing space. We hope to visit again soon

Disliked It did get quite busy but I guess that’s the time of year

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Would 100% recommend especially if you have little ones

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked It was an incredible first camping experience for me and my son.
The facilities are great for kids. Go karts, cars, outdoor play houses, indoor play facilities, indoor and outdoor showers, kitchen and toliets was amazing! Very peaceful. Kym was so lovely and accomodating very welcoming. We will definately be back soon.

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

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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

Baby-changing facilities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies 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

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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Creative Camping

Selsey Road

Sidlesham

West Sussex

England

PO20 7QX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.78171°N
0.79087°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.5 mi Bus Station
5.1 mi High Street
5.2 mi High Street
Rail
3.5 mi Chichester Rail Station
4.1 mi Fishbourne Rail Station
4.9 mi Bosham Rail Station
Ferry
3.8 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
3.9 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
10.3 mi Hayling Island Ferry Landing
Airport
22.2 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
27.5 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

There are all sorts of coastal corners you'll want to explore while in West Sussex, from the wildlife haven wetlands of RSPB Pagham Harbour (five minutes' drive) to the cheerful seafront at Selsey (10 minutes) or the sandy stretches of West Wittering (15 minutes). Slightly further afield, it's easy to get to other maritime spots, whether you fancy a day trip to the seaside resort and pleasure harbour at Littlehampton (30 minutes) or want to walk around the historic dockyards of Portsmouth (30 minutes). Jaunts to the bright lights and vintage shops of Brighton (an hour and 10 minutes) are also on the cards if you fancy a really special day out. There's also much to see and do inland locally, with many of the prettiest parts of the South Downs National Park just a short drive away. While you're in the area, make sure to check out pretty historic country estates like Arundel Castle (25 minutes), and if ancient history's your thing you can make tracks for the mosaics and columns of Fishbourne Roman Palace (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pagham 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Selsey 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Bracklesham Bay 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bognor Regis (Aldwick) 4.3 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Bognor Regis East 5.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fishbourne Roman Palace 3.9 mi

Chichester Cathedral 3.9 mi

Goodwood House 6.6 mi

West Dean Gardens 8.4 mi

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 8.7 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 12.6 mi

Bembridge Windmill 14.9 mi

Petworth House and Park 16.2 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 23.1 mi

Hinton Ampner 23.9 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 2.1 mi

BRACKLESHAM BAY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM ??/??/2006) 2.8 mi

Hazardous 3.6 mi

Chichester Harbour: Itchenor - East Head - West Wittering 3.7 mi

FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, September 18, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026)

    Southampton, England 28.1 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 Creative Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Creative Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Creative Camping? There are all sorts of coastal corners you'll want to explore while in West Sussex, from the wildlife haven wetlands of RSPB Pagham Harbour (five minutes' drive) to the cheerful seafront at … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Creative Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Creative Camping? From $47.23 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.