6 of the best campsites and caravan sites near Portsmouth to book now for a summer staycation

On 4 July, lockdown restrictions on campsites, holiday parks and tourist attractions were lifted in England, reopening the country’s tourism sector after months of pandemic-triggered closure.

So while travel abroad may be fraught with risk – and outright advised against by the UK Government in many cases – the concept of a ‘staycation’ has never been more appealing.

Here are seven of the best camp sites and caravan parks in the Portsmouth area:

Fishery Creek Touring Park

100 Fishery Ln, Hayling Island PO11 9NR

Fishery Creek caravan park is situated on the stunning tidal creek of Chichester Harbour with views across this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Restrictions in place includepitch availability restrictions, and a limited number of washing up areas and basins (check their website for the full list of measures).

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Concierge Camping

Ratham Ln, West Ashling, Chichester PO18 8DL

Concierge Camping at Ratham Estate opened for in April 2015 and was awarded the AA South East Campsite of the Year in its first year.

Situated in West Ashling near Chichester, the area is steeped in history, and is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

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Scotts Farm Camping

Cakeham Rd, East Wittering, West Wittering, Chichester PO20 8ED

This spacious, family-friendly campsite in West Wittering has 40 acres of pitches, with a large children’s play area that the little ones are sure to love.

If you’re fan of beaches, West Wittering is famous for its sand and coastline.

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Nunnington Farm Camping

Nunnington Farm House, Rookwood Rd, West Wittering, Chichester PO20 8LZ

Located in one of the most beautiful spots on the South Coast, Nunnington Farm Camping is another site from which you can easily enjoyWest Wittering’s award winning, beautiful blue flag beach.

Picturesque coastal walks and numerous cycle paths will keep you entertained, and a large area on the farm for guests to exercise dogs off their leads means four-legged friends will be well worn out too.

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Stubcroft Farm Campsite

Stubcroft Farm, Stubcroft Ln, East Wittering, Chichester PO20 8PJ

Stubcroft Farm Campsite is an award winning, traditional, family run site close to some of the South Coast’s best sandy beaches, Chichester Harbour and the South Downs National Park. The campsite is in level paddocks surrounded by arable fields and sheltered by attractive hedges & trees. There is a wealth of wildlife on the farm with over 72 species of birds identified; deer, hedgehogs, foxes, rabbits, rare butterflies and much more

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Hayling Island Holiday Park

Manor Rd, Hayling Island PO11 0QS

A stay at Hayling Island Holiday Park will put you within touching distance of fun activities and stunning Blue Flag beaches, with both coast and countryside in reach.

Whether you choose to get back to nature at Staunton Country Park or follow the Hayling Billy Coastal Path for picturesque sea views, there’s plenty to do.

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