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Ship And Anchor Marina Campsite
Station Road
Ford
West Sussex (Browse area)
BN18 0BJ
Tel: 01243 551262
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Pitches: 120
Open: 01/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring On Site |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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Date of Visit: September 2023  |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Code2c |
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 Helen was a very friendly manager who ran the campsite in a calm and collected manor.
The toilets and showers, although in an older block were always clean and functioning.
The site has a pub next door which does great pies.
The site has great transport links with Ford station 500m away so train line all around, this does mean you can hear the trains a bit, but it wasn't a problem.
It's a peaceful site. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Babsma |
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Very pleasant stay. Helen the owner was very attentive and made sure we knew where everything was and how to use the showers. Everything was spotless in the toilets and showers.
Site is kept immaculate and is alongside the Arun river for walks in both directions. We went in the September heatwave so difficult to do too much walking. You buy 50p tokens to operate the shower and hairdryer in toilet block.
Pub on site produced wonderful home cooked meals. As to the negatives, the site is close to a busy railway line and a road. Trains rattled by until 11pm and from 5:30am. I think those in campervans faired better than those of us in tents in terms of noise but to be fair the site management couldn't do anything about that.
There is a small playground for very small children. No ball games allowed. So not recommended for older children. Managed a nice break even though it was very hot in the heatwave.
Field is surrounded by trees for some shelter. Ford station is a few minutes walk away for trips to Bognor, Littlehampton and of course wonderful Arundel with its castle, beautiful gardens and wetland centre.
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| Date of Visit: September 2023 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Angela |
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We had a very pleasant stay at this well organised and superbly clean site.
Our main neighbours were the little rabbits grazing on the well maintained grass areas.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Young couple |
| Reviewer: Samgle |
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This campsite not only offers a great location with a pub on site, a reasonable walk to Arundel or Littlehampton and short distance to Ford train station.
It also offers a friendly and refreshing warm welcome from Helen, lots of information about the area and great facilities.
Helen ensures everyone’s needs are met by using different fields for different groups of guests.
We had the bottom field which was predominantly couples wanting a quiet weekend whilst families and larger groups were in the main field nearby the play park etc.
A great site for paddle boarding or canoeing given it’s location right on the river Arun.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Nixond |
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We had a great time at the ship and anchor marina campsite.
The owner Helen was very accommodating take us in at very short notice.
She showed us around the facilities which where all clean and in fair condition.
The site was small but was perfect for us as a family with 2 young children.
We will definitely be going back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Rosema |
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A site I used over 15 years ago and is still the high standards we expected
Clean communal areas, friendliness from the camp steward and guidance was clear about our visit
Communication prior to visit was clear and understood
Can't wait to return next year
R. Kimber
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Tonihi |
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The owner is so helpful and welcoming. We could choose where to pitch. It was very family friendly.
It was very quiet and friendly on site. The shower blocks, washing up station and clothes washing station are very clean and roomy.
The children enjoyed playing with others in the play area and on the field.
We enjoyed exploring the riverside walk, a meal at the pub, the model shop at the station, Ford market, local beaches, Littlehampton arcades, and Arundel.
We will be back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Coral9 |
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Helen went beyond the call of duty to help me plan my free day. She gave me a lovely map and advised a walk along the river to Arundel.
The toilets and showers were fascinating…. Like something out of the 1970s and spotlessly clean.
I would return. It was well kept and the views in the evening along the river were great.
If you like railways or boats you would enjoy it, there are trains passing nearby Ford station very regularly.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Tuffre |
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We had a lovely few days on this great site.
Quiet and well run with pub serving nice food on site. Walks along river to Littlehampton or Arundel if you have time and energy to spare, or easy train ride to either from station a few mins walk away.
Old fashioned but clean and functional facilities with hot showers and even a bath! Very good value.
Thoroughly recommend.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Shaunm |
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Great campsite. Simple and clean.
Lovely walks close by along the river and a nice little play park for our little ones.
Many thanks, we will return.
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| Date of Visit: July 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Jimbob |
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Not the first time I've visited, and won't be the last. Helen is a delightful host, the personal greeting when you arrive is very welcoming.
Having a pub on site is a bonus if the weather's not suited to going far from the tent (as it wasn't this weekend), and the site facilities are simple, clean and all that you need.
I choose to pitch in the back paddock, which means a bit more road noise (and this time a nearby farm's bird scarer going off all day. ) but a really uncrowded field, which I like.
Obviously you have Arundel, the River Arun, Littlehampton etc all within 10 minutes - personally I went for a quiet weekend sat in or outside the tent relaxing, and as usual it didn't disappoint.
In these days of sometimes extortionate campsite fees (I'm looking at you, Caravan and Camping Club!), Ship and Anchor is a bargain, really good value for money.
Highly recommended.
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| Date of Visit: June 2023 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Kate19 |
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Lovely campsite,
Helen the owner was really helpful,
Very nice pub and we had a lovely walk into Arundel from the site and then got the train back as Ford station is just down the road,
Would highly recommend
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| Date of Visit: June 2023 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: DJRHO1S |
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We enjoyed our stay for 2 nights. We used to visit this site about 25 years ago and the facilities don't look as though they have been updated.
There are 2 showers and lots of toilets but unusually it has a bath. Lovely for a good soak. Having said that the site is perfectly clean and friendly.
We normally eat in the caravan but decided to eat at the pub, on site. The food was so delicious and piping hot that we ate there the second day. The Landlady was so friendly and also spoilt our Staffy. It was great knowing we could take the dog inside.
The river Arun runs along side the site but that could do with cutting back the grass as it was not enjoyable to walk the dog.
The town of Arundel is 5 mins by car and also in the opposite direction is Littlehampton. Both are close enough to walk to but it would be more enjoyable if the footpath alongside the River Arun was cut back.
Would we visit again, most definitely.
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| Date of Visit: June 2023 |
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Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Timmy Trafic |
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Excellent Flat, Level site.
Entrance Barrier was a bit of a PITA for my Arthritic wife to open / close each time we passed through.
Helen was "old school" & accommodating Which we found refreshing.
Pub Beer & food Good too. Even had plastic "Glasses" for continued imbibing in the caravan.
TV Reception (with Directional Aerial) Good, As was the EE Phone & 4G (but totally dead in the pub, which was a blessing).
NO Antipathy towards those who Tow with a Van.
Pity we had to leave, As The site was fully booked for the weekend.
Train Noise wasn't an issue, T'was the Bl00dy seagulls on the roof at first light, that woke me. :-(
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| Date of Visit: June 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Tracto |
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Had a great camping trip this week at this campsite.
It's spotless, friendly and well located for train trips to the coast or to Arundel castle.
Helen, the owner made us more than welcome and we will be back for sure.
The only downside is it's very near railway lines which can be noisy at night or early morning.
The upside of that is it's a pleasant easy walk to and from the little station when you want a day out by rail.
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