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Buckle Holiday Park
Marine Parade
Seaford
East Sussex (Browse area)
BN25 2QR
Tel: 01323 897 801
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Pitches: 150
Open: 01/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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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 |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach On Site |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <1 mile |
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Godwin |
2 reviews from this member |
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 We visited this site for 6 nights in a tent. There are 2 areas for tents and pitches are marked out clearly. We found the wardens to be nice and helpful. The only downside would be the toilet / shower block - it is quite old and has only 3 showers in both male & female with 4 toilets in female and 3 in male which were always well stocked with toilet roll! The shower cubicles are small with only one hook so soon learnt to take minimal stuff across! They are the push button type which can be quite annoying, but while we were there we didn't have to queue for them. There are no electrical sockets so no need to take hair dryer!
We found a lot of people on the site only stayed for one or two nights which I believe was due to the location - they were travelling on elsewhere. The location is excellent - a 20 min walk into Seaford which is a nice town, or hop on the bus and go to Brighton or Eastbourne (or anywhere in between) for just £3.60 per adult per day! It was also close to Bishopstone train station although we used the bus. You can hear the trains regularly coming into station but it was bearable.
The beach (shingle) is just over the top of a bank, so couldn't get any closer. Plenty of walking to be done locally either along beach to Seaford museum or in other direction towards Newhaven, or over the downs.
All in all a good site, excellent location for exploring Sussex - would go back. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Chykie |
8 reviews from this member |
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We booked a group of us onto this site for Brighton Pride weekend because finding campsite on this stretch of south coast for the first weekend in August is like trying to find Rocking Horse droppings and I have to admit that on arrival my initial thoughts were 'Oh what have we let ourselves in for!'
The site itself is quite shabby looking and the staff themselves weren't incredibly happy that some of our party had let us down at the last minute due to the awful weather and I was even more dismayed to here it was gonna cost me an extra 20 quid for a key fob (refundable however) to get in and out of the site after 7pm!
Only 4 toilets, all slightly grotty, small and dark there was however plenty of toilet roll and the doors all locked. The showers were pretty grim too (all 3 of them!) one hook for all of your showering gear and clothing but again the water pressure was decent and if you managed to get in them before the rush the water was a good temperature too.
The washing up area, situated in a lean to on the front of the toilet block was also pretty dire but again it was functional and the water warm.
The pitches we were given were at the back end of the site and so off the gravel path which meant a soggy walk to the toilets in the rain but they were a decent sized pitch.
After a couple of hours shivering in our tents we decided to check out the club house. I didn't expect much but was pleasantly surprised. Lovely staff and a decent bar, plenty of tables and it was nice and clean. We spent an hour watching hits of the 80s on the TV and had a game of mini pool. The toilets were a damned sight nicer that the camp toilets too!
The main road and the trainline run directly alongside the camp, you hardly here a sound from them though and it makes getting into Brighton is a doddle even on the busiest day of the year (less that 4 quid return on the bus!)
The very best thing about this site is for a 2 minute walk you are right on the beach. We even managed a bit of snorkelling when the weather calmed down so don't forget to pack your swimming costume!
If the folks at Buckle invested a bit of money in that grotty toilet block I think I could quite happily have this place as my worst kept secret for pride weekend.
We will book again next year because of the ease of getting into Brighton and now we know what to expect it won't be such a shock. We did have a fabulous weekend and really in the end that's all that matters!
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: MrsX |
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Buckle was quite busy when we visited. Weather was awful when we were there with strong wind and heavy rain, but we didn't notice any flooded pitches as mentioned by other reviewers.
Pitches are marked out, and felt quite close together.
Many people, like ourselves, were using the site as a base for visiting nearby Brighton, which was hosting Pride that weekend.
Unfortunately, this meant many of our fellow campers were in party mode, and I have never stayed on such a noisy site. No attempt by staff to quieten things down. One of our neighbours were still shouting and singing at 530am one night and another group started a BBQ at 230am.
Buckle is ideally situated for getting into Brighton, a few minutes walk from the train station, about 20 minutes ride to Brighton on a fairly frequent service.
The site is also great for the beach, which we didn't use much as the weather wasn't too good, but we did walk the promenade to Seaford one evening, a lovely, interesting walk. Visited the fish and chip restaurant in Seaford.
Buckle has a bar, which we visited once and found it pleasant enough and welcoming for the children too, with a mini pool table etc.
We were pitched near the football field, which was great for my son who made some campsite friends.
As mentioned previously, the toilets and showers leave a lot to be desired. Running hot one second then suddenly going cold. Not very clean at all with cobwebs and dirt in all the corners.
The bins at the dishwashing area were overflowing every time I went in.
Overall a nice site, things that could be improved - size of pitches, shower/toilet and dishwashing area and policing the quiet time policy.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Susieq42 |
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This site is ideally situated with easy access to a lovely clean beach with refreshments and seats available all along the promenade. The site is quiet but the caravan pitches are small with not much room between them once an awning has been erected.
The shower had only one hook on the door of the shower and nothing to prevent towels and clothing from getting wet and no where to put toiletries. They are very narrow and dark and the water temperature is controlled by the site. Sometimes the water is very hot and sometimes very cool.
There are no cubicles for privacy washing and the basins provided need desperately updating. It would be fair to say the whole block is in need of urgent refurbishment or better still replacing. The door into the ladies toilet block is rotten at the bottom and this and thus indicates how old this block is.
£17-50 is average now for a pitch but the facilities on the touring field are poor. If this were to be rectified it would be an excellent and recommended site.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: SimesandNicky |
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A nice little site - although the pitches are a bit closer together than you would ideally like. Wardens helpful and e site was clean and tidy. Shower/toilet blocks are a little old fashioned, but were clean and tidy and stocked with loo roll etc.
As mentioned, a couple of minutes walk to the local railway station (Bishopstone) and our pitch was as near to being on the beach as you can be. Very nice.
We would use this site again, as a base for exploring East Sussex - both along the coast and the beautiful south downs.
We were charged £20 (refundable) for a fob for the gate, in case you need to go in after the warden goes off to her well earned rest at the end of the day!
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: W0mbat |
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A nice little site, reasonable fee's, £15 per night no extras, although you need to leave a £20 deposit for a key fob to get through the barrier if you want to go on and off the site, but that's good security.
Fantastic being so close to the beach so no need to drive anywhere if you're looking for a beach holiday.
You can hear the trains and the road and the sea at night, none of which bothered or disturbed me.
One concern I would have on returning, which I can find no mention of on the reviews here so far. 2 or 3 of the pitches while we were there were flooded, it would appear the high tide pushes water up through the surface in the camping field. On our first night you could hear gurgling and bubbling from the water rising! My daughter discovered that if you walked on the grass by the puddles the turf actually wobbled like a water bed! Some campers were having to move pitches because of it but fortunately we were ok
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Kaz+Rich |
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A friendly site although the facilities are basic and not numerous ie 3 showers and 4 loos in the ladies so there were queues at key times plus they are shut between 11-12 daily which makes life a little challenging ha ha ha and maybe not as clean as they could be however totally serviceable.
No shop on site but excellent facilities within walking/driving distance. In fact we took the car out Friday to get supplies and it didn't move until Sunday lunchtime when it was time to leave.
The pitches are spacious and there is oodles of space for the kids to run free.
We were not that keen on the beach (appreciate this is personal taste) but it was nice to have an early morning and late evening stroll along the promenade.
Would go back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Blommy |
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Just returned from a 3 day stay at the site . Facilities were very meagre with only 3 toilets and 3 showers in the gents , I assume the Ladies is the same . Electric shaver point next to urinals not near either the wash basins or the mirror so electric shaving if you are camping is hit and miss. Overall the site is generally not bad , lots of the pitches taken up with seasonal caravans. Toilet facilities are inadequate for the size of the site , I have paid less than £17.50 per night and had better facilities.
The beach is only yards away so this compensates.
Be aware the electric hookups are only 6 amp so your electric Kettle may not work. Seaford is a great little town .
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Whoopi |
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Had a week at Buckles on the 4th of August with friends. The lady at reception (Pat)was great and really helpful,the campsite was big and it had showers and washing up facilities that were clean and tidy.There was a playing field where you could play ball games and the beach was a stones throw away, I took four boys of 13 years and under and they loved the beach. There was Macdonalds down the road about a mile away with sainsburys near it, or a mile away in the other direction there was Seaford town where there was a Morrisons and a few Chinese takeaways (Lucky House)was the best and they deliver.
The whole week we had great weather and we will be visiting again next year. The only thing I would add to this campsite is more play equipment for the kids on the playing field and a shop would be great for the simple items needed.(chocolate,milk etc).
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Evelet |
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Didn't visit the clubhouse
Showers inadequate and not very clean
Toilets not always clean and sometimes smelled
Drinking water from a tap in the middle of a field of caravans and not properly signposted
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It was very boggy in places and there was evidence of a burst pipe beneath the ground in one area. It audibly and visibly bubbled for the duration of our stay
There were a lot of touring caravans which were obviously rarely moved. Tents were pretty sidelined except in the 'new' field which was incredibly windy. Would not recommend for tents although good for camper vans/caravans.
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Beautiful beach nearby, lots of things to do and see also within easy reach. Supermarkets etc very near too.
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| Reviewer: Dinnie |
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The facilities - there was an open field next to the tent pitches which had goals and basket ball hoops, but this was occupied by a large group of teenagers (DoE)this also tended to be quite noisy, the toilet block was very dated and by the evening was very untidy, did not use the showers as they were busy all the time, the block could really do with a re-vamp!
The pitch was good, nice ground but we had a lot of very strong wind and our tend was not up for it! we had to up-sticks and leave on our 2nd night (very good premier inn close by).
After speaking to a few locals they said that the wind was constant, so we decided to go inland a bit!
The area - The sea was very close by and it it had not been so rough the children would have gone in but it was far to dangerous
We travelled round quite a bit (mainly inland) and the South Downs which were lovely, went on the Bluebell steam line (well reccomended)
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| Reviewer: Essex campers |
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Lovely site, toilets/showers were very clean, great walks on the beach (direct access from the site), train station right outside the campsite with Brighton only 30 minutes away (£7.90 for 2 adults return, so much cheaper than parking in the Brighton Town Centre), 20 minute walk to Seaford, supermarkets all within close proximity, very helpful owners. Can't recommend enough!
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Ahcamper |
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Spent a great week at this site - my first visit - and would definitely return. All but a spectacular thunder storm on my second night - the weather was superb (hot and sunny all week) which probably helped.
This is the closest I have ever camped to the sea, it was lovely to hear the waves in the background. Access from the campsite up on to the promenade and beach is easy.
It was an easy cycle ride along the sea front into Seaford and back on a couple of occasions to get my shopping. In fact, I hardly used my car for the whole week - the coastal bus between Eastbourne and Brighton runs along the main road (about 5-10 mins walk from the site), and Bishopstone railway station is also only about 5 minutes walk away (trains to Lewes, Brighton etc). There are also some lovely and interesting walks nearby.
The campsite itself was quiet midweek, but got busier at the weekend, with quite an international selection of campers. As mentioned by other reviewers, there are a lot of touring caravans on the site. Many of them look like they are there for the long term, but this didn't prove to be a problem - I didn't detect any animosity between any of the caravanners and the campers.
The site wardens were helpful, and I was allocated a numbered and marked-out pitch on flat ground. The toilet / washing / shower facilities are satisfactory, but I imagine they could prove a bit inadequate when the site is busy, e.G. Summer school holidays and weekends. There is a little shop / kiosk at the railway station, and Seaford is nearby for other shops, supermarket etc. All in all it was a good week at this campsite, in an area which has plenty to do and visit whatever the weather.
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| Reviewer: Laza24OG |
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This campsite is an excellent campsite. The pitches are very spacious. When I went I loved it. I have been there three times already and am going next on July 2009 and I plan to go again.
The campsite is right next to the sea. The sea is a lovely pebbled beach. The campsite is very friendly and you are left to get on with your own things with no hassle.
There is a toilet block and a washing up bay. If I were you I would bring a bowl, a scour, washing up liquid and a brush. Although a brush is usually provided. The toilets are good condition. There is also three showers for men and three for the women. The showers last time I went were ok. They had cubicle and lockable doors. However they were not very powerful and you cant control the temperature although it is ok. Maybe a bit hot for young ones.
Security is good. Cars require a fob to get in. Pay a £20 deposit for a fob.
There is a supermarket about 5 minutes drive away. Infact there is two. A morrisons along the village. And sainsburys somewhere on the A road close by.
Last thing I want to say is about fishing. Seaford is an excellent place to fish for mainly mackerel. However other fish can be fished here too. The mackerel here come in vast schools and respond best to silver lures and spinners, coloured feathers did not work, as we found out in the first day of fishing there. Between three of us over 3 days we caught over 100 mackerel.
Overall I really recommend buckle campsite.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: TrouserTowers |
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Amazing weather may have helped, but we thought this was a great site. Four families and we all managed to get pitches next to each other.
Trains were infrequent and very useful for going up and down coast. Lovely lady in office very helpful with gas cannister refill advice.
Football goals and basketball hoop provided. Beach (shingle) near enough to run back for forgotten items or lunch at tent.
Showers basic but liveable, also no queues when I went, 7am.
Sea does shelve quite steeply, so only good for confident swimmers I would say. Nice to watch sailing club in action too.
20 min walk into Seaford for chips to eat on beach recommended. Also Morrisons for provisions.
Good location for other attractions had the weather not been so good to us.
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