Brighton Club Campsite

Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

An excellent break

We arrived in our Motorhome at 5.30 on a Saturday afternoon, weary from a five and a half hour journey and reception staff couldn't have been more welcoming. The site was very busy so they had allocated a pitch but promised we could move on Monday if we disliked it. It was a hard standing pitch in a lovely location so we were happy. We didn't intend to spend much time on site as we were in Brighton until around 8 or 9 pm most evenings. As usual, the toilets and showers were extremely clean and well maintained and the cleaning times of the two blocks differed so that there was always one available. If radio 2 is your thing then the piped music in there is ideal for you! Many pitches are quite sheltered from sea breezes which makes sitting outdoors very pleasant. We were able to watch a variety of rabbits and wild birds going about their daily routines, such a pity some dog owners on site couldn't be bothered to clean up after their animals. The site is in a great location, close to bus stops, supermarkets and takeaway shops. It's a pleasant walk down to the marina with more shops, pubs and a huge Asda. The Hop-on, Hop-off site seeing bus can be caught here. We could hear the surrounding sports fields being used but it wasn't intrusive, but we weren't there on Saturday morning when I assume they would be at their busiest. A great site that we intend to return to!

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Gooders1

Reviewed on 04/10/2017 17:25

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Disappointed

I agree with all of the other reviewers in relation to the cleanliness. I especially agree with the Whitehawk FC point. They are a very enthusiastic crowd..Very. Disappointed that the grass areas were not being cut. Almost every other cmc site grass is mown as and when a client leaves their pitch. Not so I'm afraid this weekend. This letter site down. Otherwise can't really knock it.

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grahamncarol

Motorhomer from Bedfordshire

Reviewed on 03/10/2017 20:59

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Good for families

Six day stay September 2017 - great site and location - helpful staff team

This is a great site. Easy to find and good access. Really helpful staff team - in advance sorting out my 6 day booking, helping me sort out the mains electric connection and facilitating my move to a preferred pitch during my stay. Shower and washing up facilities always spotless. Brilliant for dog walking and easy access to Brighton. Can't fault the site and highly recommend. Try and avoid match fixture dates as next to a football ground.

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oscarbravo

Campervanner

Reviewed on 03/10/2017 17:16

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Rated 2 of 5

Good for families

Four Day Weekend Stay

I agree that this is a site set among sport playing and practice pitches so its not, by definition going to be completely peaceful. But that is beyond the control of the Club and the online booking pages warn 'this is a lively site'. Not quite an accurate description. That could be more truthful. My concerns on this site are two fold. These may reflect two negative trends on Club sites - (a) the water in the toilet blocks is not hot enough for a good wash and for a wet shave; (b) what or what is the purpose of spending club income imposing inane 24 hour piped 'pap' music on caravanners? I notice the temperature of water on a number of club sites is only luke warm these days. Why is this? Some have laughable notices saying 'Beware Hot Water'! Hot water is one of the primary reasons I have stayed a Club member for decades but now I'm wondering if its worth it. If the water temp is being turned down to save money its a false economy. If Club costs are rising then the long-overdue answer is the installation of individual electric meters on pitches (increasingly common on Continental sites). That would be environmentally sound and put an end to small caravans subsidising the consumption of the 'bungalows on wheels'. As for the music, who on earth has requested this mind-numbing turn for the worse? Presumably members are paying for the public broadcast rights? Tip - if you are using a Senior Citizen bus pass, you can't do so in Brighton until after 9am. And depending on which authority issued your card, like me, you may not be allowed to use it until after 9.30am!!!

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Cymro66

Reviewed on 03/10/2017 12:24

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Good for families

Poor Location for a Quiet Break

We stayed at this site early September for a two week break. What the Caravan Club doesn't tell you is that the site is sandwiched between and surrounded by a sports complex and a football club. We arrived on the Saturday morning and had to endure several hours in the afternoon of Whitehawk FC playing at home. It was like being on the side lines of the match with the drums banging and whistles blowing. For the two weeks we were at the site there were different sports tournaments and matches played continuously and on one evening we were treated to a music concert at the sports complex which went on until past 11.30pm and was loud! The access road to the site is a complete nightmare when there are events on at the lower sports field as coaches and cars clog up the road and make the site almost inaccessible. The signs in the showers should be in several languages as either people cannot read the signs or they are just lazy when it comes to being asked to squeegee the shower after they have used it. Saying that, there were a couple of occasions when the toilets/showers were not cleaned at all by the wardens. We had a super/serviced pitch which we were surprised, being the most expensive pitches on the site, were located opposite the dustbins and every morning when we woke we were surrounded by rubbish which had been emptied from the bins by the foxes and blown around by the wind. This was quickly cleared up by the wardens although on one occasion when I mentioned all the rubbish blown under our caravan was told to leave it as it would just blow into the hedges. If it wasn't for the location, the site would have been pleasant enough although all the other sites we have stayed at have seen the wardens cutting the grass when pitches were vacated but in all the time we were here the grass was only cut once and that was in the play area which again is located right in the middle of the site amongst the most expensive pitches. If I stayed here again, which I wouldn't, I would have a cheaper pitch for a better location. As other people have mentioned, the site was almost full of motorhomes and huge RV's many of whom stayed briefly and which made the site quite busy most of the time. The day before we left the site a huge RV arrived which opened its doors and half a dozen children poured out who just ran amok through the caravans and around the site shouting and screaming and playing havoc in the shower block. We have noticed a decline in the standard of certain sites over the years and especially the way children are being allowed to run around the site the sites and ride their bikes and scooters until all hours and unfortunately the Club does not seem willing to address these issues. Not everybody wants to enjoy other people's children! The Caravan Club is not cheap and so I think in the future we will look to privately owned sites for a more quite and relaxing break.

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DavidBeach

Reviewed on 27/09/2017 09:38

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Weekend Break

The site is situated a couple of miles East of Brighton City Centre, just North of Brighton Marina. It is easy to get to, but I would recommend following the site direction instructions, as taking a caravan through central Brighton is not recommended. We arrived on a Friday afternoon and got caught in a fair bit of traffic, which isn’t at all unusual for the area. The site itself was very busy and after queuing to book in, we had to drive around the fairly large site twice to find an available pitch. We were rather hoping for a grass pitch, but none were available. As with our club sites that we have visited so far, the pitches are pretty much level and the facilities very good. There were various services points around the site, which included drinking water, grey water disposal and chemical toilet points, plus bins and recycling facilities. One odd thing to note is that you are advised that glass MUST be put in with general waste and not in the mixed recycling bins. I assume that this is something to do with the local authority and hopefully it is sorted out at the collection depot. There are two toilet blocks with free showers, hair dryer, shaving points, etc. There is also a laundry and washing up facilities. The washing up area we used only had three sinks, which made for a small amount of queuing, but nothing excessive. There was also a playground and Dog walk, but many dog owners chose not to use this favouring walking their dogs round the site instead. Overall the site was up to the clubs usual high standards, although it didn’t feel quite as friendly as others we have visited. A fellow caravaner we met while washing up, commented on the huge number of Motorhomes and massive RV’s on the site. We were very much in the minority with our van. One thing to bearing mind, which caught us out, is that the access road is perhaps ½ mile long without pavements and has no street lighting all. Finding our way back to the site after dark was “Interesting” to say the least. If you intend to come in after dark either drive or get a taxi back. Brighton is an amazing city to visit, but parking in the city centre is both difficult and (I feel) very expense. I would strongly recommend walking to the bus garage at Whitehawk or the Marina and getting an all-day bus ticket for £5 each. We would only return again if we were attending an event in Brighton. There are far more suitable sites to "Chill Out" at.

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Trance Elbow

Caravanner from West Sussex

Reviewed on 05/09/2017 09:52

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Good for families

Wonderful clean & friendly site

This is my first review but wanted to make a point of leaving one because this is truely a wonderful site. Friendly and helpful staff and everywhere is spotlessly clean. Fantastic location. We walked all the way into town and it's a lovely walk along the front or you could choose to go to the marina which is around 1200 metres away. My only complaint was we wasn't able to stay longer as they were fully booked.

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Jimbobwoo

Reviewed on 29/08/2017 17:28

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Bank holiday trip away.

Arrived at the site on a Thursday lunchtime and the staff were more then helpful in booking us in and explaining what pitches were available. had a fantastic 4 days away with the marina and town center only a short walk away from the site. The site was always well kept, bins emptied, shower blocks cleaned and staff being more then helpful. We had the added pleasure of being there when one of Brighton's main events was running (a 1960s weekend) it was so nice to see old scooters and cars on the campsite which no doubt some of the more anal campers would not have liked. Overall an excellent site well kept in a fantastic location with good wardens that do not watch and complain about your every move.

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teg79

Reviewed on 28/08/2017 16:47

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Rated 3 of 5

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Great location but wouldn't stay Aug bank hol again

Had a lovely few days at the site until bank holiday weekend when the site was overrun with Vespas and Lambretta scooters. Members riding them around the site picking up friends and revving the guts out of them - which left plumes of smelly blue smoke. There was obviously a meet on which I wasn't aware of. New scooter arrivals walking through our pitch to get to their friend's pitch, lacking in manners and courtesy. Sadly spoiled the end of our break. Toilet block wasn't always as clean as it should have been - sadly members are to blame for some of the mess. Would return but will be checking before hand if there are any events on which may spoil our stay.

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SEllaway

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Reviewed on 28/08/2017 11:25

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 1 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 1 of 5

Good for families

shower block

site good this cannot be said about shower block not cleaned like it should be it needs a complete spring clean the basic things in block are good but not cleaned good enough

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Mr and Mrs Rodwell

Reviewed on 19/08/2017 20:35

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