District HQ & Campsite
Information for West Dean Scout HQ & Campsite for 2023
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District HQ & Campsite Bookings
Contact: Mr Geoff Strickland
E-mail: campsite@chichesterscouts.org.uk
Campsite Availability: 1st March to 31st October
Deposit is required when booking
District HQ & Campsite Warden
Mr Geoff Strickland Mob. 07870940708
E-mail: campsite@chichesterscouts.org.uk
Location
On A286 at West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex
O/S 197map ref: 862129
In the Southdown’s National Park, as part of West Dean Estate
Directions
From Chichester take A286 approx. 5 miles north. Look for sign West Dean College Main Gate (signposted to the right) turn left opposite the entrance to the College, past the Chichester District Headquarters on the Left hand side, under the railway arch. The Campsite is directly on the left.
Camp Site
Is approximately 4 acres partly elevated with terracing for pitching tent on flat ground. There is a toilet block with hand basins with hot water, warden’s storage container, and cooking / dry area. The site includes part of an old railway cutting which is ideal for fire lighting and pioneering. Alter fires are permitted on the camping area.
A large wooden building, which is available at a separate charge, has one six burner gas cooker, two gas fridge/ freezers, a gas water heater and electric lights, tables and chairs.
Local Facilities
West Dean Stores PO18 0QY 600 mtrs south of the site entrance off the A286 by The Dean Ale and Cider House
Hospital
www.westernsussexhospitails.nhs.uk St Richards, Spitalfield Road, Chichester. It is well signposted from the A286 when approaching Chichester
Railway Station
www.nationalrail.co.uk Chichester (Bus Station is in the same road)
Bus Station
www.stagecoachbus.com Chichester. The 60 Bus service travels past the College gate each way every half hour Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sunday.
Local Amenities
West Dean College www.westdean.org.uk has 14 walks listed through the estate
Weald and Downland Open Air Museum www.wealddown.co.uk
Westgate Leisure Centre with a two swimming pools www.everyoneactive.com/centre/westgate-leisure-centre/
Chichester Harbour with various types of activities www.conservancy.co.uk
South Downs National Park Authority www.southdowns.gov.uk
