Aldingbourne Country Centre
Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester: Hours, Address, Aldingbourne Country Centre Reviews: 4/5
Aldingbourne Country Centre
Aldingbourne Country Centre
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
About
Our Country Centre has a wealth of activities. From the farm, to peaceful woodland walk - fun activities for children including a maze, ride-on tractors, wooden train, soft play areas, sand & water play area and enchanted castle - the Country Centre has something for everyone. Our furniture restoration & wood recycling departments can cater to your DIY projects. We are delighted that our new conference facilities are now open - with a stunning café, shop, changing facilities, conference rooms and a indoor slide! this is the perfect place to be for tea and cake and a browse round the shop that is stocked with amazing items from local crafters. A great day out for all the family.
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Daryl M
Bognor Regis, UK33 contributions
Nice place for breakfast or lunch
Oct 2021
Warm and friendly. Nice place to meet friends for lunch or breakfast. Splendid countryside views. Food generouls and well prepared. Very much child friendly.
Written October 23, 2021
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Francesca
Bristol, UK2 contributions
Wonderful afternoon tea
Sep 2021 • Friends
I go here a lot with my little boy and we love it for a day out. I saw last time I was there that they did Afternoon Tea, so we went on a quiet Thursday afternoon for a colleague's retirement lunch. It was absolutely perfect, beautifully laid out with old china sets. The food was gorgeous, many of us commented that it was the best afternoon tea we have ever had, lovely sandwiches, homemade scones and 4 different types of cake! As a Coeliac the gluten free options of afternoon tea can be poor compared to the normal selection but this was by far the best I have ever had. For each of the normal sandwich, scone and cakes I had my own gluten free version. I cannot recommend enough and a bargain at just under £20pp including a traditional lemonade and unlimited hot drinks!
Written September 30, 2021
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Crampster
Swindon, UK20 contributions
What an amazing place
Aug 2021
We had the pleasure of camping at Aldingbourne Country Centre over a couple of nights.
This is a truly amazing place, run by the friendliest of staff for the benefit of such a worthy cause.
If you have little ones, this is a must, it would be a great day out but even better when camping as you have free run of the park, soft play maze etc when the centre has closed to the public. They even supply you with a fire pit (it so difficult to find any camping site that do this nowadays).
A massive thanks to all the staff that made our few days so special. THANK YOU.
This is a truly amazing place, run by the friendliest of staff for the benefit of such a worthy cause.
If you have little ones, this is a must, it would be a great day out but even better when camping as you have free run of the park, soft play maze etc when the centre has closed to the public. They even supply you with a fire pit (it so difficult to find any camping site that do this nowadays).
A massive thanks to all the staff that made our few days so special. THANK YOU.
Written August 21, 2021
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AshandJules
38 contributions
Fantastic day out and excellent value for money
Aug 2021 • Family
Amazing visit! A fantastic value for money day out, to a clean, friendly and well presented site.
From arrival to departure, this was an excellent day. Staff were welcoming at the reception desk and happy to explain the site for us first-timers.
The kids had a great time; soft play, playgrounds, maze, animals, they were very happy and entertained all day.
The animals were given plenty of living space in nicely designed living spaces. Its a shame that covid restrictions still stop interacting with animals, but thats life. Didn’t distract from the day.
All facilities were clean and modern, no fraying etc in site.
The cafe was fantastic, lovely food, good coffee and eco friendly.
If the camp site event runs next year, you will definitely have some more guests!
From arrival to departure, this was an excellent day. Staff were welcoming at the reception desk and happy to explain the site for us first-timers.
The kids had a great time; soft play, playgrounds, maze, animals, they were very happy and entertained all day.
The animals were given plenty of living space in nicely designed living spaces. Its a shame that covid restrictions still stop interacting with animals, but thats life. Didn’t distract from the day.
All facilities were clean and modern, no fraying etc in site.
The cafe was fantastic, lovely food, good coffee and eco friendly.
If the camp site event runs next year, you will definitely have some more guests!
Written August 14, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Nickerboka
Menorca, Spain19 contributions
Definitely Worth A Visit!
Jun 2021 • Family
We had a wonderful time here today! The boys loved the animals, disappointed they couldn’t touch or handle any but think this was due to covid restrictions. The staff were lovely and helpful- great cafe and the whole place was spotless! Wish we lived nearer so we could’ve bought some plants too!
Written July 29, 2021
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lucy
Bognor Regis, UK2 contributions
Lovely place for young children
Jun 2021 • Family
After spending half a day at Aldingbourne county centre I can say my children had a great time, ages 2 and 7 months. However the soft play and water and sand area is still closed which is a real shame! My kids love those areas, it also shortened our day. The place is well run, nice friendly staff, the animals are lovely and you can walk nice and close to them. The play area is perfect for young children. Lots of picnic tables so you didn’t have to eat at the cafe if you wish not. The cafe is lovely good quick service, the food was really nice. Good menu with different dietary requirements met. All in all we look forward to returning once everything is open again.
Written July 27, 2021
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Simon H
Perth6 contributions
Quite possibly the best campsite in the world
Jul 2021 • Family
Camping
Part of me doesn't want to leave a review as I want to keep this secret gem of a campsite to myself, but that would be selfish and completely against what Aldingbourne stands for. This is their first season of allowing campers on site, but it has been so successful I hope they start doing it much more. Without and hesitation this is the best campsite I have stayed on. Excellent value for money, phenomenally kind staff who go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and I haven't even mentioned the brilliant facilities. It's very small with only 8-10 pitches meaning there aren't many people around. It feels very safe so the kids can roam freely, playing on the huge array of activities, like sit on tractors, the huge maze, two indoor soft plays, water and sand park, and many more.
Can't recommend this place enough.
Part of me doesn't want to leave a review as I want to keep this secret gem of a campsite to myself, but that would be selfish and completely against what Aldingbourne stands for. This is their first season of allowing campers on site, but it has been so successful I hope they start doing it much more. Without and hesitation this is the best campsite I have stayed on. Excellent value for money, phenomenally kind staff who go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and I haven't even mentioned the brilliant facilities. It's very small with only 8-10 pitches meaning there aren't many people around. It feels very safe so the kids can roam freely, playing on the huge array of activities, like sit on tractors, the huge maze, two indoor soft plays, water and sand park, and many more.
Can't recommend this place enough.
Written July 25, 2021
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jenny582
Pulborough, UK66 contributions
Family day out
Jun 2021 • Family
What a wonderful day we all had took my 2 grandchildren they loved they animals which looked very well cared for.We really enjoyed sitting under the large oak tree as it was a baking hot day.we all enjoyed the woodland walk.We had lunch outside on the patio which was wonderful a great choice in the restaurant and plenty for the children to choose from.The gift shop was really nice with a wide range of different gifts.And really welcoming and friendly staff.Definitely worth a visit if you down that way.
Written July 20, 2021
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AmberC
Estepona, Spain349 contributions
The best day
Jun 2021 • Family
We had the best day as a family and the weather was glorious. The centre was spotlessly clean and the food from the cafe was excellent. We can’t wait to come back soon.
Written July 20, 2021
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booloukas
London, UK27 contributions
A great visit
Jun 2021 • Family
A great day out, just enough to keep our grandson’s occupied and interested. Cafe was so beautiful and lots of outdoor space to run around and discover. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Animals were great fun and our boys loved it! Thank you
Written July 12, 2021
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Is the whole farm wheelchair/mobility scooter friendly?
Aldingbourne T
Chichester, UK1 contribution
Hi, the farm has gravel/ hardcore paths to enable wheelchairs/ mobility scooters/ prams to go around and not get stuck in the mud.
For more information you can all the Country Centre on 01243 542075
betty526
Canterbury, UK
Is it pushchair friendly?
Aldingbourne T
Chichester, UK1 contribution
Hi sorry for the delay in replying. I have only just seen this question whilst answering another.
Yes the site is pushchair friendly. There are gravel/ hardcore paths on the farm and around the site.
betty526
Canterbury, UK
Is it push chair friendly?
Aldingbourne T
Chichester, UK1 contribution
Hello,
Yes we are push chair friendly. All attractions are flat and accessible. please note some paths are gravel.
dee m
49 contributions
Hiya, Really interested in visiting here over the summer holidays as they seem to have some fun activities on! I was just wondering if anyone could help me though! My husband has mobility issues so cannot walk to far. I wonder if anyone could tell me how far he would need to walk from the car park to the attraction and would things like the splash activity and the snow activity be a long walk?
Thanks in advance
D xx
Aldingbourne T
Chichester, UK1 contribution
Hello, thank you for your query.
It is about 300 metres from the car park to main area where the events are being held (under the Oak Tree).
There are hard paths leading from the car park into the site, so mobility aids can be used. Please note that disabled parking is in the Quarry Car park, there is no need to go into the over flow if it is busy.
I hope that is helpful.
Best wishes
