Vulcan Rest
From £18 For 1 night, 6 adults
- Farm hideaway adjacent to an operational airfield in Lincolnshire
- Next to RAF Coningsby; a 10-minute drive to Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre
- Plane spotting on site; farm sho and pub within five minutes’ drive
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- Guests under the age of 8 are not allowed on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
- Units heavier than 5000 kilograms are not allowed.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- Please note, the site does not supply toilet rolls, please bring your own.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 16 Feb to
Reviews
Voted 52% of visitors View breakdown
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Unique site for aircraft spotting
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Liked: Lovely simple site with viewing platform to see the planes. My lad loved it.
Disliked: Nothing
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Quite level grass pitch.
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Liked: Very remote and peaceful site, just what we were looking for over Easter weekend. It's a very basic site just as it's described, so if you're looking for modern amenities, this isn't the site for you but perfect for self contained units. Due to the amount of rain in the past few weeks it was quite boggy, but we took traction mats with us and we had no problems. Had a couple of nights with clear skies, low light pollution so great for star gazers like us.
Disliked: Not a dislike as such, but a sign pointing to the site on cross keys lane could be helpful.
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From the manager: Good Morning Lynne, We are pleased to hear you had a lovely stay with us over the Easter weekend. With regards to having a sign on Cross Keys Lane, this isn’t the access to the Campsite. The access is via the gravel track off the B1192 Langrick Road inbetween the Airfield and the Old Bomb Dump as stated in the text message we send everyone the night before and also on Pitch Up. This is the easiest access point to reach Vulcan Rest Campsite, anyone who has followed their satnav via Criss Keys Lane has always ended up at different farms so this is the reason for the directions, not to mention it is a working single track lane for the Farms surrounding the Campsite. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind Regards Dawn Vulcan Rest
It was a quite site…
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Liked: It was a quite site
Disliked: This is a very basic site as it says on the web page. having said that I at least expect toilet paper and hot water to wash hands and sometihing to dry my hands on, in the one and only toilet. An honest relpy to questions. we went 3rd november 23 I enquired if the pitch was water logged and was told it was fine. however when we came to leave we were stuck. having tried for an hour while waiting for help to come we just had to give in and wait for a freind of the family to get us out. Having got home and messaged the site owner that we were safely home. she told us the that was good as we would have had to wait for her farther to get home from Newcastle if the friend was unavailable!!! not the way to run a site in my view. would not go back.
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From the manager: Hello Sue, Thankyou for your review. It does list in the Utilities section that we do not have Hot Water onsite. We do not supply Toilet Paper for hygiene reasons or Hand Towels, we do expect that you will have these in your own accommodation for your own personal use. Yes we did have Campers in from the Monday all week, there were no issues when they came to leave the Campsite on the Friday, My Father had advised you when you had arrived on the Friday, that you may be better off parking on the hard standing area as it was forecast rain again on the Saturday, which you ignored. I visited the Campsite myself on the Saturday afternoon whilst it was raining and the ground was getting soggy, I did ask you again if you wanted to move over to park up on the hardstanding, to which you replied it would be ok, you were leaving tomorrow anyway. In hindsight, it would have been a sensible option for you to have followed our advice and parked on the hardstanding areas when advised to have avoided the events that followed. Kind Regards Dawn Vulcan Rest
Fantastic location. Level pitches. Has all you need at a basic level.
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Liked: Easy to find site, using a short farm track off the main road. Small and very quiet. Single toilet that reminds us olds of the outside loos at home back in the day! Clean and usable with a sink and mirror. Various bins for all your waste. Fresh water supply. Good sized and level pitches (essential for a tent) with electric hook up if required. Sited alongside the runway at Coningsby, one of only two front line fighter bases in the UK. Thoughtfully, there is a platform constructed to give an elevated view of the Typhoon fighters on the runway. The owner is very communicative and will answer all your questions. We were sorry not to meet her as we were on a one night only late arrival with a very busy schedule. This site was lovely and peaceful to enjoy in the evening with lovely countryside views to wake up to. Plenty of local pubs in the area that serve excellent meals at very reasonable prices. Can wholeheartedly recommend Vulcan Rest as a base for anyone visiting the area and is a 'happy camper'!!
Disliked: Absolutely nothing to dislike from our point of view. If you don't like the sight and sound of fast jets or Britain's military aviation heritage (617 Dambusters Sqd?) then this campsite probably isn't for you!! Go and book a few nights at Centre Parks......
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Clean functional facilities with a daily visit from the owner.
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Liked: Clearly defined pitches, good information and contact with owner and a perfect place to watch the planes. We were buzzed by the Lancaster, awesome.
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Amazing location for watching aircraft from the air base, very peaceful and…
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Liked: Amazing location for watching aircraft from the air base, very peaceful and relaxing site, loved it. Will definitely return
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Great small friendly site
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Liked: Small friendly site. Host is extremely friendly and helpful. Site spotless as are the avail facilities. Topped with a viewing platform for the plane spotter in you!
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Ideal spot for plane enthusiasms plane spotting and BBMF museum tour .Coningsby…
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Liked: Ideal spot for plane enthusiasms plane spotting and BBMF museum tour .Coningsby village close by and local ammeanites.
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Super for military plane spotting but check on Fb when they’re flying.
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Liked: The amazing position for viewing RAF Planes flying in and out of Coningsby. It even has its own raised viewing platform. In between flights it is really tranquil. The pitches are level and spacious, it is a very basic site with just a loo, waterpoint, chem toilet point and bins. EHU was fine. There are walks from the site into Coningsby which has a few shops and pubs. We also visited Thorpe Camp nearby which is an excellent museum.
Disliked: Nothing. It is basic and we expected that and it was acceptable. Nothing for kids on site except watching the planes.
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Great site level pitches
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Liked: Great location for plane spotting. Pub 10mins walk Farm shop and petrol station short drive away . Easy to find Great site
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Vulcan Rest
Moor Farm
Cross Keys Lane
Coningsby
Lincolnshire
England
LN4 4RT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.09764°N
-0.14968°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Skegness | 20.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ingoldmells South | 21.8 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel St Leonards | 22.1 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Anderby | 22.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Moggs Eye | 22.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 18.6 mi
Lincoln Cathedral 18.6 mi
Lincoln Castle 18.7 mi
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 21.6 mi
Belton House 22.2 mi
National Trust
Tattershall Castle 1.9 mi
Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 13.5 mi
Gunby Hall 15.3 mi
Grantham House 24 mi
Woolsthorpe Manor 28.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Coningsby - Tattershall Thorpe - Tattershall Castle - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 1.2 mi
REVESBY ABBEY 5.5 mi
SCRIVELSBY COURT 5.8 mi
Horncastle - Viking Way - Woodhall Spa 7.8 mi
Battle of Winceby, 1643 8.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Lincolnshire?
- Does Vulcan Rest have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Vulcan Rest dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Vulcan Rest? Hot foot it to The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitors Centre (five minutes’ drive) for guided tours of the flight hangars, and visit the solemn Dambusters Memorial in Woodhall Spa, which … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Vulcan Rest?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Vulcan Rest? From £18 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.