Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Student groups welcome
See all facilities…We’re trying to think of who Orchard View Caravan & Camping Park would be most perfect for, but we suspect we’ll run out of space… Those who like the sound of silence: this is a serene and peaceful park away from noisy A roads. Scenic sorts: the park is nestled in the heart of the fens, with waterways to explore nearby. Foodie types: the fenland villages have all sorts of tasty treats to try – fresh farm produce, rated restaurants, tea rooms, fresh fruit from roadside stalls and Lincolnshire sausages made in nearby market town Spalding. Fido: the park is dog-friendly and has a huge (and safe) dog walking field with lots to sniff at. And the little saplings: there’s a kids’ club, new play area with swings and sandpit, and a special space in the clubhouse with board games and puzzles.
It’s also a park for those who like space and convenience as it’s on a six acre level site, and for folk who like a bit of a personal touch: owners Ray and Maria are lauded for being two of the friendliest and most helpful campsite people around, as anyone who’s ever had trouble putting up their awning can testify. Maria is even known to sing a little during the evening entertainment if you ask nicely…
Amenities here are bang up to date, such as the brand new shower block with free hot showers. There’s info galore on what to do in the local area in the tourist information cabin and in the bar – or you could just ask Ray and Maria what they recommend (the local Chinese restaurant, for one).
Nearby attractions and activities
You’ll need to be active to work off all those Lincolnshire sausages, so take to the unexplored fens on Orchard View’s doorstep for cycling, riverside rambling and horse-riding; aim for the skies with some clay pigeon shooting or get swinging at one of the five local golf courses. If you’re still a bit full up, some birdwatching or fishing for carp at the nearby lakes should be a more gentle way to spend the day.
Strolling around the shops is also a less strenuous way to work off the calories: Spalding has bargains galore in the Springfield Shopping Outlet and the Springfield Festival Gardens to relax in and gloat over your purchases after a morning spent ringing the tills.
The market town of Boston is also recommended for savvy shoppers, and if you’re feeling a bit guilty about maxing out the credit cards (we hear this happens to some people occasionally), you can soothe your conscience by taking in historical Boston before loading yourself down with shopping bags: try the Boston Guild Hall and the museum at the Maud Foster Tower Windmill, or move along to Crowland to see the 14th century three-sided bridge and the medieval Croyland Abbey. There’s also the historic port of King’s Lynn, the castle and museums of Georgian town Wisbech and the stone town of Stamford all within easy exploring reach.
A scenic drive will take you to the towns of Hunstanton and Sandringham, but you can’t come to this part of Lincolnshire without also seeing seaside town Skeggy. It’s not just the seaside, the donkey rides and the funfair: the Natureland Seal Sanctuary at Skegness too – and has tarantulas – and the Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve is also well worth a look.
Once the kids have recovered from their hair-raising tarantula experience, soothe them with a trip to Fantasy Island up the coast at Ingoldmells. Where, coincidentally enough, there’ll be a chance to go shopping again: with hundreds of stalls, the Eastgate Market is the biggest indoor seven day market in Europe…
Attractions near Orchard View Caravan & Camping Park
Must see
- Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens (10.3 miles)
- Peterborough Cathedral (13.2 miles)
- Burghley House (20.0 miles)
National Trust
- Peckover House and Garden (5.7 miles)
- St George's Guildhall (16.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Orchard View Caravan & Camping Park
Wisbech (5.9 miles) Walking
NENE WASHES (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) (7.8 miles) Birdwatching
Outwell (10.0 miles) Walking
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What a treasure of a place, tucked away in beautiful surroundings David C. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The site is small friendly and caters for all types of visits, the surrounding countryside is beautiful and very peaceful. We met people on site of all age groups who were all very friendly. The owners are very friendly and helpful, there is always someone on site if you need anything. This is not a site for party animals or those who want a supermarket on their doorstep, it is in the countryside, tranquil and ... Disliked: There is nothing to dislike. |
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Liked: the camp site was well cared for and clean and tidy , the showers and toilets were pleasant , the lights came on with movement which was most helpful at night , the staff where very helpful and friendly as we only booked on a short 1 night stop over very nice and quiet caravan park for a good night sleep will stay there again when in the area Disliked: I did not dislike any of the park |
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We liked a lot. It was our first camping as a group of friends. Doga T. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: We liked to have a bar facility and toilets around us. Thanks for allowing us to use the BBQ place. Disliked: There was no close market to go shopping properly. |
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Great holiday caren g. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Lovely pitches plenty of room, Ray and Ria were very helpful. The boys loved the freedom and the little dens that they found in the back field. Great dog walking area with bins. Nice little club on site was only opened twice while we were there but did go in to watch the football and it seemed to have a nice atmosphere. Any problems you have on the site if you report it, they are ... Disliked: Shower was a bit hot and cold mainly cold but if you managed to get it just right it was great, shame only one shower worked but this didn't spoil anything. Toilets cubicles are nice just could do with better flushing, bit embarrassing when the loos flush but don't take anything away not your fault though the flush seemed to be there but no suction. But if you report the toilets being blocked ... |
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Lovely site quiet and very friendly julieheathcote (Family with older children, 1 review, 1 photo)
Liked: Site was quiet in the country nice and peaceful Disliked: Shower was either freezing or boiling no |
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Perfect! Sharon P. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Well kept site, lovely clean showers and toilets. Great little bar to watch the footy in the evening! Owners helpful and friendly. We had fabulous sunshine and plenty of kids about for a game of tennis and cricket (my boys were thrilled). Field at the top for them to run around safely. Will deffo go back. Disliked: Nothing |
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One night stay over bank holiday weekend Traceyb (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: We liked everything about this site. Helpful friendly owners, great siting of our folding camper. Play area was centrally located so easy to keep an eye on the kids. It got damaged during our stay but the owner was straight out to repair it. Dog exercise field was excellent. Just the right size and our dog loved it. Small shop selling ice lollies made the kids happy on such a warm weekend. Yes there was ... Disliked: Absolutely nothing.. |
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Nice basic site. RosiesRamblers (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The site is nice and quiet and here is a nice little dog walking field immediately behind the camping field. Disliked: There is only one toilet/shower block which was at the other end of the field from us so not ideal with 2 small children, that said it wasn't that far to walk. |
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Lovely Site Eileen B. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Very friendly greeting made us feel welcome straight away and shown around the site ,very clean and well looked after.We had good weather over the bank holiday weekend and enjoyed our stay, the site is away from main roads so very quiet no traffic noise.The bar area was nice and cosy to enjoy a couple of drinks in the evenings all in all very enjoyable weekend. Disliked: Nothing. |
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Liked: My daughter locked my car keys in the car on our stay, everyone came to help us and in the end a man had come to fix someonelses car, the owners told the man about our situation and he got the keys out for us for free ;-). Owners made us all sandwiches,crisps , pop as all our food was in the car, people around the site also asked if we had everything that we needed ... Disliked: Nothing |
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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
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Max. motorhome length: 13.0 metresRules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Gastronomic delight
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Wisbech: Horsefair Bus Station — 5.9mi
Thorney (Peterborough): Park Gates Coach Stop — 6.6mi
West Walton (Norfolk): Lynn Road Coach Stop — 7.8mi
- Train stations
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March Rail Station — 8.7mi
Whittlesea Rail Station — 10.7mi
Spalding Rail Station — 10.7mi
- Ferry ports
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West Lynn Ferry Landing — 16.4mi
King's Lynn Ferry Landing — 16.4mi
- Airports
- Cambridge Airport — 33.0mi
Directions
On the A47 from Peterborough to King's Lynn after the McDonalds roundabout, at Eye, turn left at the third roundabout signposted Gedney Hill.
Continue on the B1167 past the golf course, follow a bend to the right and continue with the river on the right for 1.5miles. Pass the old station house on the left, and at the T junction turn right onto B1166 (signposted Wisbech, Parson Drove and Sutton St Edmund).
Follow this High Bank Road for two miles and take the third left into Broadgate (caravan sign at the junction). The park is after 3/4 mile on the right.
From the north turn off the A17 into Holbeach, over traffic lights 2.5mls to Holbeach St Johns, then turn left at The Plough. After about one mile, turn right at the crossroads into Broadgate. Then drive 2.5 miles through the village and we are one mile on the left.
Permitted arrival time
From 9am for tourers and 2pm for holiday vans
Cancellation policy
Pre-paid balances may be transferred to alternative dates in some exceptional circumstances by contacting park direct with details.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Payable on arrival - cash, postal order or cheque accepted.
Cards accepted on the park
NoneTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsCheck availability at Orchard View Caravan & Camping Park…
10m x 10m flat grass pitch with parking by pitch.
Max. persons: 10x
On arrival at the park all customers(at least one from each party) are shown at booking in, the 2 toilet and shower blocks,all facilities and the time of opening the bar(also on a notice board next to the clubhouse)
We ask customers to let us know of any problems, and how to contact us if we are not visible on the park.
The toilet block position to the camping field is as a result of the inherited local planning office permission and as RosiesRamblers stated it wasn't that far to walk.
The proximity of toilets to the clubhouse is not a problem for small children as the clubhouse is not open until 8pm, and as we are a child friendly park, and our licence dictates the compulsory child protection issues, most parents would not let small children go unaccompanied to the toilet after 8pm
We do have adequate toilet and shower facilities for the size of park.
These are located in the 2 toilet and shower blocks.
Unfortunately as we had a very dry weekend,(good for some),but due to low water pressure beyond our control(?Local farmers filling up ready to irrigate the very dry ground) the showers were not up to their usual standard for 1 day over the weekend.
This dryness was also a contributing factor to the children's play equipment having some movement due to the drying out of the ground.The slide had been broken by an enthusiastic user and once pointed out by a very helpful father it was repaired as well as we were able at a bank holiday, and is now undergoing a revamp.
For Legal reasons we have to record the names of all visitors, adults, children and dogs and we still have not found a 'Rosie' for this weekend on any of our booking forms so the reviewer remains unknown.