When can I check in and check out of Cuckoo Fen Campsite?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Cuckoo Fen Campsite?

From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Cuckoo Fen Campsite

From £28 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.9 34 reviews

Our pitch (added by visitor 23 Aug 2020)

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Typical grassy pitch (added by manager 05 jun 2020)

Cuckoo fen (added by manager 05 jun 2020)

Camping under the trees or under the stars (added by manager 05 jun 2020)

Peaceful and simple site on a grazing pasture at the edge of the fens
Wildlife haven a five-minute walk from RSPB’s Ouse Fen nature reserve
Three acres of open pastures half an hour’s drive from Cambridge

Nest among the open pastures and small copse of native trees at Cuckoo Fen Campsite for a hol harnessing all that Cambridgeshire has to offer: clean air, big skies, lengthy walking routes and abundant birdlife. This three-acre park, newly opened in 2020, is a serene spot for lazing away while watching and hearing the fledglings in the surrounding hedgerows. Many more birds are in the vicinity too, as the site’s a five-minute walk from the nesting bitterns at the RSPB Ouse Fen reserve, Europe’s largest reed bed creation project. Eagle eyes might also spot the resident badgers, foxes and deer scampering about while wandering along the area’s many local public footpaths, bridleways and cycle trails. A short walk (20 minutes) leads to the village of Over with its local pub, well-stocked shop and other amenities, and the park is also half a mile from a public slipway on the River Great Ouse for launching canoes if you fancy wending your way around the local waterways. With a back-to-basics ethos, this eco-friendly site is proud of having low-impact facilities. Electricity isn't provided, but there’s a little lighting for the hot showers, washing-up sink and composting toilets.

Site type

Opens 24 May

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 16 consecutive nights.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Units longer than 6 metres 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 24 May to Sun, 29 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum

One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Campervan, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 2 included, 2 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Firepit

Extras

Already a Greener Camping Club member? (1 max)		-£12 (-£12) per stay
Greener Camping Club Membership (compulsory)		£12 (£12) per stay
Log basket (2 max)		£9 (£9) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

8 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

8 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 2 included, 2 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Firepit

Extras

Already a Greener Camping Club member? (1 max)		-£12 (-£12) per stay
Greener Camping Club Membership (compulsory)		£12 (£12) per stay
Log basket (2 max)		£9 (£9) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great stay under the stars

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Esther F. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful simple site that does everything just right. The showers are the cleanest and hottest I’ve experienced on a campsite and I love that you can pitch where you like!

Disliked: Could do with another mirror in shower block!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely clean, quiet, eco and friendly site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: I am a single mum who came to stay for one night with my teenage son. The site was well signposted, welcoming, spacious and the facilities were clean. I really liked the laid-back friendly and eco-ethos of the site. It was perfect for families with young children and lovely and quiet at night (no music) with the nature reserve just yards away, and a beautiful view of the night sky. We also enjoyed a hot drinks and pastries from the visiting coffee van on the Saturday morning (also on Sundays, i believe). My son and I also loved the on-site pizza and being able to have a fire pit, with wood to buy from the little tented shop. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to others.

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Small, quiet site. Eco-aware (recycling rubbish, non chemical toilets…) Simple but clean…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Debby L. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Small, quiet site. Eco-aware (recycling rubbish, non chemical toilets…) Simple but clean amenities. Ingenious sanitary solutions, small honesty based shop… everything esthetically pleasing!

Disliked: We would have bought wood if available in smaller amount.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our family and our dog recently had a very enjoyable stay at…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Hein K. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Our family and our dog recently had a very enjoyable stay at the Greener Camping Club - Cuckoo Fen Campsite. On a spacious camping field, actually a meadow decorated with wild flowers, this campsite provided us with the perfect canvas to immerse ourselves in the tranquility of nature. The carefully designed amenities were a testament to the site's commitment to sustainability. The original and ecologically built facilities, including the toilets, were not only innovative, but also in line with our values of taking care of the environment during our holiday. It was encouraging to see how the site managed to put environmentally friendly practices first without compromising on comfort. With sincere thanks, Kuipers family from Belgium

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Very friendly, clean. Very level pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Brian S. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Brilliant. Great atmosphere, free but we’ll ordered. Facilities simple but immaculate.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very pleasant

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	No rating
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Ian W. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very nice campsite in the midst of nature (but not too far from a local village). Friendly owner. Generous pitches. Clean loos and showers. Didn't try the pizza or coffee, but sounded very tempting. Would definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

farago@unistra.fr

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Nice people, nice location. The toilets and showers were very clean. It was the second time we visited cuckoo fen campsite. Definitely a super campsite to visit Cambridge, Anglesey Abbey, Wimpole Estate, etc, etc...

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A peacefully friendly atmosphere on a beautiful and well-located site. I camped…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Evie M. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: A peacefully friendly atmosphere on a beautiful and well-located site. I camped for a fortnight and greatly appreciated the clean toilets, free firebowls, weekend coffee availability and weekly opportunity to order a pizza cooked on site by the campsite owners. There's a river nearby, and it was ideally situated for trips to nearby towns and cities via the busway (especially good if you've got a bike). Possibly the best camping experience I've had yet! coming back as soon as possible. Thanks Tim and Emma.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Secluded and beautiful camp site, yet easy to find. Strong environmental theme…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2023

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Secluded and beautiful camp site, yet easy to find. Strong environmental theme and clever rustic facilities - all very clean and well-maintained. Welcoming host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet and peaceful setting. Well thought-through set up with toilets, showers…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jun 2023

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very quiet and peaceful setting. Well thought-through set up with toilets, showers and washing up space. Added bonus of a little shop on site selling some basic essentials.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Cuckoo Fen Campsite

Long Lane

Over

Cambridgeshire

England

CB24 5NE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.32536°N
0.02622°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8 mi Madingley Rd Park-and-Ride

8.9 mi Bus Station

9.5 mi Parkside

Rail

8.4 mi Waterbeach Rail Station

8.9 mi Cambridge North Rail Station

9.2 mi Huntingdon Rail Station

Airport

10.2 mi Cambridge Airport

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

This place really is heaven for birdwatching. As well as bumping up against the Ouse Fen nature reserve, a vast expanse of newly created reedbed habitat already teeming with bitterns, hobbies, cuckoos, marsh harriers and bearded tits – plus free-to-access footpaths and trails – the park is a 15-minute drive from the RSPB's Fen Drayton Lakes. Other scenic sections of the 200-square-mile Cambridgeshire Fens are also easily accessible from this site and the historic city of Cambridge is straightforward to reach via a short journey on the UK's only guided busway. Rather drive? It’s half an hour by car, and park and ride options are on hand to make the journey a doddle. Once in the centre of the region’s capital, amble around attractive university buildings like King’s College with its huge gothic chapel or the intricately designed Trinity College, moseying around museums stocked with archaeology, anthropology, science and zoology displays as well. Starting to crave the outdoors again? Head to the city’s botanical garden and stroll among 16 acres of plant life or bound over to The Backs park on the River Cam to watch visitors punt along the water.

Must see

Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial 7.7 mi

Kings College Chapel 9.2 mi

Scudamore's Punting Company 9.4 mi

Fitzwilliam Museum 9.5 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 10.9 mi

National Trust

Houghton Mill 6.3 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 10.9 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 11.4 mi

Wimpole Home Farm 13.1 mi

Wimpole Hall 13.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

OUSE FEN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 1.4 mi

Willingham - The Stacks - Aldrith - The Washes - Willingham 1.8 mi

Earith 2 mi

FEN DRAYTON (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/01/2007) 2.5 mi

Boxworth 5.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 16 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. Cars are not permitted when travelling with a motorhome/campervan.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Payment terms

Does Cuckoo Fen Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Cuckoo Fen Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Cuckoo Fen Campsite? This place really is heaven for birdwatching. As well as bumping up against the Ouse Fen nature reserve, a vast expanse of newly created reedbed habitat already teeming with bitterns, hobbies, cuckoos, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Cuckoo Fen Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Cuckoo Fen Campsite? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.