Castle Farm Campsite
From GBP 22 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Wild camping on the banks of the River Nene near Fotheringhay Castle
- A 10-minute drive to historic Oundle; 25 minutes to Burghley House
- Back-to-basics grass pitches five minutes’ walk from a traditional pub
Campground type
15
15
2
15
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 28 Mar to
Reviews
Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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Excellent site with clean facilities
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Liked: By the river, clean toilets , good for walks , lovely scenery, lots of space.
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Great views, attentive staff and value for money
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Liked: Back to basics feel Close to nature Great river on site
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Peaceful and large site, back to basics, great river access
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Liked: Quiet, peaceful and great access to the river for kayaking (etc.). Really good communication too, especially out of season. Clean portaloos.
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well worth a visit
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Liked: this campsite is a little gem . Been visiting once a week from August to October. Pitch where you like , space right next to the river or higher up with river views. Only facilities are two portaloos but they have always been spotless with sanitiser and plenty of loo roll! Its never been over crowded and midweek there has often been only myself and a few others. Cant say what its like at weekends but i imagine there is still loads of space.
Disliked: nothing
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From the manager: Thanks Simon! And look forward to seeing you next summer.
Beautiful
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Liked: Everything. The location, the views, the sheep and other campers we met..all made for a fantastic overnight stay. We were greeted on arrival by the lovely Kaz, we advised that this was our first ever campervan adventure and that we forgot to bring a pan. She was lovely enough to lend us one to cook our breakfast the following morning. We will definitely be back.
Disliked: That the weekend is too short.
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Great site
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Liked: Lovely quiet site with panoramic views. The staff member was very welcoming and friendly.
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THE place to be off grid for us.
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Liked: This site is exquisite, and we were very pleased to be back again. We were able to pitch with a view of the River Nene, Fotheringhay Castle (a mound only remains) and Fotheringhay church, which is a gem. For company we had red kites overhead. For sustenance we ate and drank at the superlative Falcon Inn, ten minutes walk away. For our personal needs the PortaLoos were spotless and well-located. For our absolute comfort, we did use levelling blocks for the campervan (first notch only). If you are happy off-grid then this is a wonderful place to be.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Will definitely pay another visit soon.
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Liked: Beautiful site and incredibly relaxing, well looked after and maintained. Toilet facilities are the cleanest I’ve ever seen on a camp site. I camped at the top of the hill overlooking the river and watched the cows grazing in the field opposite. I didn’t want to leave. If you want the wild camp experience then this is for you.
Disliked: Nothing.
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From the manager: Great photos, thanks!
One of the best camp sites in the area
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Liked: Lovely campsite, Very helpful pro-active warden, lots of freedom of where to pitch, clean facilities and access to wonderful historic sites, good village pub and lots of places to walk.
Disliked: Unfortunately (this is no fault of the campsite) there was what sounded like a very loud fan running most of the night, I think a local farm must have been grain drying.
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We loved our weekend at Castle Farm Campsite.
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Liked: Loved this campsite, free to choose a spot, not marshalled but warmly welcomed by host. Facilities were clean and well signposted. The site is beautiful, I had no idea Northamptonshire is so picturesque. Views across the river, nice walks, lovely pub and even a carboot sale at the village hall. Couldn’t ask for more.
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs 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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
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
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Castle Farm Campsite
Fotheringhay
Northamptonshire
England
PE8 5HZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.52436°N
-0.44443°W
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
Must see
Burghley House 13.1 km
Peterborough Cathedral 14.7 km
Rockingham Castle 18.8 km
Barnsdale Gardens 22.7 km
Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 29.8 km
National Trust
Lyveden New Bield 10.6 km
Houghton Mill 30.6 km
Woolsthorpe Manor 34 km
Peckover House and Garden 43.4 km
Grantham House 45.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Fotheringhay - Elton - Nassington - Fotheringhay 0.5 km
ELTON HALL 3.1 km
APETHORPE HALL 4 km
Wansford 6.3 km
King's Cliffe and Apethorpe 6.6 km
Local events
- Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday 5 September 2024 – Thursday 5 September 2024)
Stamford, England 13.9 km
- Global Birdfair (Friday 12 July 2024 – Friday 12 July 2024)
Oakham, England 26.6 km
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 Northamptonshire?
- Does Castle Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Castle Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Castle Farm Campsite? If you fancy having an easy day and staying close to the campsite, have a poke around the ruined castle in Fotheringhay (five minutes’ walk). It has played an important part in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Castle Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Castle Farm Campsite? From $42.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.