Riverside Camping
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- Peaceful five-acre farm meadow on the edge of Thornton village
- Bletchley Park 20 minutes’ drive; Oxford 45 minutes
- Pet-friendly; a few minutes’ walk from the River Great Ouse
Site type
50
50
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 17 Jul to
Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a simple, rural campsite with a peaceful riverside location. Guests appreciated the friendly welcome, clean facilities, and spacious open fields. The site offers basic amenities including flushing toilets and showers. Some visitors noted that facilities could be improved, particularly regarding washing up sinks and the number of toilets during busy periods. Occasional noise from other campers was also mentioned. The site is considered good value for money and many guests expressed a desire to return.
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Last updated 28/07/2026
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Not quiet
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Rural location
Disliked Not quiet - several large groups with big speakers near the access to the river. Like a mini-rave! Which is a shame as would have been nice riverside location.
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A nice site for an overnight stay in our campervan.
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Simple site with plenty of space in countryside surroundings.
Friendly welcome on arrival.
Clean facilities on arrival.
Disliked Toilets could be checked and cleaned a bit earlier in the morning.
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Lovely big open field next to…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely big open field next to the river. Plenty of space.
Basic shower and toilet and washing up area, but it meets the needs.
Very peaceful. We will be going back again.
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Piece & quite,nice shower Descent position…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Piece & quite,nice shower
Descent position for where I wanted to be in the 3 days.
Cheap as chips also
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Great pop up site
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Brilliant little pop up site.
Basic with couple of toilets, one shower and one washing up sink.
But located next to a beautiful river, friendly guy running the site. Great little get away for a bargain price.
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Very friendly welcome. The campsite is…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Very friendly welcome. The campsite is accessed through a working farm with goats and some sheep. Facilities are basic but good with flushing toilets and a cold water washing up area. Good 4G signal. There's a nice pub 2 miles up the road.
Disliked The river was a bit stagnant and had a smell due to lack of recent rainfall, but I'm sure it's normally fine. It was only a problem in the immediate area.
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Simple, rural, basic but great facilities.…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Simple, rural, basic but great facilities.
Fab location - very quiet and peaceful.
Disliked Nothing
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I basic campsites in a quiet location next to a beautiful river.
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked It's quite location next to a river.
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Lovely camp site
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked It was a beautiful open field, loads of space and some simple amenities. Exactly what we needed. The view was spectacular we loved it. It was very peaceful and the dog loved wandering in the longer patches of grass.
Disliked Nothing
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Perfect for our one night stay.…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Perfect for our one night stay. Right by the river. Simple, clean and no dramas.
Disliked Only slight downside was that one group dominated all the tables and the jetty. Camped all around that area.
Nice and friendly group, but perhaps have that area a no camping zone.
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Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Riverside Camping
Home Farm
Thornton
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
England
MK17 0HG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.01687°N
0.90765°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Stowe Landscape Gardens 4.8 mi
Silverstone Circuit 6.4 mi
Bletchley Park 7.1 mi
Gulliver's Land 7.9 mi
National Waterways Museum -Stoke Bruerne 8.7 mi
National Trust
Buckingham Chantry Chapel 3.6 mi
Stowe Landscape Gardens 5.1 mi
Claydon 6.9 mi
Ascott 11.8 mi
Waddesdon Manor 12.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Thornborough - Thornton - Nash - Thornborough 1.4 mi
Stony Stratford, the Ouse and the Grand Union Canal 3.7 mi
STOWE 4.8 mi
Around Stowe Landscape Gardens 4.8 mi
Stowe - Dadford - Chackmore - Stowe 4.9 mi
Local events
- Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday, 13 August 2026 – Thursday, 13 August 2026)
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire 18.6 mi
- Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Oxford, Oxfordshire 27.2 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Riverside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Camping? National Trust - Stowe Gardens (20 minutes’ drive) is a splendid Georgian estate dotted with architectural follies, monuments and statues. One of the five temples on the grounds is adorned with 16 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Camping? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.