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
Fancy a break within a splendid rural landscape, down by the riverside? (Right by the River Great Ouse, to be precise.) Then, Riverside Camping might be the site for you. This family-oriented spot on a working farm sits between Buckingham (10 minutes’ drive) and Milton Keynes (15 minutes), on the edge of the village of Thornton, a few minutes’ walk from the gorgeous Ouse Valley Way. With five acres of meadow to pitch up and relax in, it’s also an uncrowded spot. Amenities are simple, but they include basics like access to a hot shower and a flushing toilet (additional portable toilets are brought in for busy weekends). Handily for tourers, the site also has capacity to deal with waste from caravans. Kids and pets are welcome, and there are plenty of areas nearby where dogs can be walked; however, please note that this is a peaceful site: quiet hours apply between 10.30pm and 7.30am, and there should be no noise after midnight. There’s lots in the surrounding area to keep the entire family occupied: there’s Milton Keynes for bowling, indoor skiing or climbing; Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park (20 minutes) for animal encounters and experiences; and Silverstone (25 minutes) for speed demons. For food shops, restaurants and a farmers’ market, head into Buckingham, where other attractions include an ancient gaol and a public leisure centre. Pick up any breakfast bits while you’re in town, but no need to purchase any eggs – they get delivered to the site for guests to buy.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 17 Jul to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 123 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, basic riverside campsite praised for its friendly hosts and scenic location. Facilities are generally clean and functional, with flushing toilets and hot showers noted by many. Guests appreciate the spacious pitches and relaxed atmosphere, making it ideal for a quiet getaway. Some minor concerns include occasional noise from other campers and the river's smell during dry spells.

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Lovely peaceful camp…

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 Shane D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful camp

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Lovely campsite but lacked attention to detail.

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 Karen C. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked lovely views and not very busy with camp where you like

Disliked three portable toilets, but one was absolutely disgusting and totally unusable (with the smell travelling). The other two were fine and flushable, but lacked toilet paper. Also, one portable shower cubicle but no hot water and one outdoor shower but with a very flappy curtain, which made it unusable on a windy day. It was a good job the site was not busy as these facilities would not have been suitable for very many more people.

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Good site, lovely area, let down by lack of investment in utilities

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Lyndsey H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked This site has great potential. It’s in a great position with lots of good walking around the area & a brilliant pub/curry restaurant within 2miles.
The site itself is just let down by the utilities area. Not a problem having outdoor showers but a curtain flapping in the wind is not sufficient to maintain peoples dignity.
Having a portaloo that was full & left in this way stinking the place out. Also with that & the toilet waste pit next to a food wagon is not the best.
We attended on the bank holiday & the food van was not open.
With slight changes to the utilities area this would be a fantastic rustic & functional site.

Disliked Lack of solid doors on showers & showers not working 100% so not being hot.
Most of the weekend there was only one toilet available.

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Everything! Great basic camp site,…

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Anthony P. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything! Great basic camp site, lovely countryside location on the river. Facilities are basic but everything you need. Great base for the national bowl which is why we were there. Would stay again if visiting the area.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good, basic pop up campsite. Ideal for families and groups.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We were a group of four families with teenagers from London who regularly camp together.

The campsite is spacious and quiet. There were several other groups and individual campers/camper vans but far enough away from each other. We had lots of space to camp together and play rounders, badminton etc.

Note, the onsite food hut is only open for functions. There were no eggs to purchase despite this being advertised on the website.

The two useable portaloos were generally always clean. Bring a torch if you want to use them at night!

There is lots of hot water in the three showers. Two of them are open air with a shower curtain.
On Saturday morning one of the three showers was broken but it was fixed in the afternoon.

Finally, the onsite manager (who lives in a caravan in the camping field) was very friendly and helpful.

Disliked We travelled to Riverside Camping for the river (we brought kayaks etc) but due to the drought the river was stagnant. Even if the river was flowing there are signs that say "no swimming". We could have called and checked the status of this beforehand but didn't.

Unfortunately, the stagnant smell from the river lingered across the campsite which was unpleasant at times.

I would suggest the toilets need to be monitored more frequently for overflowing bins and toilet roll.

Note, we do always bring toilet roll/hand soap when camping as we appreciate they are not always provided.

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Waking up by the riverside in…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Waking up by the riverside in a tranquil location. Birdsong and sheep across the river first thing, hot shower and clean toilet, great host. Good mobile phone reception. Perfect for us. Loved it

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Exactly what I was looking for.…

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Natasha B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Exactly what I was looking for. Pitch up where you want, no fuss, very peaceful. Will deffo be coming back again.

Disliked Abit of noise from the road but nothing a pair of ear plugs can’t sort out.

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Would definitely come again,

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely tranquil spot by the river. Facilities although basic were superb. Gas shower was really good. Clean and tidy.

Disliked The smell from the stagnant area of the river Ouse was a little off putting, due to reduced flow from a tree fallen across the river. Not sure who's responsible for that. But might be worth investigating.

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Friendly service Easy access Easy to get to…

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Steven N. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly service
Easy access
Easy to get to
Facilities available

Disliked Stagnant water and smell.
Lack of nearby walking routes

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Campsit was great.…

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 Danny H. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Campsit was great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby 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 nearby

Location

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

To find the site, use the postcode provided, rather than following any indications for 'Home Farm' on Google Maps.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.6 mi White Hart PH
9.3 mi Milton Keynes Coachway
9.9 mi Churchcroft
Rail
5.6 mi Wolverton Rail Station
5.8 mi Milton Keynes Central Rail Station
7.5 mi Bletchley Rail Station
Airport
21.5 mi London Oxford Airport
24.6 mi London Luton 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

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 busts of notable great British figures, from William Shakespeare and Elizabeth I, to Isaac Newton and John Milton. On the southern fringes of Milton Keynes, spread over several blocks, Bletchley Park (20 minutes) is the place to learn all about Alan Turing and his Enigma machine, which allowed to break the code used by the German navy during World War II. Stroll through the streets of Oxford (45 minutes) admiring the various university colleges, then step inside the spectacular Bodleian Library to check out the 18th-century Radcliffe Camera (a circular reading room) and the atmospheric Duke Humfrey’s Library. Displays at the Ashmolean Museum include an Egyptian mummy and a Japanese samurai armour.

Food and drink

  • The Bell Inn Pub 1.5 mi
  • Spice Hut Restaurant 2 mi
  • The Lion at Wicken Pub 2.2 mi
  • Deanshanger Conservative Club Pub 2.3 mi
  • The Beehive Pub 2.4 mi
  • The Bull And Butcher Pub 2.9 mi
  • The Wheatsheaf Pub 2.9 mi
  • Shoulder Of Mutton Pub 3.2 mi
  • The Crown Pub 3.2 mi
  • The Swan Inn Pub 3.2 mi

Groceries

  • Jeet Topshop 2.7 mi
  • Waitrose 3.5 mi
  • Lidl 3.5 mi
  • Tesco 3.7 mi
  • Buckingham Local 3.8 mi
  • Aldi 4 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 4.3 mi
  • Stratford Park Stores 4.5 mi
  • Aldi 4.9 mi
  • Morrisons 4.9 mi

Parks and play

  • Thornborough Bridge park 2.2 mi
  • Nash Village Playground 2.3 mi
  • Bridge Walk Playground 2.4 mi
  • Deanshanger Pocket Park 2.6 mi
  • Moreton Road Playground 3.1 mi
  • Bourton Park 3.2 mi
  • Bourton Park Senior Play Area Playground 3.2 mi
  • Stratford Fields park 3.2 mi
  • Mortimer Park 3.2 mi
  • Pocket Park 3.3 mi

Family days out

  • Brown's Cascade 4.4 mi
  • Temple of Friendship 4.4 mi
  • Palladian Bridge 4.5 mi
  • Pebble Alcove 4.5 mi
  • Congreve's Monument 4.5 mi
  • Gothic Temple 4.5 mi
  • Eastern Lake Pavilion 4.6 mi
  • Marquess Urn 4.6 mi
  • Lord Chatham's Urn 4.6 mi
  • Saxon Deities 4.6 mi

Public transport

  • Co-op (opp) 2.5 mi
  • Boswell Lane (opp) 2.5 mi
  • High Street (opp) 2.5 mi
  • Ridgmont (opp) 2.6 mi
  • Canal Lane (opp) 2.6 mi
  • Elizabeth Woodville School (o/s) 2.6 mi
  • Elizabeth Woodville School (opp) 2.6 mi
  • Elm Drive (adj) 2.7 mi
  • 253 Glebe Road (o/s) 2.8 mi
  • Phone Box (adj) 2.8 mi

What’s nearby

  • Home Park Golf course 4.8 mi
  • Buckingham Golf Club Golf course 5 mi
  • Thrupp Wharf Marina 5.2 mi
  • Unit Nine Nightclub 5.4 mi
  • Whittlebury Hall Golf Course 5.6 mi
  • Furzton Lake Fishing 5.8 mi
  • Furzton Lake Fishing 5.9 mi
  • Furzton Lake Fishing 5.9 mi
  • Furzton Lake Fishing 5.9 mi
  • Furzton Lake Fishing 5.9 mi

Local services

  • Open Pastures Service Station Fuel station 2 mi
  • Jardines Pharmacy 2.5 mi
  • BP Fuel station 3.4 mi
  • Swan Practice Doctors 3.4 mi
  • Buckingham Community Hospital 3.5 mi
  • Monta Charging station 3.5 mi
  • Swan Practice Verney Close Doctors 3.5 mi
  • Verney Close Surgery Doctors 3.5 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.6 mi
  • Cox & Robinson Pharmacy 3.6 mi

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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

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • 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.