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
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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.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
8.8/10
Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a lovely, peaceful campsite with spacious pitches, often by a river, praised for its cleanliness and friendly, helpful staff, particularly Jay. Guests appreciate the natural setting and quiet atmosphere. Facilities are generally described as basic but clean, though some noted a lack of hot water for washing up and a shortage of toilets during peak times. Some visitors mentioned issues with taxi access and signage.
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Open fields unlike some other sites.…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Open fields unlike some other sites. Nice see animals in adjoining fields. Spotted goat; unusual but nice. Very relaxing. Staff very friendly. Portaloo Toilets very deceiptive but they have fully flush system and running cold water. Only 2 toilets and 3 showers. Open air kitchen with fresh but only cold water. Some Campers managed to fish and canoe in the river.
We managed to locate the site easily using Google Maps.
Access to Camp site is through the farm. This may cause confusion. Also large motorhomes have to navigate carefully from access road and through farm to get to camp site.
Disliked Is it value for money when compared to other sites. I've camped at other sites paying £25 per night that included electricity and gas better kitchen and washing facilities with running hot water.
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Cheap, laid back vibe, no road…
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Liked Cheap, laid back vibe, no road noise. You can choose your own pitch. Just turn up and pitch up as long as you have booked first. As a solo female traveller, it was nice to see other solo travellers there as well as a nice mix of families. There was a friendly swan which wandered onto the dire from the river which was nice to see.
Disliked I wasn't a fan of the mixed sex toilets. At one point in walked in on a man who was in there and hadn't locked the door. He was also smoking in there which was not pleasant.
Would be nice to have separate washing up sink from where people clean their teeth, and for a campsite this size, I'd hope for more than one sink.
Lastly, not a criticism of the site at all, but when I put the address and just code into Google maps, it took me to a different Home farm in a nearby village. Google maps did not seem to recognise Home farm Thornton, not sure why. In the end I used just the postcode, rather than "Home farm" which worked.
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Back to the roots
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Idyllisch gelegen - sehr freundliche und bemühte Gastgeber. Einfacher Platz ohne Strom- aber ruhig….
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I have no words to describe…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked I have no words to describe how good we felt in this place. When we arrived, we had an incident with our car, and James helped us solve the problem with a camper who was our guardian angel.
The place is perfect for getting away from the noise and the city. If you enjoy wild camping but with basic, well-maintained, and clean equipment, don't hesitate to come.
My family camps around the UK all year round and we've been to over 50 campsites but we've never had a host who treated us with such patience and care.
Thanks James. See you soon.
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Lovely Peaceful site by the river
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked My view from my microcamper was by the river and I was surrounded by wildlife of butterflies, birds and sheep, it was lovely and peaceful.
The facilities were clean and well kept with portaloos, drinking water and outside showers.
James was friendly and helpful and got about on a quad bike and took all my details.
Has some nice local walks along the cornfields. Had a lovely sunset in the evening.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Thank you.
Loraine x
Disliked Had a bit of difficulty finding the campsite as the sign said caravanning and camping for members only. It would be helpful to have a sign near to that saying Riverside camping.
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Friendly, easygoing atmosphere with basic, minimal…
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Liked Friendly, easygoing atmosphere with basic, minimal facilities, all clean.
Quiet and peaceful green field next to river with access for canoeing/paddle boarding.
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Enjoyed our stay, staff were very friendly, will definitely be back.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked We had a fantastic night at Riverside Camping, we only needed one night but will be back again, had a lovely riverside location, very peaceful.
Disliked Shame the river had no access but nothing to dislike.
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The site was lovely! We were…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked The site was lovely! We were greeted on arrival and the farm hand was brilliant. It was peaceful and everything me and my partner needed! The toilets and showers were brilliant too, flushing toilets rather than standard portaloo's. We will be back!
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Perfect riverside setting. Peaceful. …
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Liked Perfect riverside setting. Peaceful. Helpful and friendly chap on site.
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Enjoyed a three day stay, great area.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked CL tucked away through a farm. Great access to river and walks. James was lovely and helpful. Although the facilities look a bit basic they are absolutely fine.
Disliked Lack of signage on entrance, no campsite name. A bit of a tour around, through and past the farm to the actual site. Could just do with some better signage with arrows. Just a bit disconcerting when towing a caravan.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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 Large (51-200 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
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.