The Durham Ox

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Aerial view of the site
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Roaring fire
The cosy bar
Dessert at the Durham Ox
Fish and chip night at the Durham Ox
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  • Small caravan park behind a country pub in Thimbleby, Lincolnshire
  • Five minutes’ drive to the Wolds Wildlife Park; 40 minutes to Lincoln
  • Restaurant, bar and beer garden on site; shops five minutes’ drive
Fancying the idea of a few days exploring the Lincolnshire Wolds, but really don’t want to be cooking every day? Time to consider stopping over in the caravan park tucked neatly into leafy grounds behind The Durham Ox, a traditional country pub and restaurant in the village of Thimbleby. As well as being close to many big-hitting attractions like Lincoln Cathedral and Skegness, a stay at this quiet spot allows guests a discount on food when dining at The Durham Ox. Classic dishes like burgers and curry feature on the menu, along with fish and chips and lots of gooey desserts. In winter there’s a roaring fire in the snug, and summer sees the action move outside to the beer garden – you’ll just need to bear in mind that the pub closes on Monday and Tuesday. Small but perfectly formed, the caravan park has just a few pitches with electric hook-ups. neatly tucked into a leafy area in the grounds. If you should run out of any essentials, you can pick them up in the market town of Horncastle, just five minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Admission

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

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 139 Pitchup.com customers

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful site behind a country pub receives consistent praise for its friendly hosts, spacious pitches, and excellent food. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere, good value, and convenient location for exploring the area. While many enjoy the on-site pub, some note its limited opening hours and the absence of toilet and shower facilities, a factor reflected in the site's pricing. Pitches are generally well-maintained gravel hardstanding.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 10/11/2026

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Susan B. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Such a lovely place to stay small quiet just out of the main town nice walks, lovely restaurant friendly owners

Disliked I don’t think anything could’ve been any better. Weather was a little bit cold, but nobody can help that.

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Paul D. 7 reviews

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice and peaceful

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Fantastic staff giving a very friendly…

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Alan L. 1 review

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Fantastic staff giving a very friendly welcome.

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Easy access to pitches , hard…

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Iain H. 1 review

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Easy access to pitches , hard standing
, very welcoming hosts , great food at the pub .
Excellent venue

Disliked Nothing

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Highly recommended and will stay there again.

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 Jim S. 1 review

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked A fantastic place to stay in a lovely tranquil setting near the Lincolnshire Wolds. Excellent roads on which to cycle and delightful little towns to visit.
The Durham Ox Pub and restaurant on site offered charm and warm hospitality with excellent meal choices and breakfast options.

Disliked It was just perfect.

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Lovely stop over

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Denise D. 1 review

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Great place, greeted with a smile as soon as we walked in, and shown to our plot. Everything is set out very well, we will definitly be back

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sarah G. 1 review

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked We always love staying at the Durham ox.. great location, lovely walks and very friendly staff.

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Nice and quiet next to the…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice and quiet next to the pub

Disliked Nothing all ok

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Lovely pitch on gravel very quiet The…

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 Paul C. 1 review

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely pitch on gravel very quiet
The ladies hqave created a beautiful atmosphere in the inn
Food was delicious
Lots of people eating well done chef
Super evening thank you lots

Disliked Nothing

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Incredibly quiet site. We had a…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Incredibly quiet site. We had a lovely welcome from Jacqui at The Durham Ox Pub. Hookup black/grey waste available. Would definitely return. 10% off meal at pub.

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Features

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 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

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

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Durham Ox

Thimbleby

Horncastle

Lincolnshire

England

LN9 5RB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.21301°N
0.13706°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 mi Interchange Shelter
5.2 mi St Peter's Church
5.2 mi St Peter's Church
Rail
11.7 mi Metheringham Rail Station
14.4 mi Market Rasen Rail Station
15.3 mi Thorpe Culvert Rail Station
Airport
27 mi Humberside 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

Basing yourself at The Durham Ox means bags of stuff for all the family to do. Scenic walks wend their way across the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape, and you can meander in the footsteps of Norse invaders along the Viking Trail from Horncastle (five minutes’ drive). If you’d rather watch someone else do all the work, catch the motor racing at Cadwell Park Circuit (15 minutes), or have a flutter on the horses at Market Rasen Racecourse (25 minutes). History abounds hereabouts; Lincoln (40 minutes) rewards your visit with a medieval castle and spectacular Gothic-era cathedral, while fans of aviation history can tour the Spitfires and Hurricanes at the Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight Visitors Centre at Coningsby (20 minutes). Kids with you? Consider a visit to the big cats and bears at the Wolds Wildlife Park (five minutes), or meet some of the cute rescue animals at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park (35 minutes). You might get lucky and see seals basking at Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve (45 minutes), while seaside Skegness (35 minutes) is the place for funfairs, mini-golf and summertime dips in the North Sea.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Durham Ox Pub 0 mi
  • The Crown Pub 0.7 mi
  • Serendipity Thai Dining Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • The Fighting Cocks Pub 0.8 mi
  • Shakesby's Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • The Old Stables Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • The Punch House Pub 0.9 mi
  • Agra Tandoori Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • Montebello Ristorante Restaurant 1 mi
  • The Red Lion Hotel Pub 1 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco 0.8 mi
  • Heron Foods 0.9 mi
  • Co-op Food 0.9 mi
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 1 mi
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 5.3 mi

Parks and play

  • Bain Valley Park 0.9 mi
  • Admiral Rodney Paddock park 1 mi
  • Hamerton Gardens park 1 mi
  • Hamerton Gardens park 1 mi
  • Centurion Play Park Playground 1.2 mi
  • Banovallum Field park 1.3 mi
  • Village Green park 4.7 mi
  • Revesby Park 6.2 mi

Family days out

  • Wolds Wildlife Park Zoo 1.2 mi
  • Bolingbroke Castle 7.2 mi
  • Bolingbroke Castle 7.2 mi
  • Tattershall Castle 8.1 mi
  • Evergreens Miniature Railway Theme park 9.7 mi
  • ARK Wildlife & Dinosaur Park Zoo 9.8 mi

Public transport

  • The Durham Ox PH 0.01 mi
  • North Street 0.4 mi
  • Accommodation Road 0.4 mi
  • Elsom Way 0.5 mi
  • Langton Drive 0.5 mi
  • Harper Garth 0.5 mi
  • Queen Elizabeth School 0.6 mi
  • Interchange Shelter 0.9 mi
  • The Wong 1 mi
  • Village Lane End 1.1 mi

Other nearby

  • The National Golf Centre (Woodhall Spa) 4.4 mi
  • RAF Woodhall Spa Golf Course 5.8 mi

Local services

  • Tesco Bank Cashpoint 0.9 mi
  • Barclays Cashpoint 0.9 mi
  • Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 0.9 mi
  • Richard Dear/Total Fuel station 0.6 mi
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy 0.9 mi
  • Horncastle War Memorial Hospital 1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.2 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 1.6 mi
  • RIX Fuel station 1.6 mi
  • Moorlands Service Station Fuel station 4.2 mi
  • Moorlands Service Station Fuel station 4.2 mi
  • Haltham Garage Fuel station 4.2 mi
  • Haltham Garage Fuel station 4.2 mi

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Must see

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 16.6 mi

Lincoln Cathedral 16.6 mi

Lincoln Castle 16.7 mi

Belton House 27.3 mi

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 29.6 mi

National Trust

Tattershall Castle 8.1 mi

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 12.7 mi

Gunby Hall 13.9 mi

Grantham House 29.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Horncastle - Viking Way - Woodhall Spa 0.9 mi

SCRIVELSBY COURT 3 mi

Battle of Winceby, 1643 4.4 mi

Scamblesby - Belchford - Fulletby 5.8 mi

Snipedales - Ashby Puerorum - Hagworthingham Circular 6 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 The Durham Ox have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Durham Ox dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Durham Ox? Basing yourself at The Durham Ox means bags of stuff for all the family to do. Scenic walks wend their way across the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape, and you can meander in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Durham Ox?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    On arrival please park your unit as far to the left of the gravel area of your pitch as you can and 3 meters off the boundary fence, then check in at the pub.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Durham Ox? From £12 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.