Forest View Camping

View prices & book 9.8 142 reviews
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Non-electric grass pitch
Campervan setup
On-site play area
Open space for family fun in the sun
Picnic benches for outdoor meals and drinks
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Non-electric grass pitch
Campervan setup

  • Simple pitches at a Lincolnshire farm five minutes’ drive from Wragby
  • A 10-minute walk from a nature reserve and swimming/watersports lake
  • Woodland views; 15 minutes’ drive from the Lincolnshire Wolds
A little walk in the Lincolnshire Wolds, followed by an open-water swim or paddleboarding at neighbouring Ocean Walker Academy (addtional charge for the latter two)? If that sounds like a pretty fine way to spend a day, plot a course to Forest View Camping, in the Lincolnshire countryside five minutes’ drive from Wragby and 20 minutes from Market Rasen. The views and vibe here are mighty peaceful, as the site looks out over farmland and the next-door woodland (part of the Bardney Limewoods National Nature Reserve). The surrounding area, though, is packed with things to do: for starters, a 10-minute walk will get you to Chambers Farm Woods for woodland walks, picnic spots and a butterfly garden. Other days out? Well, it’ll take you about 15 minutes in the car to get to the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for a stroll or to meet the residents of the Wolds Wildlife Park. The centre of Lincoln is about 25 minutes away for city wanders, and Skegness 45 minutes for a bit of beach time. Back at base, it’s a fairly simple setup that’s been designed to integrate well with its setting on a family-run working farm. Pitches are flat and well maintained, and have access to modern toilet and shower facilities.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 75
Tent pitches 75
Motorhome pitches 75
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • A charge of £2.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 142 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-run farm campsite is praised for its exceptionally clean and well-maintained facilities, including toilets and showers. Guests highlight the peaceful and quiet atmosphere, spacious pitches, and beautiful rural location with woodland walks nearby. Friendly and helpful owners, along with the opportunity to see young calves, are frequently mentioned positive aspects. Fire pits are available for hire. Some minor points include potential for noise during busy periods and a charge for showers.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Great camp site, I would definitely recommend it to friends and family

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice peaceful location in a scenic location not too far from some nice villages / towns. Very clean facilities and well maintained site right next door to a farm with cows grazing which was nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

nice and small, well looked after. Must visit!

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GRAEME C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice and quiet site. The showers, toilets, and scullery area were all clean and tidy.
Having the calves greet you every morning was lovely.

Disliked Nothing

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Great relaxing place to stay

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Lindsay M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Well maintained pitches, great facilities and friendly owners.

Disliked Nothing - it was spot on!

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Fantastic site, great facilities that were kept clean day and night. Highly…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic site, great facilities that were kept clean day and night. Highly recommend for a lovely break in the countryside

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite next to a forest. Quiet with good, clean amenities

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Lily S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quietness. Location. Friendly but laid back. Forest and butterfly garden nearby. Good amenities. Lovely shower and toilet blocks

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Anonymous

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The toilets and shower room are spotless. With a wash room for…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The toilets and shower room are spotless. With a wash room for washing pots etc. Lovely surroundings. Nice flat pitch for tent.

Disliked Nothing

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Der Name stimmt, der Empfang ist sehr freundlich und alles ist sehr…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Der Name stimmt, der Empfang ist sehr freundlich und alles ist sehr sauber und gepflegt.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant little campsite, very peaceful, very clean facilities

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Shannon D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked All of it.
Very clean facilities which I was amazed by from a campsite. Very peaceful, good size pitches.

Disliked Nothing

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Relaxed, spacious, family site. Clean facilities and a great location. We recommend…

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Paul B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Relaxed, spacious, family site. Clean facilities and a great location. We recommend walking up to the butterfly garden. Friendly owners and beautiful sunsets.

Disliked A bit of road/farm noise but nothing too much or anything unexpected as it's on a farm!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful location and spotlessly clean facilities. Loved the young cows who would…

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Jimi B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful location and spotlessly clean facilities. Loved the young cows who would greet us every day! If you’re after a simple yet clean site in a remote location then this is it!

Disliked Nothing! It was all great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Forest View Camping

Hoop Lane

Apley

Market Rasen

Lincolnshire

England

LN8 5JR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.25607°N
0.28943°W

Route directions

Stay on Hoop Lane; don't follow your satnav to Chambers Farm Wood. Look out for a sign on the barn saying Forest View Camping.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.2 mi Holmes Way
7.8 mi St Peter's Church
7.8 mi St Peter's Church
Rail
9.1 mi Market Rasen Rail Station
9.1 mi Metheringham Rail Station
10.6 mi Lincoln Central Rail Station
Airport
22.7 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

There are lots of walks and cycle routes to follow in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but if you’d like something to get the heart rate going a bit faster, try a high ropes course at Wild Pines Park (20 minutes’ drive) or go indoor go-karting at Gridline Racing (25 minutes). Animal encounters are easy to come by in this area too – stop by to meet the farm animals at Rand Farm Park (10 minutes) or Tattershall Farm Park (half an hour) or plan days out meeting the bigger beasts at Woodside Wildlife Park (10 minutes) or Wolds Wildlife Park (15 minutes). Other days out nearby might include a city day in Lincoln (25 minutes), where you can visit the cathedral and castle while strolling around the historic centre, or Skegness (45 minutes) for the pleasure beach, aquarium, seal sanctuary and games of golf (the full game or fun rounds of adventure golf).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Humberston Fitties 22.9 mi Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Cleethorpes 23.5 mi Estuary N/AGoodExcellentGood
Mablethorpe Town 23.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sutton-On-Sea 24 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Moggs Eye 25.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lincoln Cathedral 10.3 mi

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 10.4 mi

Lincoln Castle 10.4 mi

Belton House 25.6 mi

National Trust

Tattershall Castle 11.4 mi

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 19.6 mi

Gunby Hall 20.7 mi

Grantham House 27.7 mi

The Workhouse, Southwell 29.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bardney Abbey - Tupholme Abbey - Southrey 3.1 mi

HAINTON HALL 6.3 mi

Donington on Bain and Biscathorpe 7.8 mi

Horncastle - Viking Way - Woodhall Spa 7.8 mi

Willingham Woods - Risby - Viking Way - Tealby 8.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Forest View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Forest View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Forest View Camping? There are lots of walks and cycle routes to follow in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but if you’d like something to get the heart rate going a bit … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Forest View Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest View Camping? From £17.99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.