RFC Landing Ground

Grassy pond area for picnics and watching wildlife (added by manager 22 Jul 2021)

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  • Lincolnshire campsite in the grounds of a World War I airfield
  • Sleaford 10 minutes' drive; Lincoln half an hour
  • Barbecues/firepits/firewood provided, platform for pond dipping
RFC Landing ground is a family-run working smallholding in Lincolnshire in the grounds of a historic World War I Royal Flying Corps emergency landing field. Set just off a peaceful fen road and surrounded by tall mature hedges, there's lots of privacy here, creating a relatively quiet and secluded location surrounded by the Lincolnshire countryside. This site, which is a convenient 10-minute drive from the medium-sized market town of Sleaford, has basic toilet facilities. Firepits, firewood and barbecues are provided at no extra cost (subject to availability). A large pond and surrounding grassy area makes an excellent location for picnics and barbecues, with a pond-dipping platform on hand for nature-themed activities. Please note that the ground can be uneven in places, so a good sleeping mat is recommended. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome but the latter must remain on a lead at all times, especially if they’re likely to chase the chickens…

Site type

Tent pitches 10

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

RFC Landing Ground

Ruskington Fen

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

England

NG34 9TQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.05153°N
-0.35211°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1 mi River Lane
1 mi River Lane
2.9 mi The Plough PH
Rail
1.4 mi Ruskington Rail Station
4.6 mi Sleaford Rail Station
5.7 mi Heckington Rail Station

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Ruskington village: five minutes' drive - White House Farm (fishery): five minutes - Sleaford: 10 minutes - Tattershall Farm Park: 20 minutes - Belton House: 25 minutes - Lincoln: half an hour - Newark-on-Trent: 40 minutes - Bransby Horses Rescue: 45 minutes - Woodside Wildlife Park: 45 minutes - Skegness: an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Skegness 29.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Belton House 13.4 mi

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 14.7 mi

Lincoln Cathedral 14.8 mi

Lincoln Castle 14.8 mi

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 18.4 mi

National Trust

Tattershall Castle 7.4 mi

Grantham House 15.2 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 20.5 mi

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 22.5 mi

Gunby Hall 24.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

RAUCEBY HALL 5.9 mi

RAUCEBY HOSPITAL 6.2 mi

Wellingore to Lincoln on the Viking Way 8.2 mi

Coningsby - Tattershall Thorpe - Tattershall Castle - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 8.3 mi

CULVERTHORPE HALL 8.9 mi

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday 5 September 2024 – Thursday 5 September 2024)

    Stamford, Lincolnshire 28.2 mi

  • Global Birdfair (Friday 12 July 2024 – Friday 12 July 2024)

    Oakham, Rutland 29.9 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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  • Does RFC Landing Ground have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is RFC Landing Ground dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near RFC Landing Ground? Local attractions and activities include: - Ruskington village: five minutes' drive - White House Farm (fishery): five minutes - Sleaford: 10 minutes - Tattershall Farm Park: 20 minutes - Belton House: 25 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of RFC Landing Ground?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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