Fineshade Wood

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Bike hire at the visitor centre
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Hardstanding pitch

  • Peaceful and spacious pitches in Rockingham Forest, Northamptonshire
  • Rutland Water and Burghley House both 20 minutes' drive away
  • Café next to the site; access to play areas and walking/bike trails
You’ll be following in some pretty famous footsteps when you stay at Fineshade Wood – this Northamptonshire site is tucked away among the ancient trees of Rockingham Forest, which was once a hunting ground for William the Conqueror. These days the forest is a fabulous destination for nature lovers – and now you’ll be able to make the most of your outdoor time by staying overnight too. Pitches here are well spaced and well kept, with access to simple facilities like toilets and a chemical disposal point. A warden is always on site to give a friendly welcome, help you settle in and offer any advice you may need. Once you’re all settled on your pitch, it’s time to explore – perhaps taking your dog for a wander along one of the winding walking trails or pedalling along one of the bike trails. A family trail and a mountain bike section are available, and you can hire bikes (or get them repaired) at the visitor centre. There are five fabulous play areas scattered around the forest too, plus a sensory garden and a hidden wildlife hide where you can watch quietly for passing birds. Handily, right next to the site is a courtyard café that’s open every day to serve up light meals, cakes, proper coffees and tasty gelatos – plus ice creams for holidaying dogs. You’re welcome to bring a barbecue along as well; pick up supplies at the shops in Corby or Stamford (both 15 minutes’ drive).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 81
Tent pitches 42
Touring caravan pitches 81
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.5

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautifully clean and well-maintained new site, praised for its friendly and helpful staff. Pitches are spacious and well-laid out, with excellent motorhome facilities. Guests enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and pretty woodland location, benefiting from good drainage and ample walking opportunities. While showers and pot washing facilities are not available, this is clearly advertised. Minor issues with external noise from a nearby car park were reported but did not significantly impact stays.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely new site

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Richard T. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely new site with level hardstanding and grass pitches.
Lovely staff
New and clean toilet block.

Disliked No showers (but it is advertised that there aren’t any))

Recommend to friends Visit again

10/10

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Thomas J. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly staff, very clean toilets, great motorhome facilities,pitches are very well spaced and great size

Disliked Not a dislike but showers would be added bonus

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved staying there, so close…

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10 out of 10
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 Magdalena C. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked We loved staying there, so close to variety of playgrounds and beautiful sounds of birds. Very clean and beautifully maintained pitches. Will definetly come back to this lovely place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully clean and well maintained site Friendly…

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10 out of 10
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 Sarah H. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautifully clean and well maintained site
Friendly helpful staff
The facilities were spotless.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay with lots of woodland walks.Fantastic staff

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8 out of 10
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Nina lol C. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site, enjoyed having a children’s park just out of site but close enough for kids to access. Staff gave us choice of pitch when it wasn’t busy.Clean facilities.Lots of taps and disposal areas. Bike hire nearby and a cafe if wanted for ice creams mmmmm!

Disliked An additional charge for visitors although it was still cheaper than the car park next door.Had to pay for electric hook up even though we didn’t need or use it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Cleanliness
Staff were excellent
Pretty location
Cafe was nice
Plenty of walks and kids playgrounds

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant, family friendly, good price, easy access

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10 out of 10
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Emily T. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Loved the pitch, other guests, the owners obviously take great pride in the site and want everyone to have a great stay.

We experienced all weathers this week and had no issues with drainage after the storms, finding shade under the trees was easy when it was 33c

Disliked Sometimes external people using the Fineshade Wood main carpark as a hangout were a little noisy at night, but it didn’t go on too late and is absolutely nothing to do with the campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

The walks around the woods…

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10 out of 10
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 Andrew W. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked The walks around the woods

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely woodland site. Will be back again next week.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely clean site. Large spaced out pitches. Fantastic location in the forest. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.

Disliked No shower facilities or a pot washing area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, good facilitates, clean and feels…

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10 out of 10
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 Declan M. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet, good facilitates, clean and feels like you’re in the middle of the forest! Good 4G

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Fineshade Wood

Top Lodge

Fineshade

Corby

Northamptonshire

England

NN17 3BB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.57449°N
0.55697°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 mi Ashley Farm
6.1 mi Glapthorn Turn
6.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
6 mi Stamford Rail Station
8.1 mi Corby Rail Station
10.1 mi Oakham 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Rutland Vineyard: 10 minutes’ drive - Sacrewell Farm: 15 minutes - Apethorpe Palace: 15 minutes - Rockingham Castle: 20 minutes - Burghley House: 20 minutes - Rutland Water: 20 minutes - Aqua Park Rutland: 25 minutes - Rutland Farm Park: 25 minutes.

Must see

Burghley House 6.4 mi

Rockingham Castle 8.2 mi

Barnsdale Gardens 8.6 mi

Peterborough Cathedral 13.2 mi

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 15.7 mi

National Trust

Lyveden New Bield 8.1 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 16.5 mi

Grantham House 23.8 mi

Houghton Mill 24.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

King's Cliffe - Westhay Wood - Willow Brook 1.5 mi

King's Cliffe and Apethorpe 1.9 mi

APETHORPE HALL 3.4 mi

Harringworth Viaduct and Seaton 3.9 mi

North and South Luffenham 4.1 mi

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, 3 September 2026 – Thursday, 3 September 2026)

    Stamford, Lincolnshire 6.6 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 Fineshade Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fineshade Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fineshade Wood? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Rutland Vineyard: 10 minutes’ drive - Sacrewell Farm: 15 minutes - Apethorpe Palace: 15 minutes - Rockingham Castle: 20 minutes - Burghley House: 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fineshade Wood?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fineshade Wood? From £22.80 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.