Fineshade Wood

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.4 31 reviews
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  • 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

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 31 Pitchup.com customers

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94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a very clean, well-maintained, and peaceful campsite with friendly and helpful staff. Pitches are generously sized and well-spaced. Its excellent location next to Fineshade Woods offers fantastic walking and cycling routes. Some guests noted a lack of showers and pot-washing facilities, though this was advertised. One visitor experienced issues with late arrival procedures.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good site, confusing rules

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The campsite was clean and had good walking routes.

Disliked On the pitch up and the website it says if you are arriving after 8pm the reception is unmanned but you can ring and the office will provide you with your pitch number. We were arriving late due to work and traffic, so rang ahead and rather than the wardens providing us with our pitch number they insisted on greeting us. Then I texted them as we got stuck in more traffic. Then I got a phone call asking where we were and I asked for our pitch number and still was told no. Then on our day of leaving the grumpy male warden had a go at us telling us that we should not stay here if we will arrive late. Despite online it saying this is allowed. He was very rude and very unprofessional. Very disappointing as this is a lovely site.

I do understand we were very late arriving at 9.40 but if this is not allowed then the pitch up site should be altered and changed to reflect this.

Recommend to friends Visit again

First of many visits I hope.

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 Tracey B. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Thought given to allocation of plot.
Very friendly hosts
Resources it advertises are very good.

Disliked toilets are locked over night.
Gates locked perhaps swipe card system would help.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place

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S E. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Clean tidy well organised with really friendly and helpful people running it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, great staff

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Clean facilities, staff were helpful. I will definitely be back there soon but will stay longer to explore the forest more.

Disliked Everything was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with really friendly staff.…

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Sadie W. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great site with really friendly staff. Pitches were a good size. Conveniently located next door to Fine Shades Woods with lots of walking trails and bike hire. Lovely cafe serving ice creams, coffees, and snacks. Very clean toilet facilities.

Disliked Would benefit from a shower or wash block as currently nothing in place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place , clean and tidy with friendly staff.

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 Maggie G. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice clean site, friendly janitors

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean site, wardens are fantastic…

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 Kelly W. 9 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely clean site, wardens are fantastic and very welcoming. Lovely big pitches, lovely to have the woods on your doorstep.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovery site, and location,…

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Ian S. 25 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovery site, and location,

Disliked Northing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site. Well recommended.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very clean and tidy site. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Disliked No washing up facilities yet or showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great weekend getaway and was peaceful…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great weekend getaway and was peaceful great for walking the dogs clean and tidy good size pitches

Disliked Although advertised no showers would benefit if they / when they get round to installing

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? No 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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