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. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Fineshade Wood?

From £22.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Fineshade Wood

View prices & book Last booked 22 hours ago 9.2 73 reviews

Inside the cafe at visitor Fineshade wood centre

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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 (please note this site does not have showers). 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

Open now

Please note

This site has no on-site 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.

Dogs

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).

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Reception

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 Mon 30 Nov 2026

Pitch types & availability

Electric grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)

6 people maximum

Pitch size

Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

Annexe for Awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a pup tent Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per stay
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog Free (3 max)		£0 (£0) per stay
Extra vehicle (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Small Storage Tent (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Trailer (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £22.80 (£22.80) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other options

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

6 people maximum

Pitch size

Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent not allowed

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

Annexe for Awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a pup tent Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per stay
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog Free (3 max)		£0 (£0) per stay
Extra vehicle (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Small Storage Tent (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Trailer (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25.80 (£25.80) 1 night, 2 adults

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Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		6

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This clean and well-maintained campsite is praised for its peaceful woodland setting and spacious pitches. Visitors frequently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, and the proximity to walking and cycling trails is a significant draw. While the new toilet block receives positive comments, many reviews mention the lack of shower facilities as a notable omission. A cafe and bike hire are conveniently located nearby. Some guests noted occasional external noise from a nearby car park.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 20/10/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

This was my first time on…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		5

Oct 2026 Rob W. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked This was my first time on this site in my Motorhome. I stayed here for 4 nights and was very impressed with everything they had to offer. Initially it was for 3 nights, but having arrived a day earlier, Mark and Donna, the site Managers, got me in with no problems. The site was very clean, organised and very peaceful. Along side the site was an independent, beautiful well run cafe. Excellent in fact, and open 7 days a week throughout the year. Next to the cafe, in the court yard is a shop for hiring bikes and scooters. Another big plus. If you’re an hiker and love tranquility, then this site is for you. The prices for staying on site, (in a Motorhome) are the lowest I have come across. Also take this into consideration, that the electric hook ups are included in the price. Other sites charge extra for this facility. Fantastic. All in all for me, this was an awesome stay, and will be returning in the near future.

Disliked This didn’t matter in my case, as I was in my Motorhome. But showers on site would be a good addition.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will absolutely be returning in the future.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

Oct 2026 Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked This was our first trip in our first caravan and we could not ask have asked for a better welcome and stay. The site is beautiful, clean and safe. A very relaxing stay and perfect for newbies.

Disliked The only thing missing was a shower block, it was however very clear that there were not showers on site so it wasn’t a surprise.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff and site were excellent, beautiful…

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		5
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		5

Oct 2026 Adrian T. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Staff and site were excellent, beautiful area.

Disliked It seems to me just greedy to have to pay twice for a pitch, to pay extra to put up an awning on a pitch you have already paid for is just plain wrong. It's a shame because it spoiled an otherwise excellent few days.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Kind and helpful staff. Clean grounds.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Oct 2026 gary b. 7 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Kind and helpful staff. Clean grounds. Plenty of space. Good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing experience, lovely and helpful staff

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Sept 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked excellent

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely love this site, especially for…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

Sept 2026 Paul R. 8 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Absolutely love this site, especially for the cycling. The people who run the site where brilliant 🤩

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean site, adjacent to the…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Sept 2026 david d. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice clean site, adjacent to the forest and a dog friendly coffee shop with friendly staff
The campsite staff are very friendly and the site is spotless

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved being in the forest…

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		6

Oct 2026 Gemma F. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Loved being in the forest

Disliked a shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Actually really pleased with this place.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Sept 2026 Jason M. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Actually really pleased with this place. I booked a time slot that I was arriving and fell behind, they rung me to check everything was ok, very pleasant on the call and really helpful.
On arrival they attended the gate extremely quickly, had all the info set out ready and gave me a really good overview of the site and locations of toilets etc.
I’ve seen some comments regarding no showers, but it does state this a number of times prior to arrival.
Although we was only there one night, was a really nice site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, friendly and clean…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		4

Sept 2026 Helen P. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Quiet, friendly and clean

Disliked Wifi coverage in the caravan would have been great

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

Ferry

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

Once you’ve rambled around Rockingham Forest, set off to see some of the other attractions around here – perhaps starting with Rutland Water (20 minutes’ drive), where you can walk or cycle around the lake, play crazy golf, hire watersports kit, go birdwatching and fishing or bounce across the assault course at Aqua Park Rutland (25 minutes). If that all sounds a bit exhausting, perhaps you’d prefer a gentle wander around one of the area’s grand buildings – Apethorpe Palace (15 minutes), Rockingham Castle (20 minutes) and Burghley House (20 minutes) are all close by and well worth putting on your schedule. Younger kids might not be up for all that, so a good alternative for them is Sacrewell Farm (15 minutes), where they can meet lots of friendly farm animals and scamper about at the playbarn. Meanwhile, if you’re on a grownup holiday, you may like to plan a tour of The Rutland Vineyard (10 minutes) – it hosts sessions on Friday evenings throughout the summer, with a guided tasting included.

(within 6.2 mi)

Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

Royal Oak Pub 1.5 mi
Cross Keys Inn Pub 1.9 mi
Exeter Arms Pub 2.3 mi
The Queens Head Pub 2.8 mi
The Collyweston Slater Pub 3 mi
The Coach House Inn Pub 3.1 mi
The Willow And Brook Pub 3.2 mi
Boot And Shoe Inn Pub 3.2 mi
The Railway Inn Pub 3.7 mi
Rutland Point Restaurant 3.9 mi

Groceries

Sids Booze 4 Less Off-licence 6.1 mi
Waitrose Supermarket 6.2 mi

Parks and play

Kings Cliffe Village Field 1.5 mi
Maltings Green Pocket Park 1.7 mi
The Pytchell (Community Orchard & 'The Quiet Place') 1.9 mi
Pond Close 3.3 mi
multisports pitch 3.8 mi
Burghley Park 6.1 mi
Town Meadows 6.1 mi
St Peter's Square 6.2 mi

Family days out

Apethorpe Palace Castle 3.3 mi
The Stamford Spa Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
Prebendal Manor Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
Yoke Hill Fishery Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
Yarwell Mill Country Park Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
Adrenaline Alley Theme park 6.3 mi
Burghley House Castle 6.4 mi
Gunthorpe Hall Castle 8.2 mi
Rockingham Castle 8.2 mi
Rutland Falconry & Owl Centre Zoo 8.7 mi
Exton Hall Castle 8.8 mi
Oakham Castle 9.8 mi
Mini Monsters Theme park 10 mi

Public transport

Royal Oak PH (opp) 1.5 mi
63 West Street (o/s) 1.6 mi
Bus Shelter (adj) 1.7 mi
Clockmakers Cottage (o/s) 1.8 mi
Middle School (o/s) 1.8 mi
Kings Forest (adj) 1.8 mi
Kings Forest (opp) 1.8 mi
Primary School (opp) 1.9 mi
Royces Lane (adj) 1.9 mi
Wood Road (opp) 2 mi

Other nearby

Luffenham Heath Golf Club 2.8 mi
Burghley Park Golf Course 5.6 mi
Rutland Water 6.1 mi
Rutland Water Golf Course 6.2 mi

Local services

Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 6.3 mi
Cashzone Cashpoint 7 mi
Co-op Supermarket Cashpoint 7.6 mi
Wansford and Kings Cliffe Practice Doctors 1.8 mi
JET Fuel station 3.6 mi
Esso Fuel station 3.9 mi
Gretton Surgery Doctors 5.6 mi
Wansford Surgery Doctors 5.8 mi
Priors Hall Pharmacy 5.8 mi
BP Fuel station 5.9 mi
Pod Point Charging station 6.1 mi

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

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

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.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £10.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

General

Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

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.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

No sleeping in cars, vans or any other unconverted vehicle. When staying overnight in converted vehicles, the following criteria must be met: have a fixed/purpose built bed with mattress, living space, uninterrupted, all-weather ventilation (opening windows or doors does not qualify); include drop-out vents if a gas system is installed;
emergency exit/entry from the living compartment through front, side or rear windows; have adequate privacy.

Payment terms

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? Once you’ve rambled around Rockingham Forest, set off to see some of the other attractions around here – perhaps starting with Rutland Water (20 minutes’ drive), where you can walk or cycle … 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.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Fineshade Wood? From £22.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping and touring
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Depart by:	11 a.m.

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