Billing Aquadrome

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Standard Camping Pod - Exterior (added by manager 22 May 2024)
The river
Swimming pool
Aerial view of the site

  • Pet-friendly site on 235 acres of parkland
  • Half an hour's drive from Silverstone
  • Fishing lakes, bars and restaurants
What a whopper of a site. Award-winning activity and fishing centre Billing Aquadrome is a couple of miles from Great Billing in Northamptonshire and set over 235 acres of green parkland and lakes. With so much to do around its grounds, it's likely that you'll want to stay put here for your entire trip… and if you do desire to speed off somewhere, Silverstone is only half an hour's drive away. The site is set an aquadrome surrounded by water, so it has fishing lakes of varying sizes and depths where avid anglers can cast off for carp and common mirror carp, catfish, pike, roach, bream, tench and rudd. Bring along your own fishing kit and an up-to-date licence, and buy a fishing ticket from the team if you want to try your luck. Away from the water, the many other facilities include bars and restaurants (yes, plural, plus a beer garden). Just take note that the bar, beer garden and restaurant are all adults-only from 10pm. There is a seasonal swimming pool on site; one swimming session is permitted per day and has to be booked in advance. And speaking of the essentials... there are takeaways, a supermarket and shops right on site too, as well as picnic areas, Sky Sports and – if you need your barnet tamed after all that activity – a hairdresser's.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 300
Motorhome pitches 100
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 29
Caravans for hire 134
Tent pitches 300
Open now
Opens 24 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including watersports are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 24/05 and 04/11.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more people under the age of 21 are not permitted via Pitchup.com. Where multiple bookings are made these must be made with the name registered to and staying at that pitch, only one booking can be made per name. Bookings may only be discussed with the individual whose name the booking refers to. Children under the age of 18 are not allowed in the bars and restaurants after 10pm. Only working dogs are allowed in the bars and restaurants.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 24 May to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

83%

would recommend this site to a friend

81%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Facilities were great & clean. Would highly recommend the site for families.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Glenn D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shelduck (area 3) electric grass pitch

Liked: Facilities were great & clean. Would highly recommend the site for families. Previously visited with partner & 2 children this Time was for 1 night for a trip to Silverstone, which was really helpful

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our facilities and found them clean. It’s wonderful to know you’d recommend our park for families that means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Stayed here glamping for the first time and I must say it's…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Pamela R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (superior)

Liked: Stayed here glamping for the first time and I must say it's a mixed feeling. The pod was comfortable but I failed to read that there were no toilets in the pod. I had suffered with with terrible gas all day so you can only imagine my horror when I realised there was no loo inside. The walk each time to the toilet block was a massive risk, but one I had to take. To say I had a close call on occasions is an understatement. Overall though the experience was a good one, and I would definitely book again.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback we are sorry to hear about your unfortunate situation and hope you have a swift recovery. In the meantime, we recommend checking online for a variety of photos showcasing the amenities in our holiday accommodations. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Site was very well equipped for all ages pitches where well looked…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Michael P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shelduck (area 3) electric grass pitch

Liked: Site was very well equipped for all ages pitches where well looked after prices in the bar and food fenders where the cheapest we have experienced compared to previous sites we have visited will definitely stay again

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Clean facilities. The kids are well entertained.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shelduck (area 3) electric grass pitch

Liked: There’s loads for the kids to do. Nice place for the family to go. There loads of space and not cramped. All staff are friendly and helpful if you need anything.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback we are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay and that there was plenty for the children to do. It’s great to know you found the space comfortable and appreciated the friendliness and helpfulness of our team members. We look forward to welcoming you back for more family fun in the future.

Loads to do on site…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
ricky r. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shelduck (area 2) electric grass pitch

Liked: Loads to do on site

Disliked: Wasn't very clean Told can't use fitpit but loads of people using them Very cramped in on pitches

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback we are thrilled to hear you found plenty to do during your stay. We are making several improvements as we move forward, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

Facilities where very clean, staff were great

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Allan T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shelduck (area 3) electric grass pitch

Liked: Pretty much everything, Was a great weekend

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From the manager: Thank you for the fantastic review we can't wait to see you again soon.

No level pitches ? To dark at nite

Overall 4/10
Location 2
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Helen K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shelduck (area 2) electric grass pitch

Liked: Entertainment , prices were ok , showers and toilets well kept plenty to do 👍

Disliked: Pitch black on touring sites , health & safety issues streams lakes all around my husbands disabled , we couldn’t use venue at nite due to fear of not getting back to our van. I have sent emails and complained at reception , parents with babies in prams not even any light switched on the roadways past the venue ??😡

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the entertainment, found the pricing reasonable, and appreciated the cleanliness of our showers and toilets. It’s always great to know our guests had fun and found plenty to do. We are truly sorry to hear about the issues you experienced We are reviewing all of our guest feedback and are implementing several improvements as we move into the new year.

Beside the flaws, its a decent site for the money and we will return.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
morgan r. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shelduck (area 2) electric grass pitch

Liked: We liked the ability to pitch the tents and vans together to make a campsite where the kids could run around without fear of going into the road. The swimming is decent, aside from half the lockers not working and it being a 45minute session only. The new event area is very good, it’ll be interesting to see how the outside area fairs during the winter months/wetter periods. Parks aren’t complete, but they’re looking like they will be very much enjoyed by children.

Disliked: The common areas are surprisingly unclean, and the upkeep hadn’t been done. The park is under relatively new ownership and promised large changes and adaptations to the park which have happened; but unfortunately they’re just not keeping on top of cleaning or repairs. Many cans of beer were littered around the park, cigarette butts could be found all over the park and in common areas. Toilet doors were missing locks, toilet roll dispensers were broken and missing the fronts, toilet seats were also missing/broken in the campsite toilets. The arcade has a lot of different games, all giving out tickets to get very rubbish gifts, but the kids love it.

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From the manager: Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback about your stay we are glad to hear you enjoyed the flexibility of setting up your campsite and that the children had a safe space to run around. It’s also great to know you appreciated the new event area and swimming facilities, despite the minor issue with the lockers. We truly apologize for the cleanliness and maintenance issues you encountered, this is certainly not the standard we aim to provide, and we are taking your comments seriously. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to improve the park under new management, and we hope to offer a more polished experience on your next visit. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.

A place worth recommending

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Karolina G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Standard camping pod

Liked: We spent a weekend at Billing Aquadrome and were delighted. Beautiful views and lots of attractions, especially for children. A great solution is the possibility of renting a standard camping pod instead of a tent, especially on colder days. A big plus is that the cottage has a heater and a socket. We loved the live music and the pool was perfect for cooling off during the day. We will definitely be back next year

Disliked: I wish they could renovate the cottages from the outside

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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your delightful experience at Billing Aquadrome we are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views, the variety of attractions for children, and the convenience of our camping pods. It’s great to know you appreciated the live music and found the pool refreshing. We also value your suggestion regarding the renovation of the cottages’ exteriors. Your feedback is important to us as we strive to enhance our guests' experiences. We can’t wait to welcome you back.

Was brilliant and reasonably priced…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
michael l. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shelduck (area 2) electric grass pitch

Liked: Was brilliant and reasonably priced

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From the manager: Thank you for a great review we look forward to seeing you again soon.


Features

Leisure on site

BMX track 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 Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool Waterslide Watersports Wild swimming

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 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

Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Billing Aquadrome

Crow Lane

Great Billing

Northamptonshire

England

NN3 9DA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.24528°N
-0.8135°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.1 mi Little Billing Way
1.2 mi Penfold Lane
1.7 mi Worlds End PH
Rail
4 mi Northampton Rail Station
7.1 mi Wellingborough Rail Station
10.8 mi Kettering Rail Station
Airport
29.3 mi Coventry 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

You may opt to stay on site for your full holiday, but if you're up for exploring the local area, there's plenty to see and do to keep you entertained. The aquadrome is half an hour's drive from Silverstone Circuit, home of the British Grand Prix and the British round of the MotoGP, 25 minutes from Santa Pod Raceway and 40 minutes from Rockingham Motor Speedway. For racing of a non-motorised style, Towcester Racecourse is within half an hour. It's about an hour from here to the UK's biggest zoo at Whipsnade, and to Europe's biggest artificial lake at Rutland Water. About 35 minutes' drive north is Market Harborough and the massive adventure play centre Mini Mischief.

Must see

78 Derngate 3.3 mi

National Waterways Museum -Stoke Bruerne 8.3 mi

Althorp 8.3 mi

Gulliver's Land 13.7 mi

Silverstone Circuit 14.6 mi

National Trust

Canons Ashby 16.1 mi

Stowe Landscape Gardens 17.2 mi

Lyveden New Bield 18.2 mi

Buckingham Chantry Chapel 18.5 mi

Claydon 23.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Billing Aquadrome - Nene Valley Way - Castle Ashby - Billing Aquadrome 0.2 mi

Battle of Northampton, 1460 3.3 mi

CASTLE ASHBY 3.6 mi

Northampton (St James, Duston, Hunsbury), Upton 4.4 mi

BOUGHTON HALL 4.8 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 Billing Aquadrome have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Billing Aquadrome dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Billing Aquadrome? You may opt to stay on site for your full holiday, but if you're up for exploring the local area, there's plenty to see and do to keep you entertained. The aquadrome … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Billing Aquadrome?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Billing Aquadrome? From £12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.