Boat Lane Caravan and Camping

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Boats at boat lane
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Boats at boat lane

  • Peaceful Nottinghamshire park, a 10-minute walk from the River Trent
  • Half an hour's drive from Nottingham; 45 minutes from Sherwood Forest
  • Pubs with food, boat hire and fishing within 40 minutes' walk
Fancy a riverside retreat in Robin Hood country? Boat Lane Caravan and Camping has a berth for you. A 40-minute walk to the banks of the River Trent and a pair of popular pubs with grub, this site sits on a spot of prime Nottinghamshire countryside. They keep things simple at Boat Lane, allowing you enjoy the peace of its spacious tree-lined meadow with minimum fuss. There are hot showers in the well-maintained washrooms, a washing-up area for your pots and pans and everyone has access to a communal fridge for perishables (or prosecco...). Dogs are welcome. The owners recommend a 10-minute walk to the pub at Bleasby (three minutes by car) or a 40-minute riverside stroll to the pub in Friskerton, followed by a boat ride down and/or across the Trent. The Domesday Book records a ferry crossing here in the 11th-century, so why not make like a medieval in a rowing boat? If you’d rather explore the waters without tiring yourself, make for Gunthorpe (a quarter of an hour away) for a river cruise or take your rods to Bleasby lake (a mere three minutes away) for day permit fishing.

Site type

Tent pitches 80
Motorhome pitches 25
Touring caravan pitches 40
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 339 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

84% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a popular, friendly campsite with a relaxed atmosphere, praised for its excellent location near the River Trent, offering lovely walks and easy access to local pubs. Visitors frequently highlight the helpfulness of the staff, particularly Martin. While the facilities are often described as basic and in need of updating, they are generally found to be clean and functional, with useful additions like a communal kitchen area. The spacious pitches are also a frequently mentioned positive. Some guests did note issues with overcrowding and noise during busy periods, and a few found the facilities insufficient for the site's size.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Had a lovely stay we will be back in the near future.…

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4 out of 10
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Andrew R.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Had a lovely stay we will be back in the near future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet weekend away from the masses…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Quiet weekend away from the masses

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stated twice and will definitely be back

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Harriet P.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Amount of space for each pitch, attentive hosts and secure gated entrance - loads of electric hook up, fire pits and wood available too, along with microwave, kettle, fridge/freezer and toaster for anyone to use!
5 min walk to the river Trent which is really nice at sunset

Disliked Toilets and showers could be cleaner but it’s outdoors so can’t expect them to be immaculate- always stocked with supplies

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff. Lovely residents. Fab location.

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Chantelle K.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked We loved this site, was lovely and quiet at night. Everyone was so friendly. Olive & Martin were lovely. We were greeted as soon as we came on site. We had a lovely 40 min walk down to the Bromley pub. Food was lovely and we hired a motor boat for an hour. I’ve already rebooked to come back in September.

Recommend to friends Visit again

staff friendly and nothing to much trouble

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8 out of 10
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michael p.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked quit pleasant stay ideal for looking around area

Disliked toilets a bit dated but for the price were ok

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop off site.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Martin was very welcoming. Site clean. Facilities looked old from outside but very clean. Used as a one night stop off on way to Scotland.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site to stay at for local areas to visit

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Trevor O.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Very spacious area to pitch tent. Toilet and shower area very clean and fresh. Site manager very polite and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

fantastic site, Martin was awesome. you wont be disappointed

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RICHARD L.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked little gem of a campsite, stayed for a night with my son. very warm and friendly welcome from Martin who gave us a tour of the site and facilities as it was our first stay. personally i was very impressed with the shower and toilets, spotlessly clean and the kitchen was fantastic to have the use of a kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge and added bonus tea and coffee available free. the site was fantastic, nice flat level ground and again spotlessly clean. and to top it all off it was the most tranquil camp site ive ever been to, i cant wait to go back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site with friendly staff and level pitches.

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Philip B.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Open space caravan park with plenty of space even in high season. Friendly staff offering warm welcome and made it easy to check-in. Facilities are rustic but tidy and offer everything you need.

Disliked The first impression when getting to the barrier is not ideal due to the (what it seems) wardens caravan and an old motorhome - the warden (Martin) was incredibly friendly and funny. The vehicles are quite old and would need a bit of a nicer site for a better impression. But again - thats only on the first look.
As Germans we were not used to have such a wide space with no clear concept where to stay with the campervan.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site. Will defo be back very soon.

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Martin and olive were amazing and went above and beyond to help make our stay brilliant. The toilets and showers were kept spotless and there was even a little kitchen to use. Martin was always around to help out with anything needed and made a special effort to make sure he knew everyone’s name. We will defo be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Boat Lane Caravan and Camping

Boat Lane

Bleasby

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

England

NG14 7FT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.03516°N
0.92426°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 mi The Wharf
10 mi Winchester Street
10 mi Haydn Road
Rail
0.9 mi Bleasby Rail Station
1.6 mi Thurgarton Rail Station
1.8 mi Fiskerton Rail Station
Airport
22.2 mi East Midlands 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

A major hub since the days of Robin and his Merry Men, Nottingham (half an hour by car) still draws the crowds. Tour the castle and the caves, take a glass of ale in Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem (one of many contenders for the oldest pub in England crown), skate on ice at Motorpoint Arena and see how far law and order’s come since the Sheriff’s time in the National Justice Museum. Sherwood Forest, three quarters of an hour away, harbours no brigands these days; within the nature reserve, country park and Sherwood Pines Forest Park you will find 450 acres of wildlife with among ancient oak trees and a wealth of biking and walking trails taking you through them. Traverse the tree-tops on ropes and wires at Go Ape, or let the kids loose on Robin Hood’s Hideout, an acclaimed natural play area; on your way back, call in at Ferry Farm Country Park a quarter of an hour from the site, to pet the pigs, feed the lambs, zoom about on go-karts and get adventurous on the adventure playground. If the ancient forest’s fired you up about history, make for Newark (25 minutes) with its castle, National Civil War Centre and Air Museum. Or to feel as if you stepped back in time, take the 45-minute trip to Wollaton Hall, where herds of red and fallow deer roam round a lake in the grounds of a stately Elizabethan mansion.

Must see

The Lace Market Centre 10.9 mi

Nottingham Castle 11.3 mi

Belvoir Castle 11.4 mi

Sherwood Forest Country Park 13 mi

Wollaton Hall and Park 13.4 mi

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 3.2 mi

Grantham House 14.4 mi

Clumber Park 17.1 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18.4 mi

Hardwick Hall 18.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Stoke Field, 1487 1.3 mi

FLINTHAM HALL 2.2 mi

THURGARTON HUNDRED WORKHOUSE 3.2 mi

NEWARK CASTLE GARDENS 5.5 mi

HOLME PIERREPONT HALL 8.5 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Boat Lane Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Boat Lane Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Boat Lane Caravan and Camping? A major hub since the days of Robin and his Merry Men, Nottingham (half an hour by car) still draws the crowds. Tour the castle and the caves, take a glass of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Boat Lane Caravan and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Boat Lane Caravan and Camping? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.