The Brownlow Arms
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- Quiet riverside pitches at a Nottinghamshire country pub
- Lincoln, Southwell and Sherwood Forest all half an hour's drive
- Kids and dogs welcome; home-cooked meals available in the pub
Site type
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At least one of the party members must be aged 16 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).
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
8 
Non-electric grass pitch
4 people maximum 
7.8/10
12 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £12
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- 8
Electric grass pitch
4 people maximum 8.3/10
12 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £21
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Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This picturesque and friendly site offers fabulous food and a lovely atmosphere in its pub, with spacious pitches and a scenic, quiet location. Recent renovations to facilities are underway, with upgrades noted by visitors. Some guests experienced issues with the grounds being very wet and muddy, particularly affecting parking and vehicle access, and experienced problems with electrics and toilet facilities. The management acknowledges these challenges and is working to address them.
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Great value campsite, I'd be happy to stay again.
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Had a one-night stay at the Brownlow Arms. It's a lovely traditional pub serving good beer and good food. The camp site itself offers nice level pitches. There's a play area for the children and dogs are very welcome on site and inside the pub. There was live entertainment on the Saturday night I stayed. The atmosphere was also nice and welcoming. It can get busy but the staff all work hard to make sure that you don't have to wait too long to get served. Top tip, if you want food, book a table on arrival, we managed to get the last slot for our evening there, the food itself was great!
Disliked Toilets and showers could do with improvement and in fairness it looks like work in that area is ongoing.
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Nice place, pub onsite ,river walk…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Nice place, pub onsite ,river walk next to the pub ,stayed 2 nights motorhome with HU ,enjoyed the live music Saturday night in the pub ,will return ,nice little weekend chillout site
Disliked Nothing
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Good stopover near A1 with good facilities, especially for the price
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice little site off the A1. Very reasonable at £12 per night with showers, toilets, Elsan and fresh water as well as EHU. Lady who checked me in was very helpful. Felt very safe as lone traveler.
Disliked Site was under development, especially the pub that only served food at the weekend but not a problem for me.
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Great campsite, beautiful location very peaceful,…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great campsite, beautiful location very peaceful, all the amenities including hot showers, lovely friendly pub who allow dogs in. Lovely gardens with kids play area, right on the river banks of the Trent.
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Fantastic place as soon as pulled…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Fantastic place as soon as pulled up lady showed us where to hook up the food in the pub is beautiful good prices loads of walks if you have dogs along the river trent coop less than 10 mins away also short trip to ollerton,Newark Lincoln etc
Disliked Nothing to dislike very chilled relaxed place
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Mixed. Food in pub good but freezing cold shower room, no hot water!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Pub food was much better than we expected!!! Walks along the river were easily accessible.
Disliked No hot water in the toilets so could only wash with freezing cold water. Lights went off quickly in showers so you end up stood freezing in the dark. No heating at all in shower block or toilets. Pub run down but serves surprisingly good food.
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I was very happy with our stay and it is excellent value
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely space to camp and a great pub with an excellent selection of beers. Very friendly people and a good atmosphere. Camping was on grass which was fine and flat for us. Excellent for a one night stop in our campervan.
Disliked No food on except on weekends. We assumed a pub would have food so didn't pack any. Our fault for not checking, but loose a star as a pub really should have a basic menu. How hard are toasties? Also the amenities are basic so another for that but they know and they are improving. Despite these few issues we would definitely recommend a stay just bring your own grub.
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A great campsite to enjoy in the countryside
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely rural spot with a pub. Lovely riverside walk to take the dog. A nice peaceful stay for a night
Disliked The toilets/shower rooms for the men's are still being renovated, but ladies are done and they are nice and cleab.
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Would stay again ONLY When the toilets are sorted
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We recently stayed over the Easter weekend and had a bit of a rollercoaster experience. Here is the breakdown of the highs and lows of our visit:
The Good Stuff
• The Pitch & People: The pitch itself was great—well-maintained and a nice spot to set up. The owners are lovely people, very welcoming and friendly.
• Entertainment: They had a lot going on over the Easter break! While we couldn’t actually get into the event because the pub was packed to the rafters, it was nice to see a lively atmosphere.
• Late Night Snacks: One evening, they offered pies and sausage rolls from a heated display. We tried both and they were delicious. The sausage rolls were a little on the pricey side, but the quality was definitely there.
Disliked The Not-So-Good Stuff
• Facilities Issues: This was the biggest letdown. The women’s showers were inconsistent—swinging between freezing cold and scalding hot. To make matters worse, the bathrooms aren't heated, which made for a very chilly experience.
• Toilet Paper Shortage: The toilets ran out of paper entirely. Even after we informed the pub staff, it took a couple of hours to be refilled. We eventually gave up and went out to buy our own.
• Food Availability: We messaged beforehand and told that due to the high volume of campers, the kitchen would only be serving "light bites" and fish and chips on Friday. However, once we were there, it didn't seem that busy with campers (the pub was mostly locals). We later saw a post that they were actually looking for a chef, which likely explained the limited menu.
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Amazing site. Owners really lovely, showed…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Amazing site. Owners really lovely, showed us our pitch and let us get on with our holiday. It was nice having a pub on site, great entertainment. Close to the river so can go on walks with your dog. Toilets and showers are ok also. I would deffo recommend staying
Disliked There wasn’t much to dislike. Only problem was we had storm Dave but was all the fun of it
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Features
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 Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
The Brownlow Arms
High Marnham
Nottinghamshire
England
NG23 6SG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.22371°N
0.7864°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Lincoln Castle 10.3 mi
Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 10.3 mi
Lincoln Cathedral 10.3 mi
Sherwood Forest Country Park 11.6 mi
Mansfield Museum 18 mi
National Trust
The Workhouse, Southwell 11.7 mi
Clumber Park 11.9 mi
Mr Straw's House 14.9 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 22 mi
Hardwick Hall 22 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Egmanton - Laxton - Egmanton 4.8 mi
DODDINGTON HALL 5.4 mi
Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 5.7 mi
HARTSHOLME PARK 8.3 mi
Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 8.6 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 The Brownlow Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Brownlow Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Brownlow Arms? Working up a thirst for your evening pint(s) shouldn’t be an issue around here, as it’s very easy to get out for a riverside walk or a bike ride on one of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Brownlow Arms?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Brownlow Arms? From £12 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.