The Brownlow Arms

View prices & book 8.2 49 reviews
Pub and campsite
New
Non-electric grass pitches
Flat pitches
Riverside views with plenty of nature

  • 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
A quiet riverside spot… views across fields… lots of wildlife around… and walks, watersports and cycling just outside… well, it doesn’t get much better than that for a chilled-out camping spot, does it? Actually, perhaps it does – because when you stay at The Brownlow Arms, you’ll also have the added bonus of having a pub right next to your pitch too. And that means easy access to a drink and a meal at the end of your day out – with no need to drive back to your accommodation afterwards (good news when there’s a range of real ales to try out, perhaps…). It’s a very welcoming setup at this Nottinghamshire location, with both dogs and kids welcome, and a play area provided for the latter (handily within eyesight of the pitches so the kids can have a bit of independence while parents supervise from afar). The pub is open throughout the week for drinks, with home-cooked meals also available from Thursday to Sunday. The site itself has been nicely set up with a clutch of useful facilities including toilets, showers and a chemical disposal point. Campfires and barbecues are permitted, with supplies available at the shops in Sutton on Trent and Tuxford, both within 10 minutes’ drive.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
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9
Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
6

86% would recommend this site to a friend

86% 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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Arrival date (latest first)

Great place to stay, really nice…

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Ian N. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great place to stay, really nice pub with good food. Staff were really friendly. Campsite peaceful with a nice walk for dog. Highly recommend. We liked so much that we have rebooked for our on our way back home.

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Large pitch well looked after grass…

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10 out of 10
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Electric grass pitch

Liked Large pitch well looked after grass friendly landlady good pub and food plus very close to river for dog walk . a band on Saturday night very good value for money

Disliked Nothing

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Site was nice and clean, pub…

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8 out of 10
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10
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John B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Site was nice and clean, pub was nice and Sunday carvery was fantastic

Disliked I booked grass pitch to be able to put up 3x3 awning but was given a hard standing pitch full of stones and slate like material tried to put the awning on my left side of the van was then told I was on the wrong side couldn't put it up the other side because a tree within 2 metres tried on the hard standing but pegs wouldn't go in

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Friendly staff

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8 out of 10
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7
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10
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Electric grass pitch

Liked Tidy size pitches

Disliked Noise from the live music in the bar (I'm a boring old fart)

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We really enjoyed our 2 night…

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10
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8
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Electric grass pitch

Liked We really enjoyed our 2 night stay here, really friendly staff. Kids loved the park and space, the older children enjoyed the band playing at the pub Saturday night, my son's highlight was being able to play with the band ☺️
Facilities basic but were always clean and tidy, nice walk from the site either way down the side of the river. We will be returning for sure.

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Not going back

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3 out of 10
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8
Value for money
8
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8
Customer service
2
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No rating
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5
Wifi
1

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Got a quiet spot as I asked , no , it was very noisy with kids playing football round my van , and screaming, lazy shit parents not watching there kids.showers and toilet lovely and clean.

Disliked All of it extremely noisy, got met on arrival by an snaling barking dog in the pub .

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Lovely little site, hosts are extremely…

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10 out of 10
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Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely little site, hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. First time visitor will definitely return. The site is very peaceful and the Brownlow Arms serves great food and beer.

Disliked Nothing

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Great welcome. Nice child friendly grounds…

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Tom K. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great welcome. Nice child friendly grounds and pub. Great food.

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Excellent site, great value.

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great little pub. Facilities are basic but were clean and always had loo roll.
Good location by the river for dog walks.
Staff who greated us were friendly, showed us our pitch.
Could have a fire pit which was great as it was cold.

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Lovely friendly campsite. The play park…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely friendly campsite. The play park was great for the kids and the pub with love music for the adults. Carvery was also delicious!

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Features

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 swimming

Amenities 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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Pub campsite

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

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
8.2 mi Station Road
8.3 mi Station Road
9.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.1 mi Swinderby Rail Station
5.7 mi Collingham Rail Station
5.9 mi Saxilby Rail Station
Airport
20 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
20.3 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
27.4 mi Sheffield City 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

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 the nearby dedicated cycle paths. Something a bit different? Take a short walk to Marnham Boat Club to organise watersports including water-skiing. For local outings, head to the sobering but important National Holocaust Centre and Museum (15 minutes’ drive) or stop in Tuxford (10 minutes) for the Walks Of Life Museum and Museum of the Horse. A little further away, you may like to visit Southwell (half an hour) for the minster and National Trust - The Workhouse, or Newark-on-Trent (20 minutes) for its National Civil War Centre, air museum and castle. Continue the fresh-air activities with time at RSPB Langford Lowfields (20 minutes) or Sherwood Forest (half an hour), or opt for more city time with a day in Lincoln (half an hour), looking out for its castle, cathedral and bishops’ palace. National Trust members? Check out Clumber Park (20 minutes) and Hardwick Hall (50 minutes).

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • 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.