The Pig Place

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.2 79 reviews
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Drone view
Site by the canal
The Oxford Canal
Site pitches
Tiny tent for two people with no car
Communal fire pit area
Canalside fire pits
Canalside fire pits
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Site by the canal
The Oxford Canal
Site pitches

  • Deliberately basic adults-only site on a canalside Oxfordshire farm
  • A 15-minute drive from Banbury and 40 minutes from Oxford
  • Farm shop on site; access to the canal for fishing or watersports
If you owned a narrowboat, could there be any prettier a pastime than pulling up to a farm shop on the historic Oxford Canal? Don’t own a narrowboat just yet? Pull up for an adults-only stay (narrowboat not necessary…) at The Pig Place near Banbury, where groups and dogs are welcome and there's no limit to the number of furry friends that can accompany you. This deliberately basic site is on a working smallholding next to the Oxford Canal, complete with a farm shop where you can buy hot drinks, snacks and cake. The site received a premises licence in 2017 too, so it sells alcohol for sipping on or off site. Bring your camera to be on the tail of some smoking hot pics here: turn your gaze waterwards for photos of narrowboats drawing in to stock up at the farm shop. Facilities at The Pig Place are basic (it has several portable toilets but no showers), but the owners rightly say the attractions on and around the site more than make up for it: whether fishing at the canal (with your own licence) just adjacent to the farm or messing about on the water with your own kayak or paddleboard. There are also plenty of scenic local walks to set out onto, including the canal towpath.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Motorhome pitches 60
Touring caravan pitches 60
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Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

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

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • The grocery shop is open between 18/04 and 27/09.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Please note that at present, there are no pigs on site. Please note that the site is on ridge and furrow land and chocks may be required. The owners can also supply wooden blocks to assist with levelling.

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.2

Overall rating from 79 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

86% would recommend this site to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only campsite boasts a charming canalside location with a relaxed, quirky atmosphere and friendly staff. Guests appreciate the on-site shop, bar, and food options, as well as the live music and dog-friendly fields. However, the primary drawback cited by many is the basic, festival-style toilet facilities, which some find unpleasant when busy. Pitches can be uneven, and proximity to the M40 and railway line may cause noise. The site is noted for its absence of pigs in recent years.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A returning customer I love the…

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10 out of 10
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Barry C N. 24 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked A returning customer I love the pig place the hosts are lovely , friendly and helpful.
The location brilliant and subject to space you can chose you pitch.
Excellent little shop on site for things you need .
Has a great vibe .

Disliked The facilities are basic but not a issue for me .

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a lovely location, good…

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 Louise W. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked It was a lovely location, good dog walks, good food and friendly staff.

Disliked The loos are very stinky

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great atmosphere Lots going on and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great atmosphere
Lots going on and lovely walks by canal

Disliked Site was full so felt a little crammed in

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place, food and drink available…

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andy r. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice place, food and drink available on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The staff were so friendly and…

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 Kathryn J. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The staff were so friendly and accommodating.
The site was clean and tidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sarah was a welcoming hostess and…

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James T. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Sarah was a welcoming hostess and it has a wide open feeling whilst being in the countryside close to Kings Sutton, with quirky features. Really liked the inclusion of a shop onsite and also a kettle for refilling flasks and also washing up facilities.. the pig pen is cute. Lovely feeling.

Disliked Toilets facilities are not amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great relaxing site canal. shop had loads plenty of room

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Paul E. 10 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars, no pets, small, two person)

Liked Loved this site
The four pigs in the pen was a bonus
I was traveling on a motorbike so when I arrived I was drenched through . The staff let me hang my gear up to drip dry in their lean too display area made my life so much easier thanks for the help

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quite place with music in the…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quite place with music in the evening not loud

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the most welcoming sites…

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Sarah L. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked One of the most welcoming sites we have stayed on. Owners were super friendly and accommodating when we asked to pick with friends. Shop was really well-stocked. We really enjoyed staying there.

Disliked The site was very busy as it was Bank Holiday weekend and the portaloos got a bit smelly in the evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Live music, on-site food options a positive. Great location. Welcoming

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8 out of 10
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Caz S. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Super warm welcome, thank you
Lovely location near the canal
Quiet at night

Disliked Nothing to dislike as it’s clear what you are getting when you book. So as long as you are happy with no electric, no showers, no hot water for washing up, borehole (clean) water and portaloo toilets then no issues. We used our own facilities. Maybe £25 is a little pricy without these things though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Pig Place

NB Acres

Aynho Road

Adderbury

Banbury

Oxfordshire

England

OX17 3NU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.00543°N
1.28178°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.5 mi Bus Station
8.6 mi Caversfield Turn
9.2 mi Manorsfield Road
Rail
1.1 mi Kings Sutton Rail Station
4.3 mi Banbury Rail Station
6 mi Heyford Rail Station
Airport
12 mi London Oxford Airport
26.4 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

The Oxford Canal is one of the oldest mainline canals in England and has walkies all along its 77-mile towpath, passing some of the most scenic spots and villages in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. It’s mostly easy hoofing along the whole route with few hills: carve a slice into a day trip or afternoon amble. Pack a picnic (of bacon sarnies) and go to Banbury four miles away to tackle the modernised towpath walk from Banbury to Cropredy via the newly added glass bridge, waterworks gallery and museum spanning the canal along the way. A day at dramatic Stratford-upon-Avon should be on the cards in any holiday too.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Pig Place Restaurant 0.03 mi
  • The White Horse Pub 1.1 mi
  • Butchers Arms Pub 1.2 mi
  • The Great Western Arms Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Pickled Ploughman Pub 1.3 mi
  • Cartwright Hotel Restaurant 1.4 mi
  • The Red Lion Pub 1.5 mi
  • The Coach and Horses Pub 1.5 mi
  • The Bell Inn Pub 1.5 mi
  • The Duke of Cumberlands Head Pub 1.6 mi

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 1.4 mi
  • Co-op Food 3.6 mi
  • Sainsbury's 3.8 mi
  • Morrisons 4.2 mi
  • Sklep Grosik 4.4 mi
  • Euro Food Centre 4.5 mi
  • International Supermarket 4.5 mi
  • MAXI Fresh Co 4.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 4.5 mi
  • V5 Superstores 4.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Waillin Road Play Area 1.9 mi
  • Longford Park 2.8 mi
  • Longford Park 3.2 mi
  • Sports field 3.3 mi
  • Bankside Park 3.8 mi
  • Bloxham Mill Park 3.8 mi
  • Saint Louis Meadow Park 3.8 mi
  • Easington Park 4.3 mi
  • Browning Road Park 4.3 mi
  • Bridge Street Park 4.5 mi

Family days out

  • Aynhoe Park Castle 1.5 mi
  • North Aston Hall Castle 3.5 mi
  • Ardley Castle 5.2 mi
  • Broughton Castle Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
  • Middleton Stoney Castle 7.3 mi
  • Heythrop Zoological Gardens 8.7 mi
  • Glympton Park Castle 8.9 mi

Public transport

  • Cannings Garage (o/s) 1.3 mi
  • Upper Astrop Road (opp) 1.3 mi
  • The Butts (adj) 1.4 mi
  • Green Farm 1.5 mi
  • Primary School 1.5 mi
  • Grammar School (o/s) 1.5 mi
  • Grammar School (opp) 1.5 mi
  • Methodist Church 1.5 mi
  • The Rise 1.6 mi
  • Old Post Office 1.7 mi

Other nearby

  • Aynho Wharf Marina 1.2 mi
  • Hillside Farm Golf Driving Range Golf course 4.2 mi
  • Mirage Nightclub 4.4 mi
  • The Calthorpe Centre Shopping centre 4.4 mi
  • Aria's Nightclub 4.5 mi
  • Fever Nightclub 4.5 mi
  • Castle Quay Shopping Centre 4.6 mi
  • Soverign Wharf Marina 4.8 mi
  • Cherwell Edge Golf Club Golf course 5.5 mi
  • Rye Hill Golf Club Golf course 6.1 mi

Local services

  • Sainsbury's Bank Cashpoint 3.9 mi
  • Link Cashpoint 4.1 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 4.1 mi
  • Deddington Health Centre Doctors 2.3 mi
  • MediPill Deddington Pharmacy 2.4 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 3.2 mi
  • Sainsbury's Fuel station 3.9 mi
  • Hightown Surgery Doctors 3.9 mi
  • Hightown Surgery Doctors 3.9 mi
  • The Foscote Private Hospital Clinic 3.9 mi
  • Horton Midwifery-led Unit Hospital 4 mi
  • Horton Pharmacy 4 mi
  • MRI Doctors 4 mi

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Cycle routes

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Other

Nell Bridge Wharf - Clifton - Deddington 0.03 mi

Aynho - Souldern - Croughton 0.9 mi

King's Sutton - Charlton - Aynho - King's Sutton 1.3 mi

Aynho Wharf - Souldern 1.3 mi

Adderbury - Adderbury Grounds 1.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Pig Place have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Pig Place dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Pig Place? The Oxford Canal is one of the oldest mainline canals in England and has walkies all along its 77-mile towpath, passing some of the most scenic spots and villages in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Pig Place?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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