The Pig Place

View prices & book 7.8 50 reviews
Drone view
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
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 18/04 and 27/09.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 6 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • 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.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
5

80% would recommend this site to a friend

78% would stay here again

What customers say

This quirky, adult-only campsite offers a peaceful canalside location with spacious pitches. Guests praised the friendly staff, on-site shop, bar, and food options, including a popular breakfast. Features like fire pits and live music contributed to a relaxed atmosphere. However, facilities are basic, with portaloos being a common point of concern for cleanliness and smell. Some visitors also noted road noise and found the site overpriced or pitches uneven. The pigs are a significant draw for many.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 5
Arrival date (latest first)

I would stay again, despite the toilets.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating
Jo D.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely setting, quirky features, friendly staff, the atmosphere was great with everyone on the site.
Great food, enjoyed a meal on arrival & a great breakfast.
Good little farm shop on site.

Disliked Only 2 toilets open, the rest were padlocked as it was end of season & they were full, one of the toilets had no door & the other didn’t have toilet paper & no flush, I don’t mind festival toilets but if they’re available please keep them serviced.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site, lovely surroundings, rubbish portaloos

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
7
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
5
Wifi
8
Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Relaxed and laid back. Great that it’s a no kids site after 6pm.

Disliked The toilets are crap to pardon the pun. Would be so much better if there was a proper toilet block

Recommend to friends Visit again

It’s a decent place, nice shop and friendly staff. We was greeted…

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
1
Nick D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked It’s a decent place, nice shop and friendly staff. We was greeted and shown around and felt at home. Loved the bar they have and the pig sty/ stable area. There was a little band playing pirate music! Great surprise

Disliked Toilets are portaloo’s and were full! The smell was horrendous. Unsure when they get emptied as we stayed one night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site in a fabulous location

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Site, location, ambience, friendly staff, absence of children, farm shop, bar, relaxed atmosphere, permitted use of barbecues/ fire pits

Disliked Toilets. Clean but not for the faint-hearted!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, friendly staff , lovely location quiet spot

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Karen M.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The location was lovely . Staff very friendly amd helpful. Good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great peaceful site, spacious pitch, friendly owner. Great facilities, nice little shop…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great peaceful site, spacious pitch, friendly owner. Great facilities, nice little shop on site. Was sad there was no pigs but still had a great stay and would be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and informative staff and the bar on site…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
5
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
3
SHARON W.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very friendly and informative staff and the bar on site

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location, the size of pitches, the freedom to park just about…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating
Claire E.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The location, the size of pitches, the freedom to park just about anywhere.
Friendly, helpful staff and nice shop.

Disliked We read the information beforehand so there was nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view, the laid back vibe, nice greeting from the staff, lovely…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
No rating
eloise p.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The view, the laid back vibe, nice greeting from the staff, lovely walk along the canal to the pub. You should expect simple facilities. The shop looked nice but we didn't need anything this time. The bar area and fire pit was a lovely touch.

Disliked The festival style loos were a bit pungent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Is a good sized field with plenty of space to suit. Clean and…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Is a good sized field with plenty of space to suit.
Clean and tidy
People running the site were helpful and pleasant.
The small shop is a nice touch
Was very little traffic noise
Was just right

Disliked Not a "dislike" more a suggestion : a simple kayak or a paddleboard launch platform near water level would be nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, scenic location on the banks of the Oxford Canal

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
No rating
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked This is a quiet, adult only site with views of the Oxford countryside. Located on the banks of the Oxford canal, there is a pub about 30 minutes walk down the tow path, which the gentleman on reception kindly informed us about on arrival. The site has a small local shop and basic toilet facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe 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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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.

Must see

Stowe Landscape Gardens 11.3 mi

Blenheim Palace 11.8 mi

Silverstone Circuit 12.1 mi

Chastleton House 15.6 mi

Compton Verney 16.2 mi

National Trust

Farnborough Hall 10.2 mi

Stowe Landscape Gardens 11.1 mi

Canons Ashby 11.3 mi

Buckingham Chantry Chapel 12.5 mi

Boarstall Tower 14.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nell Bridge Wharf - Clifton - Deddington 0 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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:  10 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Pig Place? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.