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General
- Camping in the grounds of a former WW2 Spitfire base in Cornwall
- Five minutes' drive from Perranporth; Newquay 20 minutes
- Parachuting, flying lessons, skid car training and archery
Buckle up for adventure on land, sea and in the air at Spitfire Park, a 400-acre former RAF Spitfire base just off the South West Coast Path near Perranporth, Cornwall.
With spacious grassy pitches for camping in a field next to an old control tower, this site has all sorts of adventurous activities to try out. During your stay, depending on when you're here, options may include parachuting, flying lessons, skid car training, archery, pistol shooting and hangliding; there are also dual-control cars where the over-12s can learn to drive in a safe and laidback environment.
Activities aside, this is a handy place to park yourself: there are modern toilets, showers and washing-up areas for guests to use, as well as a café and a playground. The coast is within easy walking distance and the closest sandy beach is a five-minute drive down the road in Perranporth.
After soaking up some sunshine by the water, head into the town centre for supermarkets, pubs, cafés and souvenir shops. Want to leave the car at home? You can also travel between the site and Perranporth by bus.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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Max. persons: 4 x
One Trailer tent or Tent or Touring caravan or Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
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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
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Kings Head
— 5.0 miles
Kings Head — 5.0 miles
Lay By — 5.8 miles
- Train stations
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Truro Rail Station
— 6.7 miles
Redruth Rail Station — 6.9 miles
Newquay Rail Station — 7.5 miles
- Ferry ports
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Tolverne Ferry Landing
— 10.0 miles
Trelisick Ferry Landing — 10.1 miles
Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing — 10.2 miles
- Airports
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Newquay St Mawgan Airport
— 11.2 miles
Penzance Airport — 20.4 miles
Land's End St Just Airport — 26.8 miles
Spitfire Park is located in the grounds of Perranporth Aerodrome. Look for signs to the Aerodrome and enter via Perranporth Airfield main gate. Turn right and head for the control tower to book in.
Local attractions
If nothing can beat a day at the beach, Spitfire Park has you covered: Perranporth's spacious beach is a five-minute drive down the road and has miles of golden sands, grass-topped dunes and a pretty seaside village next to it full of cafés and bars. Other resorts like Newquay (20 minutes) and Padstow (40 minutes) are also easily within your reach, as are spots on Cornwall's southern coast like Falmouth (40 minutes).
You won't be scratching your head looking for family-friendly days out in this part of the world, as there are lots of kid-pleasing options about for you to choose from: Lappa Valley (20 minutes) with its vintage miniature railway, boating lake and mini golf is a more laidback pick, while for kids with endless energy there's also Camel Creek Adventure Park (40 minutes).
Finding out about the local area is a breeze at the Royal Cornwall Museum (20 minutes), where you'll learn all about Cornwall's industrial heritage. For some natural history instead, Cornwall is well-known for its wealth of gardens – if you only have time to see one during your trip, make it the Eden Project (45 minutes).
Must see
- Lappa Valley Steam Railway (6.4 miles)
- Truro Cathedral (7.1 miles)
- Fistral Beach (7.2 miles)
National Trust
- Trerice (7.3 miles)
- Cornish Mines and Engines (7.9 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 8 a.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. | |
Please park in the camping field on arrival and sign in at reception in the Control Tower.
Spitfire Park cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19.
The remainder is payable direct to Spitfire Park on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Maestro
MasterCard
PayPal
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does Spitfire Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Spitfire Park dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Spitfire Park? If nothing can beat a day at the beach, Spitfire Park has you covered: Perranporth's spacious beach is a five-minute drive down the road and has miles of golden sands, grass-topped dunes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Spitfire Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Please park in the camping field on arrival and sign in at reception in the Control Tower.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Spitfire Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
