Thurston Manor
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- At the foot of the Lammermuir Hills on the East Lothian coastline
- Fly fishing available on the site's freshwater lake
- 25 miles to Edinburgh
Site type
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65Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The sauna and steam room are currently closed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 13 Feb to
Open from Sat 13 Feb to
Open from Sun 13 Feb to
This site is a member of Verdant Parks group.
Pitch types & availability
1 
Thurston Manor tents non-electric grass tent pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 400m width × 500m depth (200000m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15
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Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.3m width × 9.1m depth (39m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 6.4m depth (51.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
79% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a large, well-maintained site with spacious pitches and clean facilities. Visitors praise the friendly staff, good on-site amenities including a restaurant and shop, and entertainment suitable for all ages. However, some highlight issues with noise late at night, dated shower blocks, and occasionally unclear pitch allocation or site signage. Manager replies indicate ongoing improvements.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 23/06/2026
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The site itself.. clean and tidy…
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Anonymous Thurston Manor tents non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The site itself.. clean and tidy good facilities for children play park good . Inside facilities and entertainment suitable for all ages.
Disliked On arrival the door to reception was open so unable to read it as it was obscured by a large label covering the word reception. On entering the reception lady not very welcoming. She did not explain you aren’t supposed to drive onto the camping area. Very bad but when I explained we couldn’t possibly get out all our equipment she did send someone to help. I’ve never been anywhere you can’t park a car next to your tent
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Thurston Manor is a fantastic site…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Thurston Manor is a fantastic site and value for money.
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Nice setting,not peaceful
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (super)
Liked Setting, facilities,staff
Disliked Super pitch ,nothing super about it(untidy uneven) tractors moving vans two days running,artic lorries gas lorrie running for ten mins next to our pitch,no site speed control lots of commercial vehicles on site (work vans)
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The activities for the children was…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The activities for the children was very good.
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Great friendly spacious campsite for our…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great friendly spacious campsite for our trailer tent 👍 clean toilets and great showers! Thank you i
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Quiet in the camping area (we…
Anonymous Thurston Manor tents non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Quiet in the camping area (we were the only tent so got to pick where we set up. Friendly staff, happy to accommodate our late arrival. Clean facilities.
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Not bad
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely location, staff friendly
Disliked Not as pictures described. The fish pond is not stocked so a waste of time. The pool is tired but overall not to bad.
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We stayed on touring pitch, it…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked We stayed on touring pitch, it was good sized pitch , the staff very nice and very helpfull and loved you see warden walking round checking alls ok, it made us feel safe, the site was spotless looking , very well kept and tidy, we loved this site. We went for dinner in onsite restaurant and food was lovely and it was hot, and it was clean restaurant and staff there very nice too, we will def be back
Disliked There was nothing we disliked
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Excellent…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Excellent
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The camping on the site needs a rethink
Thurston Manor tents non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Liked the park, it’s really nice, would not hesitate to recommend, all amenities, shop, entertainment, showers. Beautiful park land. But !
Disliked Not being able to keep your vehicle beside your tent. It’s a long walk to the loo and to the car park
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Thurston Manor
Innerwick
Dunbar
Lothian
Scotland
EH42 1SA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.95887°N
2.46248°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesands | 2.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Thorntonloch | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Dunbar (East) | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Dunbar (Belhaven) | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Pease Bay | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks & Main Guard 22.1 mi
Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery 22.1 mi
Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 22.2 mi
Palace of Holyroodhouse 27.5 mi
Our Dynamic Earth 27.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Deuchrie – Beltondod (Dunbar Common) 5.8 mi
Abbey St Bathans - Edin's Hall Broch - Abbey St Bathans 7.9 mi
St Abb's Head - St Abbs - Coldingham Bay - Eyemouth - Coldingham 13.1 mi
FIDRA (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/08/1988) 14.6 mi
Stobshiel – Lammer Law – Longyester 14.9 mi
Local events
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Edinburgh, Lothian 28.4 mi
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
East Calder, Lothian 28.5 mi
- Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Thursday, 1 October 2026 – Thursday, 1 October 2026)
St Andrews, Fife 29.6 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 Thurston Manor have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Thurston Manor dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Thurston Manor?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thurston Manor? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.