Riverside Camping
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- Peaceful five-acre farm meadow on the edge of Thornton village
- Bletchley Park 20 minutes’ drive; Oxford 45 minutes
- Pet-friendly; a few minutes’ walk from the River Great Ouse
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
- Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 July to
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass caravan site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 24 (GBP 24)
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 24 (GBP 24)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this campground to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
A top spot, chill campsite with plenty of room, often by the river. Spotless, with friendly, helpful staff, especially Jay. Guests loved the natural vibe and quiet. Basic but clean facilities, though some found no hot water for dishes & not enough loos when busy. A few had trouble with taxis and signs.
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Ok, it’s nice to get away
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Liked Rustic
Disliked Facilities weren’t great, can’t see much of the “Riverside”
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Clean facilities and friendly host. The site had a lovely friendly atmosphere…
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Liked Clean facilities and friendly host. The site had a lovely friendly atmosphere with great views. I will be returning
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Clean site, hot showers amazing staff
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Liked Huge thank you to James the host, went above & beyond for everyone & the camp site
Disliked Car trail (exit & entrance) far to long & a rough drive
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Friendly staff. Good facilities
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Liked The site was very clean. The showers were nice. The burger van food was delicious. Emily was waiting for us when we arrived. She was fantastic with her communication
Disliked People arriving in the early hours and being extremely loud.
Loud music playing early in the morning from other campers.
I understand the site is on a working farm but there was sheep poo everywhere. It ended up squashed into our tent and car and on our clothes.
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How clean and friendly everyone was. The owner was great, and really helpful.…
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Liked How clean and friendly everyone was.
The owner was great, and really helpful.
Disliked No hot water to wash pots, also wasn’t a fan of it being the same sink to have a wash, brushing teeth etc.
toilets do look like porta loo’s but they are actual toilets.
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friendly staff 100%
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Liked Absolutely amazing experience, breakfast van in the morning was a godsend, the man who booked us in was lovely and nothing was a hassle for him at all!
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The location was perfect, staff were great too!
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Liked Great little place we loved it and will definitely be back!
Disliked Not a massive issue just could be a shower room with a hairdryer etc.
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Very friendly owners very helpful 100% booking same time next year for…
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Liked Very friendly owners very helpful 100% booking same time next year for reegea land 😀
Disliked All was good
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The location The peace The showers are great ! Been here twice now...perfect.…
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Liked The location
The peace
The showers are great !
Been here twice now...perfect.
Disliked Cant think of anything I dont like
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Secluded location…
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Liked Secluded location
Disliked Near main road
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Riverside Camping
Home Farm
Thornton
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
England
MK17 0HG
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.01687°N
0.90765°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Stowe Landscape Gardens 7.8 km
Silverstone Circuit 10.3 km
Bletchley Park 11.4 km
Gulliver's Land 12.7 km
National Waterways Museum -Stoke Bruerne 14 km
National Trust
Buckingham Chantry Chapel 5.8 km
Stowe Landscape Gardens 8.2 km
Claydon 11.1 km
Ascott 19 km
Waddesdon Manor 19.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Thornborough - Thornton - Nash - Thornborough 2.3 km
Stony Stratford, the Ouse and the Grand Union Canal 5.9 km
STOWE 7.7 km
Around Stowe Landscape Gardens 7.8 km
Stowe - Dadford - Chackmore - Stowe 7.9 km
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Riverside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Camping? National Trust - Stowe Gardens (20 minutes’ drive) is a splendid Georgian estate dotted with architectural follies, monuments and statues. One of the five temples on the grounds is adorned with 16 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Camping?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Camping? From $49.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.