The Durham Ox
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- Small caravan park behind a country pub in Thimbleby, Lincolnshire
- Five minutes’ drive to the Wolds Wildlife Park; 40 minutes to Lincoln
- Restaurant, bar and beer garden on site; shops five minutes’ drive
Campground type
5
5
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.- This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
2 
9.5/10
Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Cosy, quiet spot behind a pub with great grub & a warm welcome. Spacious, level pitches, water/waste. Metered power an extra. Ideal for self-contained units, though loos would be a bonus for some. Handy base for exploring.
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Power optional grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Just had our first trip of year here. Nice pitches. Will be nicer in summer ! Great boozer & friendly, helpful staff. Nice easy walk to town.
Disliked Limited pub opening times after Sunday. Our electric (token) had run out overnight on our last night. Sure we could have phoned for more, but were heading home anyway. Will just buy more next time. Won’t put us off.
A nice local stay for us !
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Great little location behind a proper…
Power optional grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Great little location behind a proper country pub, water and waste onsite, lots to do in local areas. Would recommend wolds wildlife park. Only down the road. Can hear the lions from the site. Had food in the pub one evening. Hands down one of the best steaks I’ve had in a long time. Staff are very friendly and helpful, nothing was an issue for them.
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Power optional grass and gravel caravan site
Liked I don’t like leaving positive reviews on this site! As it encourages people to book making it more difficult for me to book 🥹 this site is a true gem, me the wife and our Frenchie absolutely adore this site, although on this occasion we didn’t manage to get there ( work commitments 🙄) we’ve been numerous times before, granted there’s no toilet / shower facilities but this is more than reflected in the price and is made clear before booking, the pub more than makes up for the lack of facilities, the food is amazing, the staff are welcoming and friendly with a great selection of beverages 👍 we’d recommend the breakfast as well which is delivered to your van, awesome touring site and a short walk into Horncastle with its many bars and restaurants 👌👍
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Excellent small site. Warm friendly pub with…
Power optional grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Excellent small site.
Warm friendly pub with very good food and beer
Disliked No toilet facilities on site
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Great little site.
Power optional grass and gravel caravan site
Liked A delight to stay there pity I only stayed 3 nights but perhaps for the best as the beer and food were beautiful and staff were great, will be back there soon hopefully. Many thanks for your hospitality.
Disliked Weather pretty dismal.
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Excellent value for money
Power optional grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Great little pub, very welcoming, we had food at night which was excellent, level pitch, water fill point along with grey/elsan waste point, will definately be returning
Disliked Nothing
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Simple pitch…
Power optional grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Simple pitch
Disliked Not much there....But only for 1 night so ok.
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Fresh water , chemical dump and recycling available
Power optional grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Jackie and Kerry made us so welcome as did all the locals we met. The pitches are a good size and comply with distancing between them , will see you very soon .
Bonus some good beers and well kept bar !
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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A great stop. We’ll be back. Great food and drink in a friendly pub
Power optional grass and gravel caravan site
Liked I did not like the idea of the way the electricity worked but after experiencing it , what a fab idea. It’s about 8 pounds a night for a motor home to heat water and the van, and power the rest of the stuff .Whatever you don’t spend is refunded. The hosts are warm funny and super helpful. The food is fresh and prepared well. Refreshing to have a drink or two, a super feed the walk 1 minute to your van. The site is clean and well managed I’ve paid that much before to sit in a field with no services at all.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Value for money pitch for a weekend
Power optional grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Gem of a place for a weekend getaway right behind the pub. Very good communication beforehand, very friendly check in. Only a small amount of pitches but all very well spaced out and very clean. Has the usual facilities for rubbish, water and elson point. Does not have showers and toilets but was aware of this before hand and have a self services motorhome. Nothing to dislike. Disappointed we were unable to try the restaurant however, understand it is December and xmas parties are booked. We will definitely try again in the future. Value for money.
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Features
Dogs 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
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
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Durham Ox
Thimbleby
Horncastle
Lincolnshire
England
LN9 5RB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
53.21301°N
0.13706°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton-On-Sea | 30.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mablethorpe Town | 30.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Moggs Eye | 31 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Anderby | 31.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel St Leonards | 31.8 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 26.7 km
Lincoln Cathedral 26.7 km
Lincoln Castle 26.9 km
Belton House 44 km
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 47.7 km
National Trust
Tattershall Castle 13 km
Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 20.5 km
Gunby Hall 22.4 km
Grantham House 47.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Horncastle - Viking Way - Woodhall Spa 1.4 km
SCRIVELSBY COURT 4.8 km
Battle of Winceby, 1643 7.1 km
Scamblesby - Belchford - Fulletby 9.3 km
Snipedales - Ashby Puerorum - Hagworthingham Circular 9.7 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Durham Ox have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Durham Ox dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Durham Ox? Basing yourself at The Durham Ox means bags of stuff for all the family to do. Scenic walks wend their way across the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape, and you can meander in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Durham Ox?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On arrival please park your unit as far to the left of the gravel area of your pitch as you can and 3 meters off the boundary fence, then check in at the pub.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Durham Ox? From $22.52 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.