Swan Lake Caravan Park

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Front of the White Swan pub
Front of the White Swan pub
Hard Standing Pitches
Fishing Lake
View of the pub from the site
View of the fishing lake
Fishing Lake
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Hard Standing Pitches
Fishing Lake
View of the pub from the site

  • Adults-only site behind a traditional pub in Nottinghamshire
  • Lincoln 20 minutes’ drive; Sherwood Forest half an hour
  • Playground in the pub garden and a fishing lake, plus riverside walks
If you’re keen to stay in the open air but don’t want to miss out on a nightly pint in a cosy local, Swan Lake Caravan Park might just be the place for you. The grass pitches at this adults-only site sit behind the White Swan pub, a traditional boozer in the Nottinghamshire village of Dunham on Trent. There are other advantages to staying here besides the proximity to the pub: the site is just off the A57 (and therefore easy to reach), plus there are bus stops nearby, and it will welcome your canine buddy. On top of that, it has its own fishing lake. Ready to explore the Nottinghamshire countryside? A 10-minute walk takes you to the Dunham Toll Bridge and the path that runs along the River Trent. Then you can walk (or cycle) south towards Fledborough Viaduct and on to Girton Lakes (a five-mile hike); or head north, towards Torksey Castle (about four miles). If you’re feeling adventurous, the Skellingthorpe Walk is a 10-mile path leading all the way into Lincoln (allow at least four hours on foot… or 20 minutes by car). The site has modern toilet and shower facilities, freshwater points and chemical waste disposal, plus an area where you can wash up after your barbecue.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravan sites 30
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Tent sites 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 273 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Relaxed, adult-only park with ample, flat sites. Ralph the warden gets top marks for going the extra mile. The White Swan pub next door is a hit. Showers can be a bit tight when it's busy, and some mention cleaning hiccups, but flexible check-in/out times are a bonus.

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Nice site with pond and pub…

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 lee f. 2 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Nice site with pond and pub too

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect stay

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 Sharon C. 6 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Everything, staff friendly and polite, facilities spotless, beautiful scenery pub round the corner.

Disliked Having to come home

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved everything about this site,…

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 Cathy D. 2 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked We loved everything about this site, everything. Paul the site manager was beyond helpful. So friendly. Will definitely be going back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would book again but avoid the pub for food…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Pitch nice and clean, showers nice, clean and warm. Paul the site manager couldn’t do enough to help amazing bloke.
Excellent campsite.

Disliked Pub let it down. Food was terrible….
Don’t let put you off has there’s a lovely Indian about 5 minute walk from campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely return

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Carol B. 2 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Nice size pitches
Very tidy site
Much improved shower & toilet facilities
Washing machine available
Excellent fishing lake
Friendly & helpful warden - Paul
The White Swan pub at the front of the site has friendly staff & serves good food
Nice walk along River Trent

Disliked Nothing

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Quite adult only site…

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Michael T. 1 review

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Quite adult only site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, large pitches ssite ite…

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H P R. 6 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Great location, large pitches ssite ite and the toilets were Immaculate....site warden Paul and his wife were great hosts and accommodating

Disliked NIL

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay just what we wanted.

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Quiet, Clean, and friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect little camp site

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Paul O. 4 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Camp site owners were so helpful and friendly, nothing was to much trouble. Site was well maintained with spotlessly clean showers and toilets, has everything you need for your stay with a lovely village pub 2 mins away which serves delicious food.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Nice and clean…

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Kevin S. 5 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Nice and clean

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 site/unit 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 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

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Swan Lake Caravan Park

Main Street

Dunham

Newark

Nottinghamshire

England

NG22 0TY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.26209°N
0.78407°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.3 km Bus Station
15 km Station Road
15 km Station Road
Rail
8 km Saxilby Rail Station
11.6 km Swinderby Rail Station
12.2 km Retford Low Level Rail Station
Airport
28.6 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
29.1 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
42.5 km Sheffield City 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 attractions at Sundown Adventureland (five minutes’ drive) were built with younger visitors (under the age of 10) in mind – kids can ride a tractor or meet the characters from The Wizard of Oz on the Yellow Brick Road snaking through the forest. They'll also believe pigs can fly on the Giddy Piggies ride. Explore 3,000+ acres of parkland at National Trust - Clumber Park (25 minutes), a former ducal estate that now welcomes visitors – whether on foot or bike. Check out the Gothic chapel, pause for a picnic by the lake or in the Pleasure Grounds, or sniff out the Rose Garden, with its dozens of varieties. When in Nottinghamshire, of course you have to pay a visit to Sherwood Forest (half an hour), said to have been home to Robin Hood and his merry men. There are historical reenactments celebrating this folklore hero, or you can simply explore wooded trails, looking out for birds like woodpeckers and pipits.
(within 10 km)

Food and drink

  • White Swan 0 km
  • The Bees Knees 1.8 km
  • The Ferryboat Inn 2.1 km
  • Friendship 2.9 km
  • The Blue Bell 3.7 km
  • Carpenters' Arms 4 km
  • Eyre Arms 4.1 km
  • White Swan 4.1 km
  • Brownlow Arms 4.3 km
  • Pheasantry Brewery 5.7 km

Groceries

  • Lincolnshire Co-op 8.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food 8.1 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 8.8 km

Public transport

  • Village Hall 0.09 km
  • Main Street 0.2 km
  • Ragnall House 1.3 km
  • Dunham Road 1.8 km
  • Dunham Close 1.9 km
  • Mill Lane 2.7 km
  • Long Row Cottages 2.8 km
  • Home Farm Close 2.9 km
  • North Green 3.7 km
  • Village Lane End 3.8 km

What’s nearby

  • Millfield Golf Complex 2.6 km
  • Lincoln Golf Club 5.7 km

Local services

  • Rampton Secure Hospital 4.9 km
  • Trent Valley surgery Doctors 7.6 km
  • Tuxford Medical Centre Clinic 7.9 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy 8 km
  • Shell Fuel station 9.1 km
  • Shell Fuel station 9.5 km
  • Instavolt Charging station 9.6 km

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Must see

Lincoln Castle 16.6 km

Lincoln Cathedral 16.7 km

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 16.7 km

Sherwood Forest Country Park 19.8 km

Mansfield Museum 30.7 km

National Trust

Clumber Park 18.8 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 22.6 km

Mr Straw's House 22.7 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 36.5 km

Hardwick Hall 36.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 6.8 km

Egmanton - Laxton - Egmanton 9.6 km

Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 9.6 km

DODDINGTON HALL 9.8 km

BABWORTH HALL 13.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Swan Lake Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swan Lake Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swan Lake Caravan Park? The attractions at Sundown Adventureland (five minutes’ drive) were built with younger visitors (under the age of 10) in mind – kids can ride a tractor or meet the characters from The … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swan Lake Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swan Lake Caravan Park? From $131.33 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.