The Pig Place

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Drone view
Drone view
Site by the canal
The oxford canal
Site pitches
Tiny tent for two people with no car
Communal fire pit area
Canalside fire pits
Canalside fire pits
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Site by the canal
The oxford canal
Site pitches

  • Deliberately basic adults-only site on a canalside Oxfordshire farm
  • A 15-minute drive from Banbury and 40 minutes from Oxford
  • Farm shop on site; access to the canal for fishing or watersports
If you owned a narrowboat, could there be any prettier a pastime than pulling up to a farm shop on the historic Oxford Canal? Don’t own a narrowboat just yet? Pull up for an adults-only stay (narrowboat not necessary…) at The Pig Place near Banbury, where groups and dogs are welcome and there's no limit to the number of furry friends that can accompany you. This deliberately basic site is on a working smallholding next to the Oxford Canal, complete with a farm shop where you can buy hot drinks, snacks and cake. The site received a premises licence in 2017 too, so it sells alcohol for sipping on or off site. Bring your camera to be on the tail of some smoking hot pics here: turn your gaze waterwards for photos of narrowboats drawing in to stock up at the farm shop. Facilities at The Pig Place are basic (it has several portable toilets but no showers), but the owners rightly say the attractions on and around the site more than make up for it: whether fishing at the canal (with your own licence) just adjacent to the farm or messing about on the water with your own kayak or paddleboard. There are also plenty of scenic local walks to set out onto, including the canal towpath.

Campground type

Tent sites 60
RV & Motorhome sites 60
Caravan sites 60
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 18/04 and 27/09.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Please note that at present, there are no pigs on site. Please note that the site is on ridge and furrow land and chocks may be required. The owners can also supply wooden blocks to assist with levelling.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 2 Apr to

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Reviews

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

83% would recommend this campground to a friend

78% would stay here again

What customers say

This relaxed, adult-only campsite on the Oxford Canal is loved for its setting, vibe & live music. Great on-site shop, bar & food. Paddleboarding & walks are a plus. Downsides include basic toilets, uneven pitches & traffic noise. Quirky, ideal for self-contained units.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The vibe was fabulous, so chilled.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked The vibe was fabulous, so chilled. The bar and food truck were great and the entertainment in the Sty was fun. Really unusual and quirky.
We will definitely be back!

Disliked The toilets :(

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Loved it

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Barry C N. 14 reviews

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Liked This place is so chilled but also so vibrant the staff are cool they meet and greet you and show you around you chose your pitch which is nice .
Lovely location on the canel with lots of walks and rides .
Good shop on site with an adjoining bar and food van the quiz night on Friday was fun too.
Lots to see lots to do it definitely has the festive feel thanks to the way it is run .
Love the pigs too

Disliked The loo,s

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Good vibe site, but bring your own loo or risk the portaloos.

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 Deborah W. 13 reviews

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Liked Great pitch, plenty of space. Laid back vibe, music on at the weekend and site shop, bar and chill out spaces. Nice location directly on the canal. Waste emptying and water available. Dog friendly with small off leash area.

Disliked Portaloos not great. Went in a very clean one initially but later only one available was full and dirty. I think the site tries to keep them clean, but when busy these types of loos get dirty quickly, as they do in most places.

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Lovely setting. Great to have shop…

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beki c. 8 reviews

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely setting. Great to have shop on site, cafe and bar.

Disliked Very busy this weekend. Pitched us very close to each other. Weren't aware before booking that they had live music on. Great they do this but would have been nice to know prior to visit as not the vibe we were looking for! I would check their Facebook page before visiting if you want quiet!

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Atmosphere and friendly hosts…

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niki b. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Atmosphere and friendly hosts

Disliked Nothing

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Bar/shop, friendly team, pigs(!!!), ducks, canal,…

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Alexandra M. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site (medium)

Liked Bar/shop, friendly team, pigs(!!!), ducks, canal, fairy lights, lots of dogs, good atmosphere, fire pits, very clean.

Disliked Lack of washing facilities (but this is totally understood and manageable for a nights stay) and people being loud near our tent until 3am...but it was the Solstice so fair enough!

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Friendly welcome Canalside location…

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Steve R. 5 reviews

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Liked Friendly welcome
Canalside location

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 Connor M. 1 review

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Liked N/A

Disliked Very poor facilities

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Everything! We had a brilliant…

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josie l. 1 review

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Liked Everything! We had a brilliant couple of nights in tents. The whole place is really well organised and signposted, but with a very chilled vibe. Everyone very friendly, both staff and visitors. LOVED the live music (on both days) and a good boogie too! Paddleboarding on the river to a great pub. Cannot fault it, will def come back.

Disliked Nothing really ... we knew about the loos beforehand, not really a problem. Just wonder if you could possibly do compost loos ....?

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So good we are taking our non camping friends there in August

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 Kim M. 1 review

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Music .. bar .. ice cream .. on the canal.. pigs

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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

Budget/backpacker Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Pig Place

NB Acres

Aynho Road

Adderbury

Banbury

Oxfordshire

England

OX17 3NU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.00543°N
1.28178°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.2 km Bus Station
13.8 km Caversfield Turn
14.8 km Manorsfield Road
Rail
1.8 km Kings Sutton Rail Station
6.9 km Banbury Rail Station
9.7 km Heyford Rail Station
Airport
19.3 km London Oxford Airport
42.4 km Coventry 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 Oxford Canal is one of the oldest mainline canals in England and has walkies all along its 77-mile towpath, passing some of the most scenic spots and villages in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. It’s mostly easy hoofing along the whole route with few hills: carve a slice into a day trip or afternoon amble. Pack a picnic (of bacon sarnies) and go to Banbury four miles away to tackle the modernised towpath walk from Banbury to Cropredy via the newly added glass bridge, waterworks gallery and museum spanning the canal along the way. A day at dramatic Stratford-upon-Avon should be on the cards in any holiday too.

Must see

Stowe Landscape Gardens 18.2 km

Blenheim Palace 19 km

Silverstone Circuit 19.5 km

Chastleton House 25.1 km

Compton Verney 26.1 km

National Trust

Farnborough Hall 16.3 km

Stowe Landscape Gardens 17.8 km

Canons Ashby 18.2 km

Buckingham Chantry Chapel 20.1 km

Boarstall Tower 23.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nell Bridge Wharf - Clifton - Deddington 0.1 km

Aynho - Souldern - Croughton 1.4 km

King's Sutton - Charlton - Aynho - King's Sutton 2 km

Aynho Wharf - Souldern 2.2 km

Adderbury - Adderbury Grounds 2.3 km

Local events

  • Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday 13 August 2026 – Thursday 13 August 2026)

    Chipping Norton, England 12.4 km

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday 30 July 2026 – Thursday 30 July 2026)

    Oxford, England 21.6 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 Pig Place have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Pig Place dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Pig Place? The Oxford Canal is one of the oldest mainline canals in England and has walkies all along its 77-mile towpath, passing some of the most scenic spots and villages in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Pig Place?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Pig Place? From $38.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.