Camping Le Vélodrome

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Spacious pitches
Large pitches
Neatly landscaped pitches
Pitch

  • Leafy campsite 10 minutes’ walk from central Albert in the Somme
  • Thiepval 10 minutes’ drive; Amiens 35 minutes; Arras 40 minutes
  • Spacious grass pitches five minutes’ walk from fishing and cycling
Whether you’re just passing through on your way from the Channel ports to the south of France, or staying around to tour some of the WWI cemeteries and memorials, Camping Le Vélodrome is a little patch of peaceful greenery 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Albert in the department of Somme. With spacious grass pitches sheltered by trees and divided by hedges for extra privacy, this landscaped site has facilities including a spotless shower block, a pétanque court and a quiet garden for putting your feet up and having a snooze. The pitches sit next to a brace of ponds where you can fish, stroll the leafy waterside and hire a pedal boat to explore the shoreline. Any cyclists among you can make a lap or two of the local sports track (five minutes’ walk), where there’s also a games pitch for kicking a ball around and a play area for the kids. Foodwise, you can pick up barbecue supplies from the local hypermarket (five minutes’ drive), or take a stroll into Albert to its welcoming bistros and cafés.

Campground type

Tent sites 45
RV & Motorhome sites 45
Rent a tent 16
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

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General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The bar is open between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • The games room is open between 01/04 and 30/09.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Dogs

  • 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.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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89% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near Albert town & WWI sites. Friendly staff, roomy pitches, lovely scenery with a lake. Facilities are mostly clean but a bit old-fashioned. Some grumbles about dish sinks & no loo roll. Power/water usually on site.

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Powered grass tent site

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Liked Great location and good facilities.

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Powered grass caravan site

Liked Great value for money

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Relaxed atmosphere and the good pitches…

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Powered grass tent site

Liked Relaxed atmosphere and the good pitches for size and privacy.

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Great little site with friendly staff…

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Powered grass caravan site

Liked Great little site with friendly staff , clean and tidy .
Just a short walk away from an interesting town with bars and restaurants

Recommend to friends Visit again

It would be a good stopover. Very convenient for location.

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Powered grass caravan site

Liked Convenient location. Friendly staff. A lot of local WWI memorabilia nearby.

Disliked A lot of noise from the trains going passed. Facilities could do with being updated.

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Powered grass caravan site

Liked Parfait

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A great site which I would like to visit next year.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site

Liked Very friendly staff, excellent spacious pitches, bathrooms very good. Showers good and clean.

Disliked On our very last night, a group of about 8 Adults were playing bowls on the bowls pitch well after 10pm with loud music, this went on well after 11pm and I do believe the Police came onto site. Very unacceptable behaviour, drunken loud adults after 10pm.

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Quiet campsite.Lovely location. Found easily and…

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Kate J. 1 review

Powered grass tent site

Liked Quiet campsite.Lovely location. Found easily and just what we needed to start our camping across France.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Everything was great , been to this site 3weeks ago nice and peaceful

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Camping Le Vélodrome

Avenue Henry Dunant

Albert

Somme

France

80300

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

50.01003°N
2.65496°E

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

Set the scene for a tour of the Somme battlefields with a visit to the Musée Somme 1916 (10 minutes’ walk) in Albert, with informative subterranean displays of weapons and military uniforms as well as recreations of the wartime trenches. From there, you are within easy reach of the Thiepval Memorial (10 minutes’ drive), Pozières Memorial and Cemetery (five minutes) and the carefully tended ranks of graves in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery (15 minutes). Historic Arras (40 minutes) has plenty of WWI memorials too, evident when you visit the Carrière Wellington, a network of tunnels dug from medieval chalk quarries by the Allies. Going further back in time, it’s also worth stopping by the sprawling, star-shaped Citadelle d’Arras, built by military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban in 1672. If you’re travelling with kids, head for lively Amiens (35 minutes) to see big cats and red pandas at the Zoo d’Amiens Métropole, visit the Jules Verne House – former home of the madcap sci-fi writer – and climb to the top of the landmark Beffroi d’Amiens for views over city rooftops.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Vélodrome have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Vélodrome dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Vélodrome? Set the scene for a tour of the Somme battlefields with a visit to the Musée Somme 1916 (10 minutes’ walk) in Albert, with informative subterranean displays of weapons and military uniforms … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Vélodrome?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Vélodrome? From $32.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.