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
Fancy a break within a splendid rural landscape, down by the riverside? (Right by the River Great Ouse, to be precise.) Then, Riverside Camping might be the site for you. This family-oriented spot on a working farm sits between Buckingham (10 minutes’ drive) and Milton Keynes (15 minutes), on the edge of the village of Thornton, a few minutes’ walk from the gorgeous Ouse Valley Way. With five acres of meadow to pitch up and relax in, it’s also an uncrowded spot. Amenities are simple, but they include basics like access to a hot shower and a flushing toilet (additional portable toilets are brought in for busy weekends). Handily for tourers, the site also has capacity to deal with waste from caravans. Kids and pets are welcome, and there are plenty of areas nearby where dogs can be walked; however, please note that this is a peaceful site: quiet hours apply between 10.30pm and 7.30am, and there should be no noise after midnight. There’s lots in the surrounding area to keep the entire family occupied: there’s Milton Keynes for bowling, indoor skiing or climbing; Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park (20 minutes) for animal encounters and experiences; and Silverstone (25 minutes) for speed demons. For food shops, restaurants and a farmers’ market, head into Buckingham, where other attractions include an ancient gaol and a public leisure centre. Pick up any breakfast bits while you’re in town, but no need to purchase any eggs – they get delivered to the site for guests to buy.

Site type

Tent sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens July 17
Please note
  • 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 Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 17 to

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 98 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, rural riverside site. Campers enjoyed the friendly welcome, clean washrooms, and ample space. Basic facilities are available. Some wish for better dishwashing and more toilets during peak times. Occasional noise was noted. Great value, with many keen to return.

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Not quiet

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Rural location

Disliked Not quiet - several large groups with big speakers near the access to the river. Like a mini-rave! Which is a shame as would have been nice riverside location.

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A nice site for an overnight stay in our campervan.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Simple site with plenty of space in countryside surroundings.
Friendly welcome on arrival.
Clean facilities on arrival.

Disliked Toilets could be checked and cleaned a bit earlier in the morning.

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Lovely big open field next to…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely big open field next to the river. Plenty of space.
Basic shower and toilet and washing up area, but it meets the needs.
Very peaceful. We will be going back again.

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Piece & quite,nice shower Descent position…

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 Jeff P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Piece & quite,nice shower
Descent position for where I wanted to be in the 3 days.
Cheap as chips also

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Great pop up site

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Joanne D. 5 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Brilliant little pop up site.
Basic with couple of toilets, one shower and one washing up sink.
But located next to a beautiful river, friendly guy running the site. Great little get away for a bargain price.

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Very friendly welcome. The campsite is…

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Mick R. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very friendly welcome. The campsite is accessed through a working farm with goats and some sheep. Facilities are basic but good with flushing toilets and a cold water washing up area. Good 4G signal. There's a nice pub 2 miles up the road.

Disliked The river was a bit stagnant and had a smell due to lack of recent rainfall, but I'm sure it's normally fine. It was only a problem in the immediate area.

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Simple, rural, basic but great facilities.…

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Sarah C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Simple, rural, basic but great facilities.
Fab location - very quiet and peaceful.

Disliked Nothing

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I basic campsites in a quiet location next to a beautiful river.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked It's quite location next to a river.

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Lovely camp site

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annika 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked It was a beautiful open field, loads of space and some simple amenities. Exactly what we needed. The view was spectacular we loved it. It was very peaceful and the dog loved wandering in the longer patches of grass.

Disliked Nothing

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Perfect for our one night stay.…

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Vincent L. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Perfect for our one night stay. Right by the river. Simple, clean and no dramas.

Disliked Only slight downside was that one group dominated all the tables and the jetty. Camped all around that area.

Nice and friendly group, but perhaps have that area a no camping zone.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby 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 nearby

Location

Riverside Camping

Home Farm

Thornton

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

England

MK17 0HG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.01687°N
0.90765°W

Route directions

To find the site, use the postcode provided, rather than following any indications for 'Home Farm' on Google Maps.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.7 km White Hart PH
15 km Milton Keynes Coachway
15.9 km Churchcroft
Rail
8.9 km Wolverton Rail Station
9.4 km Milton Keynes Central Rail Station
12 km Bletchley Rail Station
Airport
34.5 km London Oxford Airport
39.5 km London Luton 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

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 busts of notable great British figures, from William Shakespeare and Elizabeth I, to Isaac Newton and John Milton. On the southern fringes of Milton Keynes, spread over several blocks, Bletchley Park (20 minutes) is the place to learn all about Alan Turing and his Enigma machine, which allowed to break the code used by the German navy during World War II. Stroll through the streets of Oxford (45 minutes) admiring the various university colleges, then step inside the spectacular Bodleian Library to check out the 18th-century Radcliffe Camera (a circular reading room) and the atmospheric Duke Humfrey’s Library. Displays at the Ashmolean Museum include an Egyptian mummy and a Japanese samurai armour.

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

Local events

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

    Chipping Norton, England 30 km

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

    Oxford, England 43.7 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Camping? From $44.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.