Sunflower Park

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View of the pitches from the woodlands

  • Remote and rural site in the Lincolnshire countryside
  • Home to many rescue animals including hens, pigs, geese and ducks
  • Fish at the well-stocked lake for an additional fee
What a lush site this is for holidays in the Lincolnshire countryside, whiling days away fishing, woodland walking and just lazing by the lakeside with an open book or one's very own thoughts. There are animals too… Small and family-run Sunflower Park near Gainsborough has taken in quite a few rescue animals in their time (they're a friendly and welcoming lot here), so on site you'll meet the three family pets as well as some alpacas, several ex-battery hens and their strutting cockerel. Also adopted are a family of geese, ducks, Kunekune pigs and a couple of Gloucester old spots: do make sure to say hi to all. As you might guess, this is a relaxed and amiable site, set remotely and rurally on a five-acre plot that includes paddocks, a playground, open pastureland, a private woodland walk and a well-stocked fishing lake (grab a fishing day pass for a small additional fee) exclusively for guests' use. You might reckon the park's remote rural setting makes it a wildlife haven too, and you'd reckon right: its boundaries run directly into Laughton Forest's Tuetoes Wood, a Forestry Commission nature haven for walking and cycling among the trees, and home to wildlife like deer, foxes, owls, rabbits, jays, pheasants, cuckoos, woodpeckers – all within viewable and hearing distance from your pitch. Sunflower Park has toilets, showers, a drying room, a launderette and ice pack freezing. Firepits are available for hire for the whole of guests' stays and arrive full and ready to light. Please note that due to being in a forest location and on sandy ground, you will most likely come across spiders, ants, lizards, grass snakes, beetles etc. Please only book if you are comfortable with the fact that there will be wildlife around you.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Travel trailer sites 30
RV sites 30
Open all year
Opens
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Extras

  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

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Location
9
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-friendly spot gets kudos for its welcoming owners, tons of rescue animals, and chill vibe. Guests love the play area, fishing, and forest strolls. Facilities are mostly clean, though a few think they need a refresh. Despite some sand and animal sounds, many visitors find it a great value getaway and plan to come back.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-08-04

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely site, stayed here about 5 times. The owners are so lovely and such a welcoming environment. The animals are well cared for and friendly. Particularly the pink parrot that kept chirping at me to keep stroking its head.

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Apparently is you book direct its a bit cheaper than using third party

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10 out of 10
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10
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7
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10
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Powered grass campsite (XL)

Liked Our second year here. Absolutely love the place. Lovely working farm with a lake/pond u can fish and lots of ducks. Range of animals. Has toilets, shower blocks, small bar area and shop with few essentials to buy. Staff very friendly and so welcoming. Will be back next year.

Disliked I personally dont dislike anything. Each to their own. Internet signal can be a bit poor, no bother for me but some people with children may find that frustrating with kids not being able to survive without internet.

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We really enjoyed our stay, the grandchildren enjoyed their freedom

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8 out of 10
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Jim B. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The rustic, rule free approach. The animals are in the main, interesting and entertaining.
The ponds are great for fishing, (although the water level was a little bit low).
The pitches are fairly level and spacious.

Disliked The Geese are a problem in the sense that they soil wherever, and you do end up with dirty camping equipment.

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Exactly as described loved all the…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Exactly as described loved all the different animals you can tell there well looked after clean showers and toilet blocks

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Unfortunately we won’t be returning

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4 out of 10
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7
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3
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2
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6
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1

Powered grass campsite

Liked Individual toilets and showers, although they weren’t at all clean, I did like that they weren’t part of a ‘block’ which gave more privacy. Each of the EHU pitches had their own bench. Fishing shop on site. Some of the animals very friendly and my daughter was able to hold one when the staff were there, the small shop inside the bar is very fairly priced, as is the fishing shop.

Disliked Toilets not cleaned during our stay, there was a dirty towel and wash cloth in there for 3 days. Only 2 toilet/showers had working lights, bins overflowing and covered in flies, goose shit EVERYEWHERE so kids couldn’t run about or play with footy etc, over booked our stay so only hard standing pitch available despite us booking grass pitch in advance, animal enclosures not really fit for purpose. Donkeys only had stagnant, green water, in 30 degree weather - the family next door to us took them some fresh water.
The smell is not nice, obviously they are a farm and some smell is to be expected, but we have stayed on farms/animal rescues and never had any problems with smells.
Owners dogs barking 24/7 as left in garden at the top of farm- I have 3 dogs so am used to barking dogs, they were relentless on a night.
The whole farm is very sandy/dirty as mentioned in previous reviews, we weren’t keen on that but didn’t make things too bad; kids however get filthy when playing- there is also a quite aggressive sign about ‘minging and dirty’ kids in the bathroom.
Some springs are missing on the trampoline in the park, very dangerous if a little leg goes down there.
We still paid £50 for fishing, despite finding out that the owner pulled 60lbs of dead fish out of the pond a couple of days before we arrived, not a well stocked lake, didn’t catch many at all- under 10 over 4 days. Campers next to us paid and went to a fishing lake close by instead.

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From the manager: Absolute claptrap.
Toilets not wasn't in four days.!!! On the days josie was not rushed into hospital josie washed them every day. The day she was rushed into hospital I, Ian washed them.
The towel and wash towel was hung outside on the rail to try and be reclaimed rather than simply being binned.
The bins were overflowed because the addition bins requested from the council were delivered late. But we had already removed the surplus rubbish out of sight.
What was your reason that you left your full bags of rubbish on your pitch, for others to remove?
We have had no rain nor any grass to mow.
As such there is more goose mess than usual but that said I observed your family playing football on a of occasions. I too moved the benches back for others to use following them being moved for kids to play football !!.
They day before your arrival and discussed a number of options, including a grass pitch area, so disappointed that you have been very selective on this issue.
DEFRA & RSPCAhave worked very closely with us over the last 12 months and we have a clean bill of health.
Apologies that you are more qualified and higher than thou , seemingly knowing better than both these governing bodies.
Donkeys get fresh water twice a day. But if you had any concerns why not raise it with their carers rather than use it as part of your keyboard assassination.
Shows right caring that NOT.
The dogs at the top are not even out at night so another factual inominally.
If you had followed our social media you eoild have known that we have extensively ripped up and regressed all area.
We unfortunately have had no rain in over 3 months. So like the rest of the country we are agsin very dusty. Please ask God for some rain when you are next discussing the righteousness.
Sadly we did lose some fish due to air pressure and oxygen levels.
Yes we did lose approx 60lb but for a lake as large and stocked as ours this is a minimal amount.
Despite your claim the lake is well stocked.
This is based on fact, your so called fact is based on you not catching.
Hmmmm.
Plenty of campers and school kids have caught fish this week.
I have literally just come away ftom the lake where a new beginner has just caught 4 fish in no time and his mate 18 in last hour or so.
Please dont use your lack of skill or talent to judge a venue.
It is not uncommon to visit other fisheries.
I do that myself when away fishing.
I have recommended local fisheries to many campers as I know how good they are.
Why wouldn't I?

So many points of your review are lies and false claims, not opinion.
As such I disputed it but without Pitchup giving me a fair and equal chance to respond they have republished this review without even talking to me. Despite me providing my number.
A number that they have now published, breaching GDPR. But what do we matter. We only make them their money.
Fair and unbalanced processes my Arse.

I will take and accept any fair and/or honest feedback but submit summat untrue and not a fair reflexion I was come back at you.

We loved our stay and definitely…

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10 out of 10
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Primitive grass campsite

Liked We loved our stay and definitely coming back. Lovely lovely place. Plenty of animals (happy ones) play area, bar, shop, the showers and toilets were very well looked after, hosts were amazing, all 5 ⭐️ from mums and their children (age 4-7)

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From the manager: Great photos
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All the staff was friendly, and…

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8 out of 10
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Primitive grass campsite

Liked All the staff was friendly, and very informative.
I was told how all the money they get from the site goes on to feed the animals.

All the animals, getting up close to the pigs and all the other animals.

Disliked None.

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From the manager: 🌻🌻

Had an absolutely great time and wish we could have stayed longer

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9 out of 10
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8
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10
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Animals
The warm welcoming
Play park
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Price

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From the manager: 🌻

Fantastic place, I loved every minute…

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10 out of 10
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Powered grass campsite

Liked Fantastic place, I loved every minute of it and booked again as soon we got home. you are made feel welcome as soon as you arrive the owners, workers make you feel soooo welcome ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have recommended to family and ate all planing on booking a stay

Disliked Nothing

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Stayed 2 nights in our motorhome.…

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10 out of 10
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10
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8
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Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
8

Powered grass campsite

Liked Stayed 2 nights in our motorhome.
Perfect flat pitch with power close to amenities and bar! Our 10yr old loved all of the animals And didn’t want to leave!
Such a great short stay. The owners were so warm, helpful and friendly.
Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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From the manager: Again great photos. Thankyou
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Features

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 Rallies 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Sunflower Park

1 South Carr Villas

East Ferry Road

Laughton

Gainsborough

Lincolnshire

England

DN21 3QF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.49544°N
0.7291°W

Route directions

On arrival, at the front of the property please follow the signs to the campsite area at the back of the residence.

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Bus Station
23.9 km Bus Station
25.9 km Goole Airmyn Road
Rail
9 km Kirton Lindsey Rail Station
10 km Althorpe Rail Station
11 km Gainsborough Central Rail Station
Ferry
40.9 km Hull Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.6 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
18.8 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
27 km Humberside 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

Walkers, hikers, cyclists, energetic runners and nature spotters have Tuetoes Wood right beside Sunflower Park, the Forestry Commission-managed and publicly accessible part of vast Laughton Forest. If you're an avid animal fan, take time to get to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park just outside Doncaster, home to a menagerie of over 300 from around the world, and to The Deep at Hull, one of the biggest aquariums in the UK and a habitat for over 3000 marine critters. Going south, history buffs can get to Lincoln for 11th-century Lincoln Cathedral, the third biggest in Britain after St Paul's in London and York Minster. Lincoln Castle is also well worth a look, to gaze geekily upon one of the four original remaining copies of the Magna Carta.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cleethorpes 47.2 km Estuary N/AGoodExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Far Ings National Nature Reserve 27.8 km

Lincoln Castle 31.6 km

Lincoln Cathedral 31.7 km

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 31.8 km

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens 34.5 km

National Trust

Mr Straw's House 32.5 km

Clumber Park 33.8 km

Maister House 38 km

Nostell Priory and Parkland 47 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 48.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Haxey - Epworth - Belton (or) Belton - Epworth - Haxey 6.8 km

Belton - Epworth Turbary - Epworth 7.9 km

The Lakes and Rhododendrons of Twigmoor Woods 11.2 km

BECKINGHAM MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/12/2005) 11.9 km

Ealand, Crowle and The Regen Way 12.1 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 Sunflower Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sunflower Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sunflower Park? Walkers, hikers, cyclists, energetic runners and nature spotters have Tuetoes Wood right beside Sunflower Park, the Forestry Commission-managed and publicly accessible part of vast Laughton Forest. If you're an avid animal fan, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sunflower Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sunflower Park? From $56.46 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.