The Durham Ox

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Aerial view of the site
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Beer garden
Roaring fire
The cosy bar
Dessert at the durham ox
Fish and chip night at the durham ox
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Aerial view
Beer garden
Roaring fire

  • Small caravan park behind a country pub in Thimbleby, Lincolnshire
  • Five minutes’ drive to the Wolds Wildlife Park; 40 minutes to Lincoln
  • Restaurant, bar and beer garden on site; shops five minutes’ drive
Fancying the idea of a few days exploring the Lincolnshire Wolds, but really don’t want to be cooking every day? Time to consider stopping over in the caravan park tucked neatly into leafy grounds behind The Durham Ox – a traditional country pub and restaurant in the village of Thimbleby. As well as being close to many big-hitting attractions like Lincoln Cathedral and Skegness, a stay at this quiet spot allows guests a discount on food when dining at The Durham Ox. Classic dishes like burgers and curry feature on the menu, along with fish and chips and lots of gooey desserts. In winter there’s a roaring fire in the snug, and summer sees the action move outside to the beer garden – you’ll just need to bear in mind that the pub closes on Monday and Tuesday. Small but perfectly formed, the caravan park has just a few pitches with electric hook-ups. neatly tucked into a leafy area in the grounds. If you should run out of any essentials, the market town of Horncastle is just five minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 5
RV sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 118 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Small, peaceful, well-kept site behind a welcoming pub. Level, roomy pitches with water/waste. Pub gets rave reviews for food, beer & atmosphere (discounts for campers). No on-site washrooms. Electric is extra (metered). Great value, ideal for self-contained RVs. Many want to return.

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Excellent small site. Warm friendly pub with…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent small site.

Warm friendly pub with very good food and beer

Disliked No toilet facilities on site

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Great little site.

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George F.

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked A delight to stay there pity I only stayed 3 nights but perhaps for the best as the beer and food were beautiful and staff were great, will be back there soon hopefully. Many thanks for your hospitality.

Disliked Weather pretty dismal.

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Excellent value for money

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Colin F.

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great little pub, very welcoming, we had food at night which was excellent, level pitch, water fill point along with grey/elsan waste point, will definately be returning

Disliked Nothing

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Simple pitch…

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cheryl f.

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Simple pitch

Disliked Not much there....But only for 1 night so ok.

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Fresh water , chemical dump and recycling available

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Timothy H.

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Jackie and Kerry made us so welcome as did all the locals we met. The pitches are a good size and comply with distancing between them , will see you very soon .
Bonus some good beers and well kept bar !

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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A great stop. We’ll be back. Great food and drink in a friendly pub

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Phil F.

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked I did not like the idea of the way the electricity worked but after experiencing it , what a fab idea. It’s about 8 pounds a night for a motor home to heat water and the van, and power the rest of the stuff .Whatever you don’t spend is refunded. The hosts are warm funny and super helpful. The food is fresh and prepared well. Refreshing to have a drink or two, a super feed the walk 1 minute to your van. The site is clean and well managed I’ve paid that much before to sit in a field with no services at all.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Value for money pitch for a weekend

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Carole B.

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Gem of a place for a weekend getaway right behind the pub. Very good communication beforehand, very friendly check in. Only a small amount of pitches but all very well spaced out and very clean. Has the usual facilities for rubbish, water and elson point. Does not have showers and toilets but was aware of this before hand and have a self services motorhome. Nothing to dislike. Disappointed we were unable to try the restaurant however, understand it is December and xmas parties are booked. We will definitely try again in the future. Value for money.

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Very nice, small site. Simple,…

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Trevor C.

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Very nice, small site. Simple, but orderly and very well maintained. The site is level with easy access and pitches are clearly laid out.

Disliked Not really disliked, but the waste bins were in an enclosure that was a bit difficult to access.

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Peaceful stay, level pitches friendly helpful staff,

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Robert H.

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The flat spacious pitches, good value, near to bus service to Lincoln/Skegness, very peaceful site

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Excellent food,friendly staff.Great place to stop,nice and peaceful.

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Paul D.

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Really friendly and helpful staff
Nice and peaceful
Food was excellent especially the Cow pie

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Features

Dogs 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Durham Ox

Thimbleby

Horncastle

Lincolnshire

England

LN9 5RB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.21301°N
0.13706°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 km Interchange Shelter
8.3 km St Peter's Church
8.3 km St Peter's Church
Rail
18.9 km Metheringham Rail Station
23.2 km Market Rasen Rail Station
24.6 km Thorpe Culvert Rail Station
Airport
43.5 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

Basing yourself at The Durham Ox means bags of stuff for all the family to do. Scenic walks wend their way across the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and you can meander in the footsteps of Norse invaders along the Viking Trail from Horncastle (five minutes’ drive). If you’d rather watch someone else do all the work, catch the motor racing at Cadwell Park Circuit (15 minutes), or have a flutter on the horses at Market Rasen Racecourse (25 minutes). History abounds hereabouts; Lincoln (40 minutes) rewards your visit with a medieval castle and spectacular Gothic-era cathedral, while fans of aviation history can tour the Spitfires and Hurricanes at the Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight Visitors Centre at Coningsby (20 minutes). Kids with you? Consider a visit to the big cats and bears at the Wolds Wildlife Park (five minutes), or meet some of the cute rescue animals at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park (35 minutes). You might get lucky and see seals basking at Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve (45 minutes), while seaside Skegness (35 minutes) is the place for funfairs, mini-golf and summertime dips in the North Sea.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sutton-On-Sea 30.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mablethorpe Town 30.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Moggs Eye 31 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Anderby 31.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Chapel St Leonards 31.8 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 26.7 km

Lincoln Cathedral 26.7 km

Lincoln Castle 26.9 km

Belton House 44 km

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 47.7 km

National Trust

Tattershall Castle 13 km

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 20.5 km

Gunby Hall 22.4 km

Grantham House 47.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Horncastle - Viking Way - Woodhall Spa 1.4 km

SCRIVELSBY COURT 4.8 km

Battle of Winceby, 1643 7.1 km

Scamblesby - Belchford - Fulletby 9.3 km

Snipedales - Ashby Puerorum - Hagworthingham Circular 9.7 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 The Durham Ox have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Durham Ox dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Durham Ox? Basing yourself at The Durham Ox means bags of stuff for all the family to do. Scenic walks wend their way across the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and you … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Durham Ox?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    On arrival please park your unit as far to the left of the gravel area of your pitch as you can and 3 meters off the boundary fence, then check in at the pub.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Durham Ox? From $22.36 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.