The Durham Ox
From £10 For 1 night, 4 adults
- 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
Site type
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5
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
- This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
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Great little site , peaceful
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Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Big pitches kept nice and clean. Easy access Nice pub Very friendly Not too far from shops Lincoln 20min drive
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent quiet site.
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Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Quiet position. Only 5 pitches on site. Food at adjoining pub, very good.
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Access to horncastle and the food in the Durham ox was lovely…
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Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Access to horncastle and the food in the Durham ox was lovely
Disliked: No access to toilet , £15 for pitch and extra for electric
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Quiet spot. Gravel hard standing. Nice country pub. Peaceful overnight stay.…
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Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Quiet spot. Gravel hard standing. Nice country pub. Peaceful overnight stay.
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Lovely views easy access to Horncastle and plenty of nearby walks. The…
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Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Lovely views easy access to Horncastle and plenty of nearby walks. The pub itself was very friendly and welcoming with great food.
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Perfect place for a little stop over and a friendly welcome
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Liked: Peaceful, clean with everything you need close by. The pub is so lovely, they’re friendly and welcoming and the food looked amazing.
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Great value for a peaceful nights sleep.
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Liked: The well spaced out pitch. How peaceful the area is. Not far from shops and the pub on site is lovely. Jacqui and Kerry are very welcoming and Very accommodating. Will definitely be back.
Disliked: Nothing
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The way the site is set up , the pub is very…
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Liked: The way the site is set up , the pub is very welcoming. Dogs are welcome in bar area but bar menu is very limited. Nice atmosphere, nice welcoming, clean busy pub .
Disliked: Would like the bar menu to be extended to hot food , not just snacks
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Well situated, great food, helpful friendly staff
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Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: The site is ideally situated to visit Lincoln, Horncastle or only 20 miles from Skegness. The pub serves fantastic food and real ale. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Water, bins and WC emptying point are available. A refund was made for unused electricity
Disliked: It's the first time we have experienced electric meters in 40 years of vanning. This worked out at around £7.50 a night extra to the pitch cost. We only had limited heating to the van only and warm water. Just need to realise the total costs involved against a site that includes WC and shower blocks. We would return again saying that.
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Liked: Nice little site . Staff really friendly and helpful . Pub great food spot on .
Disliked: Paying for electric is a bit of a pain with having to get the staff out regularly . Would have preferred to pay extra and include the electric cost , not many sites are attractive this time of year , but this site would benefit from some planting , flowers , shrubs , etc , just to soften the appearance , when it’s planting season .
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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
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.21301°N
-0.13706°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton-On-Sea | 30.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mablethorpe Town | 30.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Moggs Eye | 31 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Anderby | 31.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel St Leonards | 31.8 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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.
Want to know more about camping in Lincolnshire?
- 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.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Durham Ox? From $17.08 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.