RFC Landing Ground

Grassy pond area for picnics and watching wildlife
Grassy pond area for picnics and watching wildlife
The ground is a bit bumpy, but there's plenty of room to spread out
Main pitching area
The old storage caravan and winter shelter converted into a washroom for the summer
Sheltered corner of the old airfield
Thick roadside hedges provide good privacy
Friendly dogs are welcome
Thick bramble hedges
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  • Lincolnshire campsite in the grounds of a World War I airfield
  • Sleaford 10 minutes' drive; Lincoln half an hour
  • Barbecues/firepits/firewood provided, platform for pond dipping
RFC Landing ground is a family-run working smallholding in Lincolnshire in the grounds of a historic World War I Royal Flying Corps emergency landing field. Set just off a peaceful fen road and surrounded by tall mature hedges, there's lots of privacy here, creating a relatively quiet and secluded location surrounded by the Lincolnshire countryside. This site, which is a convenient 10-minute drive from the medium-sized market town of Sleaford, has basic toilet facilities. Firepits, firewood and barbecues are provided at no extra cost (subject to availability). A large pond and surrounding grassy area makes an excellent location for picnics and barbecues, with a pond-dipping platform on hand for nature-themed activities. Please note that the ground can be uneven in places, so a good sleeping mat is recommended. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome but the latter must remain on a lead at all times, especially if they’re likely to chase the chickens…

Site type

Tent sites 10
Opens

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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Features

Portable toilet

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

RFC Landing Ground

Ruskington Fen

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

England

NG34 9TQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.05153°N
-0.35211°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.6 km River Lane
1.6 km River Lane
4.7 km The Plough PH
Rail
2.2 km Ruskington Rail Station
7.4 km Sleaford Rail Station
9.1 km Heckington Rail Station

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Ruskington village: five minutes' drive - White House Farm (fishery): five minutes - Sleaford: 10 minutes - Tattershall Farm Park: 20 minutes - Belton House: 25 minutes - Lincoln: half an hour - Newark-on-Trent: 40 minutes - Bransby Horses Rescue: 45 minutes - Woodside Wildlife Park: 45 minutes - Skegness: an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Skegness 48 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Belton House 21.5 km

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 23.7 km

Lincoln Cathedral 23.8 km

Lincoln Castle 23.9 km

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 29.6 km

National Trust

Tattershall Castle 11.9 km

Grantham House 24.5 km

Woolsthorpe Manor 32.9 km

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 36.2 km

Gunby Hall 39.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

RAUCEBY HALL 9.5 km

RAUCEBY HOSPITAL 10 km

Wellingore to Lincoln on the Viking Way 13.2 km

Coningsby - Tattershall Thorpe - Tattershall Castle - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 13.3 km

CULVERTHORPE HALL 14.3 km

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Thursday, September 4, 2025)

    Stamford, England 45.3 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 RFC Landing Ground have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is RFC Landing Ground dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near RFC Landing Ground? Local attractions and activities include: - Ruskington village: five minutes' drive - White House Farm (fishery): five minutes - Sleaford: 10 minutes - Tattershall Farm Park: 20 minutes - Belton House: 25 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of RFC Landing Ground?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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