Heygates

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Fishing pegs on the Grand Union Canal
Fishing pegs on the grand union canal
View of the canal towpath from elkington bridge
View of the site
View of the canal towpath from elkington bridge
View of the canal towpath from elkington bridge
Fishing peg
View from yelvertoft road
View from yelvertoft road
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View of the canal towpath from elkington bridge
View of the site
View of the canal towpath from elkington bridge

  • Peaceful, adults-only site 20 minutes’ drive from Rugby
  • Coton Manor Garden 15 minutes’ drive; Leicester 40 minutes
  • Fishing pegs on the Grand Union Canal; excellent road connections
An adults-only fishing holiday in a remote corner of Northamptonshire: if there’s nothing about that statement that you take exception to, consider booking a place at Heygates, on the banks of the Grand Union Canal. This rural site sits just outside the tiny hamlet of Elkington (which is proud of a history that dates back to the Domesday Book) – this all translates into a blissfully quiet experience. However, it’s also close to major roads such as the M1 and the A14, which means that reaching cities like Rugby (20 minutes) and Northampton (35 minutes) is a (relatively) stress-free exercise. There’s not much on site besides a number of well-maintained hardstanding touring pitches and water hook-up points (you’ll have to have your own toilet and washing facilities). Having said that, if you don’t mind a degree of wild camping, this is a pretty good spot for de-stressing, which you can do on one of the site’s fishing pegs (available by arrangement; license required), fishing rod in hand and your faithful canine companion (a welcome guest here) by your side. No need to fret if fish don’t bite: you can source what you need for your barbecue from the local supermarkets, either in Welford (five minutes) or West Haddon (10 minutes). Or maybe you prefer to make your way to a country pub – the nearest is in Yelvertoft (40 minutes away on foot). Fancy a more challenging walk? The long-distance Jurassic Way (stretching between Oxfordshire and Lincolnshire) is a 10-minute drive away, and you can follow it for about 12 miles all the way to Market Harborough (should take about four hours on foot).

Site type

RV sites 1
Open now
Opens January 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 17 are not allowed on site.

General

  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jan 1 to

Open from Mon, Mar 22 to

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Reviews

9

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet rural site by the canal, ideal for peaceful walks. Friendly owner, clear instructions, water tap available. Motor mover recommended for slope; pack out all rubbish. Basic, for self-sufficient caravanners. One August 2024 review noted party behaviour/rubbish.

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Perfect, tranquil, peaceful.for us to be…

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Anonymous

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Perfect, tranquil, peaceful.for us to be at one in nature surrounded by nature,
Definitely visit again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful pretty location

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Alison L. 2 reviews

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean and only Van there.
Beside the canal
Very rural

Disliked A wee sign to say vans park here would have been helpful. I've never successfully used " what 3 words" and id have liked a few more clues.....

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Closeness to canal…

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Sarah M. 2 reviews

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Closeness to canal

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace and quiet, lovely

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 Deborah W. 13 reviews

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Fabulous space next to the canal for a walk in either direction with our dogs. Gated area with water tap, we had the place to our selves and enjoyed real peace and quiet.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, hope to host you again in future :-)

A great place to unwind.

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Peter D. 1 review

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Next to the canal. Lovely walks on your doorstep. Bespoke little hamlets nearby. Quiet. Private.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the review, we hope to see you again in future :-)

All just fine

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Anonymous

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The peace after a day travelling. The canal and canal bridge leading to the tow path. The friendly owners. Birdsong and no one around. No fuss, no unnecessary extras just a peaceful grassy field by the canal with lovely trees.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure to meet and host you :-)

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James J. 1 review

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave a review James, and for choosing to stay with us.

Friendly host

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Mark s. 2 reviews

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Small gravel area for a few vans. Water tap available. Hop over the bridge and tow path walks along the canal. Pub and shop in Yelvertoft which is a few minutes away.

Also offers clamping pods with log burner and wood fired hot tub. Very nice indeed

Disliked Nothing. No real facilities but that was made clear

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From the manager: Thanks for the review, Mark - it was a pleasure to meet you.

Single pitch site in nature

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 Phil S. 48 reviews

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Single pitch site next to canal, hard standing, self check in.

Wildlife all around, red kite in the middle of the road as I left.

Being really picky you can hear the A14 in the distance but the birdsong in the morning drowns it out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, glad that you enjoyed your time here.

Hope to welcome you again in future :-)

Great! Looking forward to revisiting during the other seasons.

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Anonymous

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked New camper van, so needed a local overnighter to get the feel of her. The simplicity of this pitch is its charm - The gate, the gravel and the water tap. A 30 second walk over the bridge to the tow path of the Grand Union canal for walking the dog on arrival and before departure.

Disliked Nothing really - I was a little worried I didn’t initially have the correct location from the postcode and different season pictures, but then used the My Three Words reference and that confirmed all was good.

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave a review :-)

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location 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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Heygates

Elkington

Yelvertoft

Northamptonshire

England

NN6 6NH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.38439°N
1.08659°W

Route directions

Use postcode NN6 6NH for your satnav. If you use the WhatThreeWords app, the entry required for the car park entrance is "spouse.asking.wicket"

Nearest transport

Coach
11.6 km Clifton Road
11.6 km Clifton Road
11.7 km Hall Lodge
Rail
10 km Long Buckby Rail Station
11.2 km Rugby Rail Station
16.1 km Market Harborough Rail Station
Airport
26.5 km Coventry Airport
44.5 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
44.5 km Birmingham International 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

Whatever the season, there’s always something to look at Coton Manor Garden (15 minutes’ drive), which spreads around a 17th-century manor house. First laid out in the 1920s, the gardens are home to woodland bluebell meadows, fragrant rose bushes and colourful foxgloves. For more landscaped gardens, head to Lamport Hall (20 minutes). A vibrant university city, Leicester (40 minutes) is where the remains of Richard III were discovered in 2012. The King Richard III Visitor Centre has interactive displays on the monarch and the War of the Roses, while the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery has a large collection of German Expressionist art. Coventry (40 minutes) is home to a remarkable modern cathedral, built next door to the ruins of its 14th-century predecessor, destroyed during World War II. An exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum explores the history of Lady Godiva, who was said to have ridden a horse through the streets of the city in the nude.

Must see

Althorp 13 km

Foxton Locks 14.7 km

78 Derngate 21.2 km

Rockingham Castle 28.4 km

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum 28.7 km

National Trust

Canons Ashby 26.4 km

Farnborough Hall 33.3 km

Lyveden New Bield 37 km

Stowe Landscape Gardens 39.3 km

Charlecote Park 41.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

STANFORD HALL 4.8 km

Welford - Sibbertoft - Welford 4.8 km

Battle of Naseby, 1645 6.8 km

COTTESBROOKE HALL 9.1 km

ASHBY ST LEDGERS 9.6 km

Local events

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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 Heygates have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Heygates dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Heygates? Whatever the season, there’s always something to look at Coton Manor Garden (15 minutes’ drive), which spreads around a 17th-century manor house. First laid out in the 1920s, the gardens are home … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Heygates?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Heygates? From $37.64 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.