School Farm

Sunset at School Farm
Sunset at school farm
A sunny day at school farm
Sunset over the farm
Bridge over stream
Entrance to the farm
The front of the farm
The old fish ponds
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  • Pop-up site in the historic farming village of Laxton, Nottinghamshire
  • History tours in the village; a 15-minute drive to Rufford Abbey
  • Set on medieval fish ponds, near walks, a local pub and historic sites
The wild camping spot at School Farm is tucked into farm fields in the historic village of Laxton, near Newark in Nottinghamshire. It’s historic as it's the last village in England to still use the medieval ‘open-fields’ farming system – if you’re interested in finding out more, there are regular history walks around the village. And that’s not all. School Farm is part of the old Fish Ponds site, where wealthy medieval families would breed fish for their kitchens – you can read all about it on an information board in the camping field, which also edges a footpath leading around the village, taking you to the ruins of Laxton Castle. In fact, this is a smashing base for budding historians. Within a 45-minutes drive, there are medieval abbeys, museums and splendid stately piles to discover. As this is a wild camping site, facilities are simple; portable toilets are available but otherwise you’re left pretty much to your own devices. There are only a handful of pitches, so you can enjoy a peaceful stay, and you can barbecue by your pitch (bring equipment from home). If you’d rather not cook, never fear as there’s an award-winning pub in Laxton village. It’s all of a five-minute walk away, so no need to take the car.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping

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

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

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

School Farm

High Street

Laxton

Newark

Nottinghamshire

England

NG22 0NX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.1959°N
-0.92327°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14 km Bus Station
15 km The Wharf
15.3 km Hetts Lane
Rail
12.9 km Collingham Rail Station
13.2 km Retford Low Level Rail Station
13.4 km Retford Rail Station
Airport
32.2 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
32.8 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
37.8 km Sheffield City 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

Local attractions and activities include: - The National Holocaust Centre and Museum: five minutes’ drive - Fishing: 10 minutes - Golf: 15 minutes - Rufford Abbey (Cistercian abbey and park): 15 minutes - National Trust - Clumber Park (walks): 20 minutes - Creswell Crags Museum and Prehistoric Gorge: 25 minutes - Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park (adventure park): 25 minutes - Leisure centre: 30 minutes - Newstead Abbey (former monastery): 40 minutes - National Trust - Hardwick Hall (Tudor mansion): 45 minutes

Must see

Sherwood Forest Country Park 9.4 km

Mansfield Museum 19.3 km

Bolsover Castle 25 km

Hardwick Hall 25.3 km

Hardwick Old Hall 25.9 km

National Trust

Clumber Park 12.4 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 12.8 km

Mr Straw's House 18.3 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 25.9 km

Hardwick Hall 25.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Egmanton - Laxton - Egmanton 2.3 km

RUFFORD ABBEY 7.3 km

Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 7.7 km

THORESBY PARK 9.1 km

The Major Oak and Sherwood Forest 9.4 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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  • Does School Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is School Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near School Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - The National Holocaust Centre and Museum: five minutes’ drive - Fishing: 10 minutes - Golf: 15 minutes - Rufford Abbey (Cistercian abbey and park): 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of School Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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