Swan Lake Caravan Park

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Front of the White Swan pub
Front of the white swan pub
Hard standing pitches
Fishing lake
View of the pub from the site
View of the fishing lake
Fishing lake
Hard standing pitches
Hard standing
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Hard standing pitches
Fishing lake
View of the pub from the site

  • Adults-only site behind a traditional pub in Nottinghamshire
  • Lincoln 20 minutes’ drive; Sherwood Forest half an hour
  • Playground in the pub garden and a fishing lake, plus riverside walks
If you’re keen to stay in the open air but don’t want to miss out on a nightly pint in a cosy local, Swan Lake Caravan Park might just be the place for you. The grass pitches at this adults-only site sit behind the White Swan pub, a traditional boozer in the Nottinghamshire village of Dunham on Trent. There are other advantages to staying here besides the proximity to the pub: the site is just off the A57 (and therefore easy to reach), plus there are bus stops nearby, and it will welcome your canine buddy. On top of that, it has its own fishing lake. Ready to explore the Nottinghamshire countryside? A 10-minute walk takes you to the Dunham Toll Bridge and the path that runs along the River Trent. Then you can walk (or cycle) south towards Fledborough Viaduct and on to Girton Lakes (a five-mile hike); or head north, towards Torksey Castle (about four miles). If you’re feeling adventurous, the Skellingthorpe Walk is a 10-mile path leading all the way into Lincoln (allow at least four hours on foot… or 20 minutes by car). The site has modern toilet and shower facilities, freshwater points and chemical waste disposal, plus an area where you can wash up after your barbecue.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Travel trailer sites 30
RV sites 30
Tent sites 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9

Overall rating from 218 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only site is a hit for its peaceful vibe, roomy, well-kept spots, and great location. Guests rave about the friendly, super-helpful warden, Ralph, and the handy pub next door with good eats. Facilities are usually clean, though a few noted more showers would be good when it's packed. The fishing lake is a popular perk.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-06-09

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would go back and hopefully the Shower and toilets sinks was cleaned.

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 3
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 1
Wifi
 7
Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site and lovely walks.

Disliked Shower and toilet block wasn't cleaned daily.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site is lovely and clean.…

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10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
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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 Tracy L. 9 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The site is lovely and clean. Facilities are clean. Staff very friendly. Very peaceful adult only site. The little fishing lake they have is beautiful

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything about this site is nice…

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 steven j. 3 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything about this site is nice

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location cleanliness…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Brian S. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location cleanliness

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just had 3 nights and was…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
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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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Just had 3 nights and was very good looking to go back soon staff good and the fishing was great

Disliked Not a thing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would certainly be going back

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Pasqualina P. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The large pitches - friendly atmosphere and staff were helpful and friendly
Clear and decent facilities
Lovely area

Disliked Additional showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly, helpful and welcoming…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Carole B. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very friendly, helpful and welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with residential lodges.

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Amanda D. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Ralf was lovely and extremely helpful.
Adult only site so toilets and shower stayed clean.
Pleasant site with touring field and residential lodges.
Fishing lake on site (didnt fish though)
Situated behind a pub which serves food.
Site was very clean & quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely lovely site , fantastic walks…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
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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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 Kim H. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely lovely site , fantastic walks and amazing staff

Disliked Non

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site definitely going back

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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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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Christopher E. 2 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The site is spot on, had a great time well maintained spotless and level. Staff couldn’t be any more friendly never stop looking after the grounds and nothing is any trouble. Such a welcoming place to stay.
The swan pub at the front of the site is very friendly with great food definitely worth a visit.
Lincoln is just 20 min drive away or a uber taxi if you fancy a great day out
Lovely little fishing lake on site great fun plenty of fish

Disliked Nothing to dislike at all
Just a mention there’s no shops in the village but Retford is only 15 min away

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location

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

Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Swan Lake Caravan Park

Main Street

Dunham

Newark

Nottinghamshire

England

NG22 0TY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.26209°N
0.78407°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.3 km Bus Station
15 km Station Road
15 km Station Road
Rail
8 km Saxilby Rail Station
11.6 km Swinderby Rail Station
12.2 km Retford Low Level Rail Station
Airport
28.6 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
29.1 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
42.5 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

The attractions at Sundown Adventureland (five minutes’ drive) were built with younger visitors (under the age of 10) in mind – kids can ride a tractor or meet the characters from The Wizard of Oz on the Yellow Brick Road snaking through the forest. They'll also believe pigs can fly on the Giddy Piggies ride. Explore 3,000+ acres of parkland at National Trust - Clumber Park (25 minutes), a former ducal estate that now welcomes visitors – whether on foot or bike. Check out the Gothic chapel, pause for a picnic by the lake or in the Pleasure Grounds, or sniff out the Rose Garden, with its dozens of varieties. When in Nottinghamshire, of course you have to pay a visit to Sherwood Forest (half an hour), said to have been home to Robin Hood and his merry men. There are historical reenactments celebrating this folklore hero, or you can simply explore wooded trails, looking out for birds like woodpeckers and pipits.

Must see

Lincoln Castle 16.6 km

Lincoln Cathedral 16.7 km

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 16.7 km

Sherwood Forest Country Park 19.8 km

Mansfield Museum 30.7 km

National Trust

Clumber Park 18.8 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 22.6 km

Mr Straw's House 22.7 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 36.5 km

Hardwick Hall 36.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 6.8 km

Egmanton - Laxton - Egmanton 9.6 km

Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 9.6 km

DODDINGTON HALL 9.8 km

BABWORTH HALL 13.9 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 Swan Lake Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swan Lake Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swan Lake Caravan Park? The attractions at Sundown Adventureland (five minutes’ drive) were built with younger visitors (under the age of 10) in mind – kids can ride a tractor or meet the characters from The … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swan Lake Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swan Lake Caravan Park? From $130.66 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.