Cuckoo Fen Campsite

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Our pitch
Our pitch
Typical grassy pitch
Cuckoo fen
Camping under the trees or under the stars
Pitches under the trees
Afternoon sun casting a shadow across the sheltered western side of cuckoo fen
Wild camping pitches overlooking the compost loo
Nature's canopy
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Typical grassy pitch
Cuckoo fen
Camping under the trees or under the stars

  • Peaceful and simple site on a grazing pasture at the edge of the fens
  • Wildlife haven a five-minute walk from RSPB’s Ouse Fen nature reserve
  • Three acres of open pastures half an hour’s drive from Cambridge
Nest among the open pastures and small copse of native trees at Cuckoo Fen Campsite for a hol harnessing all that Cambridgeshire has to offer: clean air, big skies, lengthy walking routes and abundant birdlife. This three-acre park, newly opened in 2020, is a serene spot for lazing away while watching and hearing the fledglings in the surrounding hedgerows. Many more birds are in the vicinity too, as the site’s a five-minute walk from the nesting bitterns at the RSPB Ouse Fen reserve, Europe’s largest reed bed creation project. Eagle eyes might also spot the resident badgers, foxes and deer scampering about while wandering along the area’s many local public footpaths, bridleways and cycle trails. A short walk (20 minutes) leads to the village of Over with its local pub, well-stocked shop and other amenities, and the park is also half a mile from a public slipway on the River Great Ouse for launching canoes if you fancy wending your way around the local waterways. With a back-to-basics ethos, this eco-friendly site is proud of having low-impact facilities. Electricity isn't provided, but there’s a little lighting for the hot showers, washing-up sink and composting toilets.

Site type

Tent sites 15
RV sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A serene, well-kept site in nature's embrace. Spotless washrooms with great hot water, and kids loved the woodsy play area. Offers a simple, relaxing escape. Eco-friendly, spacious pitches with fire pits. Close to nature and trails. Weekend coffee/pizza available. Toilets near sinks was a minor note.

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Beautiful setting. So peaceful with a…

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Katherine J.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful setting. So peaceful with a lovely relaxed feel and surrounded by nature. Loved the herb filled wheel barrow and the rope swings in the woods.

Disliked Having to leave 🤣

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Michal C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean, no hassle check in (pick your spot). Warm water, flat, park by tent. Everything you would want

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Quiet calm atmosphere in rural setting.…

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alexandra l.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet calm atmosphere in rural setting.

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Lovely campsite. Toilets and showers were…

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Jo G.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite. Toilets and showers were always clean. I had a lovely long weekend relaxing on the campsite. Would definitely go back.

Disliked Nothing

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Quiet setting . Toilets and showers…

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Carole C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet setting . Toilets and showers immaculate

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Quiet and tranquil campsite. Level pitches and clean facilities.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean toilet facilities. Whilst compost toilets, they were extremely clean and presented well. Lots of hot water in the kitchen sinks. Showers were wonderful - spacious cubicles and could look up to the sky.
Great wooded area for the kids to play on the few rope swings. In addition kids loved the hay bales to play on.
People were respectful of the curfew and the whole campsite was wonderfully serene.

Disliked The fact that the toilets were next to the kitchen sinks. Maybe even positioning the showers and toilets other way around would have felt more discreet.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, and level pitches

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Ian C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet
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Great showers
Accessible
Herb garden
Nature reserve within walking distance.

Disliked Potentially too quiet for kids. Not much for them to do on site.
But there is a nature reserve close by.

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Slow and chill campsite, very calm…

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Edouard D.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Slow and chill campsite, very calm and well maintained. I'll come back for sure

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Lovely little get-away if you like the simple life

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Back to basics; simple, rustic, well thought-out. Not overcrowded, easy to feel like you are getting away from it all. Only stayed for one night so only got to do a few of the walks from the campsite - looked as though there was a lot more walks. Our 2 dogs seemed to really enjoy it- especially the walks.

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Mirjam P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Rust, wind in de bomen, rustige mensen, douche, leiding

Disliked V ons was t lastig dat er geen elektriciteit was v mobieltjes etc maar in naburige theetentjes kon je gemakkelijk laden tenminste als je de goede stekker had

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Features

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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cuckoo Fen Campsite

Long Lane

Over

Cambridgeshire

England

CB24 5NE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.32536°N
0.02622°E

Nearest transport

Coach
12.9 km Madingley Rd Park-and-Ride
14.3 km Bus Station
15.3 km Parkside
Rail
13.6 km Waterbeach Rail Station
14.4 km Cambridge North Rail Station
14.9 km Huntingdon Rail Station
Airport
16.4 km Cambridge 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

This place really is heaven for birdwatching. As well as bumping up against the Ouse Fen nature reserve, a vast expanse of newly created reedbed habitat already teeming with bitterns, hobbies, cuckoos, marsh harriers and bearded tits – plus free-to-access footpaths and trails – the park is a 15-minute drive from the RSPB's Fen Drayton Lakes. Other scenic sections of the 200-square-mile Cambridgeshire Fens are also easily accessible from this site and the historic city of Cambridge is straightforward to reach via a short journey on the UK's only guided busway. Rather drive? It’s half an hour by car, and park and ride options are on hand to make the journey a doddle. Once in the centre of the region’s capital, amble around attractive university buildings like King’s College with its huge gothic chapel or the intricately designed Trinity College, moseying around museums stocked with archaeology, anthropology, science and zoology displays as well. Starting to crave the outdoors again? Head to the city’s botanical garden and stroll among 16 acres of plant life or bound over to The Backs park on the River Cam to watch visitors punt along the water.

Must see

Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial 12.4 km

Kings College Chapel 14.8 km

Scudamore's Punting Company 15.2 km

Fitzwilliam Museum 15.4 km

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 17.5 km

National Trust

Houghton Mill 10.1 km

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 17.5 km

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 18.3 km

Wimpole Home Farm 21.1 km

Wimpole Hall 21.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

OUSE FEN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 2.3 km

Willingham - The Stacks - Aldrith - The Washes - Willingham 2.9 km

Earith 3.2 km

FEN DRAYTON (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/01/2007) 4 km

Boxworth 8.4 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cuckoo Fen Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cuckoo Fen Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cuckoo Fen Campsite? This place really is heaven for birdwatching. As well as bumping up against the Ouse Fen nature reserve, a vast expanse of newly created reedbed habitat already teeming with bitterns, hobbies, cuckoos, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cuckoo Fen Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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