Waterfront Country Park

Touring pitches at a seven-acre site by the River Trent
Yorkshire Wildlife Park or Sundown Adventureland within 25 mins' drive
Fishing on site; two waterside pubs within five minutes' walk

Waterfront Country Park, in the South Yorkshire countryside, is a place that really lives up to its name – this seven-acre park on the edge of West Stockwith is surrounded on all sides by water in the form of the River Trent, the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal. All of that means some lovely watery views, and some interesting wildlife to look out for (especially along the Mother Drain, which is a protected site because of rare dragonflies breeding there). It also means plenty of opportunities for fishing, either in the river or in one of the local lakes. Another real bonus of this setting is a choice of not one but two waterside pubs within easy walking distance – one is about a minute away, and the other about five minutes. And if that wasn’t enough, the yacht club at the next-door marina welcomes guests. Walk in the other direction and you'll get to the village of Misterton in around 20 minutes for yet another pub, a good-quality local butcher, a small supermarket and a couple of takeaways. For more meal options, the towns of Gainsborough (15 minutes’ drive), Bawtry (20 minutes) and Retford (25 minutes) all have some good places to go. Working up an appetite for all these food and drink options should be pretty easy – it might involve days of walking, cycling, golf or visiting the area's various family-friendly attractions such as the Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Sundown Adventureland. Facilities on site are simple but well-thought-out, including a smart modern toilet block with underfloor heating, solar panels and an eco-friendly biomass boiler.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

Dogs 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 Rallies welcome 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 Spectacular scenery 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

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Waterfront Country Park

Canal Lane

West Stockwith

South Yorkshire

England

DN10 4ET

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.44313°N
0.81955°W

Nearest transport

Coach

15.7 km Bus Station

20.1 km Bus Station

23 km Doncaster Interchange

Rail

5.9 km Gainsborough Central Rail Station

7.2 km Gainsborough Lea Road Rail Station

15.7 km Kirton Lindsey Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

13.4 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

13.5 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

34.9 km Humberside 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Grove House Stables (horse riding): five minutes’ drive - Gainsborough Old Hall: 15 minutes - North Leverton Windmill: 15 minutes - Idle Valley Nature Reserve: 20 minutes - Sundown Adventureland: 20 minutes - Yorkshire Wildlife Park: 25 minutes - South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum: half an hour - Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park: 35 minutes - Brodsworth Hall and Gardens: 40 minutes.

Must see

Lincoln Castle 29.7 km

Lincoln Cathedral 29.8 km

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 29.9 km

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens 30.7 km

Sherwood Forest Country Park 31.3 km

National Trust

Mr Straw's House 24.2 km

Clumber Park 25.5 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 41 km

Nostell Priory and Parkland 44.3 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 44.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Haxey - Epworth - Belton (or) Belton - Epworth - Haxey 5.1 km

BECKINGHAM MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/12/2005) 5.4 km

Gringley-on-the-Hill - Cuckoo Way - Clayworth 6.2 km

Belton - Epworth Turbary - Epworth 10.7 km

Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 10.8 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 Waterfront Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Waterfront Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Waterfront Country Park? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Grove House Stables (horse riding): five minutes’ drive - Gainsborough Old Hall: 15 minutes - North Leverton Windmill: 15 minutes - Idle Valley Nature Reserve: 20 … Read more