Spitfire Park
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- Camping in the grounds of a former WW2 Spitfire base in Cornwall
- Five minutes' drive from Perranporth; Newquay 20 minutes
- Parachuting, flying lessons, skid car training and archery
Site type
75
60
60
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
8.4/10
Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
81% would stay here again
What customers say
Great campsite with stunning sea views, spacious pitches, and friendly staff. Easy access to the coastal path. Enjoy watching planes and skydivers. Basic facilities are clean, though water pressure can be an issue. Excellent value.
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Ups and downs, we made the most of it, may have just been bad timing.
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely view (based on where you park on the field). Toilets and showers available 24/7. Lots of space (we went in October though).
Disliked A bar/cafe was advertised as part of the campsite, we had looked up the food offered beforehand and were looking forward to getting takeaway to eat in the van. We arrived at 6pm, despite that the bar/cafe/office was closed (meant to be open but staff elsewhere I guess? This wasn't advertised online and we weren't made aware through the booking), so we couldn't check in, a guy came out of a nearby campervan and told us to come back and check in in the morning instead. So no food, we ate snacks in the van, due to no electric (which we were aware of, but that was ok before no food was offered) we couldn't use the kettle which limited more options. There was lots of space to park, we found a good view but it quite far away from the facilities, right by the facilities were some very loud residents (drum and bass into the night), no oversight by whatever staff there was for this. The ladies toilets were dated but clean, my partner used the men's and said they were filthy.
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Lots of space & fire pits…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lots of space & fire pits allowed.
Good showers
Good walk from site into St Agnes
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friendly staff…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small)
Liked friendly staff
Disliked too windy, poor washing station which was smelly and unclean.
Had to leave and book another campsite because of windy conditions ( we understand this can’t be helped by staff)
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Good site
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Quiet site and friendly staff. Toilets and showers were clean
Disliked Some of the roads to the campsite are a bit narrow in places
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Excellent site for families and solo travellers
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small)
Liked The staff were friendly, the process of arrival was easy, lots to do there, close to perranporth, historic, and the newer porta-cabin shower block was okay.
Disliked The older shower block/toilets were a bit run down/ in need of repair. However due to campsite being quite quiet it was fine as we didn't need to use them.
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Friendly clean and chilled
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small)
Liked Had a awesome time,great campsite friendly clean and relaxed loved how friendly the staff were and how relaxed the place was got to watch skydiving and a few planes coming and going 100% be back
Disliked Leaving to go back to work
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Staff were great very friendly and…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small)
Liked Staff were great very friendly and welcoming , facilities were clean and tidy and the views were amazing
Disliked Nothing
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Great site
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Dropped on this site needed a last minute over night stay looked at the reviews which all seemed rather negative but wanted to give a review as I found the site really handy the shower and toilet facilities were good and clean infact the showers were lovely and hot best I’ve ever known went to the cafe on site in the morning for breakfast and it was lovely really enjoyed our over night stay thanks for having us will come back again
Disliked Would love it to have electric hook ups that would then be perfect!
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Liked the location right on the…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Liked the location right on the coastal path pitches are all flat ample of space. Activities were great for all ages.
Disliked Disliked we stayed over bh period insufficient facilities for amount of people in the ladies only 2 toilets and 1 shower although there is a family room to use facilities there are portable showers also site but not kept clean over this period blocked toilet in the ladies etc but after the bank holiday period condition of the facilities improved appeared cleaner. My advice by all means book this site but not at bank holidays
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Do not feel that write up is accurate about this site.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Very little about location and facilities.
Disliked It was extremely busy on arrival due to an event being held at the airport. We spent 20 minutes queuing on two occasions when we didn’t need to.
We could not access the cliff walk from the site and the walk into town was unsafe.
The cafe/bar was overpriced for the quality of food being served.
No details of car reg or anything taken to show that you were meant to be on the site- poor from a security point of view.
One toilet was permanently locked, meaning less facilities available
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Beach access 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Spitfire Park
Perranporth Airfield
Higher Trevellas
Perranporth
Cornwall
England
TR5 0XS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.32788°N
5.17788°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevaunance Cove | 1.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 2.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth Penhale Sands | 4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 5.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthtowan | 6.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 10.3 km
Truro Cathedral 11.5 km
Fistral Beach 11.7 km
Blue Reef Aquarium 11.8 km
Newquay Zoo 12 km
National Trust
Trerice 11.7 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 12.7 km
Trelissick Garden 16 km
Godrevy 18.5 km
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 20 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hanover 0.8 km
Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 2.5 km
St Agnes Beacon 4.2 km
CHYVERTON PARK 6.3 km
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 6.4 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 Spitfire Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Spitfire Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Spitfire Park? If nothing can beat a day at the beach, Spitfire Park has you covered: Perranporth's spacious beach is a five-minute drive down the road and has miles of golden sands, grass-topped dunes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Spitfire Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon Please park in the camping field on arrival and sign in at reception in the Control Tower.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Spitfire Park? From $46.79 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.