Camping Le Vélodrome

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Spacious pitches
Large pitches
Neatly landscaped pitches
Pitch

  • Leafy campsite 10 minutes’ walk from central Albert in the Somme
  • Thiepval 10 minutes’ drive; Amiens 35 minutes; Arras 40 minutes
  • Spacious grass pitches five minutes’ walk from fishing and cycling
Whether you’re just passing through on your way from the Channel ports to the south of France, or staying around to tour some of the WWI cemeteries and memorials, Camping Le Vélodrome is a little patch of peaceful greenery 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Albert in the department of Somme. With spacious grass pitches sheltered by trees and divided by hedges for extra privacy, this landscaped site has facilities including a spotless shower block, a pétanque court and a quiet garden for putting your feet up and having a snooze. The pitches sit next to a brace of ponds where you can fish, stroll the leafy waterside and hire a pedal boat to explore the shoreline. Any cyclists among you can make a lap or two of the local sports track (five minutes’ walk), where there’s also a games pitch for kicking a ball around and a play area for the kids. Foodwise, you can pick up barbecue supplies from the local hypermarket (five minutes’ drive), or take a stroll into Albert to its welcoming bistros and cafés.

Site type

Tent sites 45
RV sites 45
Rent a tent 16
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The bar is open between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • The games room is open between 01/04 and 30/09.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
8

88% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Great location near Albert & WWI sites. Staff are friendly, pitches spacious & private. Peaceful atmosphere. Showers usually clean with good hot water, but washrooms dated. Some report occasional issues with toilet paper & hot water at sinks.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-09-08

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I love this campsite. It was…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked I love this campsite. It was cozy and had a warm, personal feel.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site.. would definitely return

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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely owner.. nice clean facilities.. lovely pool and bar area, fishing lake and activities for kids

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

nice campsite, good for a short stay

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Easy to find
helpful staff at reception
quiet and peaceful

Disliked pitches not very big
no food options on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location

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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very clean toilets and shower block. Friendly staff, quite good size pitches. Perfect location for WW1 sites and museums. Walking distance to the town and cafes.

Disliked WiFi was intermittent, no lights in toilet block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Good…

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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent location. Very helpful staff.
Good sized pitch.
Walking distance to town centre
Nice lakeside walk next to site.
Good wifi

Disliked No hot water in shower in smaller shower/toilet block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camp site

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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Good size pitches, great location and hot showers very clean sanitary block…
Friendly, cheap little snackodrome 😁

Recommend to friends Visit again

For a one night stay perfect,…

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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked For a one night stay perfect, very clean but old sanitair. We think the environmet is green and nice but we couldn’t enjoy because of our one night stay. Restaurants and bakery in center Albert

Disliked The dog barking al the time also at night, not able to do the dishes only washing area. Need some upgrading. No light at wc (sensor is not working). Small camping places 7x8. At arrival at the reception the doorbell wasn t good enough for understanding it should ve better if there was a sign telling us to go to the restaurant. An upgrade for the entrance including little shop and breadservice would be amazing!!!

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hat alles sehr gut geklappt, netter…

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Liked hat alles sehr gut geklappt, netter platz

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large size pitch, people very friendly…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Large size pitch, people very friendly and helpful. Although the water takes 2 minutes to warm, the showers are great. There are 2 bathrooms facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good family site

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked It was clean and quite quiet campsite not far to walk in to Albert the young lady running it very helpful a great base if Ur doing the somme memorials would use it again

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities 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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge 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

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Camping Le Vélodrome

Avenue Henry Dunant

Albert

Somme

France

80300

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

50.01003°N
2.65496°E

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Local attractions

Set the scene for a tour of the Somme battlefields with a visit to the Musée Somme 1916 (10 minutes’ walk) in Albert, with informative subterranean displays of weapons and military uniforms as well as recreations of the wartime trenches. From there, you are within easy reach of the Thiepval Memorial (10 minutes’ drive), Pozières Memorial and Cemetery (five minutes) and the carefully tended ranks of graves in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery (15 minutes). Historic Arras (40 minutes) has plenty of WWI memorials too, evident when you visit the Carrière Wellington, a network of tunnels dug from medieval chalk quarries by the Allies. Going further back in time, it’s also worth stopping by the sprawling, star-shaped Citadelle d’Arras, built by military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban in 1672. If you’re travelling with kids, head for lively Amiens (35 minutes) to see big cats and red pandas at the Zoo d’Amiens Métropole, visit the Jules Verne House – former home of the madcap sci-fi writer – and climb to the top of the landmark Beffroi d’Amiens for views over city rooftops.

Food and drink

  • Le Corners Pub 0.8 km
  • Le Kiosque à Pizzas Restaurant 0.9 km
  • Cocottina Trattoria Restaurant 0.9 km
  • La Basilique Restaurant 0.9 km
  • Le Hygge Restaurant 0.9 km
  • Le Bistrot Restaurant 0.9 km
  • Le Kingston Pub 1 km
  • Corners Pub 2 Restaurant 1 km
  • Les coulisses Restaurant 1 km
  • Cantine Scolaire Restaurant 1 km

Groceries

  • Super U 0.8 km
  • Lidl 0.9 km
  • Aldi 1.1 km
  • Les Chais de Brebières 1.7 km
  • Netto 1.7 km
  • Intermarché Hyper 1.8 km
  • Carrefour Contact 9.2 km

Parks and play

  • Jardin Public 0.7 km
  • Thiepval Memorial Park 5.2 km
  • Australian 1st Division Memorial Park 5.7 km
  • Australian 'Gibraltar Position' Park 5.7 km
  • 2nd Australian Division Memorial 7 km
  • Parc du Monument Lamarck 7.9 km

Family days out

  • Lochnagar Crater 3.1 km
  • Ovillers Military Cemetery (CWGC) 3.4 km
  • Site of the 'Triple Tambour' Mine Craters 4.1 km
  • Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme 1915 - 1918 5 km
  • Ulster Memorial Tower 6 km
  • Mametz Wood Memorial 7.3 km
  • Hawthorn Ridge Crater (Battle of the Somme WWI) 8.1 km
  • 'Sunken Lane' 8.6 km

Public transport

  • Albert 0.9 km

Other nearby

  • Qg Complexe Discothèque 1 km

Local services

  • Station U Fuel station 0.7 km
  • Total Fuel station 0.8 km
  • Pharmacie Duplan Pharmacy 0.8 km
  • Pharmacie Moitier Pharmacy 0.9 km
  • Pharmacie du Centre Pharmacy 0.9 km
  • Centre Hospitalier d'Albert 1.2 km
  • Intermarché Fuel station 1.7 km
  • Pharmacie Demazeau Pharmacy 1.8 km
  • Pharmacie Leclercq Pharmacy 8.3 km
  • Vanderstraeten Fuel station 8.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Vélodrome have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Vélodrome dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Vélodrome? Set the scene for a tour of the Somme battlefields with a visit to the Musée Somme 1916 (10 minutes’ walk) in Albert, with informative subterranean displays of weapons and military uniforms … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Vélodrome?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Vélodrome? From $31.61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.