Billing Aquadrome

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Aerial view
The river
Swimming pool
Camping area

  • Pet-friendly site on 235 acres of parkland
  • Half an hour's drive from Silverstone
  • Fishing lakes, bars and restaurants
What a whopper of a site. Award-winning activity and fishing centre Billing Aquadrome is a couple of miles from Great Billing in Northamptonshire and set over 235 acres of green parkland and lakes. With so much to do around its grounds, it's likely that you'll want to stay put here for your entire trip… and if you do desire to speed off somewhere, Silverstone is only half an hour's drive away. The site is set an aquadrome surrounded by water, so it has fishing lakes of varying sizes and depths where avid anglers can cast off for carp and common mirror carp, catfish, pike, roach, bream, tench and rudd. Bring along your own fishing kit and an up-to-date licence, and buy a fishing ticket from the team if you want to try your luck. Away from the water, the many other facilities include bars and restaurants (yes, plural, plus a beer garden). Just take note that the bar, beer garden and restaurant are all adults-only from 10pm. There is a seasonal swimming pool on site; one swimming session is permitted per day and has to be booked in advance. And speaking of the essentials... there are takeaways, a supermarket and shops right on site too, as well as picnic areas, Sky Sports and – if you need your barnet tamed after all that activity – a hairdresser's.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 140
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Caravans for hire 134
Touring caravan pitches 180
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including watersports are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 04/04 and 03/11.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 04/04 and 03/11.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more people under the age of 21 are not permitted via Pitchup.com. Where multiple bookings are made these must be made with the name registered to and staying at that pitch, only one booking can be made per name. Bookings may only be discussed with the individual whose name the booking refers to. Children under the age of 18 are not allowed in the bars and restaurants after 10pm. Only working dogs are allowed in the bars and restaurants.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

This site is a member of Meadow Bay Villages group.

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Pitch types & availability

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Customer service
8
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6

82% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

Grand family spot with loads to do. Praised for clean loos, sound staff, and ample pitches. New bits added, but some say it gets a bit mad busy, with the odd bother about cleanliness, noise, and how things are run, especially at peak times. Some spots still a work in progress.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great place super friendly helpful staff. Perfect facilities

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Anonymous

Shelduck (area 2) electric grass touring pitch

Liked How helpful staff were - shout out to Ian & Kevin who went above and beyond to help me while my car was in garage nearby from pitching my van to general help

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Oh we LOVE a good shout out! Huge high-fives to Ian & Kevin our very own holiday heroes! From pitching vans to saving the day while your car was in the garage, they’ve clearly still got their superhero capes on!

Thanks so much for the fab feedback we’re so glad they could help and we hope the rest of your stay was just as smooth (with or without wheels!).

Great site with loads of activities for all of the family highly…

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9 out of 10
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Patrick M.

Shelduck (area 2) electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great site with loads of activities for all of the family highly recommend

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely feedback we’re absolutely delighted you had a great time!

It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed our park and all the activities we have to offer there really is something for everyone, and we love knowing the whole family had fun!

Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for even more adventures soon and a 10/10

See you soon

Ein bestimmt schöner Campingplatz für Familien, für uns aktuell nicht

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8 out of 10
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9
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6
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10
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9
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Anonymous

Shelduck (area 3) fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Ein toller Platz für Familien mit Kindern mit einer guten Ausstattung: saubere Duschen, die meisten Toiletten waren ok und es gibt zu diesem Zeitraum genügend freie Waschmaschinen um die Wäsche einfach nebenbei zu machen

Disliked Leider haben wir unsere Kinder nicht dabei, in der Bar nur Kartenzahlung, der versprochene Shop hat aktuell geschlossen und der nächste ist 6 Milen entfernt. Da unsere Vorräte zu Neige gehen sind wir um nur eine gebuchte Nacht ganz froh…

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback we’re so glad you enjoyed the park’s family-friendly vibe and appreciated the clean facilities!

Sorry to hear the shop situation was a bit of a let down. The exciting news is... it’ll be open very soon! So next time, no need for a 6-mile supply run. Until then, there is a garage just a short stroll away for any must-haves.

You’re also welcome to book a grocery delivery to the park, but just a heads-up you’ll need to meet the driver at the main gate, as delivery vehicles aren’t permitted to enter the park.

Also, you're absolutely right we’re now a fully cashless park, so it’s card or contactless all the way. We totally get that this can catch guests off guard, and we’ll make sure the message is even clearer going forward.

We’d love to welcome you back again soon hopefully with a fully stocked shop, fewer surprises, and maybe even the children in tow!

Great site for children staff very friendly, clean & tidy

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8 out of 10
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Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6
Gillian N.

Shelduck (area 3) electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lakes and river beautiful, lots to do but unfortunately when we were there the weather was too hot for us and our dog to take advantage of everything.

Staff on site were friendly and happy

Site was clean and tidy

Disliked Website could be more informative, actually showing menus and prices for the restaurants. The map should be clearer to show walking paths

Including and off lead area for dogs would be a bonus.

Being in a motorhome I was disappointed that some sites say you had a shop, and others ‘coming soon’, we had to go off site to buy milk.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback we’re thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful lakes and rivers, found the park clean and tidy, and had a warm welcome from our team!

We're sorry the sunshine was a bit too generous during your stay it can be tricky trying to explore with a hot and bothered pooch in tow! Hopefully next time the weather will be just right for some proper adventuring.

Now, about those maps yes, we do have walking, cycling, and “furry baby” trails available! They’re usually waiting at reception on the front desk, but it sounds like they were being a bit shy when you visited. I’ll definitely take a look at popping them into our welcome packs going forward much easier to find that way!

As for our food menus, we’ve got you covered! You’ll find all the tasty options and pricing on our website under Food & Drink perfect for planning your meals (or deciding what to tuck into after a long dog walk!).

We do ask that all dogs stay on their leads throughout the park not to spoil their fun, but to help keep them, our guests, and our lovely local wildlife safe. Did you manage to discover our Tuff Mutter area? It’s a bit of a hidden gem, perfect for curious pups to play and explore. If not, it’s one to pop on the list for next time!

Now, onto the shop you’re right, it’s not quite there yet! We’ve had a few bumps along the way, but the shop is definitely coming soon and will be filled with essentials, goodies, and probably a few naughty sweet treats too.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts we really appreciate it and hope to welcome you back soon for more fun, fresh air, and maybe a cooler breeze!

P.S Thanks for the great pictures just look at that sky stunning.

Beautiful place, would have lots to do pitches themselves are great

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Anonymous

Shelduck (area 3) electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful scenery and location was really good

Disliked Toilets and showers smelt. Staff member hiding in toilet instead of cleaning. No soap in dispenser.
Security waste of time, didn’t ask to see bands when registration couldn’t be read, just pressed the button in hut and let us through. What’s the point of having security.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

We’re so pleased you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and our fantastic location we’re very lucky to be surrounded by such natural beauty and we’re glad that stood out to you.

That said, I’m truly sorry to hear about the issues you experienced during your stay. We take your comments regarding security very seriously and will be speaking with the full team to ensure the correct procedures are being followed at all times. Security is a key part of maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all our guests.

I also apologise for the lack of soap in the shower blocks our Touring team should be checking and topping this up as part of their daily cleaning routine, and we’ll be reinforcing this moving forward.

As for the odour you mentioned, this can occasionally happen due to the natural surroundings we’re in. However, we absolutely aim to manage this where possible and keep our facilities clean and fresh at all times.

Thank you again for your comments feedback like this helps us continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back in the future for a more positive experience.

Great stay and lots to do for kids! Will be back for sure!

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Shelduck (area 3) electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great facilities and lots included in price when booked.

Disliked No shop on site and online it said no tents allowed so our friends could not join but when we were there, there were numerous tents alone camping. So would be good to know if tents are allowed or not,

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback we’re delighted you enjoyed the facilities and all the fantastic activities included when booking directly with us. From swimming to our entertainment programme, we’re proud to offer a great value experience for all our guests.

Just to clarify, we no longer allow camping or standalone tents at any of our parks. Awnings are permitted, but they must be attached to your vehicle at all times.

We're also pleased to let you know that our on-park shop will be opening very soon, making it easier for guests to pick up the essentials like bread and milk along with a few extra niceties!

Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Exllent site staff really help full

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Shelduck (area 3) electric grass touring pitch

Liked Good size pitch clean toilets

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From the manager: We’re absolutely dancing with the geese on Shelduck 3 after reading this thank you for the glowing 10/10!

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes and are so pleased you’ve noticed the improvements from our freshly invested grass and hardstanding pitches to our brilliant Touring Team who keep everything running “spit spot” every day!

Your kind words mean the world and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more lakeside laughs and goose-approved adventures!

Will return once again.

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10 out of 10
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9
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8
Accommodation
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Cleanliness
7
Wifi
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Dawn R.

Shelduck (area 3) fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Disliked Bathroom a little bit dirty one day of our stay

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your 5-star feedback we really do appreciate it!

We’d usually be celebrating receiving 5 stars, but we completely understand that the issue with the dirty shower block has put a bit of a damper on things. Please accept our apologies for this.

Our Touring Team carry out daily checks to keep the facilities clean, but it seems we may have missed something on this occasion. Thank you for bringing it to our attention we’ll be sure to follow up with the team to prevent it happening again.

We hope to welcome you back soon for a much smoother experience!

Dirty and disorganised

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1 out of 10
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Scott P.

Shelduck (area 3) electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked When we arrived the person in the pitch next to us took most of our pitch too, when I spoke to the staff they said they would come down and sort it out. I waited an hour for them and when they still didn’t come I found another pitch and just parked there.
There was dog poo everywhere, the toilets were disgusting, somebody puked at the back of our motor home.
People were driving like it was a racetrack even though there were children everywhere. We left a day early because it was so bad

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From the manager: Thank you again for sharing more details I’m honestly so sorry to read this, and I completely understand why you left early. This is not the experience we ever want our guests to have, and I’m deeply disappointed to hear how your stay unfolded.

It’s unacceptable that you had to move pitches yourself after being told someone would come and assist you and then no one followed up. That should never have happened, and I am so sorry you were left to deal with that alone.

The cleanliness issues you experienced, including the dog mess and the vomiting near your motorhome, are shocking and absolutely not the standards we hold ourselves to. Our toilet and shower blocks are meant to be cleaned and checked regularly throughout the day, and I’ll be raising this directly with our team to understand what went wrong.

It’s also very concerning to hear about the driving behaviour on park. The safety of our guests especially children is a top priority, and I will be speaking with our Touring Manager and team about ensuring that speed limits and site rules are not just in place, but properly enforced.

I completely understand your frustration and your decision to leave early. You came here for a break, and instead you were met with stress, discomfort, and disappointment. I’m truly sorry that we let you down in so many ways.

Please know we are taking this seriously and will be addressing every point you’ve raised. Please feel free to reach out to us on enquiries@meadowbay.com

Would recommend it to others

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6 out of 10
Location
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Michael H.

Shelduck (area 3) electric grass touring pitch

Liked Fantastic place looks like it could return back to as it was in the early days

Disliked It appears that it’s in administration may be wrong. Please make sure if you’re disabled he put you near toilet and shower block not a 15 minute walk or show a pity that there is no shop on site even to get the minimum essentials.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback we're so pleased to hear you had a fantastic stay and that the park gave you that nostalgic feeling from the early days!

Just to reassure you, we are not in administration. We took over the park around a year ago and have been making significant investments to enhance every area for both holidaymakers and owners. Some of the exciting changes we've made so far include:

The arrival of our adorable new alpacas, who’ve already become a firm favourite with guests

Brand-new Azure Horizons glamping pods a stylish and unique way to stay

Stunning Platinum holiday homes with private decking and hot tubs

Lockers added to the swimming pool area for convenient and secure storage

The introduction of our Zen Den sensory room, a calm, inclusive space for guests needing a relaxing environment

A fantastic entertainment and activities programme designed for all ages

We’ve made huge progress in a short time and we’re only just getting started! There’s still so much more to come as we continue to develop and enhance the park.

We do understand your comment regarding the shop while it is not currently open, it is part of our improvement plans and will be coming soon.

And if you or a loved one have accessibility needs, we strongly encourage letting us know when booking, so we can do our best to place you near essential facilities like toilets and shower blocks.

Thank you once again for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your feedback helps us continue to grow and improve and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!


Features

Leisure on site

BMX track Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Skatepark Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool Waterslide Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Billing Aquadrome

Crow Lane

Great Billing

Northamptonshire

England

NN3 9DA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.24528°N
0.8135°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.7 km Little Billing Way
1.9 km Penfold Lane
2.8 km Worlds End PH
Rail
6.4 km Northampton Rail Station
11.4 km Wellingborough Rail Station
17.4 km Kettering Rail Station
Airport
47.1 km Coventry 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

You may opt to stay on site for your full holiday, but if you're up for exploring the local area, there's plenty to see and do to keep you entertained. The aquadrome is half an hour's drive from Silverstone Circuit, home of the British Grand Prix and the British round of the MotoGP, 25 minutes from Santa Pod Raceway and 40 minutes from Rockingham Motor Speedway. For racing of a non-motorised style, Towcester Racecourse is within half an hour. It's about an hour from here to the UK's biggest zoo at Whipsnade, and to Europe's biggest artificial lake at Rutland Water. About 35 minutes' drive north is Market Harborough and the massive adventure play centre Mini Mischief.

Must see

78 Derngate 5.4 km

National Waterways Museum -Stoke Bruerne 13.3 km

Althorp 13.4 km

Gulliver's Land 22.1 km

Silverstone Circuit 23.4 km

National Trust

Canons Ashby 25.9 km

Stowe Landscape Gardens 27.7 km

Lyveden New Bield 29.4 km

Buckingham Chantry Chapel 29.8 km

Claydon 37.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Billing Aquadrome - Nene Valley Way - Castle Ashby - Billing Aquadrome 0.4 km

Battle of Northampton, 1460 5.4 km

CASTLE ASHBY 5.8 km

Northampton (St James, Duston, Hunsbury), Upton 7.1 km

BOUGHTON HALL 7.7 km

Local events

  • Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday 7 August 2025 – Thursday 7 August 2025)

    Chipping Norton, England 37.2 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.

Offers

Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Shelduck (area 1) electric grass touring pitch
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Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Shelduck (area 2) electric grass touring pitch
  • 20% off 20% Off School Holiday Weekends
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Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Shelduck (area 3) electric grass touring pitch
  • 20% off 20% Off School Holiday Weekends
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Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Shelduck (area 4) electric grass touring pitch
  • 20% off 20% Off School Holiday Weekends
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Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Shelduck (area 5) electric grass touring pitch
  • 20% off 20% Off School Holiday Weekends
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Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Shelduck (area 1) electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
  • 20% off 20% Off School Holiday Weekends
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Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Shelduck (area 2) electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
  • 20% off 20% Off School Holiday Weekends
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Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Shelduck (area 3) electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
  • 20% off 20% Off School Holiday Weekends
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Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Shelduck (area 5) electric hardstanding touring pitch
  • 20% off 20% Off School Holiday Weekends
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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Billing Aquadrome have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Billing Aquadrome dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Billing Aquadrome? You may opt to stay on site for your full holiday, but if you're up for exploring the local area, there's plenty to see and do to keep you entertained. The aquadrome … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Billing Aquadrome?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Billing Aquadrome? From €28.88 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.