The Brownlow Arms

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Pub and campsite
Pub and campsite
Non-electric grass pitches
Flat pitches
Riverside views with plenty of nature
Around the site
Pub exterior
Seating outside the pub
The pub
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Non-electric grass pitches
Flat pitches
Riverside views with plenty of nature

  • Quiet pitches at a Nottinghamshire country pub
  • Lincoln, Southwell and Sherwood Forest all half an hour's drive
  • Kids and dogs welcome; home-cooked meals available in the pub
A quiet spot with views across fields, lots of wildlife around, and walks and cycling just outside… well, it doesn’t get much better than that for a chilled-out camping spot, does it? Actually, perhaps it does – because when you stay at The Brownlow Arms, you’ll also have the added bonus of having a pub right next to your pitch too. And that means easy access to a drink and a meal at the end of your day out – with no need to drive back to your accommodation afterwards (good news when there’s a range of real ales to try out, perhaps…). Just take note, while this is a peaceful spot with no wifi, and during the week, it can be very busy at weekends with regular live music on. It’s a very welcoming setup at this Nottinghamshire site, with both dogs and kids welcome, and a play area provided for the latter (handily within eyesight of the pitches so the kids can have a bit of independence while parents supervise from afar). The pub is open throughout the week for drinks, with home-cooked meals also available from Thursday to Sunday. The site itself has been nicely set up with a clutch of useful facilities including toilets, showers and a chemical disposal point. Campfires and barbecues are permitted, with supplies available at the shops in Sutton on Trent and Tuxford, both within 10 minutes’ drive. Occasionally, there is a smell from a nearby pet food factory if the wind is blowing to the east, which can't be helped.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Dogs

  • 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).
  • Food is only available in the pub at the following times: Thursday 5pm-8pm; Friday and Saturday 2pm-6.30 pm; Sunday carvery 12 noon-3pm.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 222 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

85% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely riverside spot with a proper pub, good grub and tunes. Staff are sound, pitches are grand. Some bits are new, others a bit tired, mind the loos and showers. Can get a bit noisy and packed when busy.

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Friendly, inviting pub with a…

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Lynne M. 27 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly, inviting pub with a lovely fuel burner. Campsite good value for money. Toilet and shower block nice and clean.

Disliked My sister had a shower there, she said there wasn't many places to put your things.

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This is a hiden little Gem,…

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Kim S. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked This is a hiden little Gem, right on the River trent. Very reasonably priced. It is right at the bottom of the lane. Easy booking in at the Pub, which was very welcoming, busy with a nice atmosphere & a log burner on as we arrived in Oct. Pitch was directly opposite the pub with EH on a large hard standing area. Facilities were clean, shower and toilets. Power shower. Outside pot cleaning area next to these facilities. Off the floor campfire allowed. Pub prices for beer were very reasonable £9.40 for 2 pints of Madri, which is great. Apologies we didnt eat on this occassion simply to do with funds at the moment but the food looked hearty and was well priced. Reference walking, turn right out of the campsite along the river Trent and you can walk for miles. We wanted a chilled weekend so we didnt wander around the area apart from along the river. They had a small play area for the kids and a beautiful willow tree, there was plenty of seating outside the pub and it also had a games room with juke box, darts & a pool table, good vibe. We will be back, thank you.

Disliked Ladies shower was all good, my husband said that they could do with a heater in the gents but mine was all good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little place to stop

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 Nicole B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Ease of use

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go again

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Phil 5 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great atmosphere. Friendly people good site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, on-site pub, value for money,…

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Colin B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location, on-site pub, value for money, friendly staff, sound facilities.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent for weekend break -we’ll be back

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Proximity to walks and pub. Adequate shower /toilets. Friendly staff.

Disliked More toilets, freshen up showers, more hard standing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet location. Friendly and helpful staff Lovely…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice quiet location.
Friendly and helpful staff
Lovely pub with home cooked food
Play area for our little one

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend to anyone for a short break

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely views, people and pub.

Disliked Food offerings

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap. Pub handy. Level pitch.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Cheap. Pub handy. Level pitch.

Disliked Experienced the landlady's abrupt and curt manner as documented by other users in spite of (fortunately) only having contact with her for approximately 60 seconds. Toilet facilities do need sorting as per other comments. JG Pears? Occasional odorous waft very unappealing. Please just oil the children's swing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good food, nice area for…

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Gemma H. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Really good food, nice area for the children to play, faciliities were clean.

Disliked Nothing the pub can improve, but was slightly put off by the smell in the air that was coming downwind of something.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Brownlow Arms

High Marnham

Nottinghamshire

England

NG23 6SG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.22371°N
0.7864°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.2 km Station Road
13.3 km Station Road
15 km Bus Station
Rail
8.2 km Swinderby Rail Station
9.2 km Collingham Rail Station
9.5 km Saxilby Rail Station
Airport
32.3 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
32.7 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
44.1 km Sheffield City 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

Working up a thirst for your evening pint(s) shouldn’t be an issue around here, as it’s very easy to get out for a riverside walk or a bike ride on one of the nearby dedicated cycle paths. Something a bit different? Take a short walk to Marnham Boat Club to watch folks water-skiing. For local outings, head to the sobering but important National Holocaust Centre and Museum (15 minutes’ drive) or stop in Tuxford (10 minutes) for the Walks Of Life Museum and Museum of the Horse. A little further away, you may like to visit Southwell (half an hour) for the minster and National Trust - The Workhouse, or Newark-on-Trent (20 minutes) for its National Civil War Centre, air museum and castle. Continue the fresh-air activities with time at RSPB Langford Lowfields (20 minutes) or Sherwood Forest (half an hour), or opt for more city time with a day in Lincoln (half an hour), looking out for its castle, cathedral and bishops’ palace. National Trust members? Check out Clumber Park (20 minutes) and Hardwick Hall (50 minutes).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Brownlow Arms Pub 0.01 km
  • Square and Compass Pub 2.2 km
  • The Crown Pub 2.5 km
  • White Swan Pub 4.3 km
  • The Great Wall Restaurant 4.7 km
  • Lord Nelson Pub 4.9 km
  • White Hart Pub 5.1 km
  • The Lord Nelson Pub 5.6 km
  • The Bees Knees Pub 5.9 km
  • The Blue Bell Pub 6.1 km

Groceries

  • Lincolnshire Co-op 4.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food 7.2 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 8.9 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 9.7 km

Parks and play

  • Noah's Ark Under 5's Play Area 9 km
  • Torksey Playground 9 km
  • Rodeo Corral Indoor Play Area 9.1 km
  • Captain Sandy's Play Cove 9.1 km
  • Angry Birds Activity Park 9.2 km
  • Crash Landings Softplay 9.2 km

Family days out

  • Gaddick Hill Motte and Bailey Castle 7.7 km
  • Doddington Hall Visitor attraction 8.9 km
  • Fort Apache Visitor attraction 9 km
  • Sundown Market Square Visitor attraction 9 km
  • Night Before Christmas Ride Visitor attraction 9.1 km
  • Monkey Mischief Visitor attraction 9.1 km
  • Sundown Adventureland Theme park 9.1 km
  • Buck and Duke's Sing-a-long Show Visitor attraction 9.1 km
  • Shotgun City Visitor attraction 9.1 km
  • Jolly Pirate Barrel Ride Visitor attraction 9.1 km
  • Pirate Adventure Visitor attraction 9.1 km
  • Rocky Mountain Ride Visitor attraction 9.1 km
  • Storybook Village Visitor attraction 9.1 km
  • Lollipoppet Castle Visitor attraction 9.1 km
  • Winkburn Hall Castle 15.6 km

Public transport

  • Hollowgate Lane 0.5 km
  • St Wilfrids Church 1 km
  • Church Lane 1.1 km
  • Front Street 1.1 km
  • Gracefield Lane 1.3 km
  • Long Row Cottages 2 km
  • Mill Lane 2.2 km
  • Sand Lane 2.3 km
  • South Street 2.4 km
  • Skegby Manor 2.6 km

Other nearby

  • Millfield Golf Complex 6.4 km
  • Lincoln Golf Club 9.5 km

Local services

  • The Co-operative Bank Cashpoint 12.2 km
  • ATM at Sainsbury's Cashpoint 14 km
  • Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 14.1 km
  • Tuxford Medical Centre Clinic 7.1 km
  • Rampton Secure Hospital 8.3 km
  • Collingham Medical Centre Doctors 8.8 km
  • Collingham Pharmacy 8.8 km
  • Cromwell Services Fuel station 9.2 km
  • Trent Valley surgery Doctors 9.3 km
  • Shell Fuel station 9.6 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy 9.7 km
  • Shell Fuel station 10 km

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Must see

Lincoln Castle 16.5 km

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 16.6 km

Lincoln Cathedral 16.6 km

Sherwood Forest Country Park 18.6 km

Mansfield Museum 29 km

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 18.8 km

Clumber Park 19.2 km

Mr Straw's House 24 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 35.3 km

Hardwick Hall 35.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Egmanton - Laxton - Egmanton 7.8 km

DODDINGTON HALL 8.8 km

Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 9.2 km

HARTSHOLME PARK 13.4 km

Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 13.8 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 The Brownlow Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Brownlow Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Brownlow Arms? Working up a thirst for your evening pint(s) shouldn’t be an issue around here, as it’s very easy to get out for a riverside walk or a bike ride on one of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Brownlow Arms?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:00 –  21:00
    Depart by:  11:00
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12:00 –  21:00
    Depart by:  11:00
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Brownlow Arms? From €14.20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.