The Brownlow Arms
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- Quiet riverside 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 riverside spot… views across fields… lots of wildlife around… and walks, watersports 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…).
It’s a very welcoming setup at this Nottinghamshire location, 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 (both including accessible options), a chemical disposal point and wifi. Campfires and barbecues are permitted, with supplies available at the shops in Sutton on Trent and Tuxford, both within 10 minutes’ drive.
Site type
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30Open all year
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).- At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
The Brownlow Arms
High Marnham
Nottinghamshire
England
NG23 6SG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
53.22371°N
0.7864°W
Nearest transport
Coach13.2 km Station Road
13.3 km Station Road
15 km Bus Station
Rail8.2 km Swinderby Rail Station
9.2 km Collingham Rail Station
9.5 km Saxilby Rail Station
Ferry
Airport32.3 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 organise watersports including 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).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleethorpes | 62.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Humberston Fitties | 63.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mablethorpe Town | 71.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sutton-On-Sea | 71.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Moggs Eye | 73.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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
Local events
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, England 217.1 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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- 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
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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Brownlow Arms? From €13.64 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.