Swan Lake Caravan Park

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Front of the White Swan pub
Front of the white swan pub
Hard standing pitches
Fishing lake
View of the pub from the site
View of the fishing lake
Fishing lake
Hard standing pitches
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Hard standing pitches
Fishing lake
View of the pub from the site

  • Adults-only site behind a traditional pub in Nottinghamshire
  • Lincoln 20 minutes’ drive; Sherwood Forest half an hour
  • Playground in the pub garden and a fishing lake, plus riverside walks
If you’re keen to stay in the open air but don’t want to miss out on a nightly pint in a cosy local, Swan Lake Caravan Park might just be the place for you. The grass pitches at this adults-only site sit behind the White Swan pub, a traditional boozer in the Nottinghamshire village of Dunham on Trent. There are other advantages to staying here besides the proximity to the pub: the site is just off the A57 (and therefore easy to reach), plus there are bus stops nearby, and it will welcome your canine buddy. On top of that, it has its own fishing lake. Ready to explore the Nottinghamshire countryside? A 10-minute walk takes you to the Dunham Toll Bridge and the path that runs along the River Trent. Then you can walk (or cycle) south towards Fledborough Viaduct and on to Girton Lakes (a five-mile hike); or head north, towards Torksey Castle (about four miles). If you’re feeling adventurous, the Skellingthorpe Walk is a 10-mile path leading all the way into Lincoln (allow at least four hours on foot… or 20 minutes by car). The site has modern toilet and shower facilities, freshwater points and chemical waste disposal, plus an area where you can wash up after your barbecue.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravan sites 30
Motorhome sites 30
Tent sites 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, adult-only spot with spacious pitches. Staff, especially Ralph, are praised. Enjoy the pub, fishing, and river walks. Showers are generally fine, though could be improved. Great value, with many keen to come back.

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We will definately return ( with extra milk ) lol

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely friendly site. Beautiful walks close by. Small and quiet

Disliked Nowhere close to buy essentials like milk. Not perfect when in a M/H with no other transport. Luckily for us we were with friends

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Overall a fab site, the best warden (we've stayed at a lot of sites)

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Denise P.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Wow what was there not to like? Generously sized pitches, warden - Ralph, definitely makes this site, he welcomes you with a warm welcome and cheeky grin. Always on hand if you need him and if you dont he'll come and say hello anyway and check everythings ok. Not far to the pub - 2 min walk max which is dog friendly EVERYWHERE, toilets and shower block clean, NO check out time and even if you were packing up along comes the lovely Ralph to remind you not to rush! Despite storm dave paying us a visit we loved our stay and after leaving (within 5 mins of departure) have booked again!

Disliked Absolutely NOTHING (apart from the sun besting down on us on departure day)

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Site perfect…

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Amanda P.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Site perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice site with good facilities.

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Maz R.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site, pub on the doorstep is a bonus. Site manager very friendly and accommodating. Fishing lake for those who like to fish or just relaxing by your van in a well maintained setting.

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Wonderful stay pitch was lovely and…

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Kate S.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Wonderful stay pitch was lovely and it was so peaceful and quiet. Just what we needed on our first trip out this year. The warden Ralph was lovely and so friendly. Gave great food recommendations. Will be coming back!

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Lovely friendly clean site

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Sharon S.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site, really nice people that run the site very friendly and so helpful. Pub at entrance does lovely food.. if we did t live four hours away I would definitely be back xx

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Great stay for a short break, pub lovely and Indian restaurant great

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Anna M.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site with a warm welcome from Ralph, facilities basic but clean and organised.

Disliked Nothing

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Location - lovely pub The White…

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Julie H.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Location - lovely pub The White Swan we ate here both days had a few drinks very friendly log fire really chilled. Husband had a good couple of hours fishing on site whilst I explored the area on foot experiencing the very flooded River Trent. Together we also walked over to Fledborough viaduct. Plenty to do - weather wasn’t great for us but on a weekday or Sat there was an option to use the bus links into Lincoln - showers and toilets adequate and easy check in - site was quiet and I liked the mix of lodges and van spots

Disliked Nothing that would put me off recommending

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John B.

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Liked Nothing

Disliked Booked 2 nights as a midway stopover after a Santander to Portsmouth ferry trip on our way back to Scotland. Ferry was cancelled so had to make alternative plans to get back to the U.K. Followed website instructions and emailed campsite. Asked if they had availability for alternative days. They didn't have the decency of a reply.

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Colin S.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely clean site

Disliked Driving over grass just made a lot of mess, then having to walk over same grass, showers not great, but would definitely stay again

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Features

Adults only

Dogs 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

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

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

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Swan Lake Caravan Park

Main Street

Dunham

Newark

Nottinghamshire

England

NG22 0TY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.26209°N
0.78407°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.3 km Bus Station
15 km Station Road
15 km Station Road
Rail
8 km Saxilby Rail Station
11.6 km Swinderby Rail Station
12.2 km Retford Low Level Rail Station
Airport
28.6 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
29.1 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
42.5 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

The attractions at Sundown Adventureland (five minutes’ drive) were built with younger visitors (under the age of 10) in mind – kids can ride a tractor or meet the characters from The Wizard of Oz on the Yellow Brick Road snaking through the forest. They'll also believe pigs can fly on the Giddy Piggies ride. Explore 3,000+ acres of parkland at National Trust - Clumber Park (25 minutes), a former ducal estate that now welcomes visitors – whether on foot or bike. Check out the Gothic chapel, pause for a picnic by the lake or in the Pleasure Grounds, or sniff out the Rose Garden, with its dozens of varieties. When in Nottinghamshire, of course you have to pay a visit to Sherwood Forest (half an hour), said to have been home to Robin Hood and his merry men. There are historical reenactments celebrating this folklore hero, or you can simply explore wooded trails, looking out for birds like woodpeckers and pipits.

Must see

Lincoln Castle 16.6 km

Lincoln Cathedral 16.7 km

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 16.7 km

Sherwood Forest Country Park 19.8 km

Mansfield Museum 30.7 km

National Trust

Clumber Park 18.8 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 22.6 km

Mr Straw's House 22.7 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 36.5 km

Hardwick Hall 36.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 6.8 km

Egmanton - Laxton - Egmanton 9.6 km

Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 9.6 km

DODDINGTON HALL 9.8 km

BABWORTH HALL 13.9 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 Swan Lake Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swan Lake Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swan Lake Caravan Park? The attractions at Sundown Adventureland (five minutes’ drive) were built with younger visitors (under the age of 10) in mind – kids can ride a tractor or meet the characters from The … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swan Lake Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swan Lake Caravan Park? From $161.08 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.