Boat Lane Caravan and Camping

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  • Peaceful Nottinghamshire park, a 10-minute walk from the River Trent
  • Half an hour's drive from Nottingham; 45 minutes from Sherwood Forest
  • Pubs with food, boat hire and fishing within 40 minutes' walk
Fancy a riverside retreat in Robin Hood country? Boat Lane Caravan and Camping has a berth for you. A 40-minute walk to the banks of the River Trent and a pair of popular pubs with grub, this site sits on a spot of prime Nottinghamshire countryside. They keep things simple at Boat Lane, allowing you enjoy the peace of its spacious tree-lined meadow with minimum fuss. There are hot showers in the well-maintained washrooms, a washing-up area for your pots and pans and everyone has access to a communal fridge for perishables (or prosecco...). Dogs are welcome. The owners recommend a 10-minute walk to the pub at Bleasby (three minutes by car) or a 40-minute riverside stroll to the pub in Friskerton, followed by a boat ride down and/or across the Trent. The Domesday Book records a ferry crossing here in the 11th-century, so why not make like a medieval in a rowing boat? If you’d rather explore the waters without tiring yourself, make for Gunthorpe (a quarter of an hour away) for a river cruise or take your rods to Bleasby lake (a mere three minutes away) for day permit fishing.

Site type

Tent sites 80
Motorhome sites 25
Caravan sites 40
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 307 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

84% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

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Facilities were super clean. Kitchen had free coffee toast.

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David Q.

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked We liked everything it was quiet great space toilets were absolutely spot on hygiene was on point. 20 min walk to a nice pub. Great location. Great facilities.firepits allowed dogs allowed. It really does tick all our boxes definitely will recommend.

Disliked Nothing

Leaving the site, didn't even stay drove in then drove out…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Leaving the site, didn't even stay drove in then drove out

Disliked Large groups of 10+ all very loud excessively drinking, dogs loose around the site, Owner/Manager Martin's dog loose at entrance jumped at the van and started barking. Facilities look more at home in a concentration camp than an expensive campsite.

quiet place, plenty of room for a tent. close to Sherwood Forest,…

Overall 9/10

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Natalia B.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked quiet place, plenty of room for a tent. close to Sherwood Forest, nice clean toilets and showers. in the kitchen: fridge freezer kettle toaster and microwave. friendly staff

Staff and facilities brilliant…

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Anonymous

Electric powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Staff and facilities brilliant

Disliked None

Lovely place to stay, kind friendly staff.

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Karen E.

Electric powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked The whole experience

Disliked No dislikes

Lovely little site , all facilities were spot on ! The reception…

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Melanie B.

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Lovely little site , all facilities were spot on ! The reception was warm and welcoming , would definitely recommend

Disliked Nothing

Great location

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Kitchen, showers

Excellent facilities in everyway. Plenty of space.

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Mellise M.

Powered grass and earth site

Liked Everything, fantastic little place plenty of space perfect as a group booking also few lovely walks and a few pubs close by , delivery food service if needed. Quiet and peaceful

Great site with clean facilities and friendly warden

Overall 9/10

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michael a.

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked Martin and his friendly but excitable sheep dog showed us around and explained everything we chose the middle field for our camper without EHU, there was plenty of space in the field and it was nice and flat. Toilets and showers were clean and plenty of hot water, there was a small kitchen in the pot washing room where you could use a kettle and microwave and a fridge full of free bottled water, we did not use but appreciate it being offered.

Disliked The hedges to the entrance to the 3rd field could be doing with a trim to protect vehicles driving though - very minor and easily fixed

The atmosphere...calmness of camping in a gorgeous surroundings and river views especially…

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sean g.

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked The atmosphere...calmness of camping in a gorgeous surroundings and river views especially the 5 minute walk to the wild weir and the staff are so welcoming and polite ..loved it ....stayed 2 weeks none stop and 2 weeks I stayed a month before it ...it's my go to place for total peace and tranquility.. .

Disliked Everything was great

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

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

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

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Boat Lane Caravan and Camping

Boat Lane

Bleasby

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

England

NG14 7FT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.03516°N
0.92426°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9 km The Wharf
16 km Winchester Street
16.1 km Haydn Road
Rail
1.5 km Bleasby Rail Station
2.6 km Thurgarton Rail Station
2.9 km Fiskerton Rail Station
Airport
35.8 km East Midlands 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

A major hub since the days of Robin and his Merry Men, Nottingham (half an hour by car) still draws the crowds. Tour the castle and the caves, take a glass of ale in Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem (one of many contenders for the oldest pub in England crown), skate on ice at Motorpoint Arena and see how far law and order’s come since the Sheriff’s time in the National Justice Museum. Sherwood Forest, three quarters of an hour away, harbours no brigands these days; within the nature reserve, country park and Sherwood Pines Forest Park you will find 450 acres of wildlife with among ancient oak trees and a wealth of biking and walking trails taking you through them. Traverse the tree-tops on ropes and wires at Go Ape, or let the kids loose on Robin Hood’s Hideout, an acclaimed natural play area; on your way back, call in at Ferry Farm Country Park a quarter of an hour from the site, to pet the pigs, feed the lambs, zoom about on go-karts and get adventurous on the adventure playground. If the ancient forest’s fired you up about history, make for Newark (25 minutes) with its castle, National Civil War Centre and Air Museum. Or to feel as if you stepped back in time, take the 45-minute trip to Wollaton Hall, where herds of red and fallow deer roam round a lake in the grounds of a stately Elizabethan mansion.

Must see

The Lace Market Centre 17.5 km

Nottingham Castle 18.1 km

Belvoir Castle 18.3 km

Sherwood Forest Country Park 20.9 km

Wollaton Hall and Park 21.5 km

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 5.2 km

Grantham House 23.2 km

Clumber Park 27.5 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 29.6 km

Hardwick Hall 29.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Stoke Field, 1487 2.1 km

FLINTHAM HALL 3.6 km

THURGARTON HUNDRED WORKHOUSE 5.1 km

NEWARK CASTLE GARDENS 8.9 km

HOLME PIERREPONT HALL 13.7 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Boat Lane Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Boat Lane Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Boat Lane Caravan and Camping? A major hub since the days of Robin and his Merry Men, Nottingham (half an hour by car) still draws the crowds. Tour the castle and the caves, take a glass of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Boat Lane Caravan and Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Boat Lane Caravan and Camping? From $53.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.