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 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…). Just take note, while this is a peaceful spot 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.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 30
Motorhome sites 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. 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.
  • 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.

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Reviews

8.2

Overall rating from 144 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

84% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

A welcoming, tidy campsite with ample room and lovely river views. Top marks for the pub food and atmosphere, plus live music. Ladies' loos are great, but the gents' need a spruce up. Can get busy in peak season.

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Natalie G. 7 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked If you’re looking for a pitch next to a pub that is excellent value this is it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Janr J. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked The pitch, the site and location

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Very peaceful, beautiful country side…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Very peaceful, beautiful country side easy accessible toilet and showers which was nice and clean , pub on site, and every one friendly which made it comfortable

Disliked The smell every now
And then

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Lovely area, great fields accessible for…

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 Robyn J. 2 reviews

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Liked Lovely area, great fields accessible for dog walks. Lovely little play area for kids.

Disliked The only downside to this site is that landlady is really rather unwelcoming.
My friend ordered food that never came, so she chased it up, landlady seemed insistent it had been brought out, but it hadn’t as that was our food, maybe too busy and not enough staff? Rude to my brother in law also when he went inside to get vinegar for his food, asked where he was taking it? I’d have thought that was quite obvious.

Really let the weekend down, a smile goes a really long way.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Nothing not to like for a nice simple holiday with the benefits of the pub being there and the food truck that comes in the morning and evening.

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Food was nice in pub…

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 Barry S. 3 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Food was nice in pub

Disliked Electric kept tripping not 16amp owner admitted it was a dodgy one. Squashed in very close to each other. Placed next to play ground equipment when in use not far from hitting the caravan and very old and rusty and made a loud squeaking noise when in use being most of the time very bad smell very off putting left a day earlier also knew about a live band on Saturday found it to be extremely loud

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 julie c. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lovely walks along the river Pleasant bar staff
Pitch was perfect position sunrise to sunset

Disliked Toilets for just being refurbed come out of the toilet wash your hands and you have to walk into the shower block to dry them or you could come out of the toilet open the door cross contamination because you've just been to toilet wash your hands then dry them.
Some pictures were in the middle of the grass verge electric wires across the little Drive path so you have to be very very careful when walking along.
Other pictures relieving rubbish like baby wipes on the ground so they were blowing all over.
The gas bottles to heat the water for the outdoor kitchen was exposed to people kept turning it off so we had no hot water.

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Michael M. 3 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Location. Pitch size. Friendly owner. Nice pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Coming back in 2 weeks lol

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 Collette r. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Clean, tidy, friendly, spacious plots, clean and well kept toilets, showers, and washing up facilities.
Friendly, helpful staff.
Beautiful, peaceful location.
Great friendly service in the Brownlow Arms, food is too die for, definitely book, dont want to miss out xx

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

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Liked Great one night stop over
Lovely clean showers etc

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground

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 Sailing nearby Watersports 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 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).

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 caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Brownlow Arms? From $27.53 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.