Walton Lodge Farm

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Visitor image of the views
Plenty of space!
Track by the side of the campsite
Spacious grass pitches

  • Back-to-basics wild camping on a working dairy farm in Leicestershire
  • A 10-minute drive to golf courses; National Space Centre half an hour
  • Walks and animals on site, pubs and shops within a five-minute drive
Walton Lodge Farm campsite is set on a working dairy farm in a rural corner of Leicestershire – here you’re spoiled with a huge grassy camping field that’s nearly as flat as a pancake. Secluded and peaceful, it’s a smashing choice for those of you who’d rather do away with the rat race and get down to some seriously wild camping. A herd of Ayrshire cows have full range of the farm and you’ll soon spot them grazing and enjoying the summer weather in the fields. There are horses and ponies around too, and if you’re reasonably quiet going about your day, chances are you’ll spot wild rabbits and woodhens bobbing about in hedgerows. Generous pitches give you ample space to do as you please, and thanks to the flat Leicestershire landscape, you can easily drive right up to your pitch. The owners allow barbecues on site and can supply firepits if needed. The toilets are between three and five minutes' walk from the pitches, depending on the spot you pick. Leicester (25 minute’ drive) is your best bet for loading up the grocery supplies, but there are plenty of small villages where you can pick up the basics. Sutton in the Elms and Broughton Astley (both five minutes) have handy stores and a few pubs – and you can walk to both across the fields.

Campground type

Rent a tent 2
RV sites 3
Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens May 1, 2024
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, May 1 2024 to

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite provides a peaceful, basic wild camping experience with ample space and beautiful country views. Guests loved the friendly owners and clean portable toilets. Despite limited facilities (one water point) and occasional farm mess, most found it great value for a relaxing, natural escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

This is wild camping for real,with plenty of fresh air. No wifi.

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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9
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Hubert E.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I liked the helpful and friendliness shown by the owner Carol. I was directed to pitch my tent anywhere in one of the fields provided.This farm provided very basic wild camping with big wide open fields. I also liked that it was very peaceful and quite. The only facilities on the farm are Porta toilets and a few minutes drive away water point. The field I stayed on was mainly sloped but there was also many flat areas on it that I found.

Disliked I would have preferred a pot washing facility but it wasn't a problem to was pots at my tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and peace full like that fact the cows just walk round…

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10 out of 10
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Jamie B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice and peace full like that fact the cows just walk round which made my time there great as love animals will be returning soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best for adults on a short break probably

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8 out of 10
Location
9
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9
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8
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9
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8
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9
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Perry R.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked - Plenty of space
- Out of the way
- Good views all around
- Nice owners
- Basic but reflected in price
- Told to help ourselves to firewood if needed
- Animals close-by

Disliked - Single water point quite a long walk from field
- Only 1 portaloo by way of facilities, though very clean
- Working field so cow manure all over, some fresh

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolubtly loved this place... Genuine peace and quiet perfect for our little…

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10 out of 10
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10
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8
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Mrs c.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Absolubtly loved this place... Genuine peace and quiet perfect for our little one night R&R. Lovely views across the countryside and plenty or space to set up camp... Portaloo spotless... Deffinatly be back :)

Disliked Not really a dislike as we like the hands off approach...but didnt see or hear from owners, small print said to just park anywhere but just felt a little bit naughty... maybe a email before with directions and reassurance to just rock up would put visitors at ease... Thats just being picky place is lovely!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for back to basic camping.

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10 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
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10
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6
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10
Child friendliness
10
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Paul B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice open field. Plenty of room. I was able to park next to my tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good site, would go back happily

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8 out of 10
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8
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10
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10
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1
Barry U.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice and quiet location, not near enough to any major roads so no traffic noise. Pleasant staff, large open space.

Disliked Wash up station would be nice and bins

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice views…

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Claire F.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice views

Disliked Cows
Didn’t expect to be camping in the same field as cows I found it quite dangerous having my 11 year-old with me

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for wild camping and great value…

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8 out of 10
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8
Value for money
10
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8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
6
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Great location for wild camping and great value

Disliked Rubbish left Inc a trashed tent by previous visitors

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice open field and lovely views…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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8
Rosie P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice open field and lovely views

Recommend to friends Visit again

A quiet location to spend with friends and have fun. On site toilets…

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8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
6
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
8
Abigail M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A quiet location to spend with friends and have fun.
On site toilets that you can use that are very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Walton Lodge Farm

Sutton Lane

Broughton Astley

Leicestershire

England

LE9 6QF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.54478°N
1.23144°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.5 mi Sturgess Showroom
5.6 mi Rowley Fields Avenue
7.4 mi Station Street
Rail
2.2 mi Narborough Rail Station
4.9 mi South Wigston Rail Station
6 mi Hinckley Rail Station
Airport
16 mi Coventry Airport
19.9 mi East Midlands Airport
22 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Sutton Circuit Outdoor Go-Karting Leicester: five minutes’ drive - Golf: 10 minutes - Fosse Park (shopping centre): 15 minutes - Lutterworth (market town) 20 minutes - Tropical Birdland : 20 minutes - Aylestone Meadows Local Nature Reserve: 20 minutes - Leicester city centre: 25 minutes - Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre: 30 minutes - National Space Centre: 30 minutes - Beacon Hill Country Park: 30 minutes

Must see

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre 8.2 mi

National Space Centre 8.5 mi

Foxton Locks 10.9 mi

Twycross Zoo 14.6 mi

Coventry Transport Museum 15 mi

National Trust

Staunton Harold Church 18 mi

Calke Abbey 20.6 mi

Baddesley Clinton 24.3 mi

Packwood House 25.6 mi

Canons Ashby 27.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Fosse Way – High Cross and The Claybrookes 2.9 mi

Burbage Common and Woods 4.8 mi

SAFFRON HILL CEMETERY 5.4 mi

WELFORD ROAD CEMETERY 6.9 mi

VICTORIA PARK, LEICESTER 7.2 mi

Local events

  • Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Thursday, August 7, 2025)

    Chipping Norton, England 29.9 mi

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Walton Lodge Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Walton Lodge Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Walton Lodge Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Sutton Circuit Outdoor Go-Karting Leicester: five minutes’ drive - Golf: 10 minutes - Fosse Park (shopping centre): 15 minutes - Lutterworth (market town) 20 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Walton Lodge Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Walton Lodge Farm? From $20.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.