The Durham Ox
View prices & book- Small caravan park behind a country pub in Thimbleby, Lincolnshire
- Five minutes’ drive to the Wolds Wildlife Park; 40 minutes to Lincoln
- Restaurant, bar and beer garden on site; shops five minutes’ drive
Campground type
- This park has no on-site shower facilities.
- This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
Voted 86% of visitors View breakdown
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Great little site.
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Liked: Lovely welcome, I quiet site, easy walk into Horncastle. The food was very good especially the Cow Pie. All in all a nice first trip out in our new MH. We will be back.
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We liked everything the site was clean, the host's were very helpful…
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Liked: We liked everything the site was clean, the host's were very helpful polite and cheerful the food in the pub was great would recommend to everyone can't wait to go back
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Very friendly staff dog friendly and good food will stay again…
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Liked: Very friendly staff dog friendly and good food will stay again
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Excellent site, nice and quiet. Need to be self contained. Good price.
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Liked: Loved the flexible check in time and the friendly staff in the bar. Very knowledgeable about the area and happy to share advice on what to see and do. Quiet site with fabulous starry nights whilst we were there. Breakfast can be delivered to your pitch on certain days and the food in the bar was excellent. Best pork scratchings we've had in a long time! Would definitely recommend. Xx
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Great little site on pub. Pub serves great food and ales .
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Liked: Location, pitch size , excellent pub !
Disliked: Nothing
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Amazing site,the owners looked after us like kings, thanks so much.
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Liked: Everything
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Lovely campsite the pub was amazing such friendly staff couldn't do more…
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Liked: Lovely campsite the pub was amazing such friendly staff couldn't do more for you,the food in the pub was excellent and having breakfast delivered to your caravan was the finishing touch
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Simplicity and quiet. Just perfect.…
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Liked: Simplicity and quiet. Just perfect.
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Access to Lincolshire and simplicity of site. Excellent food in the pub…
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Liked: Access to Lincolshire and simplicity of site. Excellent food in the pub
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Big pitches easy work to down bus services…
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Liked: Big pitches easy work to down bus services
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Durham Ox
Thimbleby
Horncastle
Lincolnshire
England
LN9 5RB
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.21301°N
-0.13706°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Sutton-On-Sea | 18.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Mablethorpe Town | 18.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Moggs Eye | 19.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Anderby | 19.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Chapel St Leonards | 19.7 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 16.6 mi
Lincoln Cathedral 16.6 mi
Lincoln Castle 16.7 mi
Belton House 27.3 mi
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 29.6 mi
National Trust
Tattershall Castle 8.1 mi
Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 12.7 mi
Gunby Hall 13.9 mi
Grantham House 29.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Horncastle - Viking Way - Woodhall Spa 0.9 mi
SCRIVELSBY COURT 3 mi
Battle of Winceby, 1643 4.4 mi
Scamblesby - Belchford - Fulletby 5.8 mi
Snipedales - Ashby Puerorum - Hagworthingham Circular 6 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 The Durham Ox have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Durham Ox dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Durham Ox? Basing yourself at The Durham Ox means bags of stuff for all the family to do. Scenic walks wend their way across the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and you … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Durham Ox?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On arrival please park your unit as far to the left of the gravel area of your pitch as you can and 3 meters off the boundary fence, then check in at the pub.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Durham Ox? From $13.36 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.