Forest View Camping

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Visitor image of sunset on site
Visitor image of sunset on site
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Non-electric grass pitch
Campervan setup
On-site play area
Open space for family fun in the sun
Picnic benches for outdoor meals and drinks
Cows on site
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Non-electric grass pitch
Campervan setup

  • Simple pitches at a Lincolnshire farm five minutes’ drive from Wragby
  • A 10-minute walk from a nature reserve and swimming/watersports lake
  • Woodland views; 15 minutes’ drive from the Lincolnshire Wolds
A little walk in the Lincolnshire Wolds, followed by an open-water swim or paddleboarding at neighbouring Ocean Walker Academy (addtional charge for the latter two)? If that sounds like a pretty fine way to spend a day, plot a course to Forest View Camping, in the Lincolnshire countryside five minutes’ drive from Wragby and 20 minutes from Market Rasen. The views and vibe here are mighty peaceful, as the site looks out over farmland and the next-door woodland (part of the Bardney Limewoods National Nature Reserve). The surrounding area, though, is packed with things to do: for starters, a 10-minute walk will get you to Chambers Farm Woods for woodland walks, picnic spots and a butterfly garden. Other days out? Well, it’ll take you about 15 minutes in the car to get to the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for a stroll or to meet the residents of the Wolds Wildlife Park. The centre of Lincoln is about 25 minutes away for city wanders, and Skegness 45 minutes for a bit of beach time. Back at base, it’s a fairly simple setup that’s been designed to integrate well with its setting on a family-run working farm. Pitches are flat and well maintained, and have access to modern toilet and shower facilities.

Campground type

Camper sites 75
Tent sites 75
RV sites 75
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • A charge of £2.00 ($2.46) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

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Simple, clean, wonderful

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Super quiet and chill. Facilities basic but super clean- just what you need! Was great to be close to cows, you can even walk up and say hi to them which was really sweet.
Short drive to a couple of zoos (lincs wildlife and wolds wild life), lovely woodland walks and small butterfly garden close by, which give you a few options for things to do.
We will be choosing this camp site again !

Great camp site, I would definitely recommend it to friends and family

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice peaceful location in a scenic location not too far from some nice villages / towns. Very clean facilities and well maintained site right next door to a farm with cows grazing which was nice.

Would recommend to anyone

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David B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Peaceful, toilets and showers immaculate, nice friendly owners, great eggs and sausages.

Very quite and peaceful, toilets immaculate going to see the cows near…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very quite and peaceful, toilets immaculate going to see the cows near by was great! And the owners came and saw us, lovely people and forgot something to put the bbq on and they fetched us bricks which was super helpful

Disliked Absolutely nothing loved it all

Escape to peace and quiet

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Michael S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Quiet, flat, extremely clean new facilities. Great walks, so peaceful. Bought eggs from the farm. A delightful place to escape to

Nice location, clean facilities. Plenty of space…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice location, clean facilities. Plenty of space

A perfect stop for Lincoln visit

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Ross B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Quiet, flat, easy access

Excellent site with clean facilities.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The view is amazing, the grass is lovely and short and flat. No one bothers you. so very quiet and peaceful.
Really clean toilets and shower. Couldn't ask for more.

Peaceful, well kept, clean facilities and lovely owners. We would definitely stay…

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Rachel B.

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Liked Peaceful, well kept, clean facilities and lovely owners. We would definitely stay here again if in the area. Kids loved watching the baby calves close by too.
The sausages and eggs sold here are brilliant quality too, I would recommend!

Disliked Nothing 😊

Lots of space to pitch as was not busy. Toilet and shower…

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Scott F.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lots of space to pitch as was not busy. Toilet and shower very clean. BBQ's and fires permitted which is what attracted me to this site.

Disliked Not a regular camper (and it was clearly advertised to be fair) but why charge for a shower on top of pitching fees? Maybe this is normal for small campsites to keep overall costs down?

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Forest View Camping

Hoop Lane

Apley

Market Rasen

Lincolnshire

England

LN8 5JR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.25607°N
0.28943°W

Route directions

Stay on Hoop Lane; don't follow your satnav to Chambers Farm Wood. Look out for a sign on the barn saying Forest View Camping.

Nearest transport

Bus
2.2 mi Holmes Way
7.8 mi St Peter's Church
7.8 mi St Peter's Church
Rail
9.1 mi Market Rasen Rail Station
9.1 mi Metheringham Rail Station
10.6 mi Lincoln Central Rail Station
Airport
22.7 mi Humberside 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

There are lots of walks and cycle routes to follow in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but if you’d like something to get the heart rate going a bit faster, try a high ropes course at Wild Pines Park (20 minutes’ drive) or go indoor go-karting at Gridline Racing (25 minutes). Animal encounters are easy to come by in this area too – stop by to meet the farm animals at Rand Farm Park (10 minutes) or Tattershall Farm Park (half an hour) or plan days out meeting the bigger beasts at Woodside Wildlife Park (10 minutes) or Wolds Wildlife Park (15 minutes). Other days out nearby might include a city day in Lincoln (25 minutes), where you can visit the cathedral and castle while strolling around the historic centre, or Skegness (45 minutes) for the pleasure beach, aquarium, seal sanctuary and games of golf (the full game or fun rounds of adventure golf).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Humberston Fitties 22.9 mi Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Cleethorpes 23.5 mi Estuary N/AGoodExcellentGood
Mablethorpe Town 23.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sutton-On-Sea 24 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Moggs Eye 25.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lincoln Cathedral 10.3 mi

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 10.4 mi

Lincoln Castle 10.4 mi

Belton House 25.6 mi

National Trust

Tattershall Castle 11.4 mi

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 19.6 mi

Gunby Hall 20.7 mi

Grantham House 27.7 mi

The Workhouse, Southwell 29.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bardney Abbey - Tupholme Abbey - Southrey 3.1 mi

HAINTON HALL 6.3 mi

Donington on Bain and Biscathorpe 7.8 mi

Horncastle - Viking Way - Woodhall Spa 7.8 mi

Willingham Woods - Risby - Viking Way - Tealby 8.7 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 Forest View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Forest View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Forest View Camping? There are lots of walks and cycle routes to follow in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but if you’d like something to get the heart rate going a bit … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Forest View Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest View Camping? From $24.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.