The Old Vicarage
View prices & book- Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire
- Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham
- Space for outdoor activities; rope swing and stepping stones
Campground type
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 10 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 15 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Bookings must not be for more than 15 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The games room is open between 04/19 and 09/30.
- The Cave Bar is only open 26 - 28 May and 25 - 27 August.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 1 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 4.0m width x 5.0m depth (13.1ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass tent campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 5.0m width x 4.0m depth (16.4ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookLuxury 1 bedroom cabin
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroom Arrival daysFrom £100 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 66% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
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Its a friendly camping site, river bank is so nice and kids…
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Liked: Its a friendly camping site, river bank is so nice and kids had the best time , enjoying the river. I loved the cave bar! :)
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review We hope to see you again soon Kind regards The Old Vicarage Team
Had a fantastic time, will be back soon.
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Liked: The site was lovely, felt very safe. Staff very freindly and approachable Clean toilet cubicle.
Disliked: The rude campers next door (however not the sites issue can't be helped)
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review We hope to see you again soon Sorry about the behavior of the other campers - we had told them several times!! Kind regards The Old Vicarage Team
Excellent site
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Liked: Loved the site, would definitely go back. Loved the river and good facilities. Great you could pick where you wanted to pitch up too. A great family site
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review We hope to see you again soon Kind regards The Old Vicarage Team
Perfect small campsite right next to a river. Ice cream van arrived…
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Liked: Perfect small campsite right next to a river. Ice cream van arrived on Saturday. Bar and fire pits available to rent and wood for sale made for a fun evening.
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From the manager: Hi Steve Thank you for your lovely review!! Hope you enjoyed your stay and we see you again soon Kind regards The Old Vicarage Team
Reception really friendly and helpful. Great lodge with all comforts. Large bathroom…
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Luxury 1 bedroom cabin
Liked: Reception really friendly and helpful. Great lodge with all comforts. Large bathroom and comfy bedroom. Well equipped with cooking utensils. The grounds are lovely with beautiful stream. It was a really happy site with everyone enjoying their weekend break. Brilliant for children to have fun.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review We hope to see you again soon Kind regards The Old Vicarage Team
Fantastic place for family memories
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Liked: Everything was perfect. Clean facilities, friendly and accommodating. Great space for kids with play area and lots of various swings. Small stream for water fun.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review We hope to see you again soon Kind regards The Old Vicarage Team
Everything about the campsite is perfect location amenities bar stream it literally…
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Liked: Everything about the campsite is perfect location amenities bar stream it literally had it all ! Will be booking again soon!
Disliked: Only thing for improvement would be additional showers but it’s not a major concern.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review We are looking at installing more showers over the winter period Kind regards The Old Vicarage Team
Lovely quiet, picturesque site. Kids loved the play area and playing in…
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Liked: Lovely quiet, picturesque site. Kids loved the play area and playing in the river. The bar being open was an unexpected positive addition.
Disliked: Toilet block was a bit basic but from other reviews and comments, can see a new block is due to be added. Noise from A1 noticeable during the night, but we were on the closest spot to the driveway so maybe not so bad on rest of the site.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review Our toilet block was added before the bank holiday on the other side of the river. Kind regards The Old Vicarage Team
Loved the site going every year…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Loved the site going every year
Disliked: Weather was awful is got nothing to do with the site
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review I wish we could change the weather!!! Its awful! Kind regards The Old Vicarage Team
Very attractive setting. Great for families.
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Liked: The setting was very pretty. Lots of play equipment fir the kids. Gorgeous river for the kids to play in. Enjoyed the bar. Able to buy charcoal from the shop etc.
Disliked: Only one washing up station and only one shower.
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review We are looking at installing new showers and another washing up point during the winter period Kind regards The Old Vicarage Team
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
Disabled facilities
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
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transportation nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
The Old Vicarage
Park Lane
Elkesley
East Retford
Nottinghamshire
England
DN22 8AS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.27251°N
-0.96438°W
Route directions
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
Must see
Sherwood Forest Country Park 6.3 mi
Mansfield Museum 13.2 mi
Bolsover Castle 13.9 mi
Hardwick Hall 15.5 mi
Hardwick Old Hall 16 mi
National Trust
Clumber Park 4.2 mi
Mr Straw's House 6.8 mi
The Workhouse, Southwell 13.3 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16 mi
Hardwick Hall 16 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 1.9 mi
BABWORTH HALL 3.4 mi
Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 3.7 mi
CLUMBER PARK 3.8 mi
Clumber and Surrounding Forests - Robin Hood Way 4.2 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.
Want to know more about camping in Nottinghamshire?
- Does The Old Vicarage have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Vicarage dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Vicarage? The surrounding countryside has great places for walks and wildlife-spotting, with trails around the lakes and wetlands of Idle Valley Nature Reserve (15 minutes' drive) and lakes for fishing too. Then there's … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Vicarage?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Vicarage? From $31.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.