Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping
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- Tourer site 20 minutes’ drive from Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire
- Lincoln and Retford 25 minutes’ drive; Sherwood Forest 35 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches; all-year coarse fishing; pub five minutes’ walk
Campground type
10
10
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
11 
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.1m width × 3m depth (27.9m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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Powered cement/asphalt campsite
4 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60)
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Camping pod
2 people maximum Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 6.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £160 (£160)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this campground to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Marnham Lakes: praised for peaceful setting, spacious sites, friendly staff (esp. Martin), and good fishing. Basic but clean facilities; new toilet block coming. Note narrow access & occasional plant smells.
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Friendly site , Martin was great and very informative. Enjoyed the fishing and the wildlife and tranquility.
Disliked Nothing springs to mind
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Large flat pitches huge site dog walking and a bar on site
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Spacious pitches site staff very welcoming helpful and always around for a chat. Met some very nice campers and had a great chilled out weekend. We will be back
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Beautiful little site, so peaceful, surrounded…
Powered cement/asphalt campsite
Liked Beautiful little site, so peaceful, surrounded by wildlife, the fishing is good, the bus bar just adds to the bonuses for staying here, lovely walks, so clean and well kept, Martin was a gem always there if you needed anything, definitely will be coming back, thank you for having us, Claire and Ricky
Disliked nothing at all
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Excellent site.
Powered cement/asphalt campsite
Liked Brilliant weekend at Marnham, Martin and the crew were very welcoming couldn't do enough for ya, we loved the bar converted from a large American rv truck,my boys fished from morning till night and the peg price was included in the fee which was very reasonable, great site, clean showers, lovely manager and staff,very peaceful pitches looking onto the lake will definitely be back .
Disliked No dislikes.
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Great site and friendly staff
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Spacious pitches, clean site and well maintained. Toilet and shower block were clean.
Very peaceful site really enjoyed our stay here and will be back.
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Nice and peaceful owners welcoming…
Powered cement/asphalt campsite
Liked Nice and peaceful owners welcoming
Disliked View of power station
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From the manager: There isn't a power station in the area. There is a chimney stack which is visible from a nearby factory.
Nice sized and well maintained pitches,…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Nice sized and well maintained pitches, clean toilet and shower block with hot and powerful showers. Nice to do some fishing too. Lovely bus bar with friendly staff. The ponies, ice cream van and Easter bunny made my children’s weekend. Will 100% be back
Disliked Would be good to have children’s play frame but only a suggestion not a dislike
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Spacious pitches plenty of room for…
Powered cement/asphalt campsite
Liked Spacious pitches plenty of room for the dogs to run. Beer bus wasn’t open this weekend but had a lovely short walk to Brownlow Arms. Site facilties are pretty reasonable. Martin is very welcoming and helpful we will be back
Disliked Nothing
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Like the location. Very friendly, will go back.
Powered cement/asphalt campsite
Liked Very quiet. Loved the running area for dogs
Disliked Bathroom facilities a bit basic but adequate.
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Peaceful country setting,big pitches,good all round site.
Powered cement/asphalt campsite
Liked Arrived at marnham lakes,was greeted by Martin,who told me all about site and facilities ect. The site is im the middle of countryside,very peaceful, the itches were flat and had plenty of room all around.there is a fishing lake, and bus bar which is open at weekends, there is also a pub few minutes walk from site,. The fishing was good caught some great fish,and all in great condition. The showers had plenty of pressure and hot water.you can walk dogs around edge of fields or small country lanes.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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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 Rallies welcome 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping
High Marnham
Newark
Nottinghamshire
England
NG23 6SQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.22165°N
0.79163°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Lincoln Castle 10.5 mi
Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 10.6 mi
Lincoln Cathedral 10.6 mi
Sherwood Forest Country Park 11.3 mi
Mansfield Museum 17.7 mi
National Trust
The Workhouse, Southwell 11.5 mi
Clumber Park 11.8 mi
Mr Straw's House 14.8 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 21.7 mi
Hardwick Hall 21.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Egmanton - Laxton - Egmanton 4.6 mi
DODDINGTON HALL 5.7 mi
Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 5.7 mi
HARTSHOLME PARK 8.5 mi
Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 8.6 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping? Newark and Retford are just 20 minutes away. four acre course fishing lake Clumber Park - walking, cycling on traffic free trails - 15 minutes Sherwood pines forest park - cycling and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping? From $67.58 (for 2 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.