Makins Lakes

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Hardstanding touring pitch
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Hardstanding touring pitch

  • Fully serviced pitches with access to paid fishing lakes
  • Around 30 minutes’ drive from Warwick, Birmingham and Leicester
  • Café, wheelchair accessible facilities, parent and baby washroom
Would waking up and walking just a few feet for a spot of fishing be something of a holiday win for you? And how about finding that around 30 minutes by car from Warwick, Birmingham and Leicester? At Makins Lakes, in the village of Bramcote and 10 minutes’ drive from the Warwickshire town of Nuneaton, your pitch won’t just be close to a peaceful peg, you’ll also have a long list of Heart of England holiday highlights close by. Of course, the lakes on site aren’t just for the enjoyment of anglers. Being by the water brings a peaceful feel to all the pitches. There are views over the Warwickshire countryside too, but this isn’t a middle-of-nowhere kind of place. Each pitch is hooked up with electric and water access points. The shower and toilet block have accessible areas for disabled guests and there’s also a family-friendly parent and baby washroom. There’s an on-site café and bait shop and if you can’t bear to leave the lakeside, they’ll even deliver food out to you so you need not stop fishing all day. When you’re ready to rest your rod for a bit, it’s a 25-minute drive to catch a bit of culture in Coventry (UK City of Culture 2021) or 40 minutes to Stratford-upon-Avon, the must-see town for all things Shakespeare.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Camper sites 40
Tent sites 50
RV sites 40
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 408 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

82% would recommend this campground to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

Pitches are spacious, lakes beautiful, staff friendly. Showers/toilets praised as clean, modern, heated. M69 noise and occasional facility issues noted, but managers are addressing them. Great for fishing, peaceful. Lacks kids' amenities and dog-walking areas.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 7/14/2026

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Absolutely love it…

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 Maniu O. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely love it

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The environment is great and the…

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 Chin Man Edmond H. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked The environment is great and the lake is beautiful. The men's restroom was clean, though my wife noticed a bad smell in the women's restroom. Overall, it is still a pleasant place, and it was really fun seeing so many geese walking around!

Disliked There is no Wi-Fi here. Also, there is a lot of animal poop around the campsite, and I am not sure if it is from dogs or geese.

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It was our first time here…

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 Kelly R. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked It was our first time here just 28 mins away from we’re we lived yet felt like a million miles away great time had by all thank u

Disliked We did take one very well behaved dog and she was not aloud around the lake so one off us had to stay home n miss the fishing

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Fine. Little dirty. But alright.

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 John S. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice place, quiet with lovely lake walk. Good for the dog, fairly priced and very relaxing time was had. Water available from every pitch.

Disliked Bit scabby and unkempt around the edges. The toilets and showers were absolutely rotten and I had to clean them before I could use them. There were signs asking people to be respectful and clean up after themselves but these were just ignored. I was particularly grossed out that someone would wash their dog in there and leave disgusting muddly law prints all over the floor. There was even a mop and squidgy provided in the shower too . People are gross sometimes, not the sites fault of course, but as a guest I really shouldn't be cleaning up mud from other guests hounds. Perhaps someone employed to check and clean in there wouldn't go amiss. Even once a day. Would take about fifteen minutes.

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Excellent facilities, large pitch, no complaints.…

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James A. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Excellent facilities, large pitch, no complaints. Stayed for a family party nearby

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Nice site

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Site is very nice and well kept

Disliked Toilet block needs cleaned more over the weekend

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Good sized pitches Peaceful site…

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Jethran W. 2 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Good sized pitches
Peaceful site

Disliked Cleanliness of the facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place. Beautiful lakes to walk…

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Adrian T. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely place. Beautiful lakes to walk around, if you like fishing, it'd be heaven! The cafe breakfast was delicious. Excellent communication with the people who run it, will definitely be back! 😁 👍🏻

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A site focused on fishing the lakes, not for campers/families

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5 out of 10
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Value for money
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Bryn W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Safe - gated drive, cafe on-site, pitch where you like.

Disliked Road noise from a major road audible throughout the day, no petting zoo or kids play area (indicated by the advertisement).

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From the manager: Hi,
Thanks for your review. We are near to a main road and this is specified on the page. It's very minimal from the camp site however. We definitely don't advertise as having a play area or petting zoo!

cafe with bfeakfast on side, lovely…

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 Aleksandra F. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked cafe with bfeakfast on side, lovely fishing area, grassy field, helpful staff - booked a late check out at the last minute, nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Rallies 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Makins Lakes

Makins Fisheries

Bazzard Road

Bramcote

Warwickshire

England

CV11 6QJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.48862°N
1.38837°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.1 mi Bus Station
7.4 mi Pool Meadow Bus Station
9.8 mi Clifton Road
Rail
3.3 mi Hinckley Rail Station
3.4 mi Bedworth Rail Station
3.6 mi Bermuda Park Rail Station
Airport
9.1 mi Coventry Airport
14.7 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
14.7 mi Birmingham International 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

If you’re in the mood for a quiet picnic or woodland stroll, Coombe Abbey Country Park (15 minutes’ drive) is a 500-acre parkland made for whiling away a day outdoors. There’s also a play area, zip lining and climbing forest if the family’s up for an active day. Or you could always try out the angling here too if your break really is all about fishing. Entertaining the kids shouldn’t be too tricky around these parts either. Immerse yourself fully in the medieval world of dungeons, knights and princesses, jousting and falconry with a visit to Warwick Castle (35 minutes). Or scream if you wanna go faster at Drayton Manor Theme Park, home to rollercoasters, Thomas Land and a 15-acre zoo. Animal antics of all kinds are also order of the day at Twycross Zoo (30 minutes).

Must see

Coventry Transport Museum 7.4 mi

Coventry Cathedral - St Michael's 7.5 mi

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre 7.5 mi

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum 7.5 mi

Stoneleigh Abbey 11.9 mi

National Trust

Baddesley Clinton 16.7 mi

Packwood House 18 mi

Staunton Harold Church 20 mi

Birmingham Back to Backs 21.5 mi

Charlecote Park 21.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BEDWORTH CEMETERY (COVENTRY ROAD CEMETERY) 3.6 mi

The Fosse Way – High Cross and The Claybrookes 4.9 mi

Burbage Common and Woods 4.9 mi

NEWNHAM PADDOX 4.9 mi

ARBURY HALL 5.1 mi

Local events

  • Moseley Folk Festival (Friday, September 4, 2026 – Friday, September 4, 2026)

    Birmingham, England 21.2 mi

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Thursday, August 6, 2026)

    Swadlincote, England 21.4 mi

  • Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Thursday, August 13, 2026)

    Chipping Norton, England 26 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 Makins Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Makins Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Makins Lakes? If you’re in the mood for a quiet picnic or woodland stroll, Coombe Abbey Country Park (15 minutes’ drive) is a 500-acre parkland made for whiling away a day outdoors. There’s also … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Makins Lakes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Makins Lakes? From $24.05 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.