Spitfire Park
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- Camping in the grounds of a former WW2 Spitfire base in Cornwall
- Five minutes' drive from Perranporth; Newquay 20 minutes
- Parachuting, flying lessons, skid car training and archery
Campground type
75
60
60
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small)
2 people maximum 
8.5/10
23 reviews Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 4m depth (16m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
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Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum 8.4/10
187 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
84% would recommend this campground to a friend
82% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly rated, budget-friendly campsite with unique airfield views. Guests love the friendly staff, spacious sites, and value. Facilities are clean/basic, though some note wear. Peaceful, near coastal walks.
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked Beautiful sunset.
Disliked Truly awful toilets and shower facilities. Two toilets for the ladies, absolutely filthy, stayed two nights, they were only cleaned once, one toilet did not flush for most of the time leaving one working toilet. The shower floor was muddy. Bins completely overflowing. Pitches delimited so when we arrived some people had pitched with gaps too small to pitch up in, had to pitch practically on end of row too close to another tent. Very noisy on site in middle of the night and no signs to restrict speed so some campers driving too fast around the site. Access is along a narrow road and entrance is not clear
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I would go again they took sometime on the facilities.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked I liked that you could pitch up anywhere, great for bigger groups. The breakfast was really nice and came out quickly. Nice little park and goal for the kids.
Disliked The entrance to the campsite is the same as the driving/skydiving experiences so we had to wait awhile. It was a busy weekend but the the toilets and shower where not kept on top of. No toilet roll at times and unclean.
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The site has potential but facilities need upgrading
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Flat pitches, could choose your own pitch. A lovely spot, we enjoyed visiting Perranporth and St Agnes.
Disliked Bathroom facilities really let the site down. Toilets blocked, no sanitary bins and showers were a trickle. The facilities could not accommodate the number of campers.
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Poor signage, poor facilities, packed in like sardines. Noisy.
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small)
Liked Not very much at all I'm afraid.
Disliked Noise went on all night, crowds because they pack them in. Lack of working toilets, dirty showers.
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Unfortunately this will be our first and last trip to Spitfire.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Site didn’t give allocated pitches so it was great that we could pitch up wherever we wanted, especially as a big group of us.
Disliked Facilities were absolutely horrendous! Not enough showers or toilets to accommodate the whole site. There were times when the site had no water at all, and when it did, the water would trickle out of the showers. Toilets were very rarely cleaned and constantly ran out of toilet roll.
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Great for a couple of nights, would struggle to stay longer
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small)
Liked Great location ideal for us reasonably priced
Disliked Shower and toilet area basic, water pressure very poor ran out of water while showering,also not the cleanest
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Great site staff are funny and…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small)
Liked Great site staff are funny and so friendly cheap and easy also good cider!
Disliked Only downside is when busy there’s not enough bathrooms and showers or water never the less amazing
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Well over 60 pitches and only 2 female toilets with showers. V poor
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Plenty of space
Disliked But inadequate facilities.
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Would definitely come back to site.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Really enjoyed our stay.
When signing in we was welcomed & information given. Quick and simple. (Great)
Toilets/shower's were clean.
The whole pitch area was clean & free of rubbish (looked after)
Air strip was great to watch planes, if your chilling by the tent.
While there they had a car driving day (again great to watch some beautiful cars race around on Air strip)
Evening/night noise was respectful. Felt safe on site.
Beaches & shops are not far at all.
Disliked Nothing! Great all round.
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Very nice place to stay -…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small)
Liked Very nice place to stay - very relaxed laid back vibe.. Great if your an aircraft enthusiast,plenty of light aircraft bobbing about as the campsite is adjacent to to the airfield - it was a spitfire base back in WW2
(It’s not noisy from the aircraft’s I thought I’d add just in case due to it’s not flood lit or anything so mainly daylight flyers so it all quietens off at dusk)
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Beach access 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 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 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Hikers’ paradise 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
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Spitfire Park
Perranporth Airfield
Higher Trevellas
Perranporth
Cornwall
England
TR5 0XS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.32788°N
5.17788°W
Route directions
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevaunance Cove | 1.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 1.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth Penhale Sands | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 3.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthtowan | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 6.4 mi
Truro Cathedral 7.1 mi
Fistral Beach 7.2 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 7.3 mi
Newquay Zoo 7.5 mi
National Trust
Trerice 7.3 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 7.9 mi
Trelissick Garden 9.9 mi
Godrevy 11.5 mi
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 12.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hanover 0.5 mi
Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 1.5 mi
St Agnes Beacon 2.6 mi
CHYVERTON PARK 3.9 mi
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 4 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 Spitfire Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Spitfire Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Spitfire Park? If nothing can beat a day at the beach, Spitfire Park has you covered: Perranporth's spacious beach is a five-minute drive down the road and has miles of golden sands, grass-topped dunes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Spitfire Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon Please park in the camping field on arrival and sign in at reception in the Control Tower.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Spitfire Park? From $24.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.