Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
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Site size
Max 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)
Features
Other restrictions
Awnings not allowed
Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed
Extras
Dog (2 max) | price varies | |
Extra car (1 max) | £3 (£3) per stay | |
Fort Douglas Entry (1 year old) (8 max) | £3 (£3) per item | |
Fort Douglas Entry (2-4 years old) (8 max) | £6 (£6) per item | |
Fort Douglas Entry (5-12 years old) (8 max) | £7 (£7) per item | |
Fort Douglas Entry (Adult 13+ years old) (8 max) | £3 (£3) per item |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
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Dalkeith Country Park
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Voted 74% of visitors View breakdown
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Park facilities was very clean and well layed out…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (small)
Liked: Park facilities was very clean and well layed out
Disliked: Campsite was quite a long way from the main entrance to the park.
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A recommended campsite for easy access to the Edinburgh Fringe Fest.
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Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked: A great set up, clean, and friendly staff!
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Liked the quite location within the country park. Showers hot and clean Easy…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (large)
Liked: Liked the quite location within the country park. Showers hot and clean Easy to get to zdalkieth and Edinburgh Liked the free WiFi (good speed)
Disliked: Would have liked the option for electric hookup
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Small, safe campsite where the kids could run freely...…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked: Small, safe campsite where the kids could run freely...
Disliked: Noise of traffic and aeroplanes over night
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Excellent all round
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Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked: The size of the site. The helpful staff. Clean facilities. Quiet away from traffic. Will be recommending to one and all. Thank you
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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The hosts, the location (at the park and near Edinburgh), tents only.…
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Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked: The hosts, the location (at the park and near Edinburgh), tents only.
Disliked: The abuse of the facilities and the 'pitch wherever you like'.
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Great stay
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Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked: Clean facilities and warm showers, plenty of space and lit walkway. The communal bbq area, covered seating and games were a nice touch. Lovely country park setting and great location for getting into Edinburgh.
Disliked: Shame we can't park cars by pitch but the car park was very close by and they lend wheelbarrows to use to cart your stuff.
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Facilities basic but ample for a couple of nights. Good value.
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Primitive grass tent campsite (small)
Liked: The country park was a beautiful setting with lots to do and great walks!
Disliked: The weather wasn’t great! lol but it added to the adventure
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enjoyed the stay, and facilities made life easy for young children.
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Primitive grass tent campsite (large)
Liked: Excellent facilities including covered picnic bench and generously sized barbecue area and immaculate shower/toilets Lots to do in the park for younger and older kids plus lovely trails in woods. The Kitchen restaurant is recommended, but mid priced, the cafe is also great for sandwiches and kids lunchboxes, especially if you like local baker Mimi’s cakes and bakes.
Disliked: Tips: The far end of the campsite is a brisk 5 minute walk from the car park. Some wheelbarrows are available to transport gear, but we were grateful for our own folding trolly. The field had been mowed and then rained on meaning clumps of long wet grass stuck to footwear and the tent. Saw some people with a leaf blower to clear their pitch. We took a small broom to the tent before packing away and then air dried more debris off from the base of the tent at home.
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Great site, friendly relaxed staff, very relaxing. Highly recommend.
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Primitive grass tent campsite (small)
Liked: Friendly, clean, beautiful site. If you're happy to have the basics of toilets, showers, kitchen area and are on a budget this is the perfect site for you. The walks around the park are breathtaking in every sense. The flora and fauna were superb (except for one grey squirrel who had a mischievous side). Plenty to do on site with Go Ape, adventure playground, shops etc. The history of the park is there to see with old buildings extremely well renovated.
Disliked: The site isn't open for a long enough period. I'd be back again this year if it had a longer season. The hills! I know nothing can be done about them and they are part of the charm but my legs and feet haven't stopped complaining yet!
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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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Dalkeith Country Park
Via The Town Gate
Dalkeith
Lothian
Scotland
EH22 2NA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.90478°N
-3.0599°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Portobello (Central) | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Portobello (West) | 4.6 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Poor |
Seton Sands | 7 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | N/A |
Longniddry | 8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Kinghorn (Pettycur) | 12 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Palace of Holyroodhouse 5.5 mi
Our Dynamic Earth 5.5 mi
Mercat Tours (Edinburgh Walks) 5.8 mi
National Museum of Scotland 5.8 mi
St Giles' Cathedral 5.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Roslin and the North Esk Valley 5.2 mi
Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat 5.3 mi
Blackford and Braid Hills 5.9 mi
Edinburgh: the Two-Hour Tour 6 mi
Edinburgh - New Town - Water of Leith - Botanic Garden 6.2 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Dalkeith Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dalkeith Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Dalkeith Country Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.