Thurston Manor
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- At the foot of the Lammermuir Hills on the East Lothian coastline
- Fly fishing available on the site's freshwater lake
- 25 miles to Edinburgh
Campground type
56
56Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including access to the swimming pool, spa, sauna and entertainment are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- The sauna and steam room are currently closed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, Feb 17 to
This campground is a member of Verdant Leisure group.
Campsite types & availability
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum 
8.6/10
263 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.3m width × 9.1m depth (39m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (super)
6 people maximum 8.5/10
88 reviews Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 6.4m depth (51.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
84% would recommend this campground to a friend
79% would stay here again
What customers say
Thurston Manor provides a nice stay with clean, well-kept grounds, spacious sites, and friendly staff. Guests praise good value, a convenient location near the A1 and Dunbar, and amenities like the pool and restaurant. While most enjoyed the cleanliness and atmosphere, some noted dated elements and noise during busy times. Most guests highly recommend it and plan to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Clean toilets and showers. Helpful staff in reception.
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Location
Disliked Would have preferred more space between pitches.
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Cheap price for pitch. Lovely staff Restaurant…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Cheap price for pitch.
Lovely staff
Restaurant & bar reasonably priced, food was lovely never had to cook so was a bonus :)
Toilet & shower block were lovely & clean!
Absolutely would return here.
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Well kept grounds very clean it…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Well kept grounds very clean it has everything you need for a nice break
Disliked Pitch 61 has no water , not the end of the world but would be a better option to have
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Would visit again
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Liked Lovely place, great kids entertainment, swimming pool nice, clean and not over crowded. Ate twice in bar, nice meals and first night was given discount voucher. 10mins drive from Dunbar habour/castle, stunning worth viewing
Disliked None
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I would highly recommend this site to others
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked I really enjoyed my stay at Thurston Manor Park. All staff were
very helpful, toilets, showers were spotless and shower water pressure was brilliant.
Disliked Couldn’t find anything to dislike.
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Very clean facilities. Open and pretty…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Very clean facilities.
Open and pretty site.
Swimming pool and hot tub.
Very very good value !!
Disliked Couldn't find reception!
No WiFi at our pitch.
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From the manager: Thanks for the great feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the clean facilities, relaxing pool and hot tub, and the overall value of your stay.
Appreciate the note on reception signage and WiFi—helpful points we'll take on board.
Hope to welcome you back again soon!
– Team Verdant
Lovely campsite. Clean, quiet. Nice club…
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely campsite. Clean, quiet. Nice club house and cafe.
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Avoid.
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Location. We booked because it was handy for Berwick and Edinburgh and quick to get on the A1 for home.
Bathrooms with big showers and toilet in the same room. I wasn't travelling with my kids but if I had of been that would have been a massive plus.
We didn't go in the clubhouse/bar/swimming pool etc
Disliked We disliked the violent fight that broke out amongst several people that the security guards couldn't handle. We disliked that the police had to be called and were in the middle of the touring pitches arresting people and diffusing the situation until 2am. We disliked the fact that the management didn't check in with us at all to see if we were OK or follow up with any emails which makes me think perhaps its commonplace and we should have expected our night to be ruined. We disliked that when we arrived at 6:40pm (with check in advertised as until 7pm) we couldn't get hold of anyone on the out of hours security phone number we were told to ring.
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No customer care
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Facilities or toilets and showers were clean
Disliked Clientele and lack of care or concern by management despite police presence required two plots away until 2am.
Ok so the site couldn’t control the violent behaviour and language of two families adjacent to us. However they didn’t check on us at all. I tried reception at 9am and it was shut. We went out for the day and had no idea what we would face on our return. Happily the people who had been arrested had subsequently moved the caravan and campervan and it was quiet the 2nd night.
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Definitely not recommend
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (super)
Liked A good base for Edinburgh
Disliked 18th aug-22nd aug 2025. Nothing like advertised.our fully serviced pitch once set up awning was over manhole and the smell was horrendous on warm day . Toilets/showers were dated and as days went by faeces were in shower and on toilet seat. Children were just wandering in and out toilets. We left day early due to a horrendous evening different parts of the touring site people fighting both men and women security staff were there but it escalated quickly and left to long to call police. A man firstly was fighting swearing then row in front arguing then there was someone with axe/knife apparently smashing a motorhome then a woman screaming/swearing went on for over hr . Absolutely disgusting we wanted to leave that night but we left 6am on the 21st . I emailed Thurston manor and still waiting on response. I have never experienced anything like it .
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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 cafe On-site restaurant 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 Local produce 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 yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Thurston Manor
Innerwick
Dunbar
Lothian
Scotland
EH42 1SA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.95887°N
2.46248°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesands | 2.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Thorntonloch | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Dunbar (East) | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Dunbar (Belhaven) | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Pease Bay | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks & Main Guard 22.1 mi
Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery 22.1 mi
Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 22.2 mi
Palace of Holyroodhouse 27.5 mi
Our Dynamic Earth 27.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Deuchrie – Beltondod (Dunbar Common) 5.8 mi
Abbey St Bathans - Edin's Hall Broch - Abbey St Bathans 7.9 mi
St Abb's Head - St Abbs - Coldingham Bay - Eyemouth - Coldingham 13.1 mi
FIDRA (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/08/1988) 14.6 mi
Stobshiel – Lammer Law – Longyester 14.9 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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- Does Thurston Manor have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Thurston Manor dog friendly? Yes View all features
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Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Thurston Manor? From $29.76 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.