Riverside Camping
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- Peaceful five-acre farm meadow on the edge of Thornton village
- Bletchley Park 20 minutes’ drive; Oxford 45 minutes
- Pet-friendly; a few minutes’ walk from the River Great Ouse
Site type
50
50
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 17 Jul to
Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Basic, tranquil riverside spot. Friendly hosts, clean loos and showers, big fields. Some felt facilities, esp. washing up & loos when busy, need a spruce. Heard other campers sometimes. Good value, many keen to come back.
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Last updated 2026/07/28
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely location, quiet campsite, facilities were clean and near to the main field
Disliked Nothing really
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A brilliant place to relax! We…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked A brilliant place to relax! We spent a few days here and I can wholeheartedly recommend this campsite. The grounds are well-maintained, clean and well-lit at night. The toilet and shower facilities are cleaned regularly, and there’s unlimited hot water. The staff are very friendly and helpful. A big plus for being close to nature, the peace and quiet after the night-time curfew, and the convenient location near the river. We’ll definitely be back!”
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We had an absolutely wonderful weekend…
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Liked We had an absolutely wonderful weekend here and couldn’t recommend this campsite more!
The campsite is beautifully maintained, peaceful, and perfect for families. It is very child-friendly and also pet-friendly, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The toilets and shower facilities were spotless and exceptionally clean throughout our visit.
The owner was incredibly kind, welcoming, and always happy to help, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived.
The location is fantastic – you can relax by the river, go for a swim, enjoy a BBQ, and spend quality time surrounded by nature. It’s the perfect place to unwind and create amazing memories with family and friends.
Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a relaxing, clean, and friendly place to stay. Five stars – an amazing experience!
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The space it’s a very big…
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked The space it’s a very big open field
Disliked We were not greeted on arrival or once during our stay. Slightly miss leading tick box selection on pitch up- no “toilet block” but rather 2 toilets built into a portaloo base, no lights or toilets so by 6am the next day they were covered in wee unsure where the near by bar is or farm shop. Won’t be returning
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From the manager: May I correct you?
We have 2 flushing toilets and 3 hot showers.
There is someone resident on site. However it does say on our site that it's a pop up farm campsite and we say to show up and pitch up where/when you like before we come round to greet you.
There are lights outside the toilets and they are scrubbed and washed every 2/3 hours during the day. However it only takes 1 person overnight to be irresponsible. Regrettably we cannot sleep outside the toilets all night and clean after each person uses them. It is required that guests show some responsibility for the way they treat our toilets.
I'm sorry you had a bad experience and failed to appreciate the beauty of our riverside spot.
I believe we keep a clean set of toilets and provide a welcoming informal atmosphere where people can pitch up where they want and enjoy a piece of countryside not normally open to the public.
Not quiet
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Rural location
Disliked Not quiet - several large groups with big speakers near the access to the river. Like a mini-rave! Which is a shame as would have been nice riverside location.
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A nice site for an overnight stay in our campervan.
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Simple site with plenty of space in countryside surroundings.
Friendly welcome on arrival.
Clean facilities on arrival.
Disliked Toilets could be checked and cleaned a bit earlier in the morning.
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Lovely big open field next to…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely big open field next to the river. Plenty of space.
Basic shower and toilet and washing up area, but it meets the needs.
Very peaceful. We will be going back again.
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Piece & quite,nice shower Descent position…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Piece & quite,nice shower
Descent position for where I wanted to be in the 3 days.
Cheap as chips also
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Great pop up site
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Brilliant little pop up site.
Basic with couple of toilets, one shower and one washing up sink.
But located next to a beautiful river, friendly guy running the site. Great little get away for a bargain price.
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Very friendly welcome. The campsite is…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Very friendly welcome. The campsite is accessed through a working farm with goats and some sheep. Facilities are basic but good with flushing toilets and a cold water washing up area. Good 4G signal. There's a nice pub 2 miles up the road.
Disliked The river was a bit stagnant and had a smell due to lack of recent rainfall, but I'm sure it's normally fine. It was only a problem in the immediate area.
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Pop-up campground
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Riverside Camping
Home Farm
Thornton
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
England
MK17 0HG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52,01687°N
0,90765°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
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
Stowe Landscape Gardens 7,8 km
Silverstone Circuit 10,3 km
Bletchley Park 11,4 km
Gulliver's Land 12,7 km
National Waterways Museum -Stoke Bruerne 14 km
National Trust
Buckingham Chantry Chapel 5,8 km
Stowe Landscape Gardens 8,2 km
Claydon 11,1 km
Ascott 19 km
Waddesdon Manor 19,5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Thornborough - Thornton - Nash - Thornborough 2,3 km
Stony Stratford, the Ouse and the Grand Union Canal 5,9 km
STOWE 7,7 km
Around Stowe Landscape Gardens 7,8 km
Stowe - Dadford - Chackmore - Stowe 7,9 km
Local events
- Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday, 13 August 2026 – Thursday, 13 August 2026)
Chipping Norton, England 30 km
- Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Oxford, England 43,7 km
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 Riverside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Camping? National Trust - Stowe Gardens (20 minutes’ drive) is a splendid Georgian estate dotted with architectural follies, monuments and statues. One of the five temples on the grounds is adorned with 16 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Camping? From R532,21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.