Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
View prices & book- Almost-wild camping pitches in 47 acres of the National Forest
- Twycross Zoo 10 minutes' drive away; pub across the road
- Income from pitches supports the preservation of the natural habitat
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £2,00 (R46,14) applies for the use of the shower.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
8 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 25.0m width x 5.0m depth (82.0ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 125.0m² (1345.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric gravel campervan pitch (woodland)
8 people maximum Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 2.8m width x 6.0m depth (9.2ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 16.8m² (180.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 92% of visitors View breakdown
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Beautiful location. Toilets spotless. Small, peaceful site.…
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Non-electric gravel campervan pitch (woodland)
Liked: Beautiful location. Toilets spotless. Small, peaceful site.
Disliked: Weather - very unlucky on this occasion but will try again
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Great back to basics escape
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked: The onsite staff and set up was amazing! Each pitch is nicely spaced so you get plenty of room and privacy. The pedal go karts for the kids were brilliant! The pub and play area were great for the hot weather and kids loved the onsite games and den building area
Disliked: Nothing
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Incredible place that barely exists any more
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked: Really do get a bit of your own woodland and can barely hear others on site. Staff were incredibly helpful and let us pick our own pitches
Disliked: Not sites fault but there were a group of guys in nearby pitch being loud till midnight
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Great place and welcoming
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Non-electric gravel campervan pitch (woodland)
Liked: Unbelievable place, arrived a bit later than originally planned but loved it from the start till then end, pitch was spacious and you’d think you was on your own although others were there, nice walk on site and a very chilled experience which is what it’s meant to be.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike at all
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Great little spot!!
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked: Friendly reception, nice area, perfect for wild camping.
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A perfect location for a getaway from ... everything
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked: Staff - really friendly, knowledgeable and helpful Wild Aspect - in the woods, back to nature, open fires Firewood - all available on site at reasonable prices Pitch Size - a really generous pitch with options for tent location, space to eat and separate space for the fire ... and still space to sling a hammock up. Pub 1 within 200yds for watering, food and a shower Pub 2 within 15 minutes walk
Disliked: Nothing ... it was fantastic!
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Spacious woodland pitches. 4 portable toilets. Each pitch has fire pit to…
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked: Spacious woodland pitches. 4 portable toilets. Each pitch has fire pit to use. Logs and kindling available to buy. Great secure site for kids to explore. Lovely attention to detail….. den building, go carts, pheasant feeders, toy box with football etc. Great communication from owner. Pub a stones throw away. Easy to find with coloured bunting on the entrance.
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Would recommend and gonna book again
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked: Amazing place! A lot of fun for kids. Quiet and peaceful. The owner very friendly and helpful. The nice pub not far away. And huge like for open fire 🔥
Disliked: No water on site, but there is the resolution. The pub very close with friendly staff.
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Excellent site and clean
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked: Lovely camping site. Our kids absolutely loved it. Quiet and private pitch. Will definitely visit again:)
Disliked: It would have been much better if there were proper toilet and water facilities
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A true gem
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked: Absolutely beautiful and secluded with friendly staff. Completely idyllic place to unwind. It was my first solo camp and I’m so glad I chose here to do it.
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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
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
Forest 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 nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
Snarestone Road
Newton Burgoland
Leicestershire
England
LE67 2SN
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.68398°N
-1.47085°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
Must see
Twycross Zoo 5.4 km
National Forest 7.6 km
Conkers Discovery Centre 8.6 km
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre 10.6 km
Calke Abbey 12.4 km
National Trust
Staunton Harold Church 10.8 km
Calke Abbey 13.4 km
Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 26.3 km
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 30.2 km
Kedleston Hall 30.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shackerstone and The Ashby Canal 3.2 km
Shackerstone - Newton Burgoland - Snarestone - Shackerstone 3.3 km
Measham - Conkers - Moira Furnace 3.5 km
Sence Valley Forest Park 4.7 km
Oakthorpe Willsley Circular 5.1 km
Local events
- Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Thursday, 8 August 2024)
Swadlincote, England 16.2 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.
Nearest sites
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- When can I check in and check out of Fire and Stars Woodland Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Fire and Stars Woodland Camping? From R913.69 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.