Sunflower Park

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Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Grass pitches and entrance
View of the pitches from the woodlands
The picnic area, overlooking the fishing lake
The picnic area
The picnic area in winter
Electric grass and hardstanding pitch
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Grass pitches
Grass pitches and entrance
View of the pitches from the woodlands

  • Remote and rural site in the Lincolnshire countryside
  • Home to many rescue animals including hens, pigs, geese and ducks
  • Fish at the well-stocked lake for an additional fee
What a lush site this is for holidays in the Lincolnshire countryside, whiling days away fishing, woodland walking and just lazing by the lakeside with an open book or one's very own thoughts. There are animals too… Small and family-run Sunflower Park near Gainsborough has taken in quite a few rescue animals in their time (they're a friendly and welcoming lot here), so on site you'll meet the three family pets as well as some alpacas, several ex-battery hens and their strutting cockerel. Also adopted are a family of geese, ducks, Kunekune pigs and a couple of Gloucester old spots: do make sure to say hi to all. As you might guess, this is a relaxed and amiable site, set remotely and rurally on a five-acre plot that includes paddocks, a playground, open pastureland, a private woodland walk and a well-stocked fishing lake (grab a fishing day pass for a small additional fee) exclusively for guests' use. You might reckon the park's remote rural setting makes it a wildlife haven too, and you'd reckon right: its boundaries run directly into Laughton Forest's Tuetoes Wood, a Forestry Commission nature haven for walking and cycling among the trees, and home to wildlife like deer, foxes, owls, rabbits, jays, pheasants, cuckoos, woodpeckers – all within viewable and hearing distance from your pitch. Sunflower Park has toilets, showers, a drying room, a launderette and ice pack freezing. Firepits are available for hire for the whole of guests' stays and arrive full and ready to light. Please note that due to being in a forest location and on sandy ground, you will most likely come across spiders, ants, lizards, grass snakes, beetles etc. Please only book if you are comfortable with the fact that there will be wildlife around you.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 231 Pitchup.com customers

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Wildlife havenPeacefulForest

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This family spot has a chill vibe, lots of animals to meet, a play area and nearby bush walks. Guests rave about the friendly hosts, clean facilities, and kid-friendly fun. A few noted sandy spots, occasional animal smells, and wished for newer ablutions. Great for families and animal fans, many plan to come back.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site. Will definitely come back. Loved it!

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Catherine S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Stayed as a family with a 4 year old and a dog.
Loved that there was a dog run we could let him off the lead in.
Loved the animals
The kids play area was good but needs a little maintenance
We didn't use the bar or the shop but it's nice to have the option of them on site.
It was very quiet so we had lots of space, not sure how it would be when it's busy.
We can't wait to come back

Disliked The site was quiet but the toilets were not kept particularly clean. The bins could have been emptied more and toilet rolls replaced for example.
We struggled a bit as its very sandy however when the grass settles in where the land has been leveled it will be much better

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Excellent stay as usual…

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Samantha H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent stay as usual

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From the manager: 🌻🌻🌻

Lovely, friendly , will return

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely quirky site. Flat pitches. Owners very friendly. The bar/cafe were useful. The entertainment over Easter was enjoyable.
The animals were fab as was the dog exercise field.

Disliked The toilets could do with a clean am/pm especially when so busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Morning. Thankyou for your kind review.
Youre right about showers n toilets
We endeavor to do a couple of cleans per day but we have issues with getting in them or closing them off when they are almost contently in use. Especially in morning.
People too could clean up behind themselves

Cracking site for kids loads…

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Adam B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Cracking site for kids loads to do and super friendly staff. All animals where great and fantastic for families

Disliked Toilets and showers could do with abit of work

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From the manager: 🌻

Very polite and friendly. Clean…

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chris n.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very polite and friendly. Clean

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From the manager: 🌻

Great size pitch, hosts were a…

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John B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great size pitch, hosts were a great couple. Site is really welcoming and in a beautiful spot.

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From the manager: 🌻

Amazing people, very relaxed animals were…

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Elliott D.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Amazing people, very relaxed animals were good to train my puppy! Great bar with great atmosphere.

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From the manager: 🌻

The site was amazing - a…

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Sean D.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The site was amazing - a nice family run site with everything you needed and more.

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From the manager: 🌻

Great little place! We have visited…

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Tracy H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great little place! We have visited several times with our grandchildren and always had a lovely time. The hosts are really friendly and welcoming and the whole site has something for everyone. Lots of animals and play areas for little ones and great food/showers and toilets areas.

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From the manager: 🌻

Absolutely amazing servicing, fun for a…

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James H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely amazing servicing, fun for a couple of mates wanting to go camping cheaply

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Sunflower Park

1 South Carr Villas

East Ferry Road

Laughton

Gainsborough

Lincolnshire

England

DN21 3QF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53,49544°N
0,7291°W

Route directions

On arrival, at the front of the property please follow the signs to the campsite area at the back of the residence.

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Bus Station
23,9 km Bus Station
25,9 km Goole Airmyn Road
Rail
9 km Kirton Lindsey Rail Station
10 km Althorpe Rail Station
11 km Gainsborough Central Rail Station
Ferry
40,9 km Hull Ferry Terminal
Airport
18,6 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
18,8 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
27 km Humberside Airport

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

Walkers, hikers, cyclists, energetic runners and nature spotters have Tuetoes Wood right beside Sunflower Park, the Forestry Commission-managed and publicly accessible part of vast Laughton Forest. If you're an avid animal fan, take time to get to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park just outside Doncaster, home to a menagerie of over 300 from around the world, and to The Deep at Hull, one of the biggest aquariums in the UK and a habitat for over 3000 marine critters. Going south, history buffs can get to Lincoln for 11th-century Lincoln Cathedral, the third biggest in Britain after St Paul's in London and York Minster. Lincoln Castle is also well worth a look, to gaze geekily upon one of the four original remaining copies of the Magna Carta.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cleethorpes 47,2 km Estuary N/AGoodExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Far Ings National Nature Reserve 27,8 km

Lincoln Castle 31,6 km

Lincoln Cathedral 31,7 km

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 31,8 km

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens 34,5 km

National Trust

Mr Straw's House 32,5 km

Clumber Park 33,8 km

Maister House 38 km

Nostell Priory and Parkland 47 km

The Workhouse, Southwell 48,1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Haxey - Epworth - Belton (or) Belton - Epworth - Haxey 6,8 km

Belton - Epworth Turbary - Epworth 7,9 km

The Lakes and Rhododendrons of Twigmoor Woods 11,2 km

BECKINGHAM MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/12/2005) 11,9 km

Ealand, Crowle and The Regen Way 12,1 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 Sunflower Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sunflower Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sunflower Park? Walkers, hikers, cyclists, energetic runners and nature spotters have Tuetoes Wood right beside Sunflower Park, the Forestry Commission-managed and publicly accessible part of vast Laughton Forest. If you're an avid animal fan, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sunflower Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sunflower Park? From R661,98 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.