Spitfire Park
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- Camping in the grounds of a former WW2 Spitfire base in Cornwall
- Five minutes' drive from Perranporth; Newquay 20 minutes
- Parachuting, flying lessons, skid car training and archery
Site type
75
60
60
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 01 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
8.4/10
Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
81% would stay here again
What customers say
A well-liked, affordable campsite at a unique airfield, with plane and parachutist views. Guests love the friendly staff, big level pitches, and good value. Facilities are basic but clean, with hot showers, though some note wear and tear. Peaceful spot near coastal walks.
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Friendly clean and chilled
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (small)
Liked Had a awesome time,great campsite friendly clean and relaxed loved how friendly the staff were and how relaxed the place was got to watch skydiving and a few planes coming and going 100% be back
Disliked Leaving to go back to work
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Staff were great very friendly and…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (small)
Liked Staff were great very friendly and welcoming , facilities were clean and tidy and the views were amazing
Disliked Nothing
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Great site
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Dropped on this site needed a last minute over night stay looked at the reviews which all seemed rather negative but wanted to give a review as I found the site really handy the shower and toilet facilities were good and clean infact the showers were lovely and hot best I’ve ever known went to the cafe on site in the morning for breakfast and it was lovely really enjoyed our over night stay thanks for having us will come back again
Disliked Would love it to have electric hook ups that would then be perfect!
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Liked the location right on the…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Liked the location right on the coastal path pitches are all flat ample of space. Activities were great for all ages.
Disliked Disliked we stayed over bh period insufficient facilities for amount of people in the ladies only 2 toilets and 1 shower although there is a family room to use facilities there are portable showers also site but not kept clean over this period blocked toilet in the ladies etc but after the bank holiday period condition of the facilities improved appeared cleaner. My advice by all means book this site but not at bank holidays
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Do not feel that write up is accurate about this site.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very little about location and facilities.
Disliked It was extremely busy on arrival due to an event being held at the airport. We spent 20 minutes queuing on two occasions when we didn’t need to.
We could not access the cliff walk from the site and the walk into town was unsafe.
The cafe/bar was overpriced for the quality of food being served.
No details of car reg or anything taken to show that you were meant to be on the site- poor from a security point of view.
One toilet was permanently locked, meaning less facilities available
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Action towards cleaning and maintenance is required.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful sunset.
Disliked Truly awful toilets and shower facilities. Two toilets for the ladies, absolutely filthy, stayed two nights, they were only cleaned once, one toilet did not flush for most of the time leaving one working toilet. The shower floor was muddy. Bins completely overflowing. Pitches delimited so when we arrived some people had pitched with gaps too small to pitch up in, had to pitch practically on end of row too close to another tent. Very noisy on site in middle of the night and no signs to restrict speed so some campers driving too fast around the site. Access is along a narrow road and entrance is not clear
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I would go again they took sometime on the facilities.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked I liked that you could pitch up anywhere, great for bigger groups. The breakfast was really nice and came out quickly. Nice little park and goal for the kids.
Disliked The entrance to the campsite is the same as the driving/skydiving experiences so we had to wait awhile. It was a busy weekend but the the toilets and shower where not kept on top of. No toilet roll at times and unclean.
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The site has potential but facilities need upgrading
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Flat pitches, could choose your own pitch. A lovely spot, we enjoyed visiting Perranporth and St Agnes.
Disliked Bathroom facilities really let the site down. Toilets blocked, no sanitary bins and showers were a trickle. The facilities could not accommodate the number of campers.
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All in all its a nice level site but needs more toilet facilities.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Choice of plenty of spaces, with a great view of the sea and sunset. Level pitches and nice and quite at ni
Basic pitch, but what more do you need.
Disliked Only 2 toilets in the mens or women's and only 1 shower cubical. There is a family cubical which I suppose has a toilet and shower, but never looked.
As it was a bank holiday and there was also an event on for driving sports cars, it was extremely busy and definitely needs more toilets for how big the camp site is.
Only a couple of sinks for washing pots with Only cold water.
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Poor signage, poor facilities, packed in like sardines. Noisy.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (small)
Liked Not very much at all I'm afraid.
Disliked Noise went on all night, crowds because they pack them in. Lack of working toilets, dirty showers.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Spitfire Park
Perranporth Airfield
Higher Trevellas
Perranporth
Cornwall
England
TR5 0XS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.32788°N
5.17788°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevaunance Cove | 1.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 2.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth Penhale Sands | 4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 5.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthtowan | 6.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 10.3 km
Truro Cathedral 11.5 km
Fistral Beach 11.7 km
Blue Reef Aquarium 11.8 km
Newquay Zoo 12 km
National Trust
Trerice 11.7 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 12.7 km
Trelissick Garden 16 km
Godrevy 18.5 km
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 20 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hanover 0.8 km
Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 2.5 km
St Agnes Beacon 4.2 km
CHYVERTON PARK 6.3 km
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 6.4 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 Spitfire Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Spitfire Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Spitfire Park? If nothing can beat a day at the beach, Spitfire Park has you covered: Perranporth's spacious beach is a five-minute drive down the road and has miles of golden sands, grass-topped dunes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Spitfire Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon Please park in the camping field on arrival and sign in at reception in the Control Tower.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Spitfire Park? From R429,13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.