Camping Le Vélodrome

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Spacious pitches
Large pitches
Neatly landscaped pitches
Pitch

  • Leafy campsite 10 minutes’ walk from central Albert in the Somme
  • Thiepval 10 minutes’ drive; Amiens 35 minutes; Arras 40 minutes
  • Spacious grass pitches five minutes’ walk from fishing and cycling
Whether you’re just passing through on your way from the Channel ports to the south of France, or staying around to tour some of the WWI cemeteries and memorials, Camping Le Vélodrome is a little patch of peaceful greenery 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Albert in the department of Somme. With spacious grass pitches sheltered by trees and divided by hedges for extra privacy, this landscaped site has facilities including a spotless shower block, a pétanque court and a quiet garden for putting your feet up and having a snooze. The pitches sit next to a brace of ponds where you can fish, stroll the leafy waterside and hire a pedal boat to explore the shoreline. Any cyclists among you can make a lap or two of the local sports track (five minutes’ walk), where there’s also a games pitch for kicking a ball around and a play area for the kids. Foodwise, you can pick up barbecue supplies from the local hypermarket (five minutes’ drive), or take a stroll into Albert to its welcoming bistros and cafés.

Site type

Tent pitches 45
Motorhome pitches 45
Rent a tent 16
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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. 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.
  • The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/06 et 30/09.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The games room is open between 01/04 and 30/09.
  • The bar is open between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Wed, 01 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
8

87% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

A lekker, centrally-located spot, a short stroll from town and perfect for exploring WW1 sites. Pitches are decent, staff are friendly, and facilities are mostly clean with hot showers. Some guests suggest updating facilities, noted low branches on pitches, and BYO loo roll.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Veel groen ..en de rust…

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6 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
No rating
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10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
3

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Veel groen ..en de rust

Disliked Geen wc-bril. En geen warme water ..
..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitch was excellent, lovely atmosphere.…

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9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Pitch was excellent, lovely atmosphere.

Disliked Faucet in toilet block not working.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely Campsite

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Location of site was great. Everyone seemed friendly. Showers were good and toilets clean. Price excellent. Pitch size varied.

Disliked Extra large motorhomes taking up two pitches. Cafe rarely open. Overgrown hedges.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location with just a short…

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9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
8
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10
Child friendliness
No rating
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9
Wifi
No rating

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location with just a short walk into Nevers. Site was clean and tidy. The staff were friendly and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site layout, superb welcome, close to…

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9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
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9
Wifi
10
mark p. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Site layout, superb welcome, close to town, great pitches, all necessary facilities, great site to explore battlefields from.. did I mention great staff and again, a lovely welcome

Disliked Missing toilet seats!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and well placed to visit…

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6 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
7

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet and well placed to visit WW1 sites

Disliked Lack of good hot water for washing dishes and lack of lighting in toilet area. Also sinks for washing dishes had no draining board.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for a one night stop

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6 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
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6
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Pitch size was good

Disliked Main toilet block needed updating. Secondary sanitary block needs refurbishing as floor is damaged and showers not working.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice area and pitches

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8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
1

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice site with good washing and toilet facilities.
Comfortable pitch for tent.
Only 15 minutes walk from Albert Centre.
Well signposted and easy to find.

Disliked Couldn't find anywhere to charge phone.
Lacked shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

De schaduw van een boom; De kraan…

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8 out of 10
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9
Value for money
8
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Ina L. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked De schaduw van een boom;
De kraan bij de plek

Recommend to friends Visit again

Generally the setting, trees, locations and…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
No rating
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
7

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Generally the setting, trees, locations and pitch sizes.

Disliked No hot water in showers. Hand basin not working in bathroom. Noise from a specific other site guest family.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Camping Le Vélodrome

Avenue Henry Dunant

Albert

Somme

France

80300

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

50,01003°N
2,65496°E

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

Set the scene for a tour of the Somme battlefields with a visit to the Musée Somme 1916 (10 minutes’ walk) in Albert, with informative subterranean displays of weapons and military uniforms as well as recreations of the wartime trenches. From there, you are within easy reach of the Thiepval Memorial (10 minutes’ drive), Pozières Memorial and Cemetery (five minutes) and the carefully tended ranks of graves in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery (15 minutes). Historic Arras (40 minutes) has plenty of WWI memorials too, evident when you visit the Carrière Wellington, a network of tunnels dug from medieval chalk quarries by the Allies. Going further back in time, it’s also worth stopping by the sprawling, star-shaped Citadelle d’Arras, built by military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban in 1672. If you’re travelling with kids, head for lively Amiens (35 minutes) to see big cats and red pandas at the Zoo d’Amiens Métropole, visit the Jules Verne House – former home of the madcap sci-fi writer – and climb to the top of the landmark Beffroi d’Amiens for views over city rooftops.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Vélodrome have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Vélodrome dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Vélodrome? Set the scene for a tour of the Somme battlefields with a visit to the Musée Somme 1916 (10 minutes’ walk) in Albert, with informative subterranean displays of weapons and military uniforms … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Vélodrome?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Vélodrome? From R368,61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.