Buttercup Farm

Common Lane, Heapham, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5PT

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Club rating

5

13 guest reviews

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Ideal for ...

  • Adults
  • Dogs
  • Peaceful stays
  • Scenic views

Why stay here ...

This site offers stunning panoramic views of surrounding countryside and an up-close view of the airfield, which has been in use since World War II and is now a popular destination for private pilots and aviation enthusiasts. From your pitch, you can watch planes taking off and landing without spoiling your view of the panoramic open countryside. The surrounding countryside with ample off road public footpaths provides many locations that are ideal for dog walkers and families alike. 

The caravan site is located in the hamlet of Heapham, which is situated in the heart of Lincolnshire, a county known for its picturesque countryside, historic market towns, and stunning coastline. The site is just a short distance from the market town of Gainsborough, which is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and historic sites.

For those who want to explore the local area, there is plenty to see and do. The nearby town of Gainsborough is home to the historic Old Hall, a medieval manor house that is open to the public, as well as the Gainsborough Heritage Centre, which tells the story of the town's rich history. Also nearby is Hemswell antiques centre and the large Sunday Market.

Further afield, you can visit the city of Lincoln, with its famous cathedral and castle, or explore the miles of unspoiled coastline along the Lincolnshire coast. Lincolnshire Showground is only 14miles away. There is a bus stop directly outside the CL with buses to Lincoln and Gainsborough, travel is currently subsidised to travel all over Lincolnshire for as little as £2.00.

In summary, if you're looking for a unique and unforgettable camping experience with stunning views and plenty to see and do, the new caravan site in Heapham overlooking Sturgate Airfield is the perfect destination for you.

Facilities on site ...

  • Dog walk from site
  • Drive over waste disposal for motorhomes
  • Wi-Fi

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Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM

Latest departure time: 11:00 AM

0.75 acres

Electric amperage: 10

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Postcode:
DN21 5PT
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GPS:
Lat 53.38422 / Lon -0.68553
OS field ref:
SK875882
OS map ref:
112

Transport links

  • Buses go to: Lincoln/Gainsborough/Scunthorpe
  • Daily public transport within 1 mile
  • Nearest train station: Lea Road, Gainsborough.
  • Train station within 5 miles

Reviews

Club rating

5

13 guest reviews

Peace and tranquility
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Ease of arrival/welcome

Neil callear

Reviewed: 05/05/2025 16:30

Fantastic stay.

Fantastic stay.great surroundings, loved watching the light aircraft taking off and landing opposite the site.good cafe at the airport and a good pub,the rose and crown about half hour walk .Fantastic hosts,friendly and helpful.looking forward to going back .

Margaret Bell

Reviewed: 17/04/2025 19:24

Buttercup farm cl

Had a wonderful 4 days here at Buttercup Farm cl. A warm welcome from Mark and Donna. A lovely well kept site grass cut short and all facilities easy to use. Will certainly stay here again. Margaret Bell

Alex Leese

Reviewed: 27/03/2025 07:52

Everything I wanted

Stayed here for 3 nights and it was just what I was looking for. Very peaceful and quiet with great dog walks straight from the site. Donna and Mark were welcoming and relaxed, which just added to the peaceful environment.

Chris Howard

Reviewed: 18/03/2025 19:12

Relaxing break

Lovely well kept quiet site, with easy access, overlooking light aircraft airfield, enjoyed watching the planes and micro lights landing and taking off from our caravan, booking was very easy and emails responses were very prompt. Mark and Donna were very friendly and welcoming and were very informative of the... Show more

Christine McLellan

Reviewed: 28/02/2025 16:59

A bit of peace and quiet

A lovely quiet site with lovely owners. Booking and local information was quickly provided by Donna and Mark from our first enquiry. Loved watching the aircraft from the comfort of our Motorhome and walking the local lanes and footpaths. We will definitely return if in the area.

Deborah McEvoy

Reviewed: 25/02/2025 16:40

Just lovely 😍

What a lovely site Lovely welcome from the owners Nice big pitches Peaceful location Interesting area Aeroplane club just across the field we watched them from our motorhome then had a cycle round to the club where we had a nice lunch and met some of the owners of the... Show more

Alison Andrews

Reviewed: 24/11/2024 12:43

Lovely quiet and peaceful CL

We stayed at Buttercup Farm CL for 3 nights at the beginning of November with our two spaniels. It is a lovely CL in a small village, nice and quiet and no light pollution. Mark & Donna were there to welcome us when we arrived and gave us information about... Show more

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nodtez

Reviewed: 16/10/2024 11:44

perfect

our first visit and definitely not our last.the site provided everything we needed and paying for the electric you use is a plus, ours was only £2 a night even with heating on.great site for cycling from and good footpaths from the site.Donna and Mark very hospitable and available.looking forward... Show more

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Reviewed: 12/10/2024 17:01

Excellent CL

Excellent CL with all the usual facilities that are very well positioned .. There are 3 hardstanding pitches that directly overlook a small light aircraft airfield and behind the 2 large Grass pitches. All pitches are large and well spaced out and have 10 amp EHU. The site is in... Show more

ClubMemberF20C9D53BE

Reviewed: 30/09/2024 15:35

Very Relaxing Site

What a lovely site! So quiet and really interesting watching the light aircraft and microlights. The highlight was the owl hooting in the tree near the van! Donna was really great and we enjoyed our chats. Marked down 1 star, only because we had booked Plot 1 and someone... Show more

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Most recent reviews

Neil callear

Reviewed: 05/05/2025 16:30

Fantastic stay.

Fantastic stay.great surroundings, loved watching the light aircraft taking off and landing opposite the site.good cafe at the airport and a good pub,the rose and crown about half hour walk .Fantastic hosts,friendly and helpful.looking forward to goi...