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Why stay here ...
The Old Vicarage is a 17th-century house in a small village conveniently located just off the A1, 6 miles from Worksop and 25 miles from Nottingham. Pitches are located around the grounds, which run down to the banks of the Poulter.
There's plenty of space around the site for traditional outdoor activities, with a rope swing and stepping stones over the shallow river and a bridge that's perfect for playing Pooh Sticks. In the surrounding area there are animal parks and nature reserved to walk around, or you could follow one of the trails in the historic Sherwood Forest.
Guest facilities on the site centre around the Cave Bar, at the foot of an exposure of 500 million year old sandstone, and with a chillout room, TV room and games to play open Bank Holidays.
Other amenities include a washing-up area and bathrooms with showers, toilets and baby changing facilities. Family friendly. Groups welcome. Barbecues, campfires & dogs allowed. Recycling available. Free WiFi. Ice pack freezing. Parent & baby washroom and disabled facilities. Grass pitches. Electric hook ups available.
Twin Axle vehicle onwers please speak to owner at time of booking and note the length restriction.
Please keep to the left and approach the CL slowly. Please note that motor movers are advisable for caravans.
Nearby attractions and activities include:
- Golf course: 3 miles
- Clumber Park (National Trust-owned country park): 5 miles
- Idle Valley Nature Reserve: 6 miles
- Walking and birdwatching in Sherwood Forest: 7 miles
- Wetlands Animal Park: 8 miles
- Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre (archaeological museum in a limestone gorge): 10 miles
- Sundown Adventureland: 10 miles
- Lace Market, Nottingham Comtemporary Art Gallery and Nottingham Castle: 25 miles
- Sherwood Forest and The Major Oak
- Bolsover Castle
- Thoresby Park
- Rufford Park
- Hardwick Hall - Bess of Hardwick
- Newstead Abbey - one home of the poet Lord Byron
- Nottingham City can be reached by train on the Robin Hood Line at Whaley Thorns station which is within walking distance.
- Newark, with its antique shops - and time your visit to coincide with one of the Newark Antique Fairs (or visit Hemswell Antique Centre)
- Chesterfield with its Crooked Spire.
Nearby Leisure:
- Canoeing/kayaking, climbing, cycle hire, cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, indoor pool, leisure/theme park, mountain biking, restaurant, sailing, tennis, watersports.
Nearby Amenities:
- Bar, farmers' market, public transport, shop.
Prices
| Date | Pitch + 2 Adults |
|---|---|
| 01/01/2023 - | £25.00 |
Pitches
Types of pitch: hardstanding, grass
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
0.5 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
Recycling Facilities
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Directions
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DN22 8AS
- GPS:
- Lat 53.27236 / Lon -0.964153
- OS field ref:
- SK692753
- OS map ref:
- 120
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Retford
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Retford
- Train station within 5 miles
Reviews
Mill lane
Reviewed: 26/09/2024 12:15
Beautiful setting
Second time we have used this site for a one night stop. Just off the A1 but in a valley so traffic noise is a very low hum. Very pretty site set amongst trees with a shallow river running through. Choice of hard standing or grass both with ehu. Warmly welcomed by Sue... Show more
Monty Marshall
Reviewed: 27/06/2024 13:46
Dreadful
What a dreadful campsite. I chose it due to location on the A1 but wish I hadn't bothered. On arrival there was a long queue, the site was filled with camping folk fit to burst. The field was very wet, too wet for a new arrival and we were told could... Show more
Ray55
Reviewed: 14/06/2024 15:34
Convenient for A1(M) Beware narrow tight access for longer vans.
Great access from the A1(M) I chose to approach from south even though had come from the north. Did my Google Earth check first. The drive to the CL from the road is narrow and single track with one passing spot from what I remember. You are clearly warned before... Show more
keithm7272
Reviewed: 19/09/2023 08:45
wonderful stop off
Stayed at this CL on the way up and then again on the way back on a trip to the North East last week. Very pretty and peaceful little spot (admittedly we weren't there when they had a wedding on which no doubt would have been a bit livelier), good... Show more
scruffy1962
Reviewed: 17/10/2021 10:31
Chill, relax, unwind !
Loved this site, greeted on arrival my a nice gentleman who directed us to our pitch and pointed out amenities. Very quiet, 2 Moho’s and 2 tents. Lovely walks around the site and stream. Great site will definitely be back.
The Plant Botherer
Reviewed: 11/05/2021 19:14
I arrived thinking I would definitely stay again and left knowing I will never return
The location is convenient, just off the A1, and the noise from traffic is not excessive. The site is attractive, with a pretty stream running through it. I arrived mid-afternoon, rang the doorbell and waited (as the notice suggested arrivals should). I was trying to be helpful as I was... Show more
The Tuts
Reviewed: 10/08/2020 15:33
Our favourite place to escape to
We found this beautiful site not long after it opened to camping. Sue and the team always makes us feel welcome. We find it far more relaxed that other sites we've visited which is just what we want. If you have children or grandchildren they will absolutely... Show more
ISHA
Reviewed: 27/05/2019 18:33
Beautiful setting shame about the site
We spent a bank holiday here with some friends , we had visited the wkend before and looked idyllic, when we returned for the bank holiday we where met with loads of tents camper vans trailer tents. To say it's a 5 van site we weren't expecting this. Electric was... Show more
mecco
Reviewed: 09/07/2018 13:36
Little gem
This weekend I found the most idilic cirtiified camp site and only 10 minutes from home, the warm and relaxed greeting from Sue, Sean and all the staff made a refreshing change from some sites I’ve visited. The site had a quaint stream running through it, zip wire, rope... Show more
Hetti2
Reviewed: 30/05/2018 19:38
Beautiful location by a stream - shame about quality of the site!
Liked: Picturesque setting by a stream Obviously great fun for younger children Toys and games provided outside Has basic facilities for campers Some electric hook up points Ice cream van came on site One general shop in village within walking distance. We had good weather all weekend. Disliked: Price - expensive compared to similar quality sites.... Show more
Most recent reviews
Mill lane
Reviewed: 26/09/2024 12:15
Beautiful setting
Second time we have used this site for a one night stop. Just off the A1 but in a valley so traffic noise is a very low hum. Very pretty site set amongst trees with a shallow river running through. Choice of hard standing or grass both with ehu. W...
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