Burrs Country Park Club Campsite

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Great location

We arrived on Sunday 19/07 in the afternoon. We had never been to this site before so were not expecting the problems getting into the site!! We had cars on both sides of the drive way, cars coming towards us even tho we couldn’t turn around. There is nothing on the info about this, basically be careful when driving down the main road towards the campsite which is right at the end of the main road. I couldn’t believe how arrogant some of the people were when they could see we had a caravan on the back of our car! The wardens were ok, very friendly but looked very stressed due to the numbers they were receiving on that day. One of the wardens understood about our problems getting into the site and have spoken to the police about this but nothing has happened. We asked for the family room key and was advised it wasn’t open! but in her second breath said she would think about it. My wife then went back to the office once we pitched and was advised no to the key. We have a young toddler and would have been useful to use the family room! The next day I went over to the reception and was given the key! overall really nice campsite but the main road in is very tight at peak times with people parking on both sides of the road and not giving way to people trying to get into the campsite. I understand the wardens are under a lot of pressure at the moment with the corona virus changed and maybe at the time of me asking for the family room key things were very stressful. I would recommend this site as it’s brilliant to get to different areas. Lovely to walk in the country park, unfortunately the steam train wasn’t running when we were there but we would like to go back for this.

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MrBell18

Reviewed on 25/07/2020 21:26

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Post lockdown outing!

Finally we managed to book and get away having had our March break cancelled by CV19.. We booked for 5 nights Sun to Fri for what is a reasonable price on a serviced pitch (water, grey water disposal, electricity hook up and TV antenna point) which makes for less social contact! Access to the site is through a housing estate road and signposted to Burrs Country Park so that's easy enough to find - however beware the very poor road surface and raised hump on min roundabout. As we arrived Sunday afternoon the country park was very very busy and people park on the access road which reduces the road to one lane only with nowhere to gonif you meet oncoming cars. Size is an advantage here and I just waited until they moved for me. Police have been called to try and sort this but Bury Council could do with enforcement as it's their land Arriving to the site there are 2 sets of barriers. The first you call the wardens on and they raise (passenger side of car) the second is outside the office as is normal. Once onsite your barrier card opens both sets. Check in and payment very easy given CV19 with absolutely no worries. Find a pitch as normal then go back to pick up cards. Toilets are accessed by code lock and gents allows 2 occupants at a time ladies 3. All facilities are very clean and cleaned regularly through the day with hand sanitizer available in each door way Site is tidy with pitches having been regravelled and all appear level Even the notorious Mr Grumpy warden really wasn't. - ,abide by the rules it's simple. Mind your speed too as we observed many people thinking 5 mph needs second or third gear. It's walking pace for a reason Sadly the ELR was closed during our stay - the station is on site - walk through the lane in front of The Brown Cow PH - good real ale and food here so worth a try also has a large beer garden -no children after 930 in the bar. Hope this helps someone -we would go back but probably not for a week again.

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Markrussell

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Reviewed on 17/07/2020 16:07

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Post Lockdown Visit

Arrived Sunday after the mad rush on re-opening day. All well organised. Check - in via office because we had vouchers. Only one customer in office at a time, screens at the desk, easy process for recording and destroying vouchers. On finding a pitch, returned to office for key fob which had been sterilised and staff explained the toilet block access system. Only 2 allowed in at a time controlled by ‘swimming pool’ type rubber bands. These are in a small, Milton filled, container outside the toilet block. If there are no bands then that should indicate the 2 spots inside are filled and you should wait outside. Doesn’t always work though because some were forgetting and walking in anyway and others weren’t returning the bands. If 2 people are having a shower and someone else wants the toilet they are in for a long wait - we used our own facilities. Hand gel dispenser outside office and toilets but none at the service points so take your own. Very enjoyable couple of days and very glad to be back. The Brown Cow at the side has a large and popular beer garden and the landlord has erected a very large marquee type structure. Tables available for booking inside for food - no ‘drinks only’ until food service has stopped and when we were there the pub closed at 9pm.

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AnnB

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Reviewed on 08/07/2020 11:56

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Arrived late on Friday

We arrived late Friday pm 11-15 December 2019, terrible weather & traffic over the M62 and phoned ahead to apologise, the staff were very helpful and understanding, they stayed a bit later while we groped around in the wind rain and DARK! so we could let them know our pitch details. The facilities were excellent, the standard you would expect. Access to Bury market is very good walk, bus or train in summer. Wifi for free is weak and distance a real choker, but it is a very small glass with lots of straws in it and open to hacking so I don't us it, just have my data topped up on my phone so I don't have to blame the site for no internet access. A great position and the pub on site is excellent with wholesome well priced food. Even in mid December a good clean standard even in atrocious weather, puddles? really?

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Andy Chadwick

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Reviewed on 10/03/2020 13:05

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lovely site despite the weather

stayed here over the weekend lovely site but some pitches need renovating just fresh stones on the only draw back is front barrier fob system on opposite side and when there only person you have to jump out the car fob it an jump back in before barrier closed very warm welcome from the wardens

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AKL1967

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Reviewed on 24/02/2020 21:55

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Rated 4 of 5

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Choose your pitch wisely

Arrived just before 12 and was warmly greeted by the Warden. Looked around the site and as others have mentioned many of the pitches looked 'tired', however it could be seen that many had been refurbished also. These 'tired' pitches during the weekend became prone to puddles, although it has to be said the weather two weeks previous had been dreadful. Found a newly laid pitch and set up. Facilities were good and clean, and tried a walk round the country park, must be nice in the dry weather. Went to the Brown Cow in the evening, and had a nice meal at a nice price, Good to see a busy pub. Walked into Bury, about 35m to the Market and the Transport museum, and on the way back stopped in the coffee shop, again very well kept and good service. Only down side is WiFi. As a Silver site I expected to be be able to join and read emails etc, however couldn't get a signal. We were right on the edge of the site next to the railway line, and found I could only get a signal by the toilet block and towards the shop.When mentioned to the warden I was told 'it maybe because of high usage'. Now I'm no expert , but I thought that as a Silver site this shouldnt be an issue. Am now wondering if we should have bought the years CMC subscription!

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peaf1997

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Reviewed on 23/02/2020 21:50

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No gravel!

We love this site and use it a lot for weekend breaks, as it’s only an hour from home. It’s great for our dog as it’s next to Burrs Country Park-so plenty of space to walk her. The Brown Cow pub next to the site has lovely food and wine is only £10 for any bottle. It’s about 30 mins walk to Bury market where you can buy the famous Bury black pudding and sausages. Our only grump is the standard pitches. Unless you book a fully serviced pitch you are lucky to have a pitch with gravel on it. We’ve noticed over the past 12 months the pitches gradually being depleted of gravel and over grown with clumps of grass and weeds. Especially the pitches to the left of the site close to the dog walking area. Our pitch was particularly bad this time as we arrived in the dark and didn’t notice how poor it was until the morning. It was just mud and puddles as it had rained during the night. I haven’t come across any other club sites where the pitches are so poorly maintained.

Response from the Club:

Many thanks for your review and we are so pleased that you love to stay at this site. Thank you also for your feedback regarding the gravel on pitches. We are pleased to advise we are working through topping up pitches for this season and work is due to start this week, weather dependent.

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Kagsy

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Reviewed on 29/01/2020 10:28

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Great Site

Good clean site and location, great pub just outside. 2nd visit in December but wont be returning any time soon, not very understanding during our last visit that had to be cut short due to issues with tow vehicle. Quite annoyed that reception had to confirm if RAC were allowed on site and then on leaving a day earlier, was immediately told there are no refunds despite not even asking for any. Sorry about poor review but still annoyed at the lack of empathy during a very stressful time trying to get car and caravan back home after a supposedly relaxing break, thank heavens for great friends.

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MX66

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Reviewed on 02/01/2020 16:21

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Rated 4 of 5

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Always a warm welcome.

Burrs has the 'site full' sign up and, as a regular visitor, it's no surprise. It is a great site with plenty to do in the vicinity, but it is the wardens that make it such a great experience. Friendly and welcoming, they run a tight ship - stalwarts Linda and Peter deserve a special mention. Wishing the team a happy new year and looking forward to many happy returns.

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AlAviano

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Reviewed on 29/12/2019 13:29

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Rated 4 of 5

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City break in a van

Visited this site for a 2 night stay and enjoyed the experience. The site is tucked away down a quiet lane but is close to everything you would ever need. On the first night we popped out to a local chippy for our dinner. We chose the direct footpath through the woods which was very wet but the shortest route and then walked back through the houses. Both ways were easy to find and took no more than 12 minutes from door to door. We also took a bus into town for the famed Bury market. The bus seemed expensive to me but then again I don’t use buses very often. We decided to get a Uber taxi back to the site from town and then wished we hadn’t bothered with the bus as the taxi was only £4.55 each way and dropped us off at the site entrance instead of a 10 minute walk away. Overall a great little site tucked away on the edge of town that is very open with few trees but also very secure. The wardens were really welcoming and friendly. Would definitely visit again.

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Tallbloke

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Reviewed on 14/11/2019 17:51

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