First Time at Rookesbury (Camping)
Visited Rookesbury for the first time for an overnight on Saturday 22nd Aug 15. Whilst we are caravaners and Club members we were looking for a night away in our tent. We booked on line (note to the Club - why doesn't tent booking for members get handled on the same pages as for vans) and had the usual email confirmation. The wardens we met at check in were very friendly and welcoming and we were directed to the tent field after being advised we could drop off/setup on the field but had to park in the tent field car park (which is fine as it keeps the field clear and is less damaging). We were really surprised by the size of tent field (great) and its tucked away behind the hedge such that you can't even see the main site. There were a few smaller tents around the edge when we arrived (we went for one of the big tent pitches in the centre of the field) but another 6 tents did come later that evening. The field is flat and well kept and with us having our dog with us was ideal as it was so close to the adjoining dog field. Before it was split (dog/tents) the dog field must have been one of the largest we have ever come across but even now its still very large and there was plenty of room for our dog to tear around. As always the wash blocks were clean and tidy. If I had to make a few suggestions on how to improve the tent field then a water tap on the field would be good, as would putting in some electric points (noting the price of a night in a tent is not a lot less than being in the van on an electric pitch).
I have camped at the Winchester site (which is nice and has electrics, but the tent area is very small and its not so secluded) so will definitely be coming back to Rookesbury (with both tent and van).
RobnTracy
Reviewed on 25/08/2015 20:28
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