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Electric optional grass pitch
From £25
6 people maximum 
9/10
50 reviews 
No dogs allowed Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Pitch size
Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Ground type
Grass
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent
Features
Electric: 10 amp extra cost Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max. Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max. Bring a pup tent 2 included, 2 max. Car 2 included, 2 max. Car parking by pitch/unit Chemical disposal point Picnic table Water hook-up Other restrictions
No dogs allowed
Extras
| Electric hook-up (10A) (1 max) | £7 per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £25 | |
Based on 1 night, 6 people | |
| 2 adults |
Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.
Vulcan Rest
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is highly praised for its exceptional location adjacent to RAF Coningsby, offering superb opportunities for aircraft spotting, including Typhoons and historic aircraft. Reviewers frequently mention the friendly and helpful owner, Dawn, and appreciate the well-maintained, level pitches. While facilities are basic, including a single toilet and wash basin, most visitors acknowledge this in advance and find the site perfect for its intended purpose. Some minor criticisms include the price for the basic amenities and the access road, but the unique aviation focus is overwhelmingly seen as a significant bonus.
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it's all about location and the aircarft
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Its all about location location location. Amazing for watching the planes at RAF Coningsby. Rustic site which is perfect for a quiet getaway. Exactly as described. Dawn is amazing and pops by daily and nothing is too much trouble. Small and friendly. Short walk to Farm shop (less than 20 mins) and can also walk into town (30ish mins)... loads to do in driveable distance. You may think it's a little pri ey for facilities but where else can you be runway side of an active base. If planes are your thing it's a bargain price.
Disliked Absolutely nothing
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Excellent site definitely will come again elsan and tap is all we need
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Perfect campsite for plane spotting.
Loved our stay there, the site has everything we needed.
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We wanted to see some planes…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked We wanted to see some planes and boy did we see some, Typhoons in abundance plus the BBMF returning from Blackpool - Lancaster, Spitfires and Hurricane. In addition to that we had an aerial display from Swallows/Swifts nesting in the barn, patridges and hares running around in the next door fields.
We loved it, a reminder of how caravanning used to be, a toilet and wash basin with cold running water only, in an out building and a pitch in the open counrtyside fantastic! We will definitely visit again.
Disliked No dislikes from
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We will definitely be back to watch planes again.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Location is key! Amazing place if you’re into planes.
Disliked The toilet really needs some money and time spent on it. No light, no room, no hot water.
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A great little site. Basic…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked A great little site. Basic facilities but clean and perfectly adequate for our needs.
In the middle of agricultural fields so views all around. A twenty minute walk along a farm track to Coningsby where there are shops, cafes and pubs, and also buses to Lincoln or Boston. Dawn, the owner, was really friendly and popped along to check everything was ok. Wouldn't definitely stay again if we were over that way.
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A must for any aviation enthusiasts. We will be returning.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked The position of the campsite, very close to the eastern end of the runway which is the home of the Battle of Britain Flight. We watched both Hurricanes and the Lancaster return from displays. The Lancaster obliged us to several ‘circuits and bumps’, we suspect to let everyone on board a chance to do landings and take offs. There is also a quick reaction RAF squadron using the airfield. Also the owner is very kind and patient about our booking.
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Great site, better than advertised.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Location, brilliant spot next to the RAF base, will turn anybody into a plane spotter.
The owner Dawn was pro-active with directions and information for arrival, she was also helpful & considerate with everything while we were there.
Nice walk into Coningsby or local pubs for eating and drinks.
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Great location, as close as you…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Great location, as close as you can camp to RAF Coningsby, 2nd time here and be last
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We'll be back 😊
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Excellent place to stay to watch the action from RAF Coningsby.
Basic but perfectly sufficient site with optional EHU.
Friendly owner and good pre stay instructions.
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Over priced for what's there.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Site location.
Disliked Not much effort put into site, fence made of old pallets, grass not kept well. Been on much better sites for half the price.
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From the manager: Thankyou for your review Timothy T,
It pays to do your research fully before booking any Campsite/Campground 🙂
We are a Rustic Farm Stay Campground set up for Plane Spotters, due to our close proximity to the Airfield at RAF Coningsby.
The Pallet Fencing is a quirky touch to the Campground/Campsite to which you are staying on.
The Campsite was a working Pig Farm in the past so the grass was never a “Grass Field” to begin with.
However unless you have not been living in the UK since April, you should be well aware of the Hot Weather and “Heat Waves” we have had and continue to be experiencing.
We are very flexible with booking arrival times and accommodate if Customers wish to arrive first thing in the morning, so unfortunately if the
Campsite has more than 2 bookings on it we don’t mow the grass until its empty or worse case scenario 1x Pitch is occupied.
Kind Regards
Vulcan Rest
Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Vulcan Rest
Moor Farm
Cross Keys Lane
Coningsby
Lincolnshire
England
LN4 4RT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.09764°N
0.14968°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skegness | 20.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ingoldmells South | 21.8 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel St Leonards | 22.1 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Anderby | 22.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Moggs Eye | 22.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 18.6 mi
Lincoln Cathedral 18.6 mi
Lincoln Castle 18.7 mi
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 21.6 mi
Belton House 22.2 mi
National Trust
Tattershall Castle 1.9 mi
Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 13.5 mi
Gunby Hall 15.3 mi
Grantham House 24 mi
Woolsthorpe Manor 28.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Coningsby - Tattershall Thorpe - Tattershall Castle - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 1.2 mi
REVESBY ABBEY 5.5 mi
SCRIVELSBY COURT 5.8 mi
Horncastle - Viking Way - Woodhall Spa 7.8 mi
Battle of Winceby, 1643 8.5 mi
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Vulcan Rest have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Vulcan Rest dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Vulcan Rest? Hot foot it to The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitors Centre (five minutes’ drive) for guided tours of the flight hangars, and visit the solemn Dambusters Memorial in Woodhall Spa, which … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Vulcan Rest?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Vulcan Rest? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.