Castle Farm Campsite
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- Wild camping on the banks of the River Nene near Fotheringhay Castle
- A 10-minute drive to historic Oundle; 25 minutes to Burghley House
- Back-to-basics grass pitches five minutes’ walk from a traditional pub
Site type
15
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 17 Apr to
9.5/10
Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
A peaceful, back-to-basics campsite with direct river access, praised for its stunning location and beautiful views. Visitors highlight the incredibly clean portaloos and the friendly, accommodating staff, particularly Kaz. The 'pitch-less' style allows for ample space. While facilities are basic, the relaxed atmosphere and natural surroundings are a major draw, making it ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, and escaping everyday life. Some mention potential wind exposure.
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Great location. Friendly staff. Portaloos were…
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Liked Great location. Friendly staff. Portaloos were very well presented.
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This is the perfect camp site - I just keep coming back!
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Liked Wonderfully peaceful setting convenient for kayak access
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks so much Helen!
Great place. Highly recommend
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Liked The basics. Atmosphere. The couple running the site are lovely. The village is a nice place to walk around. Plenty of space to pitch up. Camp fires allowed which is great.
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Fabulous site for children to enjoy yhe outdoors.
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Liked Lovely back to basics site- portaloos always clean and fresh.
Great to have somewhere for the children to play. The river is a great resource too - lots of swimmers, paddleboarders and kayaks
Disliked The dog poo bin was very smelly in the heat - and as it was situated next to the portaloos it made things very unplesant.
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Everything. Excellent site, stunning views, peaceful…
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Liked Everything. Excellent site, stunning views, peaceful and relaxing g.
Disliked Nothing
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360 degree views - anywhere on…
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Liked 360 degree views - anywhere on site you pitch up has a far-reaching countryside view
Riverside access
Wide open fields
Nooks and crannies at different height levels for you to find a perfect pitch
Local historic attractions adjacent
Village with pub diner adjacent
Plenty of local walks and watersports
Warden on site
Raised fire pits permitted
Water and portaloos (very clean)
Friendly staff
We have stayed here in our old classic campervan with our children a few times and it’s easy access.
Yesterday I stayed on my own with a tent, managed to have the whole top end of the field to myself which was lovely.
The site is good for children too plenty of space to run around and small wooded paths to explore. As long as vigilance is taken by the river. There is water safety equipment installed.
Disliked Nothing. I prefer basic campsites and I hope this one never changes from that!
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Clean facilities, large pitch, friendly site…
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Liked Clean facilities, large pitch, friendly site manager and beautiful scenery. Our favourite place to be on a weekend.
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Liked Nothing
Disliked Awful toilets. Very expensive
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From the manager: Thanks for your review and sorry you had this experience. I will give you a call today.
Charles
We had a wonderful stay at…
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Liked We had a wonderful stay at Castle Farm. We live quite close by but decided to take our 3 year old son on his first camping trip here. It was peaceful, picturesque, and the river frontage was stunning.
A special mention to Kaz and Mark for being wonderful hosts and for making our sons first experience so amazing. They couldn’t have been more helpful especially when our son lost a special dinosaur friend 😱 the effort they went to really touched us and created memories we’ll never forget! Thank you!
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We loved the setting and the…
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Liked We loved the setting and the access to the river. Wonderful welcome from Kaz and lovely clean toilets.
Disliked No dislikes we will be back
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Castle Farm Campsite
Fotheringhay
Northamptonshire
England
PE8 5HZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.52436°N
0.44443°W
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
Must see
Burghley House 8.2 mi
Peterborough Cathedral 9.2 mi
Rockingham Castle 11.7 mi
Barnsdale Gardens 14.1 mi
Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 18.5 mi
National Trust
Lyveden New Bield 6.6 mi
Houghton Mill 19 mi
Woolsthorpe Manor 21.1 mi
Peckover House and Garden 26.9 mi
Grantham House 28.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Fotheringhay - Elton - Nassington - Fotheringhay 0.3 mi
ELTON HALL 1.9 mi
APETHORPE HALL 2.5 mi
Wansford 3.9 mi
King's Cliffe and Apethorpe 4.1 mi
Local events
- Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday 4 September 2025 – Thursday 4 September 2025)
Stamford, Lincolnshire 8.6 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 Castle Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Castle Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Castle Farm Campsite? If you fancy having an easy day and staying close to the campsite, have a poke around the ruined castle in Fotheringhay (five minutes’ walk). It has played an important part in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Castle Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Castle Farm Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.