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
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Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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The most relaxing part of life. Beautiful view and cleaning of this…
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Liked: The most relaxing part of life. Beautiful view and cleaning of this place make me come back again.
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Large pitches, beautiful views, lovely walks nearby, helpful friendly staff and super…
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Liked: Large pitches, beautiful views, lovely walks nearby, helpful friendly staff and super clean services. Also loved the back to basics camping and the fact we could have a controlled campfire in the evening. One of the best little sites I've had the pleasure of staying on in 20 years of camping 👍👌
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A real treasure
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Liked: This was my first foray into cycle camping. It'd been 25 years since I last camped. When this was as a family, and was over many years and numerous camp site around the UK.
Castle Farm Campsite I would rate at the top of my favourites. The simplicity and basic nature of the site was refreshing. To be met by Kaz and her partner who were very welcoming, friendly and informative. There are no plots set out. Simple etiquette rules to follow. I found a nice pitch near the river.
What added to the experience was the wind and rain overnight. I loved it. I was there to test out my new gear. Which didn't fail me
The location adds to the experience. The history and beauty. I shall be returning.
Disliked: I was only able to stay the one night.
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Beautiful unspoiled site by the river, steeped in history.
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Liked: Beautiful campsite and location by the river, with amazing history right there. It feels utterly unspoilt. We booked because of an interest in Mary Queen of Scots and the Plantagenets. It’s cool to have such history right there.
Disliked: We had booked and paid via pitch up but when we arrived they weren’t expecting us, and the campsite had officially closed the week before. Luckily we were allowed to stay but they had already removed toilet facilities, which wasn’t ideal and we were glad of the 24 hour Esso a five min drive away just in case. So we recommend confirming bookings directly with the campsite if late in season, rather than trusting the reliability of the availability dates on pitch up. We did still have a lovely time, but we are both fairly chilled people. Others may have really struggled or had to cancel their holiday.
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From the manager: Thanks for being so reasonable and sorry for the mix-up! Hope to see you again next season.
Lovely campsite with direct access to the river
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Liked: Simple campsite with direct access to the river neve. Plenty of space to pitch up where you like. Lovely pub within walking distance.
Disliked: Only two toilets at the moment but both were really clean.
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Excellent site with friendly staff and beautiful grass pitches.
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Liked: On arrival I was met by the lovely Kaz who told me about the site and then pointed me in the direction of the most magical spot overlooking the River Nene.
Two portaloos were in the same field. The cleanest and nicest smelling portaloos I've ever encountered.
The site was incredibly peaceful. I came to sit and relax but other, more adventurous souls were paddle boarding and fishing.
The stars at night were beautiful as very little light pollution.
Disliked: Going home!
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Laid back atmosphere, very close to the river which was absolutely perfect…
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Liked: Laid back atmosphere, very close to the river which was absolutely perfect for paddle boarding. The portaloo’s were always very clean and tidy with plenty of toiletries. It had everything we needed. We had the best weekend. Beautiful location, we will be revisiting.
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The place The surrounding area The hospitality of the guy who was responsible…
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Liked: The place
The surrounding area
The hospitality of the guy who was responsible for receiving guests
The other guest
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Friendly atmosphere
Disliked: The so called manager who approached us (drunk). Put her light in my face. For no obvious reason she
Started shouting to send us all to bed. We were not having loud conversation or loud music.
Also when I apologised for any inconvenience she said I am being rude and threatened us saying that we will never step foot on that camping spot again. We stayed 07/09/24-08/09/24
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Simple but very well maintained facilities at a gorgeous location.
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Liked: Beautiful, peaceful laid back spot next to the River Nene. We had a lovely couple of days.
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Amazingly clean site and clean spotless toilets
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Liked: The clean feilds spotless toilets too..friendly staff ...will definitely go again
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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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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.