Castle Farm Campsite

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River view and pitches
River view and pitches
Castle farm campsite
Grass camping ground
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Fotheringhay
View from the pitch
View from the pitch
Castle farm campsite
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Castle farm campsite
Grass camping ground
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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
What a spot for a wild-camping break. A vast, grass field on the side of the River Nene, with the ruins of Fotheringhay Castle as your backdrop. Whatever the pitches at Castle Farm Site may lack in facilities, they certainly make up for it in the peace and calm of their surroundings. Please note that this site does not have electricity, so you’ll need to bring torches for moving around at night – and if you really can’t bear to be out of touch with the world, chargers for your devices – from home. So what does the site offer? Simple portable toilets, riverside pitches and rural seclusion. Stroll along the river to the historic village of Fotheringhay (five minutes’ walk) for a couple of pints in the local, and there are plenty of traditional and welcoming pubs in less than 20 minutes’ drive. In other practical considerations, you can replenish essentials for the barbecue (again, bring kit from home) from the convenience store in Warmington (five minutes’ drive) or do a serious stock up in Peterborough (20 minutes) supermarkets.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens April 17
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 17 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 108 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWild camping

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, back-to-basics campground with direct river access, praised for its stunning location and beautiful views. Visitors highlight the incredibly clean portable toilets 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 place. Highly recommend

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c r.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site for children to enjoy yhe outdoors.

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Fran H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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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Caren J.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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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Gary I.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean facilities, large pitch, friendly site manager and beautiful scenery. Our favourite place to be on a weekend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Kim E.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked Awful toilets. Very expensive

Recommend to friends Visit again

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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Sarah H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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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Adriana H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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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Would recommend to those who want a peaceful weekend escape.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The open ‘pitch-less’ campsite style. Amenities were described as minimal and basic yet were clean, well stocked and apt (portable toilets). Kaz was extremely helpful and accommodating as a host and provided us with a camping chair and an axe to use free of charge. The location was stunning and it made for the perfect countryside escape.

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Really nice place ,right next to…

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Darren P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really nice place ,right next to river. Toilets clean .kaz was very helpful when I turned up .would come here again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Castle Farm Campsite

Fotheringhay

Northamptonshire

England

PE8 5HZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.52436°N
0.44443°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.6 mi Tansor Turn
2.1 mi Elmington Cottages
3.2 mi Old Town Hall
Rail
8.7 mi Stamford Rail Station
8.9 mi Peterborough Rail Station
10.6 mi Corby Rail Station

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.

Local attractions

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 history, being the birthplace of King Richard III in 1452, and where Mary, Queen of Scots, was put on trial and executed in 1587. It’s worth having a look in the church too, where there are royal monuments and tombs near the altar. Slightly further afield, the mellow-stone market town of Oundle (10 minutes’ drive) is packed with Georgian architecture and indie shops. You can take guided tours of sumptuous apartments in the vast mansion of Burghley House (25 minutes), walk in the gardens, pick up souvenirs at summer food markets and watch concerts throughout the year. Holidaying with kids who need to run off some energy? Spoil them with a session in the play barn at Sacrewell Heritage Farm and Country Centre, or let them cuddle rabbits and guinea pigs at the animal village. Head for Barnwell Country Park (both 10 minutes) so younger kids can have a safe play on the wooden climbing equipment.

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, September 4, 2025 – Thursday, September 4, 2025)

    Stamford, England 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Farm Campsite? From $32.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.