Spitfire Park
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- Camping in the grounds of a former WW2 Spitfire base in Cornwall
- Five minutes' drive from Perranporth; Newquay 20 minutes
- Parachuting, flying lessons, skid car training and archery
Campground type
75
60
60
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small)
2 people maximum 
8.7/10
19 reviews Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 4m depth (16m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
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Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum 8.5/10
179 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
86% would recommend this campground to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly rated, budget-friendly campsite with unique airfield views. Guests love the friendly staff, spacious sites, and value. Facilities are clean/basic, though some note wear. Peaceful, near coastal walks.
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Schöne Aussicht und freundliche Begrüßung…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Schöne Aussicht und freundliche Begrüßung
Disliked Leider etwas in die Jahre gekommene Sanitäranlagen. Keine Seife im Seifenspender, Fön hat nicht funktioniert und auch der Handtrockner. Könnte ein wenig modernisiert werden, wir haben uns für das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis nicht so gut untergebracht gefühlt
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Always a great stay even had…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (small)
Liked Always a great stay even had the opportunity to go for an helicopter ride this time, highly recommend.
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This place everything you need.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Everything! A very casual campsite (which we love), just turn up and pick your own spot. Because this place is shared with the airfield / flying club, it comes with a cafe and bar (open 9am-8pm), and a small playground for the kids. In terms of camping facilities, the sinks and toilets were clean, we didn't use the shower but they looked fine, external sinks for dish washing with hot water, water tap, and rubbish and toilet disposal too. Everything you need.
Disliked Not an issue for us (it's why we came) but it is an active airfield so plenty of noise during the day, and very close to the coast so can be windy at times (again, wasn't an issue for us).
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Very relaxed and facilities were clean
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Very relaxed and pitch where you like. Facilities were clean.
It was great watching people parachute in and the helicopters take off/land.
Disliked Facilities were minimal (2 toilets and 1 shower in main block for ladies.) You also can't control the temperature of the showers, so if you prefer a cooler shower you can't adjust it, which may be problematic for young children.
No hand soap and the hair dryers weren't working.
The washing up basin was extremely low and im 5ft, so it was back breaking.
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Nice site for an overnight stay
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Toilets and showers clean
Plenty of waste bins
Place to wash dishes
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I was a woman alone in…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked I was a woman alone in a micro camper with my dog,liked the freedom and felt safe,helpful friendsly staff
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Excellent site with friendly staff
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lots of space even if it was extremely busy with all the holiday makers. Really good cooked breakfast from the cafe onsite and great to watch all the skydivers getting ready to jump, packing their parachutes and the nervous jumpers ready to go with them. We then watched their plane take off and watched them jump from the plane and parachute all the way down and land right in front of us. It was an entertaining couple of days!
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Cheap site, basic facilities.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked That it was so close to Perranporth and not too far from St Agnes. The man behind the reception was friendly and the drinks were a reasonable price. Was very cheap but that reflected the facilities. My daughter loved the park and said that was her favourite thing about our weekend away (despite spending 3 days on the beaches).
Disliked The facilities are so basic that I would not want to stay for more than a few nights. We came home early as the showers were disgusting and two times we used them they just trickled out water. Not great when you’ve just spent the day on the beach. Maybe need to invest a bit of money in a better shower block/water pressure.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review – we’re really pleased you enjoyed our location, friendly welcome, and reasonable prices, and it’s lovely to hear your daughter loved the play park.
I’m really sorry about the low water pressure during your stay. This was caused by building works going on in the nearby village, and as we’re in a small hamlet, it can sometimes affect us during busy periods. We’ve been in touch with South West Water to see if there’s a permanent fix, but unfortunately haven’t had any luck yet.
We’ve invested a lot this year in a new toilet and shower building, and our team cleans it at least three times a day in the busy season to keep everything fresh and tidy. We’ve also installed extra water tanks on site to try and help with pressure problems when the supply drops, but sometimes the outside works still have an impact.
Hopefully, when South West Water can come up with a better solution, you’ll be able to come back and experience the facilities as they’re meant to be
Unfortunately I don’t think I can leave a positive review.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nothing although the position of the site could have been good.
Disliked Very poor cleanliness all round.
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Level pitches . Relaxed environment . Peaceful
Primitive grass campsite
Liked We really enjoyed this park it’s very simple but our 2 year old loved watching the planes and parachute jumpers from our tent . Relaxed environment only a few rules of no noise after 10 and fires and bbqs off the grass . Got to pick where we wanted to pitch our tent and was nice to enjoy a cold beer from the bar in the sun .
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Beach access 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Spitfire Park
Perranporth Airfield
Higher Trevellas
Perranporth
Cornwall
England
TR5 0XS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.32788°N
5.17788°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevaunance Cove | 1.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 1.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth Penhale Sands | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 3.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthtowan | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 6.4 mi
Truro Cathedral 7.1 mi
Fistral Beach 7.2 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 7.3 mi
Newquay Zoo 7.5 mi
National Trust
Trerice 7.3 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 7.9 mi
Trelissick Garden 9.9 mi
Godrevy 11.5 mi
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 12.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hanover 0.5 mi
Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 1.5 mi
St Agnes Beacon 2.6 mi
CHYVERTON PARK 3.9 mi
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 4 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 Spitfire Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Spitfire Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Spitfire Park? If nothing can beat a day at the beach, Spitfire Park has you covered: Perranporth's spacious beach is a five-minute drive down the road and has miles of golden sands, grass-topped dunes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Spitfire Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon Please park in the camping field on arrival and sign in at reception in the Control Tower.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Spitfire Park? From $24.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.