go camping on the River Thames Welcome to the River Thames Camping is a great way to experience the River Thames. Whether you are walking the Thames Path, travelling the river by canoe or skiff, or cruising the river and camping out at night under the stars, it offers a unique insight into life on the river. We have created this leaflet, listing all campsites within walking distance of the River Thames, from its source in the Cotswolds to Teddington on the outskirts of London, to help you plan your break. Enjoy your time on the River Thames.
Plan ahead to make the most of your time on the river. Our website will help you to find out more about transport links, clubs,
restaurants, hotels, fishing spots, tourist attractions and events happening on or near the river. Go to www.visitthames.co.uk
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Find out more about enjoying the River Thames at www.visitthames.co.uk
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Camping at locks We have facilities for camping at some of our locks, most of which are on midstream islands (see listings). At Hurley Lock we have an island specially set aside for campers where there is a toilet and shower block. Facilities at some of the other locks are more basic, but provide a unique setting beside the river.
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Campsites on the River Thames Key Toliet/s
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Shaver points
1. Second Chance Caravan Park (SU 140 960) Marston Meysey, Nr. Swindon, Wilts, SN6 6SZ Tel: 01285 810675 Pitches: 26 Position: Beside the river Season: 1 March – 11 November
5. *The Trout Inn (SP 336 004) Tadpole Bridge, Buckland Marsh, Nr. Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 8RF Tel: 01367 870382 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.trout-inn.co.uk Pitches: 20 Position: Beside the river Season: All year
Access for canoes/No dogs. 2. Bridge House Campsite (SU 213 991) Bridge House, Thames Street, Lechlade, Glos, GL7 3AG Tel: 01367 252348 Pitches: 51 Position: 200 yards from the river Season: 1 March – 31 October
3. * The Swan Hotel (SU 286 998) Radcot Bridge, Faringdon, Oxon, OX18 2SX Tel: 01367 810220 Email:
[email protected] Pitches: 50 Position: Beside the river Season: All year
4. *† Rushey Lock (SP 323 002) Tadpole Bridge, Buckland Marsh, Nr. Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 8RF Tel: 01367 870218 Pitches: 5 Position: Beside the river Season: 1 April – 31 October
6. *† Shifford Lock (SP 370 010) Chimney, Bampton, Oxon, OX18 2EJ Tel: 01367 870247 Pitches: 5 Position: Beside the river Season: Good Friday – 30 September Informal camping only, by arrangement with the lock keeper. 7. *Northmoor Lock Field (SP 432 023) C/O West Farm, Eaton, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5PR Tel: 01865 864607 or 01865 862908 Email:
[email protected] Pitches: 30 Position: Beside the river Season: All Year Vehicle access by private road (with prior permission). Informal camping only, ask lock keeper for advice.
All these sites accept tents but some are only available for youth groups. We advise you to contact the sites prior to arrival, especially during peak periods.
8. *The Ferryman Inn (SP 434 042) Bablock Hythe, Northmoor, Witney, Oxon OX29 5AT Tel: 01865 880028 Pitches: 10 Position: Beside the river Season: All year except Christmas and New Year
Wheelchair access. Closed Tuesday evenings but accept campers if they arrive by 3pm. Pub has accommodation – 6 rooms that sleep max. of 12 people. Pub serves full menu and is totally non-smoking. 9. *† Pinkhill Lock (SP 440 071) Eynsham, Witney, Oxon, OX8 1JH Tel: 01865 881452 Pitches: 10 Position: Mid-river island Season: 1 April – 30 September
12. *22nd. Oxford Sea Scouts (SP 525 047) Meadow Lane, Donnington Bridge Road, Oxford, Oxon, OX4 4BJ Tel: 07770 378151 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.22ndseascouts.co.uk Pitches: 20 Position: Beside the river Season: All year Scout and youth groups only. Prior booking essential. 13. Oxford Camping International (SP 519 039) 426 Abingdon Road, Oxford, Oxon, OX1 4XG Tel: 01865 244088 or bookings 0870 243331 Web: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk Pitches: 85 Position: Half a mile from the river Season: All year Non members welcome and dogs accepted.
10. *† Eynsham Lock (SP 445 087) Swinford Bridge, Eynsham, Oxon, OX8 1BY Tel: 01865 881324 Pitches: 10 Position: Beside the river Season: All year
14. *Bridge House Caravan Site (SU 548 953) Bridge House, Clifton Hampden, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3EH Tel: 01865 407725 Pitches: 30 Position: Beside the river Season: 1 April – 31 October Shop nearby.
11. ‡ Oxford Youth Hostel (SP 486 063) 2a Botley Road, Oxford, Oxon, OX2 0AB Tel: 0870 770 5970 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.yha.org.uk Rooms: 30+ rooms with 187 beds Position: Close to river and Thames Path Season: All year Classroom, common room, cycle hire, cycle store, drying room, internet access, library, lounge, luggage stores, restaurant, T.V lounge, cots available, garden, conference facilities, facilities for wheelchair users, credit cards accepted, no parking (except for disabled badge holders).
15. *† Day’s Lock (SU 569 936) Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RD Tel: 01865 407768 Pitches: 5 Position: Mid-river island Season: Good Friday – 30 September
* On the Thames path ‡ Youth hostels within easy reach of the River Thames. Only the Oxford hostel accepts campers but both offer indoor accommodation with the usual hostel facilities. † Camping at these locks is for those travelling the river by foot, cycle or boat; no parking available.
16. *Benson Waterfront (SU 613 916) Benson, Oxon, OX10 6SJ Tel: 01491 838304 Pitches: 22 Position: Beside the river Season: 1 April – 31 October Restaurant. 17. Riverside Park (SU 612 897) The Street, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8EB Tel: 01491 835232 Email:
[email protected] Pitches: 18 Position: Beside the river Season: 1 May – 30 September River trips available. 18. Bridge Villa Caravan & Camping International (SU 612 895) The Street, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8HB Tel: 01491 836860 Email:
[email protected] Pitches: 111 Position: 400 yards from the river Season: 1 February – 31 December Hair dryer points, ironing facilities. 19. ‡ Streatley Youth Hostel (SU 591 806) Reading Road, Streatley, Berks, RG8 9JJ Tel: 0870 770 6054 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.yha.org.uk Pitches: 10 rooms with a total of 48 beds Position: Quarter of a mile from the river Season: Good Friday – 31 October BBQ areas, classroom, common room, cycle store, dining room, drying room, library, lounge, restaurant, self-catering kitchen, shelter, T.V lounge, cots, garden, conference facilities, parking, credit cards accepted, family rooms available.
20. Swiss Farm International Camping (SU 760 836) Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 2HY Tel: 01491 573419 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.swissfarmcamping.co.uk Pitches: 121 Position: 400 yards from the river Season: 1 March – 31 October
Fishing lake, club house, children’s play area and games room. 21. *Hurley Riverside Park (SU 816 837) Park Office, Hurley, Berks, SL6 5NE Tel: 01628 823501 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.higgsgroup.co.uk/hurley/park Pitches: 62 Position: Beside the river Season: 1 March – 31 October Slipway, disabled facilities. 22. * † Hurley Lock (SU 826 843) Mill Lane, Hurley, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 1SA Tel: 01628 824334 Pitches: 10 Position: Mid-river island Season: 1 April – 30 September Shop nearby. 23. Longridge Scout Boating Centre (SU 861 858) Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE Tel: 01628 483252 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.longridge.org.uk Pitches: 20 Position: Beside the river Season: 1 March – 30 November Youth groups only, booking is essential.
24. † Cookham Lock (SU 905 855) Odney Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 9SR Tel: 01628 520752 Pitches: 10 Position: Mid-river island Season: 1 April – 30 September
25. *Amerden Caravan & Camping Site (SU 913 796) Old Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 0EE Tel: 01628 627461 Email:
[email protected] Pitches: 50 Position: Beside the river Season: 1 April – 31 October Washing up facilities, telephone and children’s play area.
26. * Laleham Camping Club (TQ 052 679) Laleham Park, Thameside, Laleham, Staines, Middx, TW18 1SS Tel: 01932 564149 Pitches: 200 Position: 50 yards from the river Season: 1 April – 30 September Dishwasher, ironing facilities, telephone, disabled facilities and children’s play area. 27. Chertsey Camping Club Site (TQ 052 667) Bridge Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8JX Tel: 01932 562405 Web: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk Pitches: 200 Position: Beside the river Season: All year Ironing facilities, recreation room and children’s play area. Access for canoes.
* On the Thames path ‡ Youth hostels within easy reach of the River Thames. Only the Oxford hostel accepts campers but both offer indoor accommodation with the usual hostel facilities. † Camping at these locks is for those travelling the river by foot, cycle or boat; no parking available.
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, we cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. Edition 3/2006
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