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Welcome to the River Thames Camping is a great way to experience the River Thames. Whether you are walking the , 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 restaurants, hotels, fishing spots, your time on the river. Our website tourist attractions and events will help you to find out more happening on or near the river. about transport links, clubs, Go to www.visitthames.co.uk Oxford Canal

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Find out more about enjoying the River Thames at www.visitthames.co.uk 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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1. Second Chance Caravan Park (SU 140 960) 5. *The Trout Inn (SP 336 004) Marston Meysey, Nr. Swindon, Wilts, SN6 6SZ , Buckland Marsh, Nr. Faringdon, Tel: 01285 810675 Oxon, SN7 8RF Tel: 01367 870382 Pitches: 26 Email: [email protected] Position: Beside the river Web: www.trout-inn.co.uk Season: 1 March – 11 November 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, 6. *† (SP 370 010) GL7 3AG Tel: 01367 252348 Chimney, Bampton, Oxon, OX18 2EJ Pitches: 51 Tel: 01367 870247 Position: 200 yards from the river Pitches: 5 Season: 1 March – 31 October Position: Beside the river Season: Good Friday – 30 September

3. *The Swan Hotel (SU 286 998) Informal camping only, by arrangement with the , Faringdon, Oxon, OX18 2SX lock keeper. Tel: 01367 810220 Email: [email protected] 7. *Northmoor Lock Field (SP 432 023) Pitches: 50 C/O West Farm, Eaton, Abingdon, Oxon, Position: Beside the river OX13 5PR Tel: 01865 864607 or 01865 862908 Season: All year Email: [email protected] Pitches: 30 Position: Beside the river Season: All Year 4. *† (SP 323 002) Tadpole Bridge, Buckland Marsh, Nr. Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 8RF Tel: 01367 870218 Vehicle access by private road (with prior Pitches: 5 permission). Informal camping only, ask lock Position: Beside the river keeper for advice. Season: 1 April – 31 October

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) 12. *22nd. Oxford Sea Scouts (SP 525 047) Bablock Hythe, Northmoor, , Oxon Meadow Lane, Donnington Bridge Road, OX29 5AT Tel: 01865 880028 Oxford, Oxon, OX4 4BJ Tel: 07770 378151 Pitches: 10 Email: [email protected] Position: Beside the river Web: www.22ndseascouts.co.uk Season: All year except Christmas and New Pitches: 20 Year Position: Beside the river Season: All year

Wheelchair access. Closed Tuesday evenings but accept campers if they arrive by 3pm. Pub has Scout and youth groups only. Prior booking accommodation – 6 rooms that sleep max. of essential. 12 people. Pub serves full menu and is totally non-smoking. 13. Oxford Camping International (SP 519 039) 426 Abingdon Road, Oxford, Oxon, OX1 4XG 9. *† (SP 440 071) Tel: 01865 244088 or bookings 0870 243331 , Witney, Oxon, OX8 1JH Web: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk Tel: 01865 881452 Pitches: 85 Pitches: 10 Position: Half a mile from the river Position: Mid-river island Season: All year Season: 1 April – 30 September

Non members welcome and dogs accepted.

10. *† (SP 445 087) 14. *Bridge House Caravan Site (SU 548 953) Swinford Bridge, Eynsham, Oxon, OX8 1BY Bridge House, Clifton Hampden, Abingdon, Tel: 01865 881324 Oxon, OX14 3EH Tel: 01865 407725 Pitches: 10 Pitches: 30 Position: Beside the river Position: Beside the river Season: All year Season: 1 April – 31 October

Shop nearby. 11. ‡Oxford Youth Hostel (SP 486 063) 2a Botley Road, Oxford, Oxon, OX2 0AB 15. *†Day’s Lock (SU 569 936) Tel: 0870 770 5970 Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RD Email: [email protected] Tel: 01865 407768 Web: www.yha.org.uk Pitches: 5 Rooms: 30+ rooms with 187 beds Position: Mid-river island Position: Close to river and Thames Path Season: Good Friday – 30 September Season: All year

Classroom, common room, cycle hire, cycle store, drying room, internet access, library, lounge, * On the Thames path luggage stores, restaurant, T.V lounge, cots ‡ Youth hostels within easy reach of the River available, garden, conference facilities, facilities Thames. Only the Oxford hostel accepts for wheelchair users, credit cards accepted, campers but both offer indoor accommodation no parking (except for disabled badge holders). 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) 20. Swiss Farm International Camping Benson, Oxon, OX10 6SJ Tel: 01491 838304 (SU 760 836) Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 2HY Pitches: 22 Tel: 01491 573419 Position: Beside the river Email: [email protected] Season: 1 April – 31 October Web: www.swissfarmcamping.co.uk Pitches: 121 Position: 400 yards from the river Restaurant. Season: 1 March – 31 October

17. Riverside Park (SU 612 897) The Street, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8EB Tel: 01491 835232 Fishing lake, club house, children’s play area Email: [email protected] and games room. Pitches: 18 Position: Beside the river 21. *Hurley Riverside Park (SU 816 837) Season: 1 May – 30 September Park Office, Hurley, Berks, SL6 5NE Tel: 01628 823501 Email: [email protected] River trips available. Web: www.higgsgroup.co.uk/hurley/park 18. Bridge Villa Caravan & Camping Pitches: 62 International (SU 612 895) Position: Beside the river The Street, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Season: 1 March – 31 October Oxon, OX10 8HB Tel: 01491 836860 Email: [email protected] Slipway, disabled facilities. Pitches: 111 Position: 400 yards from the river 22. *† Hurley Lock (SU 826 843) Season: 1 February – 31 December Mill Lane, Hurley, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 1SA Tel: 01628 824334 Pitches: 10 Hair dryer points, ironing facilities. Position: Mid-river island 19. ‡Streatley Youth Hostel (SU 591 806) Season: 1 April – 30 September Reading Road, Streatley, Berks, RG8 9JJ Tel: 0870 770 6054 Shop nearby. Email: [email protected] Web: www.yha.org.uk 23. Longridge Scout Boating Centre (SU 861 858) Pitches: 10 rooms with a total of 48 beds Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE Position: Quarter of a mile from the river Tel: 01628 483252 Season: Good Friday – 31 October Email: [email protected] Web: www.longridge.org.uk Pitches: 20 BBQ areas, classroom, common room, cycle store, Position: Beside the river dining room, drying room, library, lounge, Season: 1 March – 30 November restaurant, self-catering kitchen, shelter, T.V lounge, cots, garden, conference facilities, parking, credit cards accepted, family rooms Youth groups only, booking is essential. available. 24. † (SU 905 855) 26. *Laleham Camping Club (TQ 052 679) Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berks, Laleham Park, Thameside, Laleham, Staines, SL6 9SR Tel: 01628 520752 Middx, TW18 1SS Tel: 01932 564149 Pitches: 10 Pitches: 200 Position: Mid-river island Position: 50 yards from the river Season: 1 April – 30 September Season: 1 April – 30 September

Dishwasher, ironing facilities, telephone, disabled 25. *Amerden Caravan & Camping Site facilities and children’s play area. (SU 913 796) Old Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 0EE 27. Chertsey Camping Club Site (TQ 052 667) Tel: 01628 627461 Bridge Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8JX Email: [email protected] Tel: 01932 562405 Pitches: 50 Web: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk Position: Beside the river Pitches: 200 Season: 1 April – 31 October Position: Beside the river Season: All year

Washing up facilities, telephone and children’s play area. 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 Our role We are the Environment Agency. We look after the River Thames, keeping it clean, healthy and safe for the millions of visitors who use it every day. Working with river businesses and other partners, we develop leisure facilities and promote tourism. The way we manage our waterways is critical to flood control, managing water resources and conservation. All parts of our business work closely together to make sure our work is integrated and sensitive to the environment.

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