go camping on the River Thames

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1 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

2 Thames Head Lechlade to the source 23 miles 1 Cricklade 2 Buscot St. John s Grafton 3 4 Radcot Rushey Faringdon 5 Eynsham Pinkhill Northmoor Shifford Oxford Canal 7 10 Abingdon Abingdon Kings Godstow Culham Clifton Osney Iffley Wallingford Oxford 12 Sandford Day s Benson Locks Campsites Campsites at locks Youth hostels 1 Re Find out more about enjoying the River Thames at

3 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 Cleeve Goring ading Whitchurch Caversham R. Kennet Henley Mapledurham Blake s Marlow Hurley Hambleden Marsh Maidenhead Shiplake Sonning Temple Cookham Marlow Bray Boveney Romney 25 Windsor Boulters Old Windsor Bell Weir Staines 27 Penton Hook Teddington 26 R. Wey Chertsey Shepperton Sunbury Molesey Teddington Kingston

4 Campsites on the River Thames Key Toliet/s Water Power Shop Chemical toilet disposal Showers Swimming/ paddling Fishing Refuse disposal Laundry Accessible toilet/s Wash basins Shaver points 1. Second Chance Caravan Park (SU ) Marston Meysey, Nr. Swindon, Wilts, SN6 6SZ Tel: Pitches: 26 Season: 1 March 11 November Access for canoes/no dogs. 2. Bridge House Campsite (SU ) Bridge House, Thames Street, Lechlade, Glos, GL7 3AG Tel: Pitches: 51 Position: 200 yards from the river Season: 1 March 31 October 5. *The Trout Inn (SP ) Tadpole Bridge, Buckland Marsh, Nr. Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 8RF Tel: [email protected] Web: Pitches: * Shifford Lock (SP ) Chimney, Bampton, Oxon, OX18 2EJ Tel: Pitches: 5 Season: Good Friday 30 September 3. *The Swan Hotel (SU ) Radcot Bridge, Faringdon, Oxon, OX18 2SX Tel: [email protected] Pitches: * Rushey Lock (SP ) Tadpole Bridge, Buckland Marsh, Nr. Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 8RF Tel: Pitches: 5 Season: 1 April 31 October Informal camping only, by arrangement with the lock keeper. 7. *Northmoor Lock Field (SP ) C/O West Farm, Eaton, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5PR Tel: or [email protected] Pitches: 30 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.

5 8. *The Ferryman Inn (SP ) Bablock Hythe, Northmoor, Witney, Oxon OX29 5AT Tel: 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 ) Eynsham, Witney, Oxon, OX8 1JH Tel: Position: Mid-river island Season: 1 April 30 September 12. *22nd. Oxford Sea Scouts (SP ) Meadow Lane, Donnington Bridge Road, Oxford, Oxon, OX4 4BJ Tel: [email protected] Web: Pitches: 20 Scout and youth groups only. Prior booking essential. 13. Oxford Camping International (SP ) 426 Abingdon Road, Oxford, Oxon, OX1 4XG Tel: or bookings Web: Pitches: 85 Position: Half a mile from the river Non members welcome and dogs accepted. 10. * Eynsham Lock (SP ) Swinford Bridge, Eynsham, Oxon, OX8 1BY Tel: *Bridge House Caravan Site (SU ) Bridge House, Clifton Hampden, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3EH Tel: Pitches: 30 Season: 1 April 31 October 11. Oxford Youth Hostel (SP ) 2a Botley Road, Oxford, Oxon, OX2 0AB Tel: [email protected] Web: Rooms: 30+ rooms with 187 beds Position: Close to river and Thames Path Shop nearby. 15. * Day s Lock (SU ) Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RD Tel: Pitches: 5 Position: Mid-river island Season: Good Friday 30 September 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). * 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.

6 16. *Benson Waterfront (SU ) Benson, Oxon, OX10 6SJ Tel: Pitches: 22 Season: 1 April 31 October Restaurant. 17. Riverside Park (SU ) The Street, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8EB Tel: [email protected] Pitches: 18 Season: 1 May 30 September River trips available. 18. Bridge Villa Caravan & Camping International (SU ) The Street, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8HB Tel: [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 ) Reading Road, Streatley, Berks, RG8 9JJ Tel: [email protected] Web: 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 ) Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 2HY Tel: [email protected] Web: 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 ) Park Office, Hurley, Berks, SL6 5NE Tel: [email protected] Web: Pitches: 62 Season: 1 March 31 October Slipway, disabled facilities. 22. * Hurley Lock (SU ) Mill Lane, Hurley, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 1SA Tel: Position: Mid-river island Season: 1 April 30 September Shop nearby. 23. Longridge Scout Boating Centre (SU ) Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RE Tel: [email protected] Web: Pitches: 20 Season: 1 March 30 November Youth groups only, booking is essential.

7 24. Cookham Lock (SU ) Odney Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 9SR Tel: Position: Mid-river island Season: 1 April 30 September 26. *Laleham Camping Club (TQ ) Laleham Park, Thameside, Laleham, Staines, Middx, TW18 1SS Tel: Pitches: 200 Position: 50 yards from the river Season: 1 April 30 September 25. *Amerden Caravan & Camping Site (SU ) Old Marsh Lane, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 0EE Tel: [email protected] Pitches: 50 Season: 1 April 31 October Washing up facilities, telephone and children s play area. Dishwasher, ironing facilities, telephone, disabled facilities and children s play area. 27. Chertsey Camping Club Site (TQ ) Bridge Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8JX Tel: Web: Pitches: 200 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

8 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. Would you like to find out more about the River Thames? Then call us on or visit our website Would you like to find out more about us, or about your environment? Then call us on (Mon-Fri 8-6) or visit our website incident hotline (24hrs) floodline Environment first: This publication is printed on paper made from 100 per cent previously used waste. By-products from making the pulp and paper are used for composting and fertiliser, for making cement and for generating energy. GETH0706BLDF_E_P