Reviews
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Harvomark (Club member) said...
Went to this site on Bank Holiday weekend, even though the weather had been very wet that week before we came the site was in good condition. The wardens are very nice people, borrowed us a lead when mine didn't reach & even opened the shop to to let us purchase something even though it wasn't open yet. Toilet facilities were spotless, even when wet outside, i was suprised how clean they were. Site lovely and quite at night, My son made many friends, highly recommended.
DATE STAYED: May 2012
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Active break
LOCATION: Country
McCue Family said...
This was our first camping holiday with our folding camper. We had a lovely weekend at this site. The facilities were clean and tidy and the staff very friendly and helpful. The site is within easy walking distance of the Conkers visitors centre where we enjoyed an activity filled day out. The site is a great base to explore the surrounding countryside including the local Ashby Canal. There are plenty of local shops/pubs within walking distance or a short drive. The site is visited by a local fish & chip van on a friday tea time which we would strongly recommend! We will definately be visiting this site again.
DATE STAYED: April 2012
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
etherington (Club member) said...
Very clean and well maintained, quite a open space excellent for walking and a great base for conkers visitors centre. fantastic pub (navagation inn) good hot food and children very welcome.
DATE STAYED: November 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
pam (Club member) said...
went to conkers was our 1st camping trip in trailer tent, easy to find from birmingham when we arrived greeted by lovely flower beds on entrance. site manager was very friendly and told us all we needed to know and very helpful ,telling us where we could go get meals if wanted the hostel next door drinks and meals prices cheap , how to get to the pub.which just a short walk away with large play area for kids lovely to sit outside and enjoy a drink also food if you wanted it .also conkers centre which would be great if you had children. we went with 2 dogs was unsure how we would get on with them but they loved it as much as we did .was a very dog friendly place and the walks we took them on soon tired them out. loved the field you could take them it was all fenced off , right by main camping area so you could give them a run if wanted . also showers and toilets were spottless couldnt get then any cleaner if you wanted too. also washing up area was handy also shop on reception sold basic things you may want ,also maps of the walks which was useful, the site manager and assistant manager were great very friendly people made you feel at home would reccomend conkers to anyone we will definatley be going back there again. to all at conkers THANKS for everything pam rayx
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Meers family from Kesgrave (Club member) said...
We had a lovely holiday with our family at this site and would strongly recommend it. The bathroom facilities were very clean and there were enough for the size of the site. We were particularly impressed by the staff members who were very helpful and printed us off some discount vouchers that enabled us to save £90.00 on a local theme park! (donation given to the flower fund) This site was very family friendly and children were able to be children!
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families
LOCATION: Country
Kerry (Club member) said...
We had a lovely time at Conkers. It was our first time out with the tent and the welcome couldn't have been nicer. The toilets and showers were lovely and clean whilst the camp was peaceful. Lots of walking nearby and a very child and dog friendly pub (The Navigation Inn) just down the road. The dog walk area (which was handily right next to our tent) was brilliant - the dogs had a great fenced off area to run around in off the leads. We will definitely be going back again.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Ruth Houston-Smith (Club member) said...
Stayed here last week, (Aug 2011), was excellant. Staff were really helpful and friendly and facilities were clean. There is a YHA facility on site which has a bar open all day and does food,(children eat free). Also an easy 10 min flat walk or cycle from the site to The Navigation Pub. Food all day here and childrens menu and play area with pets etc.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Groups,Active break
LOCATION: Country
Sue (Club member) said...
A spotless well kept site. Beautiful flower tubs all around. Staff friendly. Conkers is suitable for all age groups and abilities.
Whether you want a peacefull break to unwind or a stroll or a full days yomp out along the local walks, the information and local knowledge of the staff helps to plan your stay. Alot of information leaflets at hand and I must recommend the chineese which delivers to the site called Kim's.
Calke Abbey is nearby as well as Twycross Zoo,Ashby Castle,Moira Furnace & a gorgeous setting Lakeside tea rooms which we stumbled across whilst out walking.
This is our second visit to this site and it certainly wont be our last!
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Rob and Catherine (Club member) said...
The welcome to the site and booking in was excellent. We were shown the pitch and the site facilities were explained very well.
The weather was very windy and the site was quite exposed to the prevailing wind. As the site is fairly new there was very little shelter from trees and shrubs.
A bonus was that the children had to make their own amusement, by playing games and riding bikes, as there was no play facility provided.
Despite being fairly busy the site never felt crowded and there was plenty of space between units.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Katie Hardy (Club member) said...
Warm welcome, nice clean and friendly site, was shown to a pitch and everything was explained fully, our friends were joining us the next day and a pitch was put aside for themto be close to us, nothing was to much trouble for the staff
Facilities immaculate and very new
Youth Hostel next door good for a beer in the evening
Overall I would recommend this site and will be returning
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
Mike A (Club member) said...
Visited Conkers again and found the staff brillant we were a family group of 1 caravan and 2 tents ( 1 with ehu) and they grouped us together which was very good, friday fish and chip van is very good and value for money. The Navigation Pub close to the site is very good and the owners have transformed a dark grotty rundown pub that I first went in 2 years ago to a well run friendly pub with very good food and a great pub for kids of all ages. So Thanks to the staff and we will be returning again
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
lindaa (Club member) said...
Came back for a second time time this season because of constant badgering of young grand sons aged 2 3 and 5 who loved Conkers and wanted to see the new conkerchoo train . There is also a very child friendly pub only a short walk from site with lovely outdoor play area for children.In addition this time brought our bikes. As a couple in our mid 50's who have not been on bikes for quite a while found the cycle tracks brilliant and easy to follow with just a couple of hills but no cars .Great! Even discovered a short cycle to Donisthorpe for excellent pub lunch at the half way house .Area great for all ages and friendly wardens as well. We will be back!!
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Active break
LOCATION: Country
Lance (Club member) said...
We are new to caravning and had a great week at Conckers. The two couples who run the site were friendly and the men were lifesavers, they basically leveled the van for us on arrival and took our awning down for us when it was blowing away while we were at the local pub on the second night.
The site is near some great attractions: zoo, Thomas Land, local village with swimming pool, and fantastic family friendly pub.
Family size shower could be bigger and but won't stop us going back. My family and I had a great time.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
bsuzzie (Club member) said...
Just returned from a visit to Conkers for my 50th Birthday. The managers are new this year and have a lot to live up to but are doing a brilliant job so far, very welcoming and helpful. We all had chips on Friday night from the visiting chip van which were very nice. The walks around the area are numerous, we even walked to the new cycle centre which only opened this year.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Groups,Active break
LOCATION: Country
Paul & Sue (Club member) said...
Just got back from a nine day visit to Conkers. First visited last year. Great site, kept very clean, toilets and showers spotless, a credit to the very friendly and helpfull site managers Mick & Mavis. Lots of things to see in the surrounding area, good walks, lots of eating places in nearby Ashby. Fish & Chip van on site Friday evening, good value. Will be back.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
H & L (Club member) said...
As a new member, I found Conkers in the catalogue and the pictures looked great. The nearby discovery centre was a pull for me as I was camping with my 5 year old daughter. The campsite was brilliant, very secure, very clean facilities and a lovely atmosphere. My daughter made friends straightaway and I felt comfortable giving her freedom to zoom around on her bike with her new friends. The discovery centre is fantastic, I highly recommend the 'barefoot walk' which was hilarious, we spent the day there and could easily have managed another day if time had allowed. All in all a lovely weekend! Only tip = book early for electric hook up, and there is no shop so you need to be prepared, but the showers are great!
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families
LOCATION: Country
L M Blows (Club member) said...
We were camping as a large family group, and the very friendly and helpful staff troubled to pitch us not only all together, but in an area of our own, which meant we didn't feel we were crowding other people.
Being sited right next door to Conkers adventure park was perfect for the children - and there was plenty of space for them to play and ride their bikes on site without risking upset to anyone else.
The nearest pub (the one within walking distance) was not the nicest, but there were plenty of child-friendly eating places within a short drive.
We had a smashing stay (despite bad weather - the site is very exposed!) and would definitely recommend it :o)
DATE STAYED: May 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Susan Bratt (Club member) said...
We wonder why everyone loves this site. It is a big field, sloping. The hosts were friendly and helpful but they did not reccommend the pub nearby. And why did the GPS insist we come in through the town. People staying here should consider visiting Caulke Abbey - very unusual National Trust property.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
ct955 (Club member) said...
Spent two days here in our folding camper. Quiet site with very clean facilities. Friendly welcome, wardens in evidence throughout the stay.
YHA cafe/Bistro very close. Navigation pub do good value pub meals. Conkers within walking distance. Also lots of well marked walks/footpaths next to site. You will need to drive to food shops though. A few basics available on site. A reasonably flat site, lots of young trees around should provide more screening and shelter as they grow. Would definitely visit again.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
The Aston family (Club member) said...
After reading the reviews we booked the site for 3 nights. We were welcomed and shown the pitch, which was spacious and level. The facility block is immaculate and our visitors agreed too. We also found the site fairly close to visit Drayton Manor Park for the day. It was our first time on the site, but would go back again. Thanks
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
The boomerang (Club member) said...
Nice welcome, helped on to pitch. Facilities usual clean standard. Washing up room a bit tight when busy.
Fish n chip van lovely, visits on a Friday.
Nice walks from site.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
lee and tessa macintyre (Club member) said...
lee and tessa and family we enjoy the 3 nights we stopped from june 3rd to june 6th at conkers camping and caravan site we hope to see you in july lee& joseph and danielle and thecamper was
very helpfull to thank you sign lee and tessa and family
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Mia (Club member) said...
Just had a lovely weekend here with my husband and three year old twin boys. The toilet block is immaculate and very warm. The pitches are spaced well apart from neighbours, so you dont feel crammed in. Even though they dont have a play park for the kids there is plenty for them to do locally. We took the kids balance bikes and it was a 5 mintue walk to conkers park (cant take bikes in though)on the footpath through the woods, so had no worries about cars. There is a youth hostel next door with a bar that does food, with outside seating, they had a family fun fete whilst we were there with bouncy castles, face painting and birds of prey plus other stalls. There is also a pub just a few minutes walk away with a wacky warehouse for the kids, we didn't try this out though, but plan to next time. A chip van visits on a friday night, which cooks everything to order. Have booked to stay again and cant wait.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
FaithNClaire (Club member) said...
We are new to camping and chose this site to 'trial' all out gear. The staff were friendly and the site is immaculate. So much so, we returned for a second weekend and are booked in for a third! We recommended it to our family who have also booked. Enjoyed Waterside (lots of evening entertainment) and the Discovery park (great for kids). Toilets and showers faultless and always clean (this is all we ask and they deliver). On an end note - Sandra, it was a pleasure to help with your tent, we will now be regular Conker Campers, you can get us a beer next time you are there!
DATE STAYED: May 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Sarah & Gaz (Club member) said...
Brilliant!!! It was our second visit to Conkers and yet again it didn't disappoint. There's lots to do in the area, near cities (20mins from Derby & Leicester) but yet in the countryside. Next door to Conkers Discovery Park - this is quite expensive - but plenty to do without having to pay, tons of walks and bike trails, perfect for kids. There's a Sunday morning car boot over the road and a fish & chip van that comes on site on Friday evenings. We love it there!
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Country
sandra (Club member) said...
We arrived on friday eve, we had just brought our tent and had not had time for a trial run. We met two lovely ladies who helped us figure out how to put our tent up. Thanks to them without you guys we would still have been putting the tent up at midnight.
The facilities were spotless and the other campers were very friendly and took time to pass the time of day with you. I do agree that a small playground would be good for the kids.
The only downside to this site was that it seemed to be permenantly windy, however this can't be helped and I still enjoyed myself
DATE STAYED: May 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Jackie (Club member) said...
Great site with very friendly and helpful staff. This was our first time out with our caravan and had forgotten our mallet for the awning. They were really helpful and found one for us to use. Really clean toilets and showers and plenty of room for our little one to wander around between picnic benches without us having to worry about her too much. Could do with a little play area for children to play with balls as there were a few children on site. Ideal seperate dog walking area is a bonus.
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
anne manly (Club member) said...
great place to stay, lovely walks , great pub 5 minutes walk away ,
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Mark Rowe (Club member) said...
Me and the kids love this site, but reading the reviews i've missed some of the activities that were under my nose, my fault for not asking, anyway will be stopping their again soon. Great site highly recommended for families.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
tinks (Club member) said...
Fantastic site friendly site managers. Every thing you could ask for. Family loads to do,dog lovely walking area,husband local pubs with sky tv and me peace and quite with everyone happy. Will be visiting again possibly with other family members.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
bonner cartwright family (Club member) said...
fantastic site well worth a visit. came straight home and booked again!! lots to do in area national trust english heratage. children loved riding their bikes round the bike tracks ajasent to site.Our dog also enjoyed the many walks you can do from the site. conkers attraction worth a visit if you have kids. they get in free if staying on site. Thanks for a great holiday and see you soon!!!!!!!
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Dazn (Club member) said...
First time out with are caravan so went local and stayed here. When we arrived we was greeted and showed to are pitch by friendly staff. The toilets,showers and washing up room are all spotless.
Took the kids to Conkers, but we did it all in a couple of hours and they got bored.Went to the local pub The Navigation only 1/2 mile walk through the forest,food great and loads for the kids, toys, play area and animals.
We look forward to returning to this site and hope they get a play area !!.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Brenda, David and Joshua (Club member) said...
Wonderful site, was booked in for 7 nights but the weather changed and we decided to go home after 1 night very disappointed, but we just booked the wrong time of year but we will definetly be going back once weather warms up
DATE STAYED: April 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Carnwell (Club member) said...
The site is alongside the YHA. The pitches are very well spaced and had excellent drainage. As a young family we felt very much at ease that we would neither be distrubed or that the children would distrub anyone else! The site is really safe with barrier entry and fencing all the way around the site. There is a new shower/toilet block including family room which was spotless, the site has new modern facilities for water/waste water. There are plenty of local attractions for children, Snibston is wonderful for all ages and is mostly indoors, so great if it's bad weather! If it's good weather lots of walks/cycle rides directly from the campsite.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Jim and Nicky (Club member) said...
Absolutely brilliant site, fantastic staff (Being a towing newbie staff helped me reverse into my hardstanding. Thanks)would definately stay again. Conkers is fantastic, we'll definately be back.
DATE STAYED: February 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Mrs Bouquet (Club member) said...
Received a warm and friendly welcome on arrival. The site manager was helpful, he showed us to our hardstanding and gave us some useful tips as it was our first time out with a caravan. Absolutely spotless facilities and site is well maintained. Cleanest toilets and showers we've ever seen. I'm a clean freak so that's a real compliment from me. 10 min walk from site to Conkers Park. We were given discount upon presenting our c&cc membership card and receipt from site. 1 child free entry for each paying adult which worked out a lot cheaper than a family pass. Again, the site manager was very helpful, offering us vouchers and advising us we'd get a discount if we show our membership card. Not much on site for children to do but plenty to explore in the area. We took our two children (14 & 10) to the Swadlincote Ski Centre for the day. Good value for money and the kids loved it. We missed the chip van on Friday as we were too late getting back, however we did spot a chip shop in Overseal (a few mins by car or a short walk). The portions are huge, we had to split the small portion between 2 of us, I wouldn't be exaggerating to say the fish is a foot long. Visited a nice little pub about 10 mins drive from the site, The Shoulder of Mutton. Again, lovely and clean and good service. Overall, this is a lovely site but do agree, could do with a small play area. We would visit this site again and hope the new manager keeps up the excellent standards.
DATE STAYED: February 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
keith duckworth (Club member) said...
pete the best will see you this
year at your site
DATE STAYED: June 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
The Crew (Club member) said...
We stayed here for a few days over New Year. What a lovely clean and friendly site. Shower blocks were warm and immaculate. Hard standing pitches were well maintained and drained despite the snow still melting whilst we were there. The wardens were very helpful and friendly. The YHA on the drive has a bar which is open to the public and there is a direct path to Conkers so no need to use the car. Moira furness is also worth a visit. It would be lovely with the addition of a kids play area. We will definitely be back.
DATE STAYED: December 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Mr & Mrs Fox (Club member) said...
We only stayed for 2 nights as we are local and wanted to find a weekend getaway near hand. Washroom facilities were spotless. Loads to do - circuit walks/cycling are next to site. A pub serving excellent food all day is located approx 10 minutes walk on the same path. I think if we stayed for a week we still wouldn't see everything! I think we have found our perfect "weekend-away" site and am positive we will return again and again. Big thanks to the knowledgable and friendly staff who made us feel extremely welcome.
DATE STAYED: January 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
kevin (Club member) said...
Brilliant site with easy access to conkers,plenty of walks nearby manager and wife were so helpful even though they had just arrived day before. took our son and his friend who thought it was brilliant nice exceptionally clean and friendly site will be going again.
DATE STAYED: November 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
A Cope (Club member) said...
Great site, nice wardens,great little pub for meals 5 mins walk away.
(The Navigation) well worth a visit.
DATE STAYED: October 2009
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Sue Lloyd (Club member) said...
This is a lovely, basic site and extremely well maintained. It is suitable for everyone. Showers and toilets spotless. Pitches are well laid out and spacious. Well located on the side of Conkers forest, accessible from the site. Brilliant for walkers and great for walking dogs, with many trails to follow. There is also a youth hostel on the site which offers snacks and a bar.
Although there is a shop on site, unfortunately the site managers, Pete and Dawn are moving on to pastures new, so were depleating stocks, but had everything I needed at the time. Site well situated for days out, eg Burton-on-Trent and Rosliston Nature Reserve. Local Costcutter shop and chip shop about 5 mins drive away. Well located for local museums and attractions. Can agree with other reviews that it could do with a small play area.
Can I just say a personal thank you to Pete and Dawn for their professionalism and expertise, they made our stay a very enjoyable one and we knew we were in good hands.
Would not hesitate in recommending this site to anyone.
DATE STAYED: October 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Don D (Club member) said...
Negative points: Nearby pub seems to hold a fireworks display on Saturday evenings, very entertaining but could wake young children! There is also a nearby venue for music festivals so pick your timing!
Positive points: We stayed a week and enjoyed every day, even the wet ones! Loved the firework display! This is a superb Site in excellent condition, good roads on site, good number of hard standings. Well lit at night, quiet and peaceful. Never visited the Conkers Centre, being over 65 we do not "swing from or climb trees!" Good peaceful canal walk along to the Moira Furnace. Burton-on-Trent, with plenty of shopping is about 15 minute drive north. Nearby mining heritage museum provided an excellent day out. This is the best Camping and Caravan Club site we have been to. Why are not all club sites as good as this one?
DATE STAYED: September 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Jane PJ (Club member) said...
We always get a very friendly welcome at this site which is why we keep going back. The facilities are good, especially having family wash facilities. The chip van on a Friday evening is a bonus. Although the site is not mature as yet it is surrounded by forestry with proper paths for walking and cycling and makes it easy for pushchairs. There is a local co-op not far from the site, with supermarkets not too far away either. There is a nice family pub a very short walk up the path. This is a great site for a quiet break.
DATE STAYED: July 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
DrJGoodwin said...
New to camping and had 2 nights at Conkers to try things out. It is a great site and the kids and a lovely time. The site facilities are spotless. Just wish we could have stayed for longer - but we will be back! A+++ for the campsite. We had a day at the Conkers vistor attraction - this was good but we would take our own food if we visited again as the food on site was expensive and variable in quality. The highlight for the kids - goes without saying - was the camping!
DATE STAYED: August 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
karen harris (Club member) said...
Very clean site, staff were very friendly and helpful.
Shower facilities were wonderful, plenty of hot water. Lovely walks to nearby villages. Youth hostel on site with very reasonable prices. Only slight niggle is a play area would be nice for kids.
All in all we had a very pleasant stay, will definately be returning.
DATE STAYED: August 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
tbrain (Club member) said...
Wow lovely site the pictures do not give it justice! we went to 'Conkers' adventure with out 2 little ones which was a short stoll fab! The site is lovely, staff very helpful Peter very amusing!!! fantastic chip van which comes on Fridays for tea excellent couldnt fault it will definitey come back xx
DATE STAYED: August 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Jules254 (Club member) said...
This is a lovely site, really clean and the site managers / wardens are so helpful. We have recommended it to friends who are camping for the first time because we know this will give them a good start!
DATE STAYED: June 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
