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The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite

80%

would recommend

Elkesley, Retford, Nottinghamshire

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The Old Vicarage at Elkesley is a wedding venue campsite which offers guests the lovely setting of a 17th century house with elegant grounds, a stylish cave bar and more. Pitch by the River Poulter and get the kids active with quirky outdoor ideas like a zip wire, a very popular river swing and tubing on the river. Nearby you'll find the Sundown Adventureland, and Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest is around 15 minutes away.

Why you'll love it at The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite


Stunning acres of grounds with plenty of onsite activities inlcluding a zipwire and a river swing

Excellent facilities including a stylish cave bar on the grounds

The River Poulter runs through the site, a stunning view from your pitch

About the site


The Old Vicarage is a 17th century house (once indeed owned by a vicar) in a small village conveniently located just off the A1, six miles from Worksop and 25 miles from Nottingham. The campsite is peaceful, relaxing, and fun. Pitches are located around the grounds, which run down to the banks of the tranquil River Poulter. Here there is an ornamental bridge, along with ancient oak trees, pretty ash and acacias growing. It feels romantic and often hosts weddings and events. Kids love to hop along the stepping stones in the river, and have a dip (under the watchful eyes of an adult) and there is also a chance to swing over the water in a rope swing. Along with a small park, featuring a climbing frame, trampoline and more. All pitches are grassed, with both electric and non electric available in a broad range of sizes. From day passes, one night stays or a week of pure bliss. For those who aren't bringing a tent with them, there's the comfort of a cosy cabin with furnished interior and en-suite, which sleeps six.

The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite is open from 15/03 to 29/09.

Caravan & Motorhome Club

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilets

WiFi

Electric hookups

Fishing

Near pub

Open year round

TV room

W.C. disposal

Watersports

Site facilities include a washing-up area and bathrooms with showers, toilets and baby changing facilities. There are also a selection of outdoor play amenities for kids including a rope swing across the river, a zipwire for young children and if you bring an inner tube with you, there will be river rides for kids.

Guests have access to a cave bar (open during bank holidays only) which includes an area selling snacks and junior fishing rod and nets for the river, a bar with a relaxing chill out room and a TV in reception which is available on request, plus rustic outdoor seating. The site can also supply fire wood, fire pits and BBQs. Free WiFi is provided.


A note from the site themselves...

The Old Vicarage is set in former monastic land most of which belonged to Welbeck Abbey. To this day, the Abbey's secrets are still being revealed, its subterranean passages having even been used to store the nation's art treasures during the Second World War.

The Duke of Newcastle provided a rich variety of trees to the Old Vicarage including False Acacia, Sycamore, Lime, and varieties of Ash and Oak, to name but a few. The contrasts of green, that turn to gold in autumn, together with the River Poulter, make the Old Vicarage an unusual venue that lends itself to photographic opportunities.


Map and address

Park address

The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite,

The Old Vicarage, Twyford Lane, Elkesley, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8AS

Coordinates

53.2724, -0.9641 | SK 69 75

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The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 52 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches without electric, suitable for tents only.

16 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches with 10 amp electric hook up, suitable for tents only.


5 x Electric Grass Pitches (Certificated Location)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with electric, available only to members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club. Suitable for caravans.

Log Cabin

Max 6 people

A cosy cabin with a double bed and sleeping on a mezzanine level too with double futon. It includes a living room (with double sofa/futon) and bathroom.


The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite reviews

4.11 /5

35 reviews

80%

would recommend

Overall
4.11
Location
4.54
Value for money
4.4
Service
4.34
Facilities
3.6
Cleanliness
3.69

Amazing little get away

Jemma R

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Large Tent - Electric Grass PitchesApr 2025

Absolutely lovely site, family orientated and staff are so lovely and welcoming. The kids loved the beck and even got some nets to try and catch fish. We stumbled upon this campsite and would highly recommend for a family get away. We can't wait to book again

An amazing find

Michael T

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesMar 2025

Lovely little site with welcoming hosts. Suited us perfectly and we will be looking to return in the near future.

Camping stay

Simon B

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Medium Tent - Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

I thought it was a very nice family campsite - staff were very friendly and willing to help. I loved the cave bar. Had a really enjoyable stay.

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FAQ

Check-in is from 2pm-6pm and you must vacate your pitch before noon on your final day.

Yes, a layout of the site can be viewed here.

Up to two dogs are welcome to join you per pitch, provided they are kept on a lead at all times whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (e.g Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Raised BBQs are welcome, so as not to damage the grass, and the site can also provide BBQs and fire pits, if required - open campfires are not permitted.

Yes, all are permitted for a small charge.

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Things to do on site and in the Retford area

There's plenty of space around the site for traditional outdoor activities, with a rope swing and stepping stones over the shallow river and a bridge that's perfect for playing Pooh-sticks.

In the surrounding area there are animal parks and nature reserves to walk around, or you could follow one of the trails in historic Sherwood Forest.

There's a zipwire for little ones under 10, trampoline, climbing frames or you can bring a tyre tube with you and take to the water for an exhilarating ride. The river is also a fantastic venue for duck races, lilo racing or volley ball.

Back on dry land, cook up something tasty on the BBQ.

Other attractions in the area include:

  • Idle Valley Nature Reserve
  • Sundown Adventureland
  • Hodsock Priory
  • Bassetlaw Museum
The listing for The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite was last updated on April 25th, 2025 at 9:22 AM

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