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I had a wonderfully happy stay at this site. 28 days up to January 3rd, so right through the snow and ice. I last stayed here in 2001 and found that very little had altered !
In spite of the tiredness of the facilities, the Wardens, who were extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful, and kept a great festive season atmosphere going throughout, keep these facilities spotlessly clean and looking as good and pretty as such elderly facilities possibly could.
Heating in the shower block would have been nice in this extreme weather, but the water was lovely and hot, so the thought of showering was worse than the reality !
The site was noisy, due to it's position so close to the main roads and recycling ( I think that's what it is ) plant but I was not disturbed by it, and the digital TV reception with freeview was perfect, as was the wifi connection using a dongle. This is a perfect location for Oxford City Centre.
Oxford New Theatre can be reached in 5 minutes by car at only 2.3 miles away, but unless taking a taxi and thus avoiding having to find parking, the costs are extortionate. I paid £23 for an afternoon and evening parking !
However, it's a pleasant, flat 30 minute walk or better still, the Oxford Bus Company sells a travel card, known as 'The Oxford Key' at £37 for 4 weeks unlimited travel on any buses in the local area and the park and ride centre is a 3 minute walk from the site.
I purchased mine from the Debenhams Travel Centre in Oxford. Regardless of any work done or not done to this site, I'd return like a shot.
This was our third stay on this site, the reason being purely down to it's close proximity to the city centre,as the site it self is looking really quite 'tired'. I still haven't really noticed the much talked about 'update' I thought it was getting! For me though the major downside is the lack of any hardstanding pitches, which means that at this time of year,y ou are required to pitch up along the site access roads. Not very good for what could, due to it's location ,be a flagship site (It's not the same league as some CC city sites,eg Baltic Wharf,Bristol).
Also, although not overly expensive, considering the time of year, it isn't exactly cheap either (Especially as we didn't even get a 'proper pitch').
Friendly helpful Wardens. Site seemed very tight to move around -we had to move from the pitch we were given by the entrance as it was needed for a very large caravan that was arriving. Very convenient location - the Park & Ride bus is just over the road so we walked round Oxford in the glorious evening light. It's a noisy site, but the CCC Handbook does warn you - so close to the bypass and railway, it's unavoidable.
A few quibbles - There's only one toilet block for 80-odd pitches, so when it's closed for cleaning for 90 minutes in the morning, there's nowhere else to go: other sites have a disabled or family room that can be used if necessary. The Handbook says the site was upgraded in 2009, and I think they could have converted the far end of the long run of toilet cubicles into a disabled / family bathroom. I don't mind the toilets being dated, but the time switch turned the lights off in the morning so no-one could see to shower, put in contact lenses etc. In fairness, the Warden did come and switch the timer on when I told him.
We got the last EHU pitch, and the site was full next night so we had to move on next day. We'd (book and) come back for another visit to Oxford, but being in a motorhome we'd move on to other areas rather than using this site as a base - it wasn't so good that we were sorry to leave.
The site is situated within walking distance to Oxford along 1 road or better still the park and ride opposite takes about 5-10 minutes. The site facilities are ok but dated, the showers are small and you have no dry space to stand after a shower. Even accepting the site is close to a town so not in green fields it still has a very dour feel with no chilled-out feel. It is great if you are of a certain age who likes to watch TV in their caravan but if you like the outdoors and relaxing, grin and bear it and enjoy the location to Oxford. The reception staff were very friendly but the warden a little over-bearing- lots of questions and concerns about my awning. I had to get out of the van for what he could have explained without doing so.
With direct access to the River Thames, this family-friendly spot is perfect for boaters and walkers alike. Tourers, tents, motorhomes and RVs welcome. Grass electric, hard-standing and premium multi-service and RV pitches available. Spacious, modern, heated shower blocks with free hot water, hairdryers and shaving points. There is also a laundrette, park shop, disabled facilities, a book swap library, riverside picnic grounds, slipway, fishing in season, Premium WiFi, childrens playground, nature trail, football goals and outdoor table tennis table. A fantastic base for visiting Henley, Windsor, Legoland and more! A serene oasis nestled in the beautiful countryside at the base of the Chiltern Hills, just a stone`s throw from the charming Henley-on-Thames. Find out more here
We used this site as a base for attending The Reading Festival on two successive years.
It is very well set up and close to the Bus Station which we used to visit Oxford because we were warned that parking is very difficult in the City Centre.
We also got the train to the festival from the city and this journey was easy on our return too.
The shower/toilets and washing up facilities were clean and well maintained. The people that run the site were very helpful, patient and gave good advice. Not sure how child friendly the site is as we took teenage kids. We will be returning next year.
A lovely site that was clean and tidy despite the heavy thunder storms that caused local flooding. Staff were very helpful. The showers were clean and although dated were very functional.
Site was completely full when I stayed.
Very easy to get into Oxford by way of foot or bus.
The Go Outdoors shop next door was always very busy and had some excellent bargains in the sales.
The children can ride their bikes safely on site and mine made many friends from all over Europe who were staying on the site.
Will definitely come back again to explore the area more.
Excellent site with very helpful staff. Handy for Oxford, 20 minute walk to centre. Bit of noise from outside site, but to be expexcted fro location, so near centre.
Staff were very good and GO Camp shop next door, for emergency camping supplies. Toilets a bit dated, but perfectly OK for us. No complaints, well worth joining Club just for this site.
Stayed at this campsite for a weekend visit to Oxford.
The people that run the site were very friendly & helpful on arrival providing all the information needed to find your way around the site & what to do in Oxford. We booked well ahead & there was a sign saying it was full - but the tents were well spaced out which was good.
The site is well located for a visit to Oxford with the park & ride next door - although a much more pleasant way of getting to the centre is to walk down to Donnington Bridge and then walk in down the river to Folly Bridge.
My only complaint about the site is the night time noise from the neighbouring dairy yard & the railway. This is unlikely to bother anyone in a motorhome or caravan - so it seems a little odd that they've situated the tents right opposite the dairy/by the train line. The dairy clanks throughout the night whilst loading the milk floats & trains seem to use their whistle as the pass the site. So would be an idea to move the tents to the other side of the site - but otherwise take some earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
I thought the toilet block was pretty good with plenty of cubicles & good showers - though they could have done with some of those wooden floor boards to stand on in the showers as they seemed to flood every day.
There's not a lot of amenities near the site - The Duke of Monmouth is a short walk down Abingdon Road - but it's not one of Oxford's better pubs & there's also a chippy nearby but we didn't eat there. That said this wasn't an issue as you're spoilt for choice with Oxford just down the road.
All in all good site to stay at when visiting Oxford & we'll be back - just equipped with earplugs next time!
This is a perfect site for visiting Oxford City Centre. Site is behind Go Outdoors, and once you are in the site you really do feel you are in the middle of the countryside.
The pitches on site are extremely spacious, site wardens are very helpful and friendly. You've got everything you need on site, plenty of fresh water, showers, waste disposal.
We felt it took around 30 minutes to walk into town, but the park and ride is about 3 minutes walk from the site and runs until 8pm. Travelling back after this time you can still use your tickets on other public transport.
Plenty to do and see - if you fancy going further a field London is only an hour away on the train. Look to book online - we did for £8 return!
Plenty of pubs and restaurants all in walking distant and excellent fish and chip shop about 10 minutes walk.
First time we have visited Oxford would highligh recommend a trip and also a stay at the site.
With direct access to the River Thames, this family-friendly spot is perfect for boaters and walkers alike. Tourers, tents, motorhomes and RVs welcome. Grass electric, hard-standing and premium multi-service and RV pitches available. Spacious, modern, heated shower blocks with free hot water, hairdryers and shaving points. There is also a laundrette, park shop, disabled facilities, a book swap library, riverside picnic grounds, slipway, fishing in season, Premium WiFi, childrens playground, nature trail, football goals and outdoor table tennis table. A fantastic base for visiting Henley, Windsor, Legoland and more! A serene oasis nestled in the beautiful countryside at the base of the Chiltern Hills, just a stone`s throw from the charming Henley-on-Thames. Find out more here
A high standard site, level with plenty of showers and toilets in a central block. Staff great, help you pitch and offer advice.
Park and ride opposite site, we never used car, got buses to Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot.
Local shop very expensive, take car to supermarket or carry food from Oxford. A little noise from railway near site but quiet at night.
Site is behind Go Outdoors and is owned by them. Could do with better signs on road outside as several people including me miss the entrance first time. We intend to return.
Urban location behind 'Go Camping' store but once on site you are unaware of the proximity of major roads etc. Very convenient to walk or bus into Oxford. Nice walk along the river.
Pleasant site, well laid out and maintained. Toilet block etc functional but not yet had the updating which many CCC sites have received over recent years.
Helpful friendly wardens who keep grass well cut and generally keep the site in good order.
In Oxford recommend Carfax Tower and Magdalen College. Was disappointed with The Rose Tearoom which did not live up to its publicity. Worth a drive to National Trust Waddesdon Manor which is possibly the best NT property I have visited.
The site is extremely well situated for visiting the city, by foot or bus with the Park & Ride being only a few minutes walk. The site staff were very helpful on arrival and the details provided for the area were useful and there was a well stocked information point.
The showers could do with being redone as the flooring leads to pools of water and being tiled could easily lead to slips.
Slight noise from the railway and some form of industrial / council site, but otherwise well worth a visit or two.
We received a nice friendly welcome from the duty wardens and shown to our decent sized pitch.
The site is an excellent base for the city of Oxford with the park and ride service close to the site. Abingdon and Blenheim Palace are also not far away.
As has been said the toilet block is rather dated. According to the handbook they were refurbished in 2009! I do object to some other persons shower water swilling through my shower whilst I am getting dry.
Great site for easy access to Oxford, 15 mins walk along the road to the city centre or 25/30 mins along the Thames towpath, past the college boat houses, to the city centre.
Good sized pitch which got a bit muddy but that's hardly surprising with the amount of rain we have had. The welcome was friendly and the nice man showed us to a choice of pitch even though it was raining.
The showers and toilets are a bit dated but very clean as you would expect from a C&CC site. Although the site was almost full it was almost silent by 9 at night, there is slight road / rail noise but didn't bother us and you have to expect some noise being close to the city. Access to the site is via gates with codes to open the gates and the gates are locked at 11.
Oxford is a great place to visit, we had 2 whole days walking round, some great pubs too!
One word of warning, you have to go through the Go Outdoors carpark to access the site and if you are a sucker like me for camping gadgets you need to be careful!
Overall a good site especially for visiting the city and exploring the Thames.
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
No Toilets 
No Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
No Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
No Shop 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
I had a wonderfully happy stay at this site. 28 days up to January 3rd, so right through the snow and ice. I last stayed here in 2001 and found that very little had altered !
