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Commons Wood Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Ascots Lane
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire (Browse area)
AL7 4HJ
Tel: 01342 327 490
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Pitches: 68
Open: 01/01/2026 to 01/11/2026
01/01/2027 to 01/11/2027
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Club Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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This is a club member only site - you may be able to join on site - please check direct with the site |
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| Date of Visit: May 2026 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Alertcamper |
6 reviews from this member |
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 A small site near to a main hospital meaning a good bus service available.
We originally booked a grass pitch, but there were only a couple for us to chose from in full sun on one of the hottest days in May ever. We were changed to a hard standing pitch in the shade with no problems at a very minimal cost.
The site bordered a local nature reserve giving a peaceful feeling to the site as there was very little traffic.
The same nature reserve meant excellent dog walking facilities.
The wardens had pit a lot of effort into the planting and decor on the site making it feel pretty and welcoming.
Welwyn Garden City is worth a visit. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2026 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Pca1958 |
140 reviews from this member |
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We stopped at Commons Wood for one night en route from North Wales to Kent. We had been here once before in 2020, and truthfully did not not enjoy our stay here as the facilities were dirty, it was noisy and many of the caravans looked to have been pitched for some time and were being used by tradesmen.
However, having read the latest reviews we thought we'd try it again. Well, what a change.
The sites flat grass and Hardstanding pitches looked in good condition, and liked the fact that between the grass pitches, the grass had been allowed to grow to highlight bounderies. Nice touch.
The facilities were clean and tidy, if still dated, it was quiet, but the major difference was the lack of trades people and their vans.
Wifi and 4G signal was good but TV signal was still poor.
The wardens were very pleasant and helpful on arrival, and also let me borrow a tool to sort out my Elec Consumer Unit.
Would not hesitate to return, good job done by the Wardens and the Club
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| Date of Visit: December 2020 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Pca1958 |
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Site is at this time year peaceful and relaxing. Wardens were very welcoming and helpful, and allowed us to move to pitch not under trees.
Not many sites look at their best in Dec, however Commons Wood felt a little tired. The pitches were flat but a few were unkempt.
There appeared to be quite a few units, both Caravans and MH’s, that we’re being used by long staying trade residents.
The facilities were functional, but my wife on two occasions found toilets had been disrespected by a club member, and left in a filthy condition.
As was seeing family, didn’t use any local transport or shops/ sightseeing. TV reception is poor and requires and external aerial cable, WiFi was good though.
All in all am not sure I would return in a hurry
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| Date of Visit: August 2020 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Trevor caravan |
10 reviews from this member |
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I was very disappointed with the Caravan and Motorhome Club regarding 'guests' at this site. There were numerous tatty caravans (one held together with silver gaffer tape) whose occupants obviously lived and worked from the site. One old motorhome left for one night and was back again the next day. I also saw two unmarked police knock on a caravan door, call for a marked police car who took a male away. The warden then hooked up the caravan on his tractor and removed the van.
Not what I would expect trying to have a few days rest. I accept that the 'residents' were not noisy or obtrusive (although I did hear one male say there was a 'good community' here on the site), surely Commons Wood shouldn't be a residential site. Also, just before the barrier in the car park, I saw a white car with a mattress in the back with a male and female living out of it - they also used the facilities. This vehicle was parked adjacent to the reception building.
Poor wardens, bet they can't wait to be moved to another site. Poor show all round Caravan club.
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Alk47 |
15 reviews from this member |
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The usual high standard facilities of a Caravan Club site and friendly wardens. A surprising countryside atmosphere given its very close proximity to the urban environment of Welwyn. Not very peaceful thanks mainly to (a) the ever presence of yapping dogs (b) what must the loudest ever petrol hedgecutter and grass mower as used for long periods during the day by the wardens (c) aircraft noise from nearby airports. Don't expect to be able to snooze or relax in your chair on a sunny afternoon. The walk through the woods adjacent to the site is absolutely littered with dog poo which is a shame and quite disgusting. Coming from the rural North we were surprised to find how overcrowded this area of England is, the number of people, the very busy roads and the density of housing. On the plus side it is only 18 minutes train ride from London, so if you want to visit the capital it is the perfect location. We enjoyed visiting the local points of interest including Hatfield House, the delightful town of Hertford, George Bernard Shaw's House and the De Haviland aircraft museum.
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| Date of Visit: February 2017 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: TurboFurby |
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Due to living in a caravan full time I am extremely well travelled and visited lots of campsites over the years but I can honestly say after staying at this one for a week it is by far the worst and I would not recommend it at all.
Good points:
Some pitches are separated by a hedge making you feel enclosed
Pitches are very wide creating a nice spacious feel
Good access to water points as there are a few on site
24 hour access with a gate swipe card
Bad points:
Staff are extremely rude and accused us of damaging the electricity point when we didn't even touch it. Left us without electric all evening and late in to the night
Shower blocks are very outdated and a bit grubby
Showers are cold
No play areas for children and signs up all around the campsite stopping them riding bikes, scooters or playing outside
Drinking water tastes foul and is very heavy with chlorine
No TV signal at all on this site. Very poor
No on site shop
Far too overpriced for the basic old fashioned facilities you get
There are definitely better campsites at a cheaper price in the area than this one. Would not recommend at all.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Vangoman1 |
4 reviews from this member |
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We visited this caravan club site in september 2015 and had a great time, the toilets where very clean and well looked after also the site was a pleasure to stay on, if I had one criticism it would be that I think the hard standing under the trees could do with updating, a word of warning if you decide to stay under the trees you could be woken up by the sound of squirrels dropping acorns onto your caravan roof early morning, Nice site pleasent staff will stay again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Miles1966 |
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This isn't a bad site at all for visiting London. The wardens are friendly and the showers aren't bad at all. Unfortunately, when we visited there appeared to be travellers staying on the site who made and left a total mess behind. Thankfully we had a few days after they left, but it felt a bit unsafe whilst they were around. Apart from that, this is a very pleasant site. Not sure how the CC can stop this happening elsewhere??
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| Date of Visit: February 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Colinlob |
18 reviews from this member |
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Commons Wood is a pleasant, well laid out site, roughly half way between Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. The only pitches in use during a damp February half-term were the hard standing ones. The site itself was up to the usual CC standard. The toilet block was clean and tidy. Glass recycling wheelie bins adjacent to the information shed, with mixed recycling and general waste in the usual places. When outside there was some traffic hum from the nearby main roads, but this was very low level, and imperceptible from inside the caravan. The site is next to the local A&E hospital, which was handy for returning to the site as the hospital was signposted locally. There was the odd siren, but nothing intrusive or continuous. Several supermarkets are available within a ten minute drive, as well as the Galleria outlet at Hatfield, with its shops, cinema and restaurants for all tastes.
The site was convenient for travelling into London, but at the time of our visit the car park at Hatfield was being built on, so we took the train from Welwyn Garden City. The huge, half full, long term car park near to the station took a picture of the car at the entrance and we paid on exit by putting in the letters on the registration number. £5 for a day until midnight seemed reasonable for a day’s parking, with a short walk to the station adjacent to the shopping centre. It cost £9 for an off peak return to London with a travel card, which could be used after 9:30.
Overall, a pleasant site, which we may return to for another London and the South East visit.
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| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Arma3 |
5 reviews from this member |
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The Poisoned oasis!
Surrounded by trees this is a beautiful campsite with good clean 80's style toilet block with plenty of hot water. 4g & 3g internet are all good.
The Down side for me and a few others was the constant barrage of noise! Not from Planes, passing cars or playing kids, NO! But the 7hrs worth of grass cutting every day from one of the older staff members. It didn't matter if family's was sitting outside enjoying lunch time as this chap was going to cut his grass, which incidentally is like a bowling green. So for that I'll give it 7/10
Nice place, just take ear plugs.
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