Buckinghamshire/ Oxfordshire area for 2 nights

[aworthy]

I’ve got some time off work and the wife is busy etc so I’m heading away for 2 nights by myself!

We live in the middle of Buckinghamshire and I’m happy to drive an hour or 2 to get somewhere nice!

Ideally all I need is a shower block and electric hook up! I’m trying to find somewhere with a walkable pub (walkable cafe would be amazing too) and some nice walks that I can go on!

Any ideas?

 

[Dellmassive]

A lot of camp sites are closing now for the winter.

Britstops are great, but no EHU or shower blocks.

But some CC&C club site are open all year and have hard standing, EHU, and shower block.

Lea valley club site near the M25/A10 junction springs to mind.

But I'm sure others will pop up with some suggestions farther afield.

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[Sasquatch]

Nice little spot. You'd have to phone them to book, the website doesn't state if they're open into November.

Ekeney House Campsite

Ekeney House Campsite is located on the outskirts of the village of Emberton, which is within short driving distance to Milton Keynes.

www.ekeney.co.uk

A little bit far from then pub to walk, but only 5 mins to drive.

 

[TrevorK]

Hi, we have found a few places for a couple of nights away (we're in South Bucks).

For a change of scenery (on the Grand Union Canal) https://www.abccaravanparks.com/grove-lock/ - and pub next door.

For the sea West Mersea Holiday Park, West Mersea, Essex - Updated 2025 prices | Pitchup.com - pub & shop onsite and 20 minutes walk into town.

Towards the New Forest Three Trees Campsite | Ampfield Camping

30 minute walk or short bus ride to https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/hilliergardens - well worth a day out any time of year.

Personally I wouldn't rush back to Lea Valley, although it does have a bus towards London.

 

[aworthy]

Hi, we have found a few places for a couple of nights away (we're in South Bucks).

For a change of scenery (on the Grand Union Canal) https://www.abccaravanparks.com/grove-lock/ - and pub next door.

For the sea West Mersea Holiday Park, West Mersea, Essex - Updated 2025 prices | Pitchup.com - pub & shop onsite and 20 minutes walk into town.

Towards the New Forest Three Trees Campsite | Ampfield Camping

30 minute walk or short bus ride to https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/hilliergardens - well worth a day out any time of year.

Personally I wouldn't rush back to Lea Valley, although it does have a bus towards London.

I live about 20~ minutes from Grove Lock! Have you been to it before? i've never been.

The one in essex is exactly 1hr59 according to google! Looks nice, thanks!

 

[aworthy]

A lot of camp sites are closing now for the winter.

Britstops are great, but no EHU or shower blocks.

But some CC&C club site are open all year and have hard standing, EHU, and shower block.

Lea valley club site near the M25/A10 junction springs to mind.

But I'm sure others will pop up with some suggestions farther afield.

.

I'm not a member of CC&C! I was thinking of joining next year when the season starts up again.

 

[TrevorK]

I live about 20~ minutes from Grove Lock! Have you been to it before? i've never been.

The one in essex is exactly 1hr59 according to google! Looks nice, thanks!

My daughter and a friend have both stayed at Grove Lock and recommended it to me - we went to The Old Dairy Farm as a walk into Bletchley, but we found the traffic noise was off-putting.

 

[aworthy]

My daughter and a friend have both stayed at Grove Lock and recommended it to me - we went to The Old Dairy Farm as a walk into Bletchley, but we found the traffic noise was off-putting.

Yeh i've seen that place before and heard comments about it being a bit noisy!

Ever camped near Henley-on-thames?

 

[TrevorK]

I can recommend Swiss Farm, good site and level walk into Henley swissfarmcamping.co.uk
Worth stopping at Greys Court | Oxfordshire on the way.

 

[aworthy]

I can recommend Swiss Farm, good site and level walk into Henley swissfarmcamping.co.uk
Worth stopping at Greys Court | Oxfordshire on the way.

Thats the one I was just looking at !

£72 for a Saturday-Monday booking. Easily walkable to henley for a beer and bit of a mooch around. Also looks like some decent walks along the river.

 

[Paul Sussex]

Thats the one I was just looking at !

£72 for a Saturday-Monday booking. Easily walkable to henley for a beer and bit of a mooch around. Also looks like some decent walks along the river.

Love Swiss Farm and Henley is very nice- great traditional butchers in the town if need BBQ meat.

 

[aworthy]

Love Swiss Farm and Henley is very nice- great traditional butchers in the town if need BBQ meat.

I booked Swiss farm for 2 days! Lots to do solo, canal walks/few beers and a bit of shopping in Henley etc!

 

[cgtmiles]

looks like you’ve found somewhere but maybe try this place next time. By the Malvern hills so at the western limit of your search but it’s a pub with camping pitch and a farm shop cafe that does great breakfast

Pods and Camping in Worcestershire | The Old Bush

 

[aworthy]

looks like you’ve found somewhere but maybe try this place next time. By the Malvern hills so at the western limit of your search but it’s a pub with camping pitch and a farm shop cafe that does great breakfast

Pods and Camping in Worcestershire | The Old Bush

That looks ace! Added to my list for future trips.

 

[AkA]

Could try Home | Cotswold View near Charlbury in Oxfidshure. Quiet, Open views and short walk into town

Banbury Hill Farm, Enstone Road, Charlbury OX7 3JH​

Open from Thursday 27th March – Sunday 3rd November