Thorns Farm Certificated Site is a small certificated site on a working leisure farm near Barrowby, a couple of miles west of Grantham in Lincolnshire, best known for its two well-stocked carp ponds. The site sits in quiet farmland just off the main roads, with Grantham close by for shops and the railway station and Newark-on-Trent around twelve miles to the north. As a Certificated Site under the Camping and Caravanning Club scheme, it takes a maximum of five caravans or motorhomes plus a few tents, so it stays peaceful and uncrowded. Pitches have electric hook-up and dogs are welcome, but you should know there are no toilet or shower facilities on the campsite itself, so it suits self-contained tourers and campervans best. The fishing is the real pull here: the two carp ponds are open to camping and B&B guests at around £5 a day, with no day tickets sold to the public. The same farm runs seven self-catering barn apartments and secure indoor caravan storage, giving the place a genuine working-yard feel. Thorns Farm is open all year, and because pitch numbers are limited it is best to call the owners to check availability and book directly.
No, Thorns Farm Certificated Site does not have its own toilet or shower block, so the pitches suit self-contained caravans, motorhomes and campervans that carry their own facilities. Tent campers should bear this in mind before booking a stay here.
Can I go fishing at Thorns Farm?
Yes, the farm has two well-stocked carp ponds beside the campsite, open to camping and B&B guests at around £5 a day. Day tickets are not sold to the public, so the fishing is reserved for people staying on site.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are welcome at Thorns Farm, which sits in open farmland with quiet lanes and field edges for walks. As on any working farm, keep dogs under control around livestock and other guests during your stay.
How many pitches are there?
As a Certificated Site under the Camping and Caravanning Club scheme, Thorns Farm takes a maximum of five caravans or motorhomes, plus a small number of tents. This keeps the site quiet, so it is best to book directly with the owners.
How far is Grantham?
Grantham is only a couple of miles east, with shops, supermarkets and a railway station on the East Coast Main Line. Newark-on-Trent lies around twelve miles north, and the site makes a handy quiet base for exploring south Lincolnshire.
Do the pitches have electric hook-up?
Yes, the touring pitches at Thorns Farm come with electric hook-up, handy for fridges and heating. The same farm also offers secure indoor caravan storage and seven self-catering barn apartments if you would rather stay under a solid roof.
Things to do nearby
Fishing
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