A campsite by river UK, CE

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One for wildlife watchers, with riverside walks, lakes and footpaths. Fishing is available in the Henlow Bridge Lakes, the River Ivel, and the River Hiz.

There’s a tackle shop on-site, as well as a shower, loo and hook-up power. A railway line runs along the bottom of the rally field and the main road is close, but noise isn’t too bad.

Shops and pub within a short walk. web link

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By Stephen Neale

A site for fishing, walking and cycling. Pitches to the side of the house offer great views over the River Tame and the neighbouring lake. Keen swimmers sometimes take a dip in the river. There’s a pub at the end of the road.

A great camp base to visit the popular theme park Drayton Manor. Some campers have complained about traffic noise from the M41, but we didn’t find it too bad.

Electric hook-ups are available.

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A private members social club right next to the river. A place for anglers and boat users.

As well as a small campsite, there’s mooring for cruisers and a club house with a lounge bar and dining room.

Meals are available evenings and lunch times at weekend. web link

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The site is unique, with this section of the non-tidal Thames considered one of the best canoeing areas in England.

Expect to pay as little as £5.50 (50p charge for awning) – one of the best value sites around. Oxford is short drive away. Dogs are allowed.

BANK: On the River Thames

STATICS ONLY

CAMP: Beside the River Nene

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By Stephen Neale

A perfect spot for canoeists and anglers.

This is a unique campsite, with spacious pitches, beside the River Wye.

Considered among the best places in the UK to canoe, the site is inside 110 acres of parkland and woodland.

Canadian canoes are available onsite for hire. Take care with kids as the river-bank is a bit steep in places.

Otters and kingfishers are regularly seen along this stretch of the river, which is good for fishing. The local tackle shop offers angling advice and a ticket.

The best pitches are on the grass next to the river, although not all have river access, so ask.

Right outside the campsite entrance are miles of forest track for rambling, cycling and dig walks. Free maps are available from the campsite reception.

The area is a good base to visit Hereford, Ledbury, Malvern, Monmouth, Ross-on Wye and the Wye Valley.

Most of the 120 pitches are hand-standing, but pack the leveling blocks just in case.

The site has its own shop. Pubs and shops are within a mile and a half, although the country road can be dangerous if walking back at night, so take care.

Tents are accepted. Open from March until the end of November. web link