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Subject Topic: Really struggling to find somewhere to go
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14/8/2014 at 7:38am
 Location: flintshire
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There is a pub sites section on the campsite search. You could go from there and then see if they are near shops etc

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14/8/2014 at 7:50am
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Bodewran Bach on Anglesey has it's own pub, and it's about a mile from a village.

I was also going to mention Greenhills and Teversal.

The Ancient Briton in South Wales is a pub site, not been there yet, but intend to if it's not too expensive. Has a shop nearby apparently.

Anne


14/8/2014 at 9:38am
 Location: Bolton Lancs
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If you'd be prepared to drive just over two hours then Manorafon Farm at Abergele would tick your boxes. Set in the estate grounds of an old castle it has a rural look and feel but is only ten minutes walk from the town which has shops, four pubs and a Tesco open until midnight. Good clean facilities on site and ehu - it's one of my favourites.

Another suggestion would be Golden Sunset camping fields at Benllech on Anglesey - great views from most parts of the site and only five minutes walk into the village with it's shops, take-aways and three pubs. It may be a bit far for you though as it's about three hours from Sheffield.

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14/8/2014 at 12:42pm
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There's loads of campsites dotted around the Uk within 10mins walking distance from local village pubs, maybe not so many close to larger towns.
The site finder on here has an option for facilities close by.
Back in the day when it was just wife and me, it used to be a requirement for us as well. We went quite a few times to Hillcroft at Pooley Bridge, Ullswater in lake district. Think there's a couple of other sites within walking distance of the village also.
I can also give a thumbs up for the Black Bull at Pickering, campsite is behind the pub, with another one over the road! About 1 mile approx into Pickering centre though.

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14/8/2014 at 2:12pm
 Location: Huddersfield
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Thirsk CC site has tent spaces and the town is 3 minutes away


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17/8/2014 at 11:03am
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Hi You mentioned Skegvegas have you tried Skegness water and leisure park? its over the road from butlins not far from ingoldmells and lots of nightlife and pubs attractions etc, however camping here you dont know your near the buzz theres lakes etc its a nice well run site good facilities


17/8/2014 at 12:38pm
 Location: Worcestershire
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Quote: Originally posted by rachntex on 13/8/2014
You can also walk to Thornton Le Dale

Rachel


Prospect Farm Campsite is right in the village. The pub across the road (forget the name) does very nice meals. The site is small, but perfectly formed!


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18/8/2014 at 7:31am
 Location: durham
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Just what I was thinking. Thornton le Dale. Small site behind garage right in heart of this lovely Yorkshire village. Has couple of pubs, coffee shops.


18/8/2014 at 10:14am
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There is a campsite at Hulme End near Hartington in Derbyshire it is quite rural but from what I can remember there is a pub just across the road. There is also a campsite at Barlow near Dronfield might be worth looking to see if that is is within walking distance to a pub.

The campsite at Hartington is called Bank House Farm and is adjacent to a pub, the area is beautiful by the way.


18/8/2014 at 9:51pm
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The link below is for Lime Tree Park which is a 10-15 minute walk from the centre of Buxton. It's a cracking site and the nearest pub (The Cheshire Cheese) is great.

I hope that this helps.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=2133


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19/8/2014 at 12:09pm
 Location: Ayrshire
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Too far from Sheffield for a weekend (4 hour drive), but all three Council-run sites in Dumfries & Galloway are at the edge of town parks. Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas and Lochmaben (where the site's called Kirk Loch). Some campers don't like this set-up because it means locals strolling beside the site, but it's never bothered us. Kirkcudbright is the Artists Town (always has something going on), Castle Douglas is the Food Town (Sulwath Brewery, interesting shops), Lochmaben (near Lockerbie) is small but does have pubs in walking distance and it's closest to the M74. It would make a good week away, a couple of days at each one. Any holiday resort town has non-Butlin sites round the edge, you can walk/ cycle / bus into town - St Andrews, Portpatrick, Aviemore... Smashing site at the edge of Chester by the canal. But sorry! I can't help with Sheffield area.


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21/8/2014 at 8:16pm
 Location: Herts & Essex borders
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To be fair, if you're searching for campsites in a National Park, they are going to be rural. My recommendations aren't much use unless you're prepared to come a long way south but we've mostly camped on the edge of towns / villages and a couple with a decent bar on site.

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2013:
Newperran; Mounts Farm; Waveney; Holmsley.
2014:
Hopleys; Wellington; Pendyffryn Hall; Burnbake; Foxholes Castle; Woodview; Penrose.
2015:
Cliff House, Feb;
River Dart, Easter;
Nantcol, May;
Cornish Coasts, July;
Hurley Riverside, Oct.
2016
Stowford, Sandymouth


21/8/2014 at 8:40pm
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Hi there
My husband and I look for the same things as you, somewhere within a short walking distance.
We love Hopley's Family Camping in Bewdley, great site, nice stroll into the town, and you could walk back, but after a few drinks we usually opt for a taxi back, only a fiver.

Newlands Meadows is near Great Malvern, lovely looking pub a stones throw away.

Our last trip, we went to Foxholes Castle Campsite in Shropshire. Ten minutes walk to Bishop's Castle, where there are six pubs, all well reviewed.

Don't give up, you will find what you are looking for and have a great time. I spend hours researching where we will go and love the planning aspect. We have a list of what we want from a site, I love trawling through reviews and websites,adding them to our virtual brochure finding places we will love. We haven't gone wrong yet!
The other thing I would suggest is finding a place where you can have a camp fire. The flames and the stars, who needs a pub?

Happy camping,
Ange



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