The dreaming spires by bus or riverside stroll. The easiest way to camp and do Oxford with children.
Our verdict
The smartest way to do Oxford with children: camp cheap, walk the towpath in, spend the savings on ice cream.
| Distance from SN7 | 17 miles |
|---|---|
| County | Oxfordshire |
| Price band | ££ what the bands mean |
| Open | All year |
| Tents | Yes |
| Campervans & motorhomes | Yes |
| Electric hook-up | Yes |
| Campfires | No |
| Swimming pool | No |
Sometimes the cleverest campsite is the practical one. This friendly Club site sits behind the Abingdon Road park and ride, a short bus hop or a flat riverside walk from the centre of Oxford. Museums, punting, colleges and ice cream floats are all achievable without ever moving the car.
The site is compact, green and calm, with the excellent Hinksey Park next door: outdoor heated pool in summer, big playground, lake and café. Do Oxford's Natural History Museum and Pitt Rivers in the morning, swim the afternoon away, then walk back to camp for supper. Simple, brilliant logistics for a city-and-camping break.
Why children love it
- Hinksey Park next door with heated outdoor pool and big playground
- Buses to central Oxford from the site entrance
- Flat, safe cycling along the river into the city
Days out nearby
- Oxford city centre (2 miles, bus or towpath walk)
- Oxford University Museum of Natural History
- Punting from Folly Bridge (walkable)
Know before you go
- The towpath walk into town is flat and pushchair friendly, allow 35 minutes.
- Hinksey outdoor pool opens roughly May to September, check times.
- Book well ahead for graduation weeks and summer Saturdays.
The honest bit
You can hear the city, and the site is a practical base rather than a rural idyll. Treat it as a brilliant hotel substitute.
Camping weather this week
Live 7-day forecast for Abingdon Road, straight from Open-Meteo.
Quick answers
Are campfires allowed at Oxford Camping and Caravanning Club Site?
No, open campfires are not part of the offer at Oxford Camping and Caravanning Club Site. A raised BBQ is usually fine, but check the site's current rules when you book.
Does Oxford Camping and Caravanning Club Site have a swimming pool?
No. The nearest pool site in this guide is Lincoln Farm Park, about 10 miles away. Oxford Camping and Caravanning Club Site makes up for it outdoors.
How far is Oxford Camping and Caravanning Club Site from Faringdon and Oxford?
Oxford Camping and Caravanning Club Site is about 17 miles from Faringdon (SN7) and roughly 3 miles from Oxford city centre. Distances are approximate road miles.
When is Oxford Camping and Caravanning Club Site open?
Oxford Camping and Caravanning Club Site is typically open All year. Dates shift a little year to year, so confirm with the site before travelling.
Peg & Lantern is an independent guide and takes no commission. Details last checked July 2026; facilities and opening dates change season to season, so always confirm directly with the campsite before travelling. Photography is illustrative, not of the campsite itself.
