A friendly fire-pit campsite behind Farmer Gow's activity farm, with the White Horse on the skyline.
Our verdict
Fire pits, White Horse views and a hands-on farm attraction at the bottom of the field: the easiest small-child weekend in the Vale.
| Distance from SN7 | 3 miles |
|---|---|
| County | Oxfordshire |
| Price band | ££ what the bands mean |
| Open | April to October |
| Tents | Yes |
| Campervans & motorhomes | Yes |
| Electric hook-up | No |
| Campfires | Yes |
| Swimming pool | No |
Oxford Oak sits in a sheltered, hedge-lined field behind Farmer Gow's activity farm at Longcot, with the Ridgeway and the Uffington White Horse filling the southern skyline. It keeps things simple and gets the essentials right: mostly flat grass pitches, newly fitted loos, hot showers and communal fire pits with firewood sold on site.
The trump card for small children is next door: Farmer Gow's does lambs, chicks, tractor rides and welly-friendly chaos all season, and campers get discounted entry plus fresh eggs, sausages and bacon for the breakfast pan. Between the farm, the fires and the chalk hills, a weekend fills itself.
Why children love it
- Farmer Gow's activity farm on the doorstep, with discounted entry for campers
- Communal fire pits with firewood sold on site
- Fresh farm eggs and sausages for breakfast, sold a field away
Days out nearby
- Farmer Gow's activity farm (next door)
- Uffington White Horse and Dragon Hill (10 minutes)
- The Ridgeway at Blowingstone Hill
Know before you go
- Budget for Farmer Gow's entry, it is a paid attraction and the reason the kids will not leave.
- Buy firewood on site and claim a fire pit early on busy weekends.
- The King and Queen pub in Longcot village is an easy walk for supper.
The honest bit
It is a simple hedged field, not a facilities park: the farm next door is a paid attraction, so budget for entry on top of the pitch.
Camping weather this week
Live 7-day forecast for Longcot, straight from Open-Meteo.
Quick answers
Are campfires allowed at Oxford Oak Camping?
Yes. Campfires or fire pits are part of the experience at Oxford Oak Camping. Follow the site's current fire rules, keep fires off the grass where asked, and check ahead in very dry spells.
Does Oxford Oak Camping have a swimming pool?
No. The nearest pool site in this guide is Lincoln Farm Park, about 13 miles away. Oxford Oak Camping makes up for it outdoors.
How far is Oxford Oak Camping from Faringdon and Oxford?
Oxford Oak Camping is about 3 miles from Faringdon (SN7) and roughly 22 miles from Oxford city centre. Distances are approximate road miles.
When is Oxford Oak Camping open?
Oxford Oak Camping is typically open April to October. 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.
