A calm, flower-filled park a stroll from Lacock, the National Trust village where Harry Potter was filmed.
Our verdict
Calm, flowery and two fields from Hogwarts: the gentlest way to give children a film-set weekend.
| Distance from SN7 | 27 miles |
|---|---|
| County | Wiltshire |
| Price band | ££ what the bands mean |
| Open | April to October |
| Tents | Yes |
| Campervans & motorhomes | Yes |
| Electric hook-up | Yes |
| Campfires | No |
| Swimming pool | No |
Piccadilly is a small, lovingly gardened park just outside Lacock, the National Trust village so perfectly preserved that film crews rarely leave it alone. Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and Pride and Prejudice were all shot in its lanes, and your family can be wandering them within 20 minutes on foot.
The park itself is calm and orderly, with flower borders, spotless facilities and a small play area. Lacock Abbey's cloisters (Hogwarts corridors to most children) and the Fox Talbot photography museum fill a day easily, and the village pubs do famous cream teas. A gentle site with a world-class village attached.
Why children love it
- Walk to Lacock village and find the Harry Potter filming spots
- Lacock Abbey's cloisters and grounds are a National Trust treat
- Small play area on site, huge NT adventures nearby
Days out nearby
- Lacock Abbey and village (walkable)
- Bowood House adventure playground (10 minutes)
- Castle Combe village (15 minutes)
Know before you go
- Bowood's adventure playground is arguably the best in the West Country.
- Lacock gets busy by 11am, walk in early.
- The George Inn in Lacock welcomes families and dogs.
The honest bit
Gentle is the whole offer. Teens will exhaust Lacock in an afternoon and start asking pointed questions about aqua parks.
Camping weather this week
Live 7-day forecast for Lacock, straight from Open-Meteo.
Quick answers
Are campfires allowed at Piccadilly Caravan Park?
No, open campfires are not part of the offer at Piccadilly Caravan Park. A raised BBQ is usually fine, but check the site's current rules when you book.
Does Piccadilly Caravan Park have a swimming pool?
No. The nearest pool site in this guide is Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park, about 25 miles away. Piccadilly Caravan Park makes up for it outdoors.
How far is Piccadilly Caravan Park from Faringdon and Oxford?
Piccadilly Caravan Park is about 27 miles from Faringdon (SN7) and roughly 57 miles from Oxford city centre. Distances are approximate road miles.
When is Piccadilly Caravan Park open?
Piccadilly Caravan Park 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.
