A family-run touring park on the very young Thames, minutes from the Cotswold Water Park's beaches and trails.
Our verdict
A calm, family-run base where the infant Thames forms the boundary fence and the Water Park is up the lane.
| Distance from SN7 | 12 miles |
|---|---|
| County | Wiltshire |
| Price band | ££ what the bands mean |
| Open | Open much of the year |
| Tents | Yes |
| Campervans & motorhomes | Yes |
| Electric hook-up | Yes |
| Campfires | No |
| Swimming pool | No |
Second Chance is run by a family, for families, on a quiet bend where the barely-started Thames slips along the park's boundary. Pitches are roomy, hook-ups available, and the whole place runs at a gentler tempo than the big parks: riverbank strolls, bird song and a proper welcome.
Its trump card is position: the Cotswold Water Park's 150 lakes begin minutes away, with the beach at Cotswold Country Park, aqua parks and flat cycling trails all within a ten-minute drive, and Fairford's famous church and the upper Thames villages even closer. Come back from the splash to somewhere calm.
Why children love it
- Paddle-spotting on the infant Thames along the park boundary
- Cotswold Water Park beaches and aqua parks ten minutes away
- Roomy pitches with space for a football between vans
Days out nearby
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach (10 minutes)
- Fairford and the RIAT airfield (5 minutes)
- Lechlade riverside (10 minutes)
Know before you go
- During the Fairford air tattoo in July the whole area books out, plan around it.
- Bring bikes for the Water Park's flat gravel trails.
- Check season dates when booking, opening varies through the year.
The honest bit
Quiet is the culture here: it suits families who want gentle days and early nights, not arcade evenings. Hoburne is up the road for that.
Camping weather this week
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Quick answers
Are campfires allowed at Second Chance Touring Park?
No, open campfires are not part of the offer at Second Chance Touring Park. A raised BBQ is usually fine, but check the site's current rules when you book.
Does Second Chance Touring Park have a swimming pool?
No. The nearest pool site in this guide is Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park, about 5 miles away. Second Chance Touring Park makes up for it outdoors.
How far is Second Chance Touring Park from Faringdon and Oxford?
Second Chance Touring Park is about 12 miles from Faringdon (SN7) and roughly 33 miles from Oxford city centre. Distances are approximate road miles.
When is Second Chance Touring Park open?
Second Chance Touring Park is typically open Open much of the 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.
