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Swadlincote

New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup52.686°N, 1.474°W
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The metallic tick of guy ropes tightening in the morning chill, and beyond the hedge line, the long views that give this place its name — open skies over the patchwork Midlands countryside that rolls gently toward Derbyshire's southern edge.

New Forest View suits tourers and campers who like their pitches straightforward and their location practical — Swadlincote sits just outside the National Forest, so you're on the doorstep of woodland trails and market town pubs without the premium prices of deeper tourist territory. Tent pitches, caravans, and campervans are all welcome, making this a solid base for families pottering between Conkers Discovery Centre or couples walking sections of the new forest paths that have been quietly stitched across this reclaimed coalfield landscape.

Facilities aren't elaborated in detail, so it's worth checking what's onsite when you book. Campfires are a possibility — ask on arrival if you're planning to cook over flame. Open year-round, so expect a working site rather than a manicured showpiece: practical, unpretentious, and handy for the Heart of England without the fuss.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
15°C
Overcast
14 mph
59%
7-Day Outlook
Today
16° / 10°
0%
Sun
18° / 10°
1%
Mon
19° / 8°
9%
Tue
21° / 11°
65%
Wed
22° / 13°
41%
Thu
23° / 15°
20%
Fri
23° / 17°
33%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

3 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Ivanhoe Way

Follows a 35-mile route through Leicestershire's former coalfield country, connecting Ashby-de-la-Zouch to Melton Mowbray. Terrain varies from flat canal towpaths to gentle rolling farmland with occasional moderate climbs through woodland. Not buggy-friendly due to stiles, narrow paths and field crossings, though some sections suit older children who can manage distance. Dogs welcome but must be on leads near livestock. Worth doing for its industrial heritage sites, quiet countryside and histori

Hiking routeRegional network
5.81 km from campsite

National Forest Way

Winds through the National Forest in the Midlands, mixing ancient woodland, new plantings, and open countryside with gentle to moderate terrain throughout. Suitable for families tackling shorter sections, though the full route demands stamina; pushchairs better on surfaced stretches near visitor hubs. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock and wildlife areas. Rewards walkers with diverse landscapes, from Charnwood's rocky outcrops to Needwood's quiet glades, plus heritage sites including mills and

Hiking routeRegional network
6.05 km from campsite

Leicestershire Round

Circles the entire county boundary across 100+ miles of varied terrain—expect rolling farmland, canal towpaths, woodland sections, and several market towns. Long-distance route split into manageable stages, mostly gentle to moderate with occasional steep climbs through Charnwood Forest's rocky outcrops. Not suitable for buggies due to stiles, gates and uneven surfaces, though individual sections work for older children. Dogs welcome throughout on leads near livestock. Offers genuine Leicestershi

Hiking routeRegional network
25.06 km from campsite

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