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Oxfordshire, Central

The Pig Place

— (0)Price on Pitchup52.060°N, 1.340°W
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The rhythmic snuffle and contented grunt of pigs provides an unexpectedly soothing soundtrack at this working smallholding, where camping pitches nestle among genuine farmyard life. Morning mist rolls across the Oxfordshire fields, carrying the earthy scent of countryside authenticity that's increasingly rare in the manicured Home Counties.

Perfect for families wanting children to experience real farm connections and campers seeking something refreshingly unpretentious in Central Oxfordshire's gentle countryside. This is camping with character rather than chrome, where your neighbours might include curious porcine residents going about their daily business. The region offers excellent access to the Cotswolds, Oxford's dreaming spires, and Blenheim Palace, making it a practical base for exploration.

Facilities are straightforward – toilets and showers serve tent, campervan and caravan pitches on this welcoming site. Campfires may be possible, so check the current policy when you arrive. The atmosphere leans towards laid-back and genuine, with the farm's charismatic pigs providing entertainment and education in equal measure. It's proper outdoor camping with proper farm animals – mud and all.

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Current Conditions
13°C
Partly cloudy
4 mph
82%
7-Day Outlook
Today
22° / 13°
0%
Tue
23° / 16°
53%
Wed
21° / 14°
6%
Thu
24° / 12°
14%
Fri
24° / 12°
6%
Sat
22° / 14°
2%
Sun
28° / 15°
2%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

19 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Grimsbury 5km Shortcut

Loops through Grimsbury's quiet residential streets and green spaces on mostly flat, paved paths with gentle inclines around the canal bridge areas. Perfect for families with buggies and young children seeking an easy local walk. Dogs welcome on leads through the residential sections. Offers a pleasant neighbourhood stroll with canal glimpses, ideal for stretching legs without venturing far from Banbury's amenities.

Walking routeLocal network
1.2 km from campsite

Grimsbury 5km

Loops through Grimsbury's mix of residential streets and green spaces with mostly flat, paved paths ideal for buggies and young families. Dogs welcome on leads through the neighbourhoods and open areas. Offers an easy local leg-stretch exploring Banbury's northern suburbs, passing community parks and quiet streets—perfect for a gentle stroll when you want fresh air without driving far from your campsite.

Walking routeLocal network
1.34 km from campsite

Oxford Canal Walk

Follows the historic Oxford Canal towpath through gentle Oxfordshire countryside and market towns. Flat, compacted surfaces ideal for families, buggies, and pushchairs. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock and lock areas. Enjoy peaceful waterside strolls watching narrowboats navigate locks, spot kingfishers and herons, and explore canalside pubs in villages like Thrupp and Cropredy. Can tackle short sections or longer stretches depending on energy levels.

Hiking routeRegional network
5.21 km from campsite

Adderbury Circular Walk

Hiking routeLocal network
4.35 km from campsite
Operator: Cherwell District Council

Round Cropredy Walk

Walking routeLocal network
6.32 km from campsite

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