Camping in Bleasby

Bleasby sits right on the banks of the River Trent, and the handful of small caravan and camping parks scattered along this stretch of the Trent Valley make the most of that riverside setting, offering pitches for tents, touring caravans and motorhomes within easy walking distance of the water. As with anywhere in England, wild camping on open land is not permitted without the express permission of the landowner, so it is always worth booking ahead at one of the established sites in and around the village rather than pitching up informally.

The terrain here is gentle and low-lying Trent Valley farmland, with flat riverside meadows giving way to orchards and arable fields further from the water, so campsites tend to be quiet, level and well suited to families and first-time campers as well as more experienced tourers. Being close to the river means some ground can be soft after wet weather, and a handful of local sites have in the past been affected by seasonal flooding, so it is worth checking conditions with the site directly if visiting outside the summer months.

Late spring through to early autumn is the best time to camp in the Bleasby area, when the Trent Valley is at its greenest, riverside paths are firm underfoot, and long evenings make the most of a pitch by the water. Many local sites also welcome dogs and offer good access to the Trent Valley Way for walkers, while a few in the wider area offer glamping options such as static caravans, pods or lodges for those wanting the Trent Valley setting without full camping kit. Given the proximity to Southwell and Nottingham, a Bleasby-area campsite also makes a handy, low-cost base for exploring further afield.