Camping in Fotheringhay

Fotheringhay has no campsite within the village itself, but the flat, gentle landscape of the Nene valley around it is well suited to camping and glamping bases nearby, particularly around Oundle and the wider Peterborough countryside. As with the rest of England, wild camping without the landowner's permission is not legal here, so pitching up on the castle field or riverside meadows, however tempting the view, is not permitted; stick to licensed sites and farms offering camping pitches. The river Nene and its water meadows make this gentle, low-lying countryside, easy for cycling between pitches and villages, and popular with families wanting a quiet rural stay rather than a wilderness experience. Established campsites in the surrounding area typically offer grass touring pitches for tents and campervans alongside a growing number of glamping options, from safari tents to shepherd's huts, which suit visitors who want comfort alongside the outdoor setting. The best season for camping in this part of Northamptonshire runs from late spring through to early autumn, when the meadows are driest underfoot and long evenings make the most of riverside walks past the castle mound and church tower. Spring brings new lambs in the surrounding farmland and fresh green growth along the Nene, while high summer offers the warmest camping conditions and the best chance of dry ground for tents. Early autumn can be a particularly rewarding time, with softer light over the water meadows and the harvest bringing activity to the surrounding fields, though nights turn cooler and it is worth checking a site's season dates before booking. Given how compact Fotheringhay is, campers based nearby will find the castle site, church and Falcon Inn easily reached on foot or by a short bike ride, while Oundle and the wider Nene Way offer plenty of scope for longer days out. As always in England, always seek explicit permission from a landowner before pitching anywhere outside a licensed site, and leave riverside meadows and farmland exactly as you found them.