Camping in Stickney

Stickney and the surrounding Lincolnshire Fens are flat, open, agricultural countryside, criss-crossed by drainage dykes and drove roads, and this terrain shapes what camping here looks like. As in the rest of England, wild camping without the landowner's permission is against the law, so a proper campsite, farm pitch or glamping stay is the way to enjoy a night under Fenland skies without causing a problem. The reward for staying is genuinely dark, wide-open skies with very little light pollution, a rare thing in much of lowland England.

Sites in and around Stickney and the wider Boston area tend to be small, family-run touring and camping grounds set on working farms, offering grass pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, often with basic but well-kept facilities. Given the flat terrain and lack of natural shelter, exposed sites can feel breezy, so a sturdy tent and secure pegging are worth the effort, particularly in spring and autumn when Fenland winds pick up.

Spring through early autumn is the most comfortable stretch for camping here, with the driest, mildest weather and the best chance of clear nights for stargazing. Summer also brings long evenings to enjoy the huge Fenland sunsets the area is known for, while a spring or autumn visit rewards early risers with mist rising off the drains and dykes at dawn. For those who would rather skip the tent-pitching, a small number of glamping pods, shepherd's huts and static caravans are available on farms across the district, offering a more comfortable way to experience the same big skies and quiet countryside, and these are worth booking ahead for weekends in peak season.