Situated just outside the historic market town of Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire, Smeaton's Lakes is the ideal place for your fishing and touring needs. Opened in 1996, this family run business has gone from strength to strength. Set in 90 acres, the site is open all year round, with the security and service that CCTV and a resident warden provide. Located on the A616, just off the A1 at North Muskham, Smeaton's Lakes is approximately 1 mile away from Newark-on-Trent, with its Civil War connection, and close to Nottingham, Lincoln and Southwell. In fact, there is a Civil War earthwork on the site. With Sherwood Forest and the 'Major Oak' being less than half an hour away, the whole area is steeped in history and legends. The International Antique Fairs are held at Swinderby, approximately 8 miles away and Newark Showground every couple of months. Touring : This popular site with tarmac access roads has 90 hardstanding pitches, all with electric hook-ups. Some pitches have lakeside views. The reception area is stocked with soft drinks, milk, chocolate, crisps etc. Newspapers can be ordered on request. Contractors can be catered for. Tents Welcome. Smeaton's Lakes welcomes rallies and has a separate field available to accommodate up to 100 units. There are also indoor facilities with toilets and a compact kitchen which can be used for rallies or small functions. Caravan storage is available at competitive rates on a six-monthly or yearly basis. Fishing : If you enjoy a good catch then Smeaton's Lakes is the place for you. With several finger ponds, carp and coarse lakes, and a good stretch of the River Trent, there is something for every coarse fisherman. All the pegs are easily accessible and some can be reached by car, enabling those with physical impairments to enjoy their fishing. With all year fishing on the lakes and day and night tickets available, Smeaton's Lakes is an angler's paradise. Rates : Please see website for details.

As one of the largest outdoor activity centres in the UK the National Water Sports Centre and our highly trained, friendly staff have helped to set a new standard in the fitness and leisure industry. Whether you're looking for a quiet family day out or exciting water activities such as white water rafting, we have something for you. Ideally located on the outskirts of Nottingham City Centre the National Water Sports Centre offers a range of activities tailor made to cater for the easy going all the way through to the thrill seeking adventurer. A beautiful 28 acre campsite set in the idyllic background of the National Watersports Centre. A grassy 300 pitches available, 50 of which offering electrical hook-ups A campsite shop providing, light refreshments, toys, bottled gas, pay phone and much more A recently renovated shower/toilet block, with disabled facilities Restaurant, Bar & Laundrette facilities available at the Main Centre, only a 5 minute walk away Rates : From £9 to £20.

Situated in a quiet unspoilt location, on the outskirts of the old market town of Tuxford, Orchard Park is just one and a half miles away from the main A1 trunk road, making it an excellent overnight stop, or base for visiting the many attractions around Sherwood Forest. Orchard Park is a mature fruit orchard set in the quiet Nottinghamshire countryside, a lovely setting for a Caravan and Camping site. It has been carefully planned to retain the orchard as it has been for many years. The caravan pitches have been laid out to give our visitors as much natural privacy as possible. A quiet area at the top the orchard has been left to grow naturally for some years now, with careful management, it is a pleasant nature walk, with wild flowers, birds and butterflies. For the children there is lots of room around the site to run and play, and an adventure play-trail style playground. Facilities on Site : Orchard Park has been designed with great care to provide our visitors with many modern day caravanning and camping facilities, whilst retaining as much of the old fruit orchard as possible. The facilities include : electrical hook up points (for all pitches), several water taps and a specially designed spacious centrally heated amenities block with free showers, free hair dryers, 24 hour hot water and a separate disabled shower room. Also a well equipped laundry room and a separate vegetable preparation area. There is also a site telephone, separate games field and dog walks. Calor Gas, Dairy Products, Ice Cream and general day to day needs are available at reception. Our facilities Include : - Free Hot Showers - Toilets - Wash Rooms - Electric Points on all Pitches - Facilities for the disabled - Secure site with key Barrier - Public Telephone - Shop - Calor Gas - Water Points - Washing Machines - Caravan Storage - Major Credit Cards taken - Ball Games Area - Dog Walk. A new play area with play trail was added in 2005. Facilities in Tuxford : 1.5 miles away. The Fountain Inn is 0.5 miles away at the Tuxford end of our road, Marnham Road - 12 minutes walk. There are three mini supermarkets open from 8 am til 10 pm, a pharmacy, post office, newsagent, takeaway fish and chips, take away Chinese, and a sandwich and hot snacks shop. Two more pubs are in the village centre. Rates : From £15 per night per pitch includes electric, awning, car and 2 adults. AA 3 Pennants. Basic onsite food shop.

The Shannon is set in beautiful open countryside. A new site at Easter 2000, all pitches are level and measure 8m x 12m and are on hard standing and have electric hook-up. Excellent access for large motorhomes. Shower & toilet blocks are heated in winter. Childrens play area. 7 acre rally field available. Local tourist attractions : In the heart of Robin Hood country. Nearby is Sherwood Forest, Clumber Park and Rufford Country Park. Easy access to historic Newark and Lincoln. Within walking distance of fishing, horse riding, golf and village pubs. Rates : from £12 per pitch per night (low season), children £1.50, hookup £2 per night. £15 per night on bank holidays and in high season. 3 star ETC.