Campsite on the banks of a Canal or River ?

[Comfortably_Numb]

Hi Folks.

I'm looking for a campsite

The ideal scenario is to have direct access to a canal that doesnt have a close season, that i can fish on a day ticket or for free

Failing that, a river or canal that does enjoy a close season & i will have to go after 16th June

Area - Anywhere thats within 2-3 hours of Kent.
Campsite - Small & quiet would be the ideal (just me the missus & Dog in a tent), but must have at least showers & toilets.

I can find very little in Kent so having to spread my wings a little.

Any info gratefully recieved


NB : I will also consider a stillwater as a last resort, so if anyone aware of any gems, where i can dangle my very underused waggler, i'm happy to take the info aswell

 

[Mark Wintle]

This might be OK:

Sandy Balls Holiday Centre | New Forest

It's a few miles north of Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest - Hampshire Avon so after 16th June.

 

[Graham Whatmore]

How about this place, not so sure about the peace and quiet mind you but it is soooo handy for the shops to keep the Missus occupied and maybe slip a few quid to the parkeeper in Regents Park to not notice your tent, much much cheaper than those posh hotels down Mayfair way. :j

 

[paul123]

Sandyballs

I have tried this which Mark Wintle has suggested; a long time ago but, some good fishing on the river avon.
Also Horam Manor near Eastbourne Sussex used to do camping . Dont know if they still do but, Has several lakes. Check it out on internet maybe.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Thanks for the responses so far

 

[phil level]

I know it's not a canal or River but this where I hope to go in a few weeks time for a day when I visit my Daughter in Weymouth, plus it is only 1/2 hour from many Beaches and places of interest.( I sound like a bloody tour guide)

Lyons Gate Caravan Park - Friendly holiday park with excellent caravaning and fishing facilities

I do know of a complex of Lakes with river fishing in Kent but very basic camping .

 

[paul123]

Just another one

Just thought of another one. Frant lakes in Kent. A lovely fishery in the weald of kent. 8/9 lakes. You can camp here but I do not know what the facilities are. Its near Frant which is near Tonbridge.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Thanks Paul ... i'll add that to the list

 

[stravic]

I'm not sure if this is to far to travel, there is St Ives in Cambridgeshire in the surrounding area you have at least two caravan/camping sites near river Ouse,pits, and lakes,picturesque area,plenty of pubs,Cambridge not to far away or Ely or the fens and a tackle shop in Huntingdon who are helpful.