Wellington Country Park

Practical Caravan Top 100 Parks Award 2008

Deer come right up to you in this lovely forest site. Your site fee also entitles you to entry in the adjacent country park, which has play areas, a boating lake, a train and many walks to keep the whole family entertained. Pitches range from gravel to extra-large hardstandings and all have electric hook-up. A centrally located amenities block houses the showers and toilets, dishwashing sinks and launderette.The reception operates a gas exchange. Children can take part in activities organised on site, while their parents relax.

Practical Caravan Top 100 Parks Awards 2005

You’ll be spoilt for choice at this family site set in 350 acres of woodland. There’s a deer park next door, fishing and boating lakes, an adventure playground, children’s animal farm, sandpit and a gift shop. For a small extra charge, you can ride the miniature railway and play crazy golf.
If your visit coincides with a special event, you could be flying kites, hunting for Easter eggs or admiring classic cars. If you’ve worked up an appetite after all that, there’s a café offering a fast-food service in the centre of the park.
The numbered pitches are hidden in the woods, divided by trees and bushes, and are set on leaf mould rather than grass. They’re mostly level, with the odd tree root. Note that under 18s are not allowed without adult supervision.
Laundry, sinks, toilets and showers are all in the centre of the site and are kept immaculately clean, while facilities for the disabled are available in the main reception area. A shop sells basic provisions,
a separate gift shop sells coffee, and gas can be obtained nearby at Berkshire Caravans. Children will enjoy the fenced-off play area with its imaginative apparatus.
Reading is close by, with its variety of shops, wide choice of eateries, and state-of-the-art cinema. Stratfield Saye House, home of the dukes of Wellington, is nearby. Just along the M4 is Windsor, where you can visit the castle, some excellent shops, Legoland and – if you fancy a flutter on the horse – the racecourse. Across the Thames are Eton and its famous college for boys.

Practical Caravans Top 100 Parks Awards 2004

Set in 350 acres of woodland with a deer park next door, plus fishing and boating lakes, an adventure playground, children’s animal farm, sandpit and even a gift shop, you’ll be spoilt for choice at this small family site. For a small extra charge you can also ride the miniature railway and play crazy golf. If your visit coincides with a special event, you could be flying kites, hunting for Easter eggs or admiring classic vintage cars. If you’ve worked up an appetite after all that, there’s a café offering a fast-food service in the centre of the park.

The numbered pitches are hidden in the woods and divided by trees and bushes, and are set on leaf mould rather than grass. They’re mostly level, but watch out for the odd tree root. Note that under 18s are not allowed without adult supervision.

Laundry, sinks, toilets and showers are all in the centre of the site and are kept immaculately clean by the hardworking staff, while disabled facilities are available in the main reception area. A shop sells basic provisions, a separate gift shop sells coffee, and gas can be obtained nearby at Berkshire Caravans. Children will enjoy the fenced-off play area with its imaginative apparatus.

Reading is close by, with its variety of shops, wide choice of eating places, and state-of-the-art cinema. Stratfield Saye House, home of the Dukes of Wellington is nearby, and Windsor Castle is just along the M4.

Practical Caravans Top 100 Parks Awards 2003

Berkshire is famous for its woods, and Wellington Country Park is no exception, with nearly all of its 70 pitches are set in woodland clearings. The woods are full of nature trails and other surprises, including a rope swing, assault course and fitness trail. Children will particularly enjoy visiting the deer park next door.

At the centre of the park there is a lake that’s ideal for fishing, swimming or canoeing. Many people simply bring their own blow-up boats to sail on the lake. Other attractions include a narrow-gauge railway for children, an animal farm, a dairy museum and a crazy-golf course.

The pitches are in good condition and 42 of them have electric hook-ups. A further 18 are hardstanding. They are divided into groups of twos and threes. The trees provide plenty of privacy and excellent cover from the worst of the British weather. There are toilet facilities throughout the woods, which are well signposted. They have been recently renovated so the facilities are of a good standard and very clean. There are washbasins in cubicles and well equipped showers, dishwashing sinks and laundry space, although if you have a fully-serviced pitch you receive hot water direct.

Tourist sites such as Windsor and Legoland are within easy reach. The access gates, however, close at 5.30pm and should you want to stay out later then you need to make arrangements to get hold of a key. This can be
particularly important if you are visiting the pub, less than a mile away.