Blackland Lakes

From £19.50 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.1 429 reviews
Lake (added by manager 29 Jul 2022)
Pitches (added by manager 29 jul 2022)
Pitches (added by manager 08 jun 2017)
A great view of the sky morning and night (added by adam_w122071 06 jul 2019)

  • Scenic and peaceful site surrounded by gorgeous villages such as Calne
  • A five-minute drive from Cherhill White Horse
  • Fishing lakes, shop, bar and nature trail with goat feeding
Ever seen the famed Westbury White Horse, high up above an Iron Age hill fort on Salisbury Plain? You can get to it within a 35-minute drive with a stay at Blackland Lakes. But there's more of that even closer by: this peaceful rural place is a mere five-minute drive from the famed equine etching of Cherhill White Horse. For those planning to spend days lazing around at base (after a trip to see one of the two horses, of course), Blackland has two coarse fishing lakes filled with carp, tench, perch, roach, bream and gudgeon, with mirror carp up to 25lbs in Heron Lake and bream to 11lb in both. Another lake is set aside as a habitat for wildfowl for those who'd rather laze about this green and scenic setting. The park covers 17 acres, divided into secluded grass paddocks. A big highlight is Sam's Bar, open from April to September (mainly at weekends), selling a range of draft beers and ciders, soft drinks, hot drinks, ice creams and pizzas. The team has also opened a well-stocked and licensed shop, selling essentials, drinks, ice cream and camping basics like tent pegs. Within the shop is a small tourist info section with leaflets on local attractions, events and details of local pubs, restaurants, and takeaways that can deliver your dinner straight to the site. Blackland is at just outside the village of Calne, at the foot of the North Wessex Downs. The closest pub serving food is about 10 minutes' walk away.

Site type

Tent pitches 65
Touring caravan pitches 65
Motorhome pitches 65
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Polish

Silver David Bellamy Conservation Award AA 3 pennants

Pitch types & availability

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93%

would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful site near Calne

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Quiet setting Friendly reception Was pleasantly surprised at how nice the site was with a nature trail ,goats and nice views over the downs. There is an interesting vintage car museum very close to the site

Disliked: Some of the lights in the washrooms were not working but apart from that everything was well maintained

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Absolutely lovely stay, children loved the nature trial and the park. Close…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Danielle D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: Absolutely lovely stay, children loved the nature trial and the park. Close to surrounding areas for walks and things to do. Onsite shop was very accommodating. Sam’s bar was a great little extra. Nice level pitches with their own EHU, grey waste & water supply. We would definitely book site again

Disliked: As a woman to walk to the amenities past dark along side the lake was a little weary and could do with being lit up with lighting similar to those surrounding Sam’s bar.

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Would stay again to see what it’s like in summer.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Great little site although would be good to stay in the summer when the bar opens but we enjoyed our time. Friendly team and efficient check in. Great for dogs.

Disliked: Showers needed more pressure but other than that ok

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We value all feedback to help us improve and develop. We look forward to welcoming you back to Blackland Lakes in the summer. Kind Regards, The Blacklands Team

Decent site

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lee H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Great location, very quiet and peaceful. Lovely play area for the kids. In the summer I imagine it's quite lively as there's an outdoor bar area. Clean amenities.

Disliked: As you come in you pass a lot of permanent looking caravans some of which are pretty dilapidated. Which isn't a great first impression.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to feedback, it is lovely to hear you enjoyed so many elements of our site. We always value feedback to be able to improve and develop. We look forward to welcoming back to Blackland Lakes in the future. Kind Regards, The Blacklands Team

Beautiful site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nicola O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful site with amazing views and plenty of walks. The children loved the play park, Sam's bar was closed due to the time of year, but you could access pizzas and drinks until 8pm at the health club. Shower block is basic but clean and useable

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you in the future. Kind Regards The Blacklands Team

Nice location

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Steve C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: Nice peaceful pitch next to lake. Great location for some amazing walks around Chilwell Hill.

Disliked: There is a heath club with swimming pool on site, however you have to be a member. Would be good if they allowed guests and charged for a day pass. I would be happy to pay £10 a visit. I’m sure this would generate lots of income for the club plus increase the number of people attending the campsite.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We value all feedback to improve and develop. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and the surrounding areas, we look forward to welcoming you in the future. Kind regards, The Blacklands Team

Great location.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Luke S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Great location. Well maintained site with easy access.

Disliked: Showers. The block was cold and water not very hot.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We value all feedback to improve and develop. Kind Regards, The Blacklands Team

Lovely area.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Hollie D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Lovely area.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Blacklands Team

Beautiful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Michael W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: The location, excellent pitches and facilities.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards The Blacklands Team

Peace and quiet…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Peace and quiet

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to feedback we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards The Blacklands Team


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Blackland Lakes

Stockley Lane

Calne

Wiltshire

England

SN11 0NQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.4191°N
-1.9942°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 mi Town Hall
4.5 mi NX Coach Stop
4.5 mi NX Coach Stop
Rail
6 mi Chippenham Rail Station
7 mi Melksham Rail Station
11 mi Pewsey Rail Station
Ferry
25.5 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
25.6 mi Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
25.8 mi Castle Park Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The Westbury White Horse – Wiltshire's famed giant chalk horse carved into the slope of Salisbury Plain – is a 35-minute drive from Blackland Lakes, on the edge of Bratton Downs. Standing 80 feet tall and 170 feet wide, it's viewable for 16 or 17 miles around its setting; from the horse itself, you'll be able to see Bratton Castle and the white horses of Devizes and Alton Barnes. This is most certainly a land of archaeological and world-famed historical highlights: reach the pretty village of Avebury and its three prehistoric stone circles within 10 minutes' drive and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge within 40. If your tastes are more modern, a vintage motor museum is less than 10 minutes' walk away. Take a trip out to any of the area's market towns such as Calne, Devizes, Chippenham, Corsham, Royal Wootton Bassett and Marlborough, all within 25 minutes' drive. Bath is about 35 minutes away. For peaceful sightseeing within a short drive, try Bowood House and its landscaped gardens, five miles away, and the National Trust village of Lacock eight miles from the site, a magical place that's had screen appearances in the likes of Downton Abbey and Harry Potter.

Must see

Wadworth Visitor Centre 4.5 mi

Lacock Abbey, Grounds and Cloisters 5.4 mi

Silbury Hill 5.9 mi

Avebury Stone Circle 6 mi

West Kennet Long Barrow 6.2 mi

National Trust

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village 5.5 mi

Avebury 5.9 mi

Avebury Manor and Garden 5.9 mi

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 9.7 mi

The Courts Garden 10 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BOWOOD 2.1 mi

Battle of Roundway Down, 1643 2.7 mi

SPYE PARK 3.3 mi

LACOCK ABBEY 5.3 mi

Lacock Village and Abbey 5.4 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 29.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Wiltshire?

  • Does Blackland Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blackland Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blackland Lakes? The Westbury White Horse – Wiltshire's famed giant chalk horse carved into the slope of Salisbury Plain – is a 35-minute drive from Blackland Lakes, on the edge of Bratton Downs. Standing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blackland Lakes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Blackland Lakes? From £19.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.