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Bladon Chains Caravan Club Site

Bladon Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PT

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Ideal for ...

  • Cycling
  • Dogs
  • Motorhomes

Why stay here ...

The Club is sorry to announce that, following lengthy negotiations with Blenheim Palace Estate, the leased campsite, Bladon Chains, is now closed for the foreseeable future.

The Club welcomes the acknowledgement of the considerable benefits it has brought to both Blenheim Palace and the local community. We are actively looking to find an alternative campsite in the area. In the meantime we have a number of other great campsites in the area which you will enjoy staying at, including:

Moreton-in-Marsh Club Campsite (open all year) - nestled in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold countryside, just 20 miles from Blenheim Palace.

Burford Club Campsite (open until January) - conveniently located near the unspoilt village of Burford and the popular Cotswold Wildlife Park, with the historic city of Oxford only 20 miles away.

Things to do on site ...

  • Playground

Facilities on site ...

  • BBQs allowed: charcoal, gas, electric
  • Disabled facilities: facilities for wheelchair disabled
  • Disabled shower room
  • Dishwashing area
  • Dog walk from site
  • Dog walk on site
  • Electric hook-up
  • Gas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Motorhome service point
  • Toilet block
  • TV reception: good
  • Wi-Fi
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Cycling notes:

Our cycling route maps have been developed with the help of Sustrans as a great way to help you explore the local area on two wheels. They include a detailed map, step-by-step directions and useful route information. Pick one up for free from Reception on site.

There is a cycle route from the site to Oxford. The nearest National Cycle Network routes to the site are 51, Milton Keynes to Colchester and 5, Oxford to Stratford Upon Avon (part of the West Midlands Cycle Route).

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Walking notes:

Walk from the site to delightful Woodstock, or enjoy a country walk from Orchard Field Lane to Bladon Church, Churchill’s burial place. There is a charge to walk in the grounds of Blenheim Palace.

Check out our ViewRanger walk.

On your doorstep

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Shop within 1 mile
  • Town/village within 1 mile

Supermarket notes:

The closest are the Co-Op in Woodstock 1.5 miles, and Tesco and Sainsbury's in Kidlington.

Great savings on days out

Offers available to Club members

Heritage

Blenheim Palace

Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, OX20 1PP

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Offer image for: Blenheim Palace - 30% discount on a Palace, Park and Gardens ticket. Pre-booking required.

1 Miles from your current location

Blenheim Palace is the home of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This masterpiece of 18th century baroque architecture boasts over 300 years of history and is a World Heritage Site, with more than 2,000 acres of Capability Brown landscaped Parkland and Gardens. Palace, Park and Gardens ticket includes: Entrance to the Palace State Rooms with FREE Audio Guide, available in nine languages. Access to the Churchill Exhibition and interactive ‘Untold Story' experience. Access to the Formal Gardens, 2,000 acres of landscaped Parkland and the Family Pleasure Gardens.

30% discount on a Palace, Park and Gardens ticket. Pre-booking required.

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Discovery

Oxford Bus & Morris Motors Museum

Old Station Yard, Main Road, Long Harborough, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, OX29 8LA

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Offer image for: Oxford Bus & Morris Motors Museum - 20% discount on standard entry.

1.57 Miles from your current location

The Oxford Bus Museum presents the story of bus and coach travel around Oxfordshire over the last 130 years. Exhibits include historic, preserved horse-drawn vehicles, buses, coaches, a wide selection of artefacts and lots of fantastic photos illustrating our diverse public transport history. The Morris Motors Museum holds an impressive collection of vintage Morris vehicles produced during William Morris's life and describes how these classic cars and commercial vehicles were produced in Cowley, Oxford. They also feature a collection of vintage bicycles. The Museums are a charity and are run entirely by volunteers. Free parking and a café. Dogs are permitted but not inside the buildings.

20% discount on standard entry.

Leisure Activities

Scenes Above - Abingdon, Oxfordshire (Ballooning)

97 Whitecross, Wootton, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, OX13 6BS

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Offer image for: Scenes Above - Abingdon, Oxfordshire (Ballooning) - 10% discount - Pre-booking required.

9.78 Miles from your current location

Soak in the picturesque surroundings of the encircling landscape as you experience all the awe-inspiring thrills of Hot Air Ballooning! Ascending to staggering heights in the comfort of charming baskets, you'll have an experience like no other as you gently float across the sky with the wind as your guide. With over 20 beautiful venues situated across the nation, Scenes Above is by far the UK and Ireland's largest Hot Air Ballooning provider and is bound to have a stunning location near you! Other locations are available, see website for more details.

10% discount - Pre-booking required.

Leisure Activities

Go Ballistic Paintball - Colchester

Maldon Road, Layer Marney, East Anglia, CO5 9FH

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Offer image for: Go Ballistic Paintball - Colchester - Two for the price of one - Pre-booking required.

15.57 Miles from your current location

With over 100 warlike battlefields, Go Ballistic is the UK and Ireland's largest paintball provider - so you're guaranteed unbelievable paint-splattering fun in a destination near you! Submerge yourself on the front line of action as you fight your way through a variety of military-themed game modes on our indoor and outdoor battlefields located across the nation! Other locations are available, see website for more details.

Two for the price of one - Pre-booking required.

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Directions

Turn left off the A44 (Oxford - Stratford) at the roundabout onto the A4095 towards Bladon. In 350 yards turn right into a minor road. The site is on the left in 200 yards.

Sites key: Club Site

Postcode:
OX20 1PT
GPS:
Lat 51.83818 / Lon -1.34168
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OS field ref:
SP453157
OS map ref:
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Handbook map ref:
H5

Transport links

  • Bus stop within 1 mile
  • Buses go to: Oxford, Witney, Chipping Norton and Charlbury
  • Car hire on site
  • Daily public Transport within 1 mile
  • Nearest park and ride: Oxford
  • Nearest train station: Hanborough
  • Shop within 1 mile
  • Train station within 5 miles

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Wonderful site, will be missed

Bladon Chains Caravan Club Site
Stayed at this site many times over the years, so many happy memories, real shame it is being closed down by the estate. lets hope the new residents of the expensive lodges experience what a great place it is, feel sorry for the local business as I think they will notice the drop in income generated by the caravan and motorhome community.
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Gary2005

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Reviewed on 06/09/2021 22:42

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Goodbye and thanks for the memories

Bladon Chains Caravan Club Site
An excellent site, quiet and convenient for visiting Oxford. The facilities are clean and well looked after, we were made aware that the showers were not available before we stayed. There were visiting vans serving 'street food', pizza and fish and chips on different nights but we didn't use them. The wardens were friendly and efficient. So sorry to see this site go, as it holds memories of staying here with my parents in the early/mid 70s. Pleased to be able to visit again before it closes for good.
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JFMC

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Reviewed on 04/09/2021 17:29

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Great site, shame closing

Bladon Chains Caravan Club Site
Great site, great location. Walked to Blenheim Palace for the day. Don’t forget discounts. You have to answer all questions above but I didn’t use the facilities as they were closed and don’t have children 🤷‍♀️🙄
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Curlyhairdo

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Reviewed on 02/09/2021 16:54

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Bladon Chains Caravan Club Site
The site is perfect for visiting Blenheim Palace, being less than a five minute walk from the vehicle exit point. The showers were not in use when I stayed, which was a shame, but the location made up for all. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The facilities block was clean and pleasant to use. I’d stay again if it were possible and visit Oxford on the bus. What a shame that the estate has other plans for this gem of a site.
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Beldea

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Reviewed on 15/08/2021 18:08

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Bladon Chains Caravan Club Site
Absolutely brilliant location , on a bus route to Oxford and Woodstock/ Burford and some of the Cotswolds, but also lovely walk to Bladon (Winston Churchill’s Grave) and to Woodstock which has lovely pubs, restaurants and some pretty shops. Can’t believe Blenheim estate with their huge land area really needs this little corner back but apparently they do. We will miss this site, but have to be grateful that we got to stay her at all!
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Reviewed on 14/08/2021 23:23

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01993 812390

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The Club is sorry to announce that, following lengthy negotiations with Blenheim Palace Estate, the leased campsite, Bladon Chains, is now closed for the foreseeable future.

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