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Commons Wood Caravan Club Site (REF : COM)

Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4HJ

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Ideal for ...

  • Cycling
  • Dogs

Why stay here ...

As the name suggests, Commons Wood Club Site backs onto delightful woodlands and is within reach of several beautiful parks. For those who fancy some excitement and limitless shopping options, the caravan park is only 30 minutes away from central London by a fast and frequent train service into King's Cross. Easy access to the city makes the site an ideal base to visit any of London's popular exhibitions held at sites such as Olympia or Kew Gardens.

Commons Wood Club Site offers a wealth of options to keep everyone in the family happy. The lovely Stanborough Park is only about 2 miles away with a playground and crazy golf as well as a gorgeous lake where you can try your hand at boating and fishing. Reed Marsh Reserve - which is incorporated within Stanborough Park- is an ideal spot for bird watching. You can also explore several National Trust properties within the local area. The closest town to the caravan site is Welwyn Garden City, built soon after the First World War as part of the Ebenezer Howard's Garden City movement and one of the finest examples of modern town planning. Its rich history is evident in such artefacts as a Roman Bath preserved in a steel vault under the nearby A1.

Facilities on site ...

  • BBQs allowed: charcoal, gas, electric
  • Disabled facilities: facilities for wheelchair disabled
  • Disabled shower room
  • Dishwashing area
  • Dog walk from site
  • Drive over waste disposal for motorhomes
  • Electric hook-up
  • Gas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Motorhome service point
  • Toilet block
  • TV reception: poor
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi charge
  • Wi-Fi rating: Bronze
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Nearby activities

  • Golf within 5 miles
  • Watersports within 5 miles

Cycling notes:

The nearest National Cycle Network route to this site is number 61, Potters Bar to Sandy.

Nearby Sustrans cycle routes

Walking notes:

Tackle the Lee Valley Walk which passes the site entrance, forty miles long, or enjoy Rype Meads Nature Reserve.

Supermarket notes:

The closest are the Co-Op 1 mile, Tesco 1.8 miles and Morrisons 2.3 miles. All are accessible for motorhomes.

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Bramfield Road, Hertfordshire, South East England, SG14 2HZ

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4.01 Miles from your current location

With over 150 spectacular shooting grounds located up and down the country, The Big Shoot is the UK and Ireland's largest Clay Pigeon Shooting network and strives to provide you with an unbelievable shooting experience! It doesn't matter whether you're a regular shooter looking to hone in them pre-existing deadeye skills or a newcomer looking to experience the thrills of cracking clays - everyone can enjoy the hilariously fun and competitive thrills that Clay Pigeon Shooting provides!

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Segway Trails . Ware, Hertfordshire

Westmill Farm, Hertfordshire, South East England, SG12 0ES

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6.46 Miles from your current location

Experience a truly awe-inspiring adventure as you take hold of state of the art Segway's and take part in a mixture of unprecedented challenges whilst traversing through the picturesque landscape which encircles you! With over 25 spectacular venues located across the nation, Segway Trails is the UK and Ireland's largest Segway provider - guaranteeing you a remarkable event that'll suit any occasion that you may be organising!

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National Archery. Ware, Hertfordshire

Westmill Farm, Hertfordshire, South East England, SG12 0ES

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6.46 Miles from your current location

With over 70 state of the art shooting ranges, National Archery is by far the UK and Ireland's largest Archery provider and the ultimate choice for a remarkable day to remember! Master the ancient art of Archery as you hone your Robin Hood-like skills on spectacular shooting ranges located across the nation! Possessing innate, competitive, adrenaline-filled thrills - Archery is the perfect activity for those of all ages and athletic abilities, making it the tailor-made event for any occasion!

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Quad Nation . Ware, Hertfordshire

Westmill Farm, Hertfordshire, South East England, SG12 0ES

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6.46 Miles from your current location

Prepare for mud-churning and wheel-spinning action as you try and overcome the array of challenging obstacles that await you on the treacherous off-road tracks! With over 60 circuits located across the nation, Quad Nation is the UK and Ireland's largest Quad Biking provider and, with a bucket load of adrenaline-filled experience, you're guaranteed to have a quad biking adventure to remember!

10% off for Members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club.

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Directions

From the North and South on the A1(M): leave at junction 4 onto the A414 (signposted Hertford) and follow signs for Hatfield House. In 1 mile leave via slip road (signposted A1000 Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City). At end of slip road turn left onto A1000 towards Welwyn Garden City. Within 0.5m take the 2nd right on to Ascots Lane; After 0.5m turn left at the mini roundabout, then take 2nd entrance on the right. Please note that there is no late arrivals area.

Sites key: Club Site

Postcode:
AL7 4HJ
GPS:
Lat 51.780297 / Lon -0.189203
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OS field ref:
TL250107
OS map ref:
166
Handbook map ref:
K5

Transport links

  • Bus stop within 1 mile
  • Buses go to: Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield
  • Car hire on site
  • Daily public Transport within 1 mile
  • Nearest train station: Hatfield
  • Train station within 5 miles

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Trip to London

We used this site for a week as my wife was on a course in London. Commuting from Hatfield was easy. The 2 dogs enjoyed exploring the woods adjacent the site, although became very excited at the sighting of many foxes both in the woods, site and within the houses local to the site. A good site and we will definitely return for either a stop over or a longer stay during our travels to France. The facilities were both well maintained and spotless. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
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Pleasant surprise with easy access from Motorways

Very pleasant stay at site with easy access from motorways. Used as a an overnight stop from Kent to Lake District and very handy for A1M. Site peaceful considering area, with exceptions of any celebrations from nearby cricket club. Those interested in retail therapy are satisfied with the Galleria shopping Centre nearby. Actually used site on the return journey at last minute due to road closures and accidents on M6 travelling south via a phone call to site en route.
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Excellent Location

A very friendly and relaxing site and superbly located for trips into London. We have used this site before and would definitely use it again. Staff were welcoming on arrival and helpful throughout our stay. The site is well maintained and although the toilet and shower facilities are due a refurb, they were spotlessly clean. A very enjoyable stay for my husband and I with our two children - we felt relaxed, safe and comfortable at the site - looking forward to another visit in the future.
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Good wardens but site a bit tited

Not a holiday site but good for access for London. Seems to have a lot of workers using it. The club is pushing the fire gape for a good reason however the non awning pitches seem to have a considerable amount of space compared with awning pitches. The toilet block would benefit from a redecoration or rebuilding. Overall ok but a little tired.
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Overnight Stops

We have used this site twice in two weeks on trip too and from Brighton, on both occasions the wardens were friendly and helpful. We only stayed one night on each occasion as a stop over, pitches are level and of a generous size, easy access from A1 if heading south it's like a countryside oasis once on site. Considering the proximity to the A1 we heard no road noise or any noise from near by hospital. There is a nice pub/grill house about a 10 min walk from site (Coopers) lovely food and atmosphere if slightly pricey. Would recommend as a great stopover can't comment on longer stays. Thanks again to Wardens and the Club.
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Telephone:
01707 260786

Site information

The toilet block will be closed from 7 Jan - 26 Apr 2019 due to refurbishment. There will be a Service Point available, but no 'drive over' waste water disposal point for motorhomes. 

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