Campervan stopover at Cardinham Woods

Stay overnight in the heart of the forest, immersed in nature, and create the summer travel adventure you’ll want to write home about. 

From 16 July to 14 September 2026, campervans and motorhomes are welcome to stay overnight at pre-booked bays at the car park at Cardinham Woods. Stay from 12.00pm on the day of arrival, leave by 11.30am on day of departure and soak up stunning views of dark skies and the surrounding forest throughout your stay.

Our stopovers are only for motorhomes and campervans that have their own onboard facilities for sleeping, cooking and waste, so we can keep the site clean and sanitary.

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Planning your visit

Cardinham Woods has five beautiful walking trails including a Room on the Broom family activity trail, with on site facilities including a cafe, toilets, dog wash, bike repair station, small play area, picnic meadow and much more to explore.

Available from Thursday 16 July until Monday 14 September 2026 only, stays are limited to two continuous nights, no return within 48 hours. There are 8 campervan bays within the top level of the main car park at Cardinham Woods, available on a first come, first served basis. Please park within allocated bays to allow space for everyone.

Please note:

• toilets are next to the Ranger's Hut near the car park entrance and are available 24 hours a day. These must not be used for waste disposal including toilet waste and grey water.
• campervan car parking is located through the car park and over the bridge and then on the top tier on the gravelled area. Please follow the signage.
• dogs are welcome to enjoy the forest. Please keep them in sight and close by at all times, and pick up after them. For happy times and waggy tails, check out our dog code.
• fires, BBQs, fire pits, gas stoves, outdoor furniture, and all external heat sources are strictly prohibited. Only gas cooking inside your vehicle is permitted.
• campervan and motorhome size restrictions apply.
• campervan camping comes to an end on Monday 14 September 2026.

Full stopover regulations

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From Cardinham Woods in Cornwall to Kielder Forest in Northumberland, stop off along the way at High Lodge, Wendover Woods, Jeskyns, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, and Gisburn Forest. 

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