Ideally located for exploring the Scottish Borders, Bonnie Park is nestled in the quaint village of Bonchester Bridge and offers a peaceful setting for camping and touring along the bank of the River Rule. There are both grass and hardstanding pitches for tents and tourers respectively, some of which have river views and have electric hook up. The village Inn, The Horse and Hounds is just a five minute walk away along with a children's play park.

Peaceful and quiet family friendly site in the village of Bonchester Bridge with great starry skies

Ideally located in the Scottish borders along the River Rule for paddle boarding and wild swimming

Dog friendly site a five minute walk from a pub and play park with modern facilities and fire pits

About Bonnie Park

This quiet campsite is nestled along the banks of the River Rule in the picturesque Scottish Borders and just a five minute walk from a friendly village pub. Ideally located for hiking and cycling adventures and for those who want to launch their paddleboard and kayak straight from your pitch! There are 12 grass pitches for those in tents, trailer tents, roof tents or small campervans with seven coming with a 10 amp hook up, three of which are set by the river. Or, for campervans, caravans and motorhomes there is a selection of hardstanding pitches, each with a grass area too. Choose from a pitch by the river, a large pitch or a serviced pitch with electric and water hook up. Nestled on the banks of the River Rule, guests can launch their kayak or paddleboard straight from the site or go for a wild swim after a day of hiking or exploring! There is a recreation field that little ones will love, the only place onsite where ball games are allowed, or the village playground and football field, just a five minute walk from site. For your evening meal, you can book a fire pit and attempt cooking al fresco or just use it to keep you toasty as you spend the night stargazing. If you would prefer to skip on the washing up, the campsite is next door to a charming village inn where warm welcomes, delicious food, and excellent drinks await. You'll be 15 minutes from Hawick and Jedburgh for a day of mooching around shops and cafes, and 30 minutes from the Kielder Forest, home to beautiful scenery and the UK's largest forest. Fire pits are welcome and you can even book a fire pit and a bucket of logs when booking. Please note, that fires are not permitted in windy conditions or directly on the grass areas. Do note that the site has a quiet policy between 11pm and 8am. The site is dog friendly too with a walk along the river which is perfect for them to stretch their legs!

Bonnie Park is open from 02/05 to 30/09 in 2024 and 2025.


Facilities and amenities

Facilities include a heated toilet and shower block, which includes dressing areas and laundry facilities. There is also a camp kitchen with a microwave and washing up area. There are fire pits, buckets of logs and cool boxes that will be refilled daily with free ice packs available to book too.

You'll find The Horse and Hound Country Inn just next door to the site, perfect for an evening meal. You'll also be able to find a couple of shops in Hawick village a ten minute drive from the site.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Originally set up in the 70s, the site was sold, and the owners sadly didn't continue with the campsite. When we recently bought it, the local council's blessing meant we could reopen this lovely riverside campsite!

Old-school Scottish banter and a slower and peaceful pace of life permeate the village, and you will certainly leave having had the feeling that you have been fully immersed in Scotland's traditional and agricultural heartland.

Having a love of the outdoors, countryside, walking Libby (our mischievous sighthound mix) and good old fashioned community... getting to know your neighbors... having a good old chinwag, we feel blessed to have found a little slice of heaven called Bonchester Bridge!

There is nothing like hearing the Rule River meandering through Bonnie Park, the bird song, watching the lambs leaping and catching a glimpse of the local heron, to name but a few things that bring joy!

The simple life is what it is all about and if you feel the same... then welcome to Bonnie Park.


Map and address

Park address

Bonnie Park,

Hawick, Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders, Scotland, TD9 8JN

Coordinates

55.4011, -2.6554 | NT 58 12

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Bonnie Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 32 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Grass pitches

5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches without electric measuring approximately 4m x 9m. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, roof tents and small campervans only.

4 x Electric Grass Pitches (10 amp)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches measuring approximately 10m x 12m with 10 amp electric. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, roof tents or small campervans only.

3 x Riverside Electric Grass Pitches (10 amp)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches set by the river measuring 7m x 10m with 10 amp electric suitable for tents, trailer tents, roof tents and small campervans.

4 x Riverside Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric and water hook up set by the river. Measuring approximately 7 x 5.6m with a grass area of 14.2m x 14.2m. Suitable for roof tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.

8 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring 6m x 8m with a grass area of approximately 5.8m x 5.8m. Suitable for campervans and motorhomes.

5 x Large Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring 11m x 3m with a grass area of approximately 6.4m x 6.4m and 16 amp electric. Suitable for campervans and caravans.

3 x Serviced Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric and water hook up measuring approximately 8.5m x 6m with a grass area of 5.6m x 5.6m. Suitable for campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 2pm until 7pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Departure is due before 11am on your last day.

Yes! Pets are more then welcome to enjoy Bonnie Park, they even stay free of charge. Up to two pups are allowed per pitch.

Bonnie Park is all about getting back to nature and what better way to do so then round an open fire. Book one of their fire pits with locally sourced wood.

No, sorry group bookings are not accepted.


There is a saying, "doing nothing is sometimes everything," and at Bonnie Park, that is very much the case. However, for those that enjoy the less sedentary lifestyle, there is opportunities for wild swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking with the River Rule running adjacent to the site.

The village of Bonchester Bridge may be small, but it comes alive during the annual international sheep-shearing contest every August - a must-see event! Plus, it is perfectly placed for trips to Hawick and Jedburgh (both just 15 minutes away) or even a trip to Kielder Forest, the largest in the UK.

There are plenty of walks on the outskirts of the village as well as cycling routes or if you've got the kids with you head to Wilton Lodge Park (20 minutes) with beautiful gardens, a museum and playground!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Bedrule Castle (10 minutes)
  • Mary Queen of Scots' Visitors Centre (15 minutes)
  • Hawick Golf Club (20 minutes)
  • Country Sports Centre (30 minutes)
  • Kielder Observatory (40 minutes)
The listing for Bonnie Park was last updated on November 21st, 2024 at 5:15 PM

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