Bonnie Park
Highly rated
Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Bonnie Park
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 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.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 32 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
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.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Bonchester Bridge area
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)
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