Marina Base Camp - camping site and stop over for motorhomes and camper vans

Very friendly welcome at this quirky motorhome/campervan aire. Parked on an old quayside facing a canal with ducks and swans. Peaceful and relaxing. Adults only (due to the water danger) and no pitches. All the services available including a toilet open 24-7. Enjoyed the path walk to the historic dock on the Severn - great views and interesting history. Saw the steam train departing from the nearby station. Recommended for anyone who isn't fussed about being on a full-blown campsite but needs a safe and welcome place to stop a night or two. Looks a tad odd coming through the industrial estate/hot tub showroom - just look out for the signs. Book ahead to guarantee a space and a great welcome from the hosts.

This is a work in progress motorhome stopover with a toilet to use, water available, waste and Elsan emptying point. It is a small area next to the main business and behind an industrial estate. But, once parked up on the artificial grass you are in the most tranquil of settings right on the bank of the canal where you can watch the family of swans ducks and kingfishers all go about their business. No noise at all from the nearby industrial estate. Lovely walk down to lydney harbour and only a short walk to Lydney Town. Close to the main rail station and steam railway, you cant beat the sound of a steam train in the distance. Don't expect manicured grass or a huge camping field, its a small area next to the canal, plenty of space to put your awning up. With continued improvements this site can only get better, screening to businesses and better facilities are all planned.

We visited this site before it was fully finished. Tucked onto an old canal docks it has limited space and facilities but these are made up for by the beautiful setting, friendly owners and resident family of swans. Quiet and convenient for Lydney’s mainline and heritage railways.