Thursday 25th/Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025
DCCCuk AGM

Smeaton’s Lakes
Centrally located close to the A1 and the East Coast main railway line,
the site is an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions of this historic area.
(Photo: Campsite directory big free guide)

The sympathetically developed site is a veritable nature wonderland
for walkers and dog lovers alike, with prime fishing both on our lakes and the River Trent.

Why Smeaton?
The viaduct carrying the A616 road over the River Trent
between Newark-on-Trent and South Muskham
(part of the original Great North Road) was designed and construction
was overseen by John Smeaton between 1768 and 1770 and is known as Smeaton’s Viaduct.
(More information: Who was John Smeaton?)

National Civil War Centre – Newark Museum
(More information:- website / Postcode: NG24 1JY)
Don’t miss to see the Civil War Cannonball Hole on Newark Church!
The spire on Newark Parish Church dates back to around 1220
and as the fierce battles of the English Civil War raged, it was used as a look-out post.
Today, there is a hole in the spire of St Mary Magdalene’s Church
where a Parliamentarian cannonball is said to have hit it in 1644.
The church forms part of the Civil War Trail
which can be downloaded here.
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DCCCuk AGM
DCCCuk AGM will be held at the Club Hall at Smeaton’s Lake.
(AGM for the date and time to be announced)

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Weekend Planning

Thursday 25th/Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025
DCCCuk AGM

(AGM for the date and time to be announced)

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Camping Pitch Information

Rally tariff 
We are on the rally field without electric hook-up for £15.00 per night.
(only 4 electric meters available on the same rally field for whose are mostly needed, please contact DCCCuk Marshal, Derek Berrisford.)

Arrival / departure time
Arrive: Check In for the Rally field from 10:30am.
Depart by: 3.30pm.

Features

• Well-behaved dogs are welcome (must be kept on leads)
• 2 x warm, heated toilet and shower blocks
• Separate fishermen’s toilets
• Disabled toilets and shower
• Hot water and razor points
• Chemical disposal point
• Refuse disposal point
• Small shop for the basics
• Calor Gas supplied on-site
• Outside washing up facilities
• On-site recycling point
• Lakeside pitches available
• Some pitches close to the River Trent available for dog walks
• Fishing concessions
• Rally fields
• 24-hour CCTV security and on-site warden
• Clubhouse available for hire
• Indian, Chinese and Pizza delivery service available

Local Area

• Newark-on-Trent (8 minutes drive / 2 miles)
• Newark Castle & Gardens (website)
• Air Museum (website)
• River Trips (website)
• Historical Market Square
• Local Market (Saturday – Fruit, Veg & General)

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Book Campsite – DCCCuk AGM

Closing date to book
The Closing date will be on Wednesday 10th September 2025.

More information about booking or AGM
Please contact DCCCuk on email:  dcccuk@googlemail.com

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