Otters Camping at Beale Park

05/08/2023

"Storm, what storm?"

"Not at the moment no, we've been on the brink of it once or twice during the last week but we've stepped back from it. There is no point in declaring a storm, we've had 6 storms in the last few months. A storm means that we intend to keep the essential life of the campsite going and of course that is our first responsibility and we shall do so. As you may know, plans for that are always ready, those contingency plans when we could see troubles looming ahead were made before Whitsunday, so that there was nothing new that we had to do in that field."

29/07/2023

We are currently selling bags of logs for the price of £7!
Cash is king and is the only method of payment we accept.

06/07/2023

Hrægl mīn swīgað, þonne ic hrūsan trede,
oþþe þā wīc būge, oþþe wado drēfe.
Hwīlum mec āhebbað ofer hæleþa byht
hyrste mīne, ond þēos hēa lyft,
ond mec þonne wīde wolcna strengu
ofer folc byreð. Frætwe mīne
swōgað hlūde ond swinsiað,
torhte singað, þonne ic getenge ne bēom
flōde ond foldan, fērende gǣst

My garment is silent when I tread upon the earth
or reside in my dwelling or stir up the waters.
Sometimes my apparel and this high air
lift me over the dwellings of men,
and the strength of the clouds carries me far
over the people. My ornaments
resound loudly and make music,
sing clearly, when I am not resting on
water and ground, a travelling spirit.

Answer: Swan

This picture was taken by one of our campers as he kayaked on the Thames next to our campsite.

28/06/2023

After a great first weekend we are hoping for many more to follow!

06/02/2023

We are pleased to say that we can confirm we will be opening again this year from Friday the 23rd of June to Sunday the 3rd of September.
It seems strange to be thinking of a summer spent camping whilst the thermometer flirts with freezing but, if you are one to plan things early this year, do book online at

Family Friendly Campsite at Beale Park. Summer bookings for camping in the Berkshire countryside.

04/09/2022

The days are getting colder, the nights are closing in, and autumn is upon us. It is now time to bid farewell to another year of camping in what has been a blistering summer filled with much fun and many tales. We hope the winter keeps you well and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.

15/08/2022

'No luck catching them swans then'

09/08/2022

Due to the government's weather warning we have decided to ban fires this week on the campsite. BBQs will still be allowed but unfortunately the lighting of fires for light, warmth, or Zoroastrian worship will not be permitted.

29/07/2022

Our opening dates have extended to the first weekend of September! We are now open every day from now until September 4th.

15/07/2022

Happy St Swithun's Day (15th of July), we are hoping that the old proverb has some truth to it and that the fine weather we are having continues for quite some time yet!

'St. Swithun's day if thou dost rain
For forty days it will remain
St. Swithun's day if thou be fair
For forty days 'twill rain nae mare'

14/07/2022

Due to the continued hot weather over the past few weeks we have taken the decision to not allow campfires this weekend. This is in the interests of all and is an attempt to prevent an inferno ripping through the Berkshire countryside.

29/06/2022

We are delighted to be taking part in Beale Park's Random Acts of Kindness Day!

To celebrate being named best family attraction in the Muddy Stilettos Awards, we will be showering our visitors with love for a day! Friday 22 July is the start of the West Berkshire school holidays. Not only can you visit for just £10 per person all day, but we will also be holding a Random Acts of Kindness Day.

Throughout the day, we will be randomly selecting visitors around the park and spoiling them with treats.

Prizes include:
🎟️ Free entry tickets to visit us again
🧆 A voucher for a meal at the Peacock Restaurant
⛺ A weekend camping pitch with Otters Camping at Beale Park
🏹An archery bay for up to 4 participants with Fun Active Creative Events Ltd
🐊 Animal experience vouchers
🛍️ Goodies from the gift shop

A big thank you to the amazing businesses in the park and the Estate who are supporting us with this. Tickets for the day can be booked in the normal way online or in person – if booking online, enter the discount code KIND10.