Eton Manor Rugby London 2012 Paralympic Campsite - Wanstead, London

Address
The New Wilderness, Nutter Lane, Wanstead, London, London, E11 2JA , England
Great British spirit!

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Olympic fever hits Eton Manor Rugby Club
Eton Manor in South East London
Clubhouse and facilities
Eager Spectators for the Olympics

Campsite Description

Campsite overview

Eton Manor is offering great value camping for only £10 per night for adults and £5 for children, during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Eton Manor is located at the heart of the Games, only 9 minutes via tube to the Olympic Park and easily accessible to a number of Paralympic venues, this is the perfect site for ticket holders and volunteers who want to soak up the Olympic fever!

Eton manor has joined forces with Camping at the Games to offer great value accommodation in a superb location for families and groups alike! The site boasts plenty of green space for games in the evening and a lively clubhouse where there will be big TV's showing all the sporting action. Hot showers and toilet facilities will also be provided!

Following the success of Camping at the Olympic Games, Eton Manor will reopen for the Paralympics! See dates below, book now to avoid disappointment.

PARALYMPICS FROM 28TH AUGUST-10TH SEPTEMBER

We limit the tent size on our grass pitches to 4mx4m, or an equivalent of 16m² or less. Alternatively you can pay an extra £5 per night for a larger tent.

We also have Pre-erected tents available to rent. These tents are set up and ready for your arrival. Please note that sleeping bags and mattresses are not provided. Just the tent. The Pre-erected tents are for up to 4 people with 2 separate sleeping areas. The cost is £25 a night plus the per person charges above.

Founded over 100 years ago on the fringes of East London and formerly known as EMBC, Eton Manor gave boys from ordinary backgrounds the chance to enjoy a wide variety of sports and games in a safe and spacious environment. Now reformed as Eton Manor Rugby Club its work in youth development is even greater today, and it boasts one of the friendliest clubhouses in Essex, that is well worth a visit!

Gary Davies, Eton Manor Rugby Club, Comments: “We are delighted to be working with Camping at the Games on this project. We are in a fantastic spot for the Olympics and Paralympics, and this is

Travel to our campsite using public transport

Travelling to Eton Manor by car:

From the Redbridge Roundabout at the beginning of the M11 take the exit signposted - A12 The City/Stratford/Docklands. Keep in the left hand lane and take the second exit signposted Wanstead on to Harrier Avenue. Follow the road and keep right when it becomes two lanes until you come to a set of lights. The George pub will be on your right hand side. Turn right onto Wanstead High Street. Continue along the high street until you come to the first right hand turn, just after a pedestrian crossing, turn right onto Grove Park. There is a Co-op supermarket on your left hand side and 20 metres further along there is right hand fork called The Avenue turn here, drive to the bottom, turn right on to Leicester Ave and then almost immediately left onto Nutter Lane. Continue Nutter lane (you will pass a football and Cricket club on Nutter Field – that is not the rugby club) until you reach a dog leg to the right as the road becomes Preston Drive. Carry on straight (do not turn onto Preston Drive) down a small lane with Speed bumps. When you get to the end of the lane the rugby club is on your right.

Travelling to and from Eton Manor via rail/tube:

The closet tube station is Wanstead on the Hainault Branch of the Central line. Wanstead – come out of the tube station and cross over the dual carriageway at the traffic lights. With the George pub on your left walk back down Kingsfisher Avenue (this runs alongside the Eastern Avenue). Just after you pass under a footbridge that crosses the A12 you will come to a left turn accessible by foot only – Nutter Lane. Walk down Nutter lane (you will pass a football and Cricket club on Nutter Field – that is not the rugby club) until you reach a dog leg to the right as the road becomes Preston Drive. Carry on straight (do not turn onto Preston Drive) down a small lane with Speed bumps. When you get to the end of the lane the rugby club is on your right. The walk should take no more than 15 mins and from

Types of pitch available at this campsite

Grass, Pre-erected Tent (4 man)

Types of accomodation accepted at this campsite

Tents, Pre-erected 4 manTent

User Reviews

User Ratings
Cleanliness
Atmosphere
Friendliness
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Overall Score
"paralympics cmaping Eton Manor Rugby"
very convenient for Excel
Jan Przybylski, Portland

Facilities & Leisure

Campsite facilities

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Washing-up facilities
  • Laundry
  • Large tent pitches
  • Tents for hire
  • Charging facilities
  • Mobile phone signal
  • TV Room
  • Cafe
  • Evening Ents.
  • Bar
  • Drying room
  • Disabled Access
  • Parking by Pitch
  • Shop on site
  • Gas available to buy
  • Public telephone
  • Internet access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Playground
  • Kids Club
  • Games Room
  • Restaurant

Who is welcome

  • Families
  • Single sex groups
  • Under 25s groups
  • Student groups
  • Under 18s groups
  • Scout & guide groups
  • Motorbikers
  • Adults only
  • Hen & stag parties
  • D of E groups
  • Nudist campsite only
  • Club rallies
  • Members only
  • Caravan Club
  • C and C Club
  • Dogs

Policies

  • Tent only
  • Open all year
  • Tent/campervan only
  • Caravan/m.home only
  • Commercial vans allowed
  • Campfires Allowed

Type / size of site

  • large 150 - 250
  • Separate quiet area
  • Seperate tent area
  • Separate family area
  • very small 0-20
  • small 20-50
  • medium 50-150
  • very large 250+

Green initiatives

  • Re-cycling available
  • Public trans pick up
  • Local produce on sale
  • Backpacker rates
  • Biodegradables used
  • Local wood available
  • FSC charcoal available
  • Solar power used
  • Wind power used
  • Wildlife programme

Tourers

  • Electric hook up
  • Water hook up
  • Drainage hook up
  • Hard standing
  • Chemical disposal

Activities & Sports

  • Local walking info
  • Local cycle info
  • Public footpath access
  • Cycle hire
  • Bike wash
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court

Awards and Ratings

  • Green Tourism
  • David Bellamy
  • Visit Eng / Wal / Scot 1*
  • Visit Eng / Wal / Scot 2*
  • Visit Eng / Wal / Scot 3*
  • Visit Eng / Wal / Scot 4*
  • Visit Eng / Wal / Scot 5*
  • AA penants
  • Loo of The Year

Campsite owned by

  • Other
  • Privately Owned
  • C & C Club
  • Caravan Club
  • Forest Holidays
  • YHA
  • SW Lakes Trust
  • National Trust
  • Bourne Leisure

Campsite Attached to

  • Activity Centre
  • Pub
  • Farm
  • Hostel

Local Area

Activities & Sports

  • Climbing
  • Cycling, family
  • Cycling, road
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Horse riding
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Mountain bike centre
  • Mountain bike trails
  • Public foothpaths
  • Sailing
  • Sports Centre
  • Surfing
  • Swimming Pool
  • Surf school
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing

Natural Features

  • Beach
  • Hills
  • Forest
  • Mountains
  • Lakes
  • Nature Reserve
  • National Park
  • AONB
  • Bird-watching

Nearby Amenities

  • Public transport links
  • Pub
  • Restaurant
  • Local produce shops
  • Grocery shop
  • Farmers' Market

Attractions

  • Battlefield
  • Castle
  • Museum
  • Theme / Leisure Park
  • National Trust
  • World Heritage Site
  • Gardens

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