Days Lock, Little Wittenham OX14

Holiday Complex

Acting on behalf of the Environment Agency, Carter Jonas are pleased to offer 5 campsites to let in a unique location along the River Thames. Each site is positioned next to the lock and enjoy direct access to the picturesque Thames Path. Tenders due by 12pm 11th Feb 2026.

Days Lock, Little Wittenham, Abingdon, OX14 4RD

Acting on behalf of the Environment Agency, Carter Jonas are pleased to offer 5 campsites to let in a unique location along the River Thames. Each site is positioned next to the lock and enjoy direct access to the picturesque Thames Path.


The Campsites
The permitted use of each of the sites is for campsite/recreational use and ancillary use in association with the campsite operating on a seasonal basis only in accordance with the current planning permission. The rents will be offered inclusive of utilities. Sub meters can be installed at the tenant’s cost. There are no electrical hookups to the individual campsite plots on any of the sites.

The landlords will retain rights of access for operational purposes in relation to the lock and weirs that are located on the individual sites.

The tenant of the campsite is to manage their own refuse and recycling on each of the individual campsites. Each site has access to 24-hour moorings on site with a fee payable to the Environment Agency.


Days Lock
Located in a rural setting, accessed via the Thames Path, or from the village of Little Wittenham or by boat along the river Thames. The campsite is next to Little Wittenham Bridge and below Days Lock. The village has St Peter’s Church and is next to Wittenham Clumps which is a nature reserve locally and popular with walkers.

The site can be accessed via a bridge which leads down to the lock house where there is double gated access. Behind the lock house is an asphalt driveway which leads down to the campsite. Past the campsite is a further parcel of land operated by the Environment Agency for the moorings/landing stage where there is recycling and refuse for the landing stage and moorings as well as waste disposal for the boats.

The site is located on the island and comprises a grassed area providing a maximum of 5 pitches. The site will have parking for 1 vehicle for the operator. There will be no parking included for the customers of the campsite. Currently on site there is a toilet and shower block that will need to be maintained by the tenant.

Small boats can be launched onto the river adjoining the campsite from the landing stage.


Planning
Planning permission exists for the use of the site as a campsite along with a licence under Section 269 of the Public Health Act 1936. A copy can be provided to bona fide tenants. Camping is permitted from Good Friday to 30th September.


Terms
The sites are offered to let by informal tender on new 10-year leases. For the avoidance of doubt, the leases will be contracted out of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 (Part II) provisions. Consideration may be given to proposals that include ancillary recreational uses such as watersports or boat, canoe and paddleboard hire.

Tenders are due by midday (12noon) on Wednesday 11th February 2026. Tender forms are available from the agents.


Quoting Rents
Days Lock From £6,000 per annum

Services
Each site has mains water and a private sewerage system managed by the landlord (except for Shiplake which is connected to mains drainage) and there are no sub-meters in place at this stage.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The sites are being let subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, sport, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Health & Safety
Please note that these are operational lock sites, which can be prone to flooding in bad weather. Potential tenants are required to take particular care when inspecting and are requested to wear supportive footwear for viewings, being mindful of potentially uneven, overgrown or slippery ground surfaces.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment only with agents Carter Jonas, Taunton office: 01823 428590.

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