FAQs

One of the things our guests love most about Woodlands is the wildlife. Depending on the time of year, you may spot: • Kingfishers • Barn owls • Tawny owls • Roe deer • Muntjac deer • Badgers • Foxes • Canada geese • Greylag geese • Tufted ducks • Mallards • Coots • Moorhens • Red kites • Plus plenty of other birds, insects and native wildlife throughout the site. Nature is a huge part of what makes Woodlands special, so don’t forget your camera!

Our touring site, Ash Lake and Hawthorn Lake are adults only (16+) to provide a peaceful and relaxing environment for guests. However, we’re not exclusively adults only. Families are welcome to enjoy day ticket fishing on Willow, Elm and Oak Lakes, provided children are well supervised and respectful of other anglers and visitors.

Yes. Serenity and tranquillity are at the heart of what we offer. Whether you’re fishing, relaxing in one of our lodges or staying on the touring site, we ask all guests to respect one another so everyone can enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

We’re a small, family-run business that genuinely cares about what we do. Set within 12 acres of established lakes and natural surroundings, Woodlands offers a peaceful escape with quality facilities, excellent fishing and a warm welcome. We never stand still either, we’re always investing in the site and looking for ways to make every visit even better than the last.

Absolutely. In fact, couples are our biggest audience. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing touring break, a peaceful lakeside lodge with a private hot tub or simply somewhere to unwind in nature, Woodlands is the perfect place to switch off and recharge.

We like to think it’s the little things. We’re not a large commercial holiday park with hundreds of pitches. Instead, we’re a family-run site where you’ll deal directly with the owners, enjoy spacious fully serviced pitches, quality facilities and peaceful surroundings. Add in five fishing lakes, abundant wildlife, luxury lodges and a genuine passion for constantly improving the site, and we think it makes Woodlands a little bit different.

Of course. We’d be delighted to show you around. Simply call into the shop when you arrive and, if we’re available, we’ll happily show you the site, answer any questions and help you decide whether Woodlands is the right fit for you.

Woodlands Fishery is located on Ashby Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, offering a peaceful countryside setting just a short walk from the historic market town of Spilsby. Postcode: PE23 5DW what3words: speeding.detonated.clashes

Spilsby offers the best of both worlds. It’s a traditional Lincolnshire market town with independent shops, cafés and pubs, while also being just 20 minutes from the coast and surrounded by the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing countryside escape or a base to explore the area, it’s hard to beat.

We’re around a 10-minute walk or a 2-minute drive from the centre of Spilsby, where you’ll find supermarkets, cafés, pubs, takeaways, independent shops and other everyday amenities.

Yes. Spilsby town centre is approximately a 10-minute walk from the site, making it easy to enjoy a meal, browse the local shops or pick up any essentials without needing the car.

Yes. The nearest bus stops are located in Spilsby town centre, around a 10-minute walk away, with regular services to Skegness, Boston and the surrounding villages.

The nearest supermarket is Sainsbury’s Local, on Boston Road in Spilsby, approximately a 15-minute walk or 2-minute drive from the site.

Absolutely. Several local takeaways deliver to Woodlands Fishery, including the fish and chip shop and Indian restaurant. For everyone’s convenience, we ask that deliveries are collected from the car park.

Skegness is approximately 20 minutes by car, making Woodlands an ideal base if you’d like to enjoy the Lincolnshire coast while returning to the peace and quiet of the countryside. There’s also a regular bus service from Spilsby if you’d prefer to leave the car behind. We wouldn’t recommend walking though!

Woodlands Fishery is perfectly placed for exploring the local area. Nearby attractions include the Lincolnshire Wolds, Skegness beach, Gunby Hall, Snipe Dales Country Park, local markets, walking routes, historic villages and plenty of places to eat and drink.

Our touring site, Ash Lake and Hawthorn Lake are adults only (16+), creating a peaceful and relaxing environment for guests. However, families are welcome to enjoy day ticket fishing on Willow, Elm and Oak Lakes, as long as children are well supervised and respectful of other anglers and visitors.

Our fully serviced touring pitches are suitable for caravans, motorhomes and campervans up to 8.0 metres in length. If your unit is longer, please give us a call before booking and we’ll be happy to advise.

Every fully serviced pitch at Woodlands Fishery includes: • 16-amp electric hook-up • Fresh water connection • Grey waste drainage • 4kWh of electricity per night • 50% off fishing tickets during your stay • Full use of our heated amenities block

All touring pitches are equipped with a 16-amp electric hook-up, suitable for the vast majority of caravans and motorhomes.

Every pitch includes 4kWh of electricity per night. Any additional usage is charged at 35p per kWh, so you only pay for what you use.

Yes. One vehicle may be parked alongside your pitch. If you have a second vehicle, or a tow car accompanying a motorhome, we may ask you to use our nearby car park depending on availability.

Absolutely. If you have a preferred pitch, let us know when booking and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. While we can’t guarantee a specific pitch, we’ll try wherever possible.

Yes. Please let us know when booking if you’re bringing an awning. Pull-out canopies are also classed as awnings for licensing purposes (we know it’s a canopy too… blame the council!).

Absolutely! Well-behaved pets are welcome. While most guests bring dogs, we’ve also welcomed parrots, tortoises and a few other unique companions over the years. Please ensure all pets are kept under control and cleaned up after where appropriate. Dogs must not be listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Our standard minimum stay is two nights, but if we have availability we’re sometimes able to accommodate one-night stays. Please give us a call and we’ll see what we can do.

Yes. Visitors are welcome. They must check in at reception on arrival. Visitor passes are £5 per person, and we ask that all visitors leave the site by 8:00pm.

Standard check-in is from 2:00pm. We also offer early check-in from 12:00pm for £5, subject to availability.

Of course. If you arrive before your pitch is ready, simply park in the car park. We’ll let you know as soon as we are ready and your pitch is available.

Check-out is by 12:00pm (midday). If you’d like a little longer, late check-out until 2:00pm is available for £5, subject to availability.

Yes, late check-out is available until 2:00pm for £5, subject to availability. Just let us know before your departure and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Yes. BBQs and fire pits are welcome, provided they are raised off the ground, kept at least 3 metres from your unit, and are never left unattended. These requirements are part of our site licence and help keep everyone safe.

Yes. Electric vehicles may be charged using a standard granny charger, with electricity charged at the current site rate. We’re also looking at installing dedicated EV charging points in the future.

Our standard minimum stay is two nights. Please note that arrivals and departures are not available on Bank Holidays.

Woodlands Fishery offers everything you need for a comfortable stay, including: • Heated amenities block • Modern toilets and hot showers • Disabled bathroom • Washing-up area • Laundry facilities • Elsan waste disposal point • Fully serviced touring pitches • On-site tackle and convenience shop • Five well-stocked fishing lakes

Yes. We have a modern amenities block that we built ourselves, complete with underfloor heating, hot showers and separate men’s, women’s and accessible facilities. We’re incredibly proud of it, and many of our guests say it’s among the best facilities they’ve used on a touring site.

Yes. We provide a dedicated washing-up area with eco-friendly washing-up liquid supplied free of charge. As our site operates on treatment tanks rather than mains drainage, we kindly ask guests to only use the detergent provided.

Yes. Our purpose-built brick Elsan disposal point is located near the site entrance and exit, making it easy to access when arriving or departing.

We offer complimentary hand-washing facilities for smaller items. If you’d prefer us to do the washing for you, a full laundry service is also available for a small additional charge.

Not just yet. Unfortunately, we don’t currently have enough bandwidth to offer reliable site-wide Wi-Fi. As soon as fibre broadband becomes available, we’re ready to switch on Wi-Fi across the site.

Yes. Our on-site shop stocks a range of fishing tackle, bait and everyday essentials, so whether you’ve forgotten the milk or need a few extra bits of tackle, we’ve got you covered.

Yes. Our on-site shop carries a selection of basic groceries and everyday essentials, including fresh milk and bread, to make your stay as convenient as possible.

We do. We stock a wide range of bait, terminal tackle and fishing essentials, along with a selection of snacks, drinks and everyday items for all our guests.

Both of our luxury lakeside lodges are fully equipped for a relaxing stay and include: • Site-wide fishing throughout your stay • Wood-fired hot tub • Wi-Fi • Gas and electricity • Parking beside the lodge • Bedding and towels provided • Beds made up for your arrival • Complimentary welcome pack of firewood • Fully equipped kitchen • Private lakeside decking Just arrive, unpack and enjoy your stay.

Yes. Both Lincoln Lodge and Scranton Lodge are exclusively for adults (16+), making them perfect for couples looking for a peaceful getaway.

Yes. Both lodges feature their own private wood-fired hot tub, allowing you to relax while overlooking beautiful Ash Lake. A complimentary starter pack of logs is provided to get you going.

One of them is! Lincoln Lodge welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs free of charge, while Scranton Lodge is pet free, making it ideal for guests with allergies or those who simply prefer a dog-free environment.

Lincoln Lodge welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs free of charge.

Scranton Lodge is our pet-free lodge.

Yes. Lodge guests enjoy complimentary fishing across all five lakes throughout their stay, making it the perfect choice whether you’re an experienced angler or simply fancy a relaxing afternoon by the water.

Yes. Your beds will be made up before you arrive, and towels and bed linen are all included, so there’s less for you to pack.

Yes. Both lodges have private parking immediately outside.

Not at all. While anglers love our lodges, many of our guests simply come to relax, enjoy the wildlife, unwind in the hot tub and explore the local area.

Yes. Each lodge has its own private wood-fired hot tub exclusively for your use during your stay.

Check-in is from 3:00pm.

Check-out is by 10:00am.

Absolutely. Booking direct often gives you the best price and means you’ll be dealing with us from start to finish. If you’d like to book or have any questions, simply get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

Yes. We offer a range of fishing sessions to suit everyone, including: • Day Tickets (7:00am–8:00pm) • Evening Tickets (4:00pm–8:00pm) • Night Tickets (24hrs) Whether you’re looking for a few relaxing hours or a full overnight session, we’ve got you covered.

Our current prices are: • Day Ticket: £8 (1 rod) | £10 (2 rods) • Concession: £6 (1 rod) | £8 (2 rods) • Evening Ticket: £4 (1 rod) | £5 (2 rods) • 24-Hour Ticket: £20 (2 rods) Touring guests receive 50% off all fishing tickets during their stay.

Fishing isn’t included with touring pitches, but touring guests receive 50% off all fishing tickets throughout their stay.

Yes. Guests staying in our holiday lodges enjoy complimentary fishing on all five lakes throughout their stay.

Yes. Anyone aged 13 or over fishing for coarse fish must hold a valid Environment Agency rod licence. Environment Agency bailiffs regularly carry out licence checks, and anglers are responsible for ensuring they have one. Your licence also helps fund vital work protecting fisheries and improving rivers across the country.

Simply call into the shop. We’ll issue your ticket, answer any questions and help you choose the right lake if you’re visiting for the first time.

To protect our fish and lakes, the following baits are not permitted: • Dog or cat meat • Nuts • Artificial plastic baits • Boilies (permitted on Hawthorn Lake only) If you’re unsure about a bait, please just ask before fishing.

Yes, but we don’t have a blanket yes or no policy. Instead, we use common sense and put fish welfare first. On cool, overcast days keepnets are usually fine. During hot weather or when oxygen levels are low, they won’t be permitted. Carp are never allowed in keepnets.

Yes. Night fishing is available on Hawthorn Lake. • 24-Hour Ticket: £20 We do accept walk ons, but recommend booking in advance if you’re planning a night session.

Day ticket fishing finishes at 8:00pm, while the shop closes at 6:00pm. During the winter months, fishing times may occasionally vary with daylight hours.

Day ticket fishing finishes at 8:00pm, while the shop closes at 6:00pm. During the winter months, fishing times may occasionally vary with daylight hours.

Day ticket fishing doesn’t usually require booking. However, we do recommend booking ahead if you’re planning to fish overnight to ensure availability.

Yes. We have a selection of fishing tackle available to hire. If you need anything specific, please get in touch before your visit and we’ll do our best to help.

Absolutely. Everyone starts somewhere, and we’re always happy to welcome new anglers. If you’re unsure which lake to choose, just ask, we’ll happily point you in the right direction. The only thing we ask is that all anglers treat our fish with the same care and respect that we do.

Yes. Non-fishing guests are welcome to enjoy a walk around the lakes and grounds. We simply ask that everyone is respectful of other anglers, wildlife and guests enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Woodlands Fishery is home to five lakes, each offering something a little different. Willow Lake – Just under half an acre and around 5ft deep. A traditional mixed coarse lake with excellent stocks of roach, rudd, perch, crucians, skimmers and gudgeon, plus bream and tench to around 4lb. Perfect for a relaxing day’s fishing. Elm Lake – Similar in size to Willow but slightly deeper at around 6ft. A beautiful old-school coarse fishery with double pegs, regular kingfisher sightings and stocks of roach, rudd, crucians, perch, gudgeon and skimmers. Oak Lake – Around half an acre and approximately 8ft deep. Our most diverse lake with 14 different species, including common, mirror, ghost and koi carp, tench, eels, ide, dace, roach, rudd, perch, bream and more. A fantastic choice if you enjoy mixed fishing. Ash Lake – Around half an acre and 7ft deep. An adults-only lake offering excellent carp sport, with plenty of fish under 15lb alongside healthy stocks of roach, perch and skimmers. Also home to our luxury holiday lodges. Hawthorn Lake – Our largest lake at just over an acre. A dedicated specimen carp lake with fish approaching 29lb, designed for anglers looking to target bigger carp in peaceful surroundings.

We’d usually recommend Willow Lake or Oak Lake for beginners. Willow offers consistent action with traditional coarse species, while Oak provides plenty of variety. Elm is slightly more challenging but rewards anglers with a beautiful setting and some fantastic fishing.

Hawthorn Lake is our specimen carp water and is home to carp approaching 29lb. If you’re looking to target your next personal best, this is the lake for you.

Willow, Elm, Oak and Ash all offer excellent pleasure fishing, each with its own character. If we had to choose, we’d probably recommend Willow for traditional mixed coarse fishing or Ash if you’d like the chance of catching plenty of carp alongside quality silver fish.

Across our five lakes you’ll find a wide variety of species, including: • Common carp • Mirror carp • Ghost carp • Koi carp • Pure crucian carp • Tench • Roach • Rudd • Perch • Bronze Bream • Skimmer bream • Ide • Dace • Gudgeon • Eels Whether you’re chasing a specimen carp or simply enjoying a relaxing day’s coarse fishing, there’s a lake to suit every angler.

It depends what you’re looking for. If you want plenty of action, Ash Lake is our best runs water, with lots of carp to keep you busy. If you’re hoping to catch your biggest-ever carp, Hawthorn Lake is the place to be, with fish approaching 29lb. Oak Lake also holds carp, making it a great mixed fishery if you enjoy catching a variety of species throughout the day.

If you’re not sure where to start, just ask. Whether you’re introducing someone to fishing, targeting specimen carp, or simply looking for a relaxing day’s pleasure fishing, we’ll happily recommend the lake that best suits your experience and what you’d like to catch.

Yes. We’ve worked hard to make Woodlands Fishery as accessible as possible while still retaining its natural surroundings. Our accessible facilities include: • One disabled access peg on Elm Lake • An easy-access bank on Oak Lake • Four park-behind pegs on Ash Lake (two with handrails) • Two easy-access pegs and one park-behind peg on Hawthorn Lake • Accessible toilet and shower facilities within our heated amenities block If you have any specific requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us before your visit. We’ll always do our best to help.

Yes, on selected pegs. • Ash Lake has four park-behind pegs, two of which have handrails. • Hawthorn Lake has one park-behind peg. • Oak Lake offers an easy-access bank, making it ideal for anglers who prefer minimal walking. If you’re unsure which peg would best suit your needs, just ask and we’ll be happy to recommend one.

Absolutely. Everyone’s requirements are different, so if you get in touch before your visit we’ll happily recommend the most suitable peg based on your mobility and the type of fishing you’d like to do.

Yes. Our modern heated amenities block includes a spacious accessible bathroom with toilet and shower facilities, designed to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Most of our paths are constructed from compacted road planings. Many guests use wheelchairs and mobility scooters around the site without any problems. However, as we’re a rural fishery, some areas are naturally more uneven than others and conditions can vary depending on the weather. If you have any concerns, please give us a call before your visit. We’ll happily advise which areas of the site are most suitable for your equipment.

Booking couldn’t be easier. Simply use our online booking system, give us a call or send us a message and we’ll be happy to help. For touring bookings, visit our website and choose your dates to see live availability.

Yes. Our online booking system is available 24 hours a day, allowing you to check availability and book your stay whenever it suits you.

We regularly run offers for both new and returning guests. We also occasionally offer exclusive discounts to guests while they’re staying with us, so it’s always worth asking before you leave.

Yes. We occasionally run seasonal promotions throughout the year, particularly during the quieter months. Any current offers will be advertised on our website and social media pages.

We accept both cash and card payments, although cash is always appreciated where possible.

Yes. A deposit is required to secure your booking. Once your booking has been confirmed, your pitch or lodge will be reserved exclusively for you.

Deposits are non-refundable. Touring bookings are fully chargeable within two weeks of arrival, while lodge bookings are fully chargeable within six weeks of arrival. That said, we understand that life doesn’t always go to plan. Wherever possible, we’ll always try to help by moving your booking to another date. We simply ask that guests treat us fairly, and we’ll do our best to return the favour.

Absolutely, and we’d always encourage it. Booking direct means you’ll deal with us from start to finish, receive the most up-to-date information and, where available, benefit from our best available prices and any exclusive direct booking offers.

If your question hasn’t been answered above, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Whether you’re planning a touring holiday, booking one of our lakeside lodges or visiting for a day’s fishing, we’re always happy to help.