Blackheath Rugby Camping near the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics – SE London
Blackheath Rugby is superbly located in South East London, in close proximity to several major Olympic and Paralympic venues; all within easy access via public transport (or even a walk).This lively site is perfect for ticket holders and volunteers who want to be at the heart of the games to soak up the Olympic fever! Welcome to urban camping…
Blackheath Rugby was the first independent rugby club to be founded in South East England and it’s development is as old as the sport of rugby! A pioneer in rugby since 1858, Blackheath Rugby has gone from strength to strength, moving from it’s original ground on the Heath to the Rectory, and now it also has it’s own dedicated training area at Well Hall, where this fabulous site will be based! Home to over 20 teams ranging from under 6 right through to semi professional senior rugby, the clubhouse is always busy and the atmosphere is not to be missed!
Fran Cotton, Director of Rugby at Blackheath Rugby comments; “We are delighted to be hosting a campsite during London 2012, aside from the Olympic Park we are only a stones throw away from Greenwich Park, North Greenwich Arena, The Royal Artillery Barracks (shooting) and the Excel Centre, so taking part in Camping At The Games was a no brainer for us! Aside from rugby our training ground at Well Hall is home to a number of other local sports teams and we are keen to develop our facilities to help to accommodate these clubs and grow grass root sport as best we can!”
Blackheath Rugby is extremely excited about the forthcoming games and cannot wait to open it’s gates and welcome some Olympics and Paralympics visitors.
Facilities
Parking, 24 hr running water, showers, toilets, allocated washing up area, bar – serving cold beverages, alcohol, hot drinks and food (including breakfast), charging points, laundry service, large screen TVs, BBQ nights, security and Pre-erected tents available to hire.
Who is Blackheath Rugby Camping best for?
Groups of friends; couples; volunteers; and anyone wanting to enjoy a lively, more urban atmosphere.
Booking
All camping bookings for Blackheath Rugby are made securely online using Campingninja, the UK’s largest online campsite booking provider. When clicking book now you will be automatically taken through to campingninja.com to make your booking.N.B.You will be sent a confirmation email as soon as the booking is made, which you use to check-in at Blackheath Rugby.
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hi i’m voluntering for the games and looking for a campsite.
I’ll be posted in the olympic stadium so transport late night is vital. also easy acces to an airport would be great as i’m flying in from Holland.
To keep home updated is wifi and security lockers somewhere availible?
please advice
No shifts in yet.
Dennis
Holland
Hi Dennis,
Eton Manor is only 10 minutes via tube to the Olympic Park and is easily accessble via public transport if you are flying in. Wifi access will be available on site, but unfortunately lockers we cannot provide lockers. There will be 24 hour security, however I would not advise leaving valuables ion the tents.
hi!
we want to know if there is place in the camping, and if we can book now.
Also we need the size of the pitches.
thanks
Hi there,
Pitch sizes are roomy and we have based them on an average tent size of 4mx4m which is quite a large tent.
hi ,
I have a few queries that i’m hoping you can help me with. Firstly what is the minimum number of nights that I can stay? Will there be any transport links running for me to get to my 6:30am start in Greenwich park? And would it be the same charge for my friend who isn’t a gamesmaker to stay in a tent with me ?
Thanks!
Hi Emily,
There is no minimum stay unless you select flexi-camp which enables you to get a full refund on any nights you no longer require once you know your shifts and the minimum stay for this 7 nights.
The cost for your friend to stay is the same, £10 per night but she does not qualify for flexi-camp as this is for Games Makers.
The tubes will be running from 4am during the Olympics so you will be able to get to Greenwich Park at this time, thanks for your enquiry.
I am booked in at blackheath and looking forward to the site. I hope that the gamesmakers are together and that there is a quiet area as we will to sleep well as there are very early shifts.
Thank you,
Keith
Hi Keith,
Yes there will be a specific area for GM’s.
I am a Gamesmaker working at the Paralympic Equestrian event. How far is the car park away from the campsite? Can I sleep in my car?
Hi Sue,
Unfortunately you are not permitted to sleep in your vehicles, the car park is almost by pitch side, so not far.
How far is the Blackheath site from Greenwich Park please?
I have read an earlier reply which mentions tubes running from 4 am. Is the site close to a tube station? I have 6.30 am shifts. Thank you
Hi Alan,
Both the nearest tube and bus stop are approx a 5 minute walk and details on times from camps to venues are here http://campingatthegames.com/travelling-times-to-2012-olympic-and-paralympics-venues/
hello, just a quick question will there be lockers or somewhere to store things like phones etc securely when we leeave site to go on shift
Hi Jennifer,
Unfortunately there will not be lockers on site, there will be 24 hour security but I would suggest taking things like phones and wallets with you. Thanks.
me again!
I know others have asked but is there any update on opening the campsites earlier in august my first shift is on the 23rd and at the moment i wont be able to be there!!
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for your query, we are still reviewing the date but should have an answer very soon, have you completed the online poll http://www.facebook.com/CampingAtTheGames
Several of my shifts finish at 1AM in the Olympic park for the Paralympics, i’ve booked onto the Blackheath site. i’m presuming i will be ok entering the campsite after these shifts, is that a correct presumption?
Hi Matthew,
Yes that won’t be a problem there will be 24 hour security on site so access will be available.
Hi, I’ve just booked a pre erected tent for the games, and just wanted to know whether an inflatable mattress is provided with this, or whether we need to bring our own. Many thanks.
Hi Rhian,
The pre-erected tent comes as it is without the mattress so yhou are free to use the space as you like, thanks.
Hi, I am travelling to London with my daugher for the duration of the games. As ye we haven’t been able to get tickets to any events. Our plan is to travel from a campsite to Hydepark or Victoria park to watch the games on the big screens etc.
Can you let me know how long the travelling time is on the tube to central London from Blackheath campsite and would I be more suited to one of the other campsites listed?
Many thanks
Hi Michelle,
Surbiton is slightly closer so I would suggest staying here, although check out the link below and it will give you a good idea of how far places are from the site. If you haven’t got tickets Surbiton is also only 10 mins cycle ride from Hampton Court Palace where the time trials are taking place, which are not ticketed. Also if you play hockey there will be plenty going on at Surbiton!
http://campingatthegames.com/surbiton-hockey-camping-near-the-london-2012-olympic-and-paralympic-games/
Hi, I am interested in booking a camping space at Blackheath Ruby for a total of 35 nights over both the Olympics and Paralympics as I am a Gamesmaker at Greenwich park. My first shift is the 23rd of July for the Olympics and the 25th of August for the Paralympics so I was just wondering if the campsite would be available to Gamesmakers who have shifts earlier than the campsite dates listed on website?
Many thanks
Hi Aaron,
Unfortunately Blackheath is only open from the 26th July for the Olympics and from the 28th August for the Paralympics. However the Matchday Centres in Walthamstow is open from the 16th July http://campingatthegames.com/match-day-centres-camping-near-the-2012-olympics-east-london/, it’s not in the best spot for Greenwich Park but it is certainly in commutable distance for a few days.
We are still working on potentially opening a site prior to the Paralympics and will keep our website and FB page updated, have you completed our online poll?
http://www.facebook.com/CampingAtTheGames