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General
- Adults-only park a couple of minutes' drive from the M5
- Use as an overnight stopover or as a base for Cheltenham or Gloucester
- Landscaped with mature shrubs, hedges and trees
Apart from a possible pitch on a tower block in the middle of a city, Briarfields Touring Park might be the most ‘leave your car at home’ site we’ve seen yet. Ditch the diesel guzzler or leave the motorhome on site and hitch a ride on one of the regular buses that pass right outside, leading to days’ worth of days out at Cheltenham (two miles away), Gloucester (six miles), Oxford, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds. And if you’re getting around under your own steam, the friendly family team at Briarfields can pick you up from local public transport when you arrive.
Even on your own feet you’ll reach most of what you need quickly from the park: a pub and a newsagent are within a few minutes’ walk; an Indian restaurant, KFC and supermarket less than 15 minutes – and a caravan sales and spares dealership is a mile and a half away, just in case.
Although Briarfields is only a couple of minutes from the M5 (it’s often used by guests on their way north or south as an overnight stopover), it’s been rather cleverly designed so you can think you’re slap bang in the middle of the countryside: the landscaped and the accommodation areas are edged throughout with mature shrubs, hedges and trees.
Amenities are equally well looked after: the centrally placed amenities block is cleaned twice a day and has free hot showers for ladies, gents and disabled guests.
Swing into reception when you arrive at Briarfields for reams of info, leaflets and maps on the many (many) things to do a bus ride away: buses run every ten minutes during the day and every 20 minutes in the evening to both Cheltenham and Gloucester, and another service to Oxford will give explorers about six hours in the city before heading back to Cheltenham.
Briarfields is open all year round and is dog-friendly.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
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Max. persons: 4 x
One Motorhome or Campervan or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding
Bring an awning
Max. persons: 4 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 6.0m width x 10.0m depth (19.7ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 4 x
One Motorhome or Campervan or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 12.0m depth (26.2ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 96.0m² (1033.3ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 6.0m length (13.1ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Reviews
Good clean site, excellent showers, good pitch
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Lovely clean and quiet site.
From the manager...
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us Brian; hope to see you again in the future. |
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Pitch in-front of chemical waste shouldn’t be used…not pleasant!!
From the manager...
I'm deeply saddened by your comments Karen and so sorry you didn't enjoy your stopover with us. Had we have known that this was an issue we could have offered you an alternative pitch. This is the first time this issue has been brought to our attention in 11 years of owning the park. We have 3 chemical disposal points which are surrounded by dense mature hedges and are spaced out around the park for guests convenience. We will most definitely be reviewing the location of our chemical points following your feedback. With regards to the lack of privacy on your pitch; we have planted in excess of 2000 hornbeam/beech hedges every year for the past 6 years. The hedge to the right of your pitch adjacent to your neighbours was in the first round of hedges that we planted and is now lovely and mature. We appreciate that the hedges planted last winter (the hedge by the path) will take some time to mature but it is incredibly important to us to plant native hedging as opposed to other means. Hornbeam hedging is dense with thick foliage making a perfect nesting site as it holds its leaves throughout winter, it provides a safe and secure habitat for garden wildlife during the cold season. It allows wildlife to move freely around the park, provides clear boundaries and natural windbreaks. Thank you for your feedback. |
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From the manager...
We're so pleased you enjoyed your weekend stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the future; thank you for your lovely comments. |
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Lovely clean shower block. Lots of useful local information dotted …
From the manager...
Thank you for your lovely comments Lynda; we're delighted you enjoyed your stay with us :) |
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From the manager...
Aww it's always lovely to welcome back familiar faces; thank you for your comments :) |
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Beautiful friendly site. Fabulous staff
From the manager...
Thank you Tony for your lovely comments; our team are just the best !! |
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Fantastic experience staying here, no negatives.
From the manager...
Wowsers Carl thank you very much for your wonderful feedback; we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. |
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From the manager...
Thank you for your lovely comments :) |
Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: one group at a time
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Hand sanitising stations
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
Themes
Leave the car at home
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Motorhome service point
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Royal Well Bus Station
— 2.4 miles
Garden Road — 3.6 miles
Garden Road — 3.6 miles
- Train stations
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Cheltenham Spa Rail Station
— 1.4 miles
Gloucester Rail Station — 4.9 miles
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station — 7.3 miles
- Ferry ports
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Sharpness Old Docks
— 19.0 miles
Lydney Harbour — 20.5 miles
- Airports
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Gloucestershire Airport
— 1.1 miles
Local attractions
Well. Where do we start? At least a day in Cheltenham first, we think – more if you’re coming to have a flutter at the racecourse just four miles away or jazzing it up at one of the many festivals.
Catch the bus early to take in as much as poss: a morning coveting the art, furniture, crafts and jewellery at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, many created by Cotswold craftspeople inspired by William Morris, should build up an appetite for lunch and an afternoon of shopping around The Brewery, Bath Road and in the well-lined High Street.
Harry Potter fans and the history-inclined will likely want an hour or two at medieval Gloucester Cathedral, used in the first and second films (see if you recognise the Cloisters). Away from Hogwarts, the cathedral has an award-winning exhibition centre, exhibitions and guided tours, and regular events and concerts including The Three Choirs Festival, one of the oldest classical choral music festivals in the world.
The Gloucester Docks and award-winning Waterways Museum is also a good afternoon out for heritage fans, while the more modern can find plenty to occupy them at the waterside retail park Gloucester Quays.
Plunge into the countryside next for a couple of days in the Cotswolds, where you’ll find acres of things to do whatever your inclination such as punting around local villages like Chipping Camden and Bourton-on-the-Water, or visiting the many museums ranging from Roman to motoring times.
Wildlife options abound too, particularly for birders, with the Cotswold Falconry Centre at the Batsford Arboretum, geese and swans at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, and Birdland Park and Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water where twitchers can see rare birds from around the world, including England’s only group of king penguins.
Finally, take a day or two in the ancient Forest of Dean (Harry Potter and co ended up here too), one of the oldest woodlands in the country, to go underground at the old mines of the Clearwell Caves, hire a bike to hit the forest tracks, or, more relaxingly, take the four and a half mile trip from Lydney to Parkend on the Dean Forest Railway.
Must see
- Gloucester Cathedral (5.2 miles)
- Gloucester Quays (5.5 miles)
- Gloucester Waterways Museum (5.6 miles)
National Trust
- Ashleworth Tithe Barn (6.0 miles)
- Bredon Barn (9.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Briarfields Touring Park cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Briarfields Touring Park will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cancellations due to COVID-19 for bookings made before 1 March 2022 can transfer deposits to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Apple PayCash
Maestro
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Briarfields Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Briarfields Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Briarfields Touring Park? Well. Where do we start? At least a day in Cheltenham first, we think – more if you’re coming to have a flutter at the racecourse just four miles away or jazzing … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Briarfields Touring Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Briarfields Touring Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Caroline :)