Briarfields Touring Park

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Fully serviced hard standing touring pitches inclusive of electric
Fully-serviced hardstanding pitches
Glamping pods
Hardstanding pitches with electric

  • 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

Touring caravan pitches 72
Motorhome pitches 72
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5:30 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.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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10
Facilities / Activities
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10
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly staff and immaculate facilities are highlights. The site's excellent location offers easy access to Cheltenham and Gloucester via public transport. Pitches are generally spacious and well-maintained. While some guests noted road noise and occasional aircraft sounds, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

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Would recommend this well positioned site and definitely visit again.

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Susan G.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Warm welcome. Public service buses right outside site Clean pitches and immaculate shower facilities.

Disliked Slight road noise.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review, Susan, we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us.

It’s lovely to hear that you received a warm welcome and that you found the pitches clean and the shower facilities immaculate. We’re also glad the bus service right outside the site made getting around nice and convenient during your visit.

Thank you as well for mentioning the slight road noise. While many guests find it doesn’t affect their stay too much, we appreciate the feedback as it helps future visitors choose the pitch that suits them best.

We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Excellent site, we will definitely return.

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious and level pitch with plenty of room for parking. Facilities were immaculately clean and modern. WiFi signal was superb (best of any campsite we had stayed at). Dog friendly site. The site was secure and the green areas were very well maintained. Staff at reception were very friendly and knowledgable of the area. Ideal location for exploring Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.

Disliked You could hear the road at times but totally expected given its central location.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review, we’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!

It’s great to hear that you found the pitch spacious and level, and that the facilities, WiFi, and green areas all met your expectations. Our team works hard to keep everything clean, welcoming, and well maintained, so your kind comments mean a lot to us. I’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to the reception team too, they’ll be delighted to know their local recommendations were appreciated.

We’re also glad our location worked well for exploring Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. As you mentioned, being centrally located does mean there can occasionally be some road noise, but we’re pleased it was as expected and didn’t take away from your stay.

Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We’d love to welcome you back on your next visit!

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Clean site. Very well maintained. Helpful…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Clean site. Very well maintained. Helpful staff, nothing too much trouble.
Information on arrival brief but all relevant information available.

Disliked WiFi was weak but good mobile signal for data as part of my plan.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review, we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us.

It’s lovely to hear that you found the site clean and well maintained, and that our team were helpful and welcoming. We’re also pleased the arrival information worked well for you and that you were able to easily access anything else you needed during your stay.

Thank you as well for mentioning the WiFi. We actually upgraded the whole system just before Christmas and have had some excellent feedback since, so we’re sorry to hear it wasn’t quite as strong during your visit. We’ll certainly keep an eye on this, and if you do stay with us again, please do let us know during your visit so we can look into it straight away.

We really appreciate you recommending us and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Good site, great for visiting Cheltenham or a stopover just off M5.

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7 out of 10
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9
Value for money
9
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7
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8
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Wifi
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Peter J.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great location, just off the M5 and on a bus route into Cheltenham and Glocester.
Decent washroom facilities, great showers and very clean.
The pitches are a good size.

Disliked No shop on site was disappointing, but not a game changer.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your lovely review, Peter, we’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

It’s great to hear that you found the location convenient for both Cheltenham and Gloucester, and that you were happy with the facilities, showers and pitch sizes. Cleanliness and comfort are very important to us, so your comments are much appreciated.

Thank you as well for your feedback about the shop. We’re pleased to say that we’re planning to open a small on-site shop later this year, which we hope will be a welcome addition for guests. In the meantime, Asda is just a short 10-minute walk from the park for any essentials.

We really appreciate you recommending us and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

A great site which we will be visiting again. Very clean!

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10 out of 10
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Chris H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitch and level

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your lovely review, Chris, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

It’s great to hear that you found your pitch spacious and level, and that the cleanliness of the site stood out during your visit. We really appreciate your kind comments and are delighted to know you’re planning to return.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Briarfields again soon!

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Would definitely recommend this site.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We really liked this site, the pitches were spacious, the facilities were immaculate. Staff we're really friendly when we arrived.
We took our motorhome, so having a bus stop outside the site to get us into the middle of Cheltenham was great.
WiFi reception was great to.

Disliked The only very small criticism we have is our pitch backed on to the A40 and there was some minor road noise, but it didnt really bother us.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!

It’s lovely to hear that you found the pitches spacious, the facilities immaculate, and that our team gave you a friendly welcome on arrival. We’re also glad you were able to make good use of the bus stop outside the site, it certainly makes exploring Cheltenham nice and easy and that the WiFi worked well during your visit.

We really appreciate your feedback regarding the slight road noise. While it doesn’t tend to trouble most guests, we understand everyone experiences things differently, and your comments are helpful for future visitors when choosing their preferred pitch.

Thank you again for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to Briarfields again soon.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Lovely quiet tidy campsite. Everything you…

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8 out of 10
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9
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Emily T.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet tidy campsite. Everything you need is close and well maintained.
My hair dryer broke but lucky there was one in the toilet block that saved me. The toilets/ showers are clean and tidy we would definitely return to this campsite.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review Emily, we’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!

It’s great to hear that you found the site peaceful, tidy and well maintained, and that everything you needed was close by. We’re especially glad the hair dryer in the facilities came to the rescue!

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and it means a lot to know you’d visit again. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Clean facilities, accommodating staff.

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7 out of 10
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5
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8
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Luke S.

The Beeches fully-serviced grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Great pitch with electric hook up, no issues when calling and letting them know we would be late, took the registration of the van and the ANPR system let us in fine.
Shower, toilet and laundry facilities were very clean and ample for all of our needs.

Disliked Road noise was quite loud throughout the night and in the morning, especially at rush hour but this was the only downside and bearable if you’re only staying a night

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review, Luke, we’re really glad you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s great to hear that the late arrival process worked smoothly and that you found the facilities clean and well set up for your visit. Our team works hard to keep everything in top condition, so your comments mean a lot.

We do appreciate your note about the road noise as well, we understand it can be more noticeable at certain times, and we’re always looking at ways to improve the overall experience.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

It's a perfect location and site for a city break.

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10 out of 10
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9
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Wendy S.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice flat pitches, with clean, well maintained gravel. Pitches divided by privacy hedges which is very nice. The toilet block and shower was immaculate. Good waste facilities for motorhomes. Brilliant location for vising Cheltenham and no kids!

Disliked Nothing at all

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review Wendy and for taking the time to add photos too, they’re really appreciated. We’re delighted you enjoyed the flat, private pitches, the immaculate facilities, and the dog exercise field.

It’s great to hear you found the location ideal for visiting Cheltenham and enjoyed the peaceful, adults-only atmosphere. Comments like yours really make all the hard work worthwhile.

Thank you again for your kind private feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another city break before too long.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Lovely site with great facilities. Easy…

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10 out of 10
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Johanna S.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site with great facilities. Easy access to the city and friendly staff. Fab wifi too!

Disliked Nothing!

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From the manager: Thanks so much Johanna for your super duper comments and feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team


Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet 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

Themes

Leave the car at home Walkers' paradise

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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

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

Briarfields Touring Park

Gloucester Road

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

England

GL51 0SS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.8949°N
2.13302°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.4 mi Royal Well Bus Station
3.6 mi Garden Road
3.6 mi Garden Road
Rail
1.4 mi Cheltenham Spa Rail Station
4.9 mi Gloucester Rail Station
7.3 mi Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station
Ferry
19 mi Sharpness Old Docks
20.5 mi Lydney Harbour
Airport
1.1 mi Gloucestershire Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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 mi

Gloucester Quays 5.5 mi

Gloucester Waterways Museum 5.6 mi

Tewkesbury Abbey 6.7 mi

Painswick Rococo Garden 7.6 mi

National Trust

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 6 mi

Bredon Barn 9.3 mi

Hailes Abbey 10 mi

Chedworth Roman Villa 10.4 mi

Westbury Court Garden 12.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Churchdown - Chosen Hill - Badgeworth - Churchdown 2 mi

Shurdington - Crickley Hill - Little Shurdington 2 mi

PITTVILLE PARK 2.8 mi

Leckhampton Hill - Coberley - Ullenwood (Circular) 2.9 mi

Ham - Northfield - Cotswold Way - Colgate - Ham 3.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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?
    Camping 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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Briarfields Touring Park? From £34.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.