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).
  • 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.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

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93% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Briarfields offers clean, well-maintained pitches with friendly staff and excellent facilities, including spotless shower blocks. Its convenient location provides easy access to Cheltenham and Gloucester via nearby bus routes, though some guests note occasional road noise due to its proximity to main roads and an airport. The adult-only atmosphere and dog-friendly areas are appreciated.

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Loved it and will be back

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Liked We loved the pod, it was warm, cozy and well equipped. The whole campsite it immaculate, and the location perfect for a trip into Cheltenham

Disliked There is some road noise, but thats just the downside to the location having such good transport links

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review Claire, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay in one of our pods.

It’s great to hear you found the pod warm, cosy and well equipped, and that the site and facilities met your expectations for cleanliness and presentation.

We also really appreciate your understanding regarding the occasional road noise, and we’re glad the convenient location and transport links helped make your trip into Cheltenham easy and enjoyable.

Thank you again for your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Briarfields again soon.

Lovely stay for exploring

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Camping pod (double)

Liked Lovely warm pod, we didn’t even need to put the heating on. Perfect location for exploring. We enjoyed watching the planes go over. The toilets and showers were a short walk. Everyone onsite was friendly and welcoming.

Disliked The WiFi could have been better.

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From the manager: Dear Laura,

Thank you so much for your lovely review and for sharing your beautiful photos, it’s wonderful to see how much you enjoyed your stay in one of our cosy camping pods! We’re so pleased you found it warm and comfortable, and that our location made a great base for exploring Cheltenham, Gloucester, and the Cotswolds.

It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed the friendly atmosphere on site and even the passing planes, they do add a little something to the Briarfields experience!

We appreciate your feedback about the Wi-Fi. We’re currently in the midst of upgrading our system to improve speed and coverage throughout the park, so future visits should offer a much smoother connection.

Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for recommending Briarfields to others. We’d be delighted to welcome you back soon for another relaxing stay.

Warm Regards,
The Briarfields Team

Smart, very clean and comfortable pod…

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Camping pod (double)

Liked Smart, very clean and comfortable pod and whole site.
Everything was perfect for our stay.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much, Janet, for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you found the pod and the whole site smart, clean, and comfortable.

We really appreciate your recommendation and would be thrilled to welcome you back again soon!

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

By far the best site we have stayed on.

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Camping pod (double)

Liked No children allowed ✔️
Lead free dog walking area ✔️
Clean accommodation ✔️
Crockery provided ✔️
Clean and hot showers ✔️
Quiet campsite ✔️
Recycling available ✔️
Oh and did I say child free 😆

Disliked I can not find fault with this site.

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From the manager: Dear Amber,

Wow!!! What a wonderful review, thank you! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay in the pod and made the most of the peaceful, child-free setting, the dog walking area, and all the facilities. It’s lovely to know you found everything clean and comfortable.

Your kind words really mean a lot to us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for another relaxing stay.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Adorable pods dans les Costwolds

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Camping pod (double)

Liked Bonjour, de passage dans les Costwolds, nous avons loué un pods à Briarfields. Nous y avons passé 2 nuits. Un bon souvenir dans un endroit très propre et tranquille. Dommage qud nous n y soyons pas resté plus longtemps. Und adresse à retenir 👍

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From the manager: Dear Marina,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our pods and have fond memories of your visit to Briarfields. Two nights really do fly by, we hope you’ll have the chance to return for a longer stay next time and enjoy even more of the Cotswolds.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Best Regards,
The Briarfields Team

Excellent adult only site with spotless facilities!

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Camping pod (double)

Liked LOVE this site - will definitely be back!
We stayed just for the weekend as we attended an event nearby & we were blown away by how lovely this site is. Super friendly staff at check in, clear instructions. The camping pod was pristine, all the basic amenities you need & plenty of space from the other pods. Toilets & showers were spotless & loved the extra facilities you could use like laundry! Campsite is also close by to plenty of shops, restaurants etc & plenty to choose from on just eat.
Totally exceeded all expectations! We’re looking to book a week for next year already ☺️

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From the manager: Dear Jasmine,

What a wonderful review, thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you loved your pod stay and that the facilities, friendly team, and convenient location all helped make your weekend so enjoyable. It’s lovely to know we exceeded your expectations, and we’re especially delighted that you’re already planning a longer stay with us next year.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to Briarfields for another relaxing break.

Warm Regards,
The Briarfields Team

Site excellent, pod excellent, facilities excellent.

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Anonymous

Camping pod (double)

Liked The site was lovely, the facilities were excellent. It was ideally placed to cycle to Gloucester and Chel.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your pod stay and found both the facilities and location ideal for exploring Gloucester and Cheltenham by bike. It’s lovely to know we lived up to your expectations, and we truly appreciate your kind words.

We hope to welcome you back to Briarfields again soon for another relaxing visit.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Really enjoyed our stay in the…

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Camping pod (double)

Liked Really enjoyed our stay in the glamping pod. It had everything we needed such as plates, cutlery, a fridge, plug sockets, a bed and a little table. Simple but had all the essentials.

The site was quiet and well-kept, and the toilets were honestly much cleaner than I expected. Everything felt tidy and looked after.

Great little break overall. Would definitely come back.

Disliked N/A

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From the manager: Dear David,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you both enjoyed your stay in the glamping pod and that it had everything you needed for a comfortable break.

It's great to know you appreciated the peaceful setting and clean facilities, we really do try to keep everything well looked after, so it’s lovely to hear that came across.

We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing getaway.

Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
The Briarfields Team

Great access to road network, Michael…

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Camping pod (double)

Liked Great access to road network, Michael was fantastic on reception and allowed us access early which helped no end 😃. The Buttercup pod we stayed in was compact very clean and bed very comfortable. Using shared washing facilities is always a small concern BUT the facilities at Briarfield were fantastic and a pleasure to use. There was also an added bonus for the dogs and that was Dorothy’s field which was a totally enclosed field for walking the dogs. We look forward to seeing you next year and hopefully I can meet Dorothy & Simon on our return.

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From the manager: Dear Richard,

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay in the Buttercup and found it clean, comfortable, and well located. Michael will be absolutely delighted to hear your kind words.

It’s great to know the shared facilities exceeded your expectations and that Dorothy’s Field was a hit with the dogs it’s always lovely when our four-legged guests enjoy their stay too!

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you all back next year, and we very much hope you’ll get to meet Dorothy and Billy on your return.

Warmest Regards,
The Briarfields Team

Great experience, cosy pods and friendly people, clean facilities

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Camping pod (double)

Liked I thought the facilities and pods were to a great standard. Very clean, cosy and a heater that was perfect for the cold night. The staff were really friendly, everything is clearly maintained to a high standard. We really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely come back.

Disliked The only minor thing was the wifi signal didn’t reach the pods, but other than that nothing.

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From the manager: Hello, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay in our cosy pods and appreciated the cleanliness and comfort, especially on a cold night. It's wonderful that our staff made you feel welcome, and we’re glad you noticed the care we put into maintaining the site. We appreciate your feedback about the WiFi signal and will look into ways to improve it.
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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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

Local events

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)

    Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 3.2 mi

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Oxford, Oxfordshire 27.4 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.