The Thames Head Inn

View prices & book 8.8 620 reviews
Nice pub
Nice pub
Level pitches throughout the site
The thames head inn, between cirencester and tetbury
There's plenty of greenery around the site
Sunny and shady pitches
Grass pitches looking over fields
Fencing around the site
Unwind with a drink after you've pitched up
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Level pitches throughout the site
The thames head inn, between cirencester and tetbury
There's plenty of greenery around the site

  • Peaceful site on the edge of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds
  • 10 minutes’ drive from the towns of Cirencester and Tetbury
  • In the grounds of the Thames Head Inn bar-restaurant
Stunning landscapes, scenic market towns and the peace and quiet of the Cotswolds… How could you say no to that? At family-friendly site The Thames Head Inn, four miles from Cirencester market town in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, you definitely won't want to miss the chance. Thames Head is well-placed for exploring the spectacular Cotswolds on foot or by bike – the start of the Thames Path, which follows the world-famous river for 184 miles from source to sea, is half a mile from the site, and there are loads of cycles tours and walking routes starting in Cirencester and Tetbury, both within 10 minutes’ drive of the site. If that's not your scene, kick back on the dog-friendly site in the shade of the trees, soaking in the scenic and peaceful Cotswolds countryside, or take a relaxed stroll through the fields with Rex. Worked up an appetite? The site is in the grounds of the Thames Head Inn bar-restaurant, where food is served well into the evening and the drinks keep flowing until closing (remember to book a table, as mealtimes can get very busy). If you fancy fending for yourself, pick up supplies in Cirencester or Kemble – a 20-minute walk away – and fire up the barbecue. For a change of scenery – and menus – there are plenty of restaurants within 10 minutes of Thames Head.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 11
Open now
Opens 1 January
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Coronavirus update: Guests are encouraged to use their onboard toilet/washing/shower facilities where possible.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 1 Jan to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 620 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, well-maintained campsite is praised for its excellent Cotswolds location, friendly staff, and spacious, level pitches. Visitors consistently highlight the superb food and welcoming atmosphere of the attached Thames Head Inn, with many returning regularly. While appreciated for its convenience and value, some guests note the limited, shared toilet and shower facilities and occasional road noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Definitely a great overnight stop.

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8 out of 10
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Sharon D.

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked We stayed here for a few days as it’s convenient to Cirencester.

We picked a large pitch but they are all a much of a muchness.

Limited onsite facilities, one toilet and one shower however as long as the pub is open then their toilets can be used.

Staff were very helpful and polite.
We had food from the bar menu and the main menu. Both were very good, would totally recommend.

WiFi available in the pub but overall phone signal was very poor throughout our stay.

Would consider staying again if visiting Cirencester in the future.

Disliked Could do with better toilet, shower facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great position and facilities. We had…

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Chris W.

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked Great position and facilities. We had an excellent meal in the pub too. Just what we needed for a one night stop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We stayed here for 3 nights,…

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Daniel B.

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked We stayed here for 3 nights, great base camp to travel around the Cotswolds. Staff wer very friendly. Will be booking again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a lovely site nice and…

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Mark W.

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked What a lovely site nice and quiet well set out , nice pub with superb food .The steak is out of this world , staff are very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us 10/10 will be back

Disliked Toilet and shower room could do with a slight upgrade , but everything worked and a very nice hot shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

An Excellent small campsite, first visit…

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Rebecca D.

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked An Excellent small campsite, first visit for us in February 2026, very welcoming, escorted to our pitch, only 1 toilet and shower is very clean a tiny walk there, personally i’d ensure you have a onboard loo. The Thames Head Inn had incredible food, long terms owners and workers doing a roaring trade, we ate both nights of our stay, real fires, real ale, selection of gins & rums just perfect. Well done Thames Head Inn.

Disliked More facilities would be welcomed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sized hard standing pitch. EHU.…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked Good sized hard standing pitch. EHU. Quiet.
Friendly staff. Great food in the pub.

Disliked Just one toilet and shower in same room but clean.
Tricky entrance/exit onto fast A road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean site. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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Valerie D.

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Everything.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, pitches level , staff friendly and helpful

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Angela H.

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Site was very clean, never realised that there was a train track near by but it was no bother we still was able to sleep very well , would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was probably our 6th or…

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Janet C.

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked This was probably our 6th or 7th stay so I think that speaks volumes. Nice site, lovely pub, exceptional food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good layout, ehu and hard standing…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked Good layout, ehu and hard standing at all pitches. Great pub food and friendly welcome.

Disliked Only one loo/basin/shower so when all 10pitches full it would be busy!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Thames Head Inn

Tetbury Road

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

England

GL7 6NZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.68685°N
2.02907°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 mi Beeches Car Park
6 mi Dark Lane
6 mi Dark Lane
Rail
0.7 mi Kemble Rail Station
9.1 mi Stroud (Glos) Rail Station
11.5 mi Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry
19.6 mi Sharpness Old Docks
20.6 mi Lydney Harbour
28.8 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
Airport
15.3 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

There are plenty of stately homes near The Thames Head Inn if you want to get a feel for the history of the area, with Newark Park, Sudeley Castle, Dyrham Park, Bowood House and Berkeley Castle all within 45 minutes’ drive of the site. TV addict? Visit Chavenage House, 15 minutes from Thames Head, which you may recognise as the Poldark family home of Trenwith from the eponymous BBC drama… If you’re more at home in the outdoors, explore some of the many gardens within 20 minutes of the site, rub elbows with the royals on a trip to Highgrove Gardens at the private residence of Charles and Camilla or, on a grander scale, stroll around the national arboretum at Westonbirt. Got kids trailing along? Get the best of both worlds at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Garden – meet the giraffes, lions and camels, then wander through the gardens at the Victorian manor house. If that’s not hitting the spot, take the kids to learn more about the Romans at Corinium Museum in Cirencester or give them Harry Potter vibes on the Swindon and Cricklade steam railway. If all of this sounds a little too sedate for you, never fear... Have a high-octane day at the Gloucestershire Rally School or test your mettle with a trip to Head for Heights – that adrenaline will be pumping in no time.

Must see

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum 9.8 mi

Painswick Rococo Garden 10.3 mi

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 13.2 mi

Gloucester Quays 15.4 mi

Gloucester Waterways Museum 15.4 mi

National Trust

Chedworth Roman Villa 10.3 mi

Woodchester Park 10.8 mi

Newark Park 12.6 mi

Heelis 13.1 mi

Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate 13.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cirencester - Monarch's Way - Source of the Thames - Thames Path - Ewen - Chesterton 2.4 mi

Rodmarton - Tarlton - Rodmarton 2.4 mi

RODMARTON MANOR 2.4 mi

CIRENCESTER PARK 2.5 mi

Cirencester to Chedworth via MacMillan Way 3.3 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 The Thames Head Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Thames Head Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Thames Head Inn? There are plenty of stately homes near The Thames Head Inn if you want to get a feel for the history of the area, with Newark Park, Sudeley Castle, Dyrham Park, Bowood … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Thames Head Inn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Thames Head Inn? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.