The Thames Head Inn

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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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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 616 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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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 is a small, well-maintained campsite behind The Thames Head Inn. Pitches are level and mostly gravel, with electric hook-up. Guests praise the attached pub for its excellent food and friendly staff. The location is ideal for exploring the Cotswolds and walking to the source of the Thames. Limited on-site facilities, including a single toilet and shower, are noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Super friendly staff

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Kerrie E.

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Lovely level pitch and easy to access

Disliked Couldn’t link to the wide hose to refill water and it wasn’t long enough to reach the campervan

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice pub, site is not quite what it was

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Location. Pub serving excellent food.

Disliked On arrival the large pitches (which we had booked and paid for) were all taken. There now appear to be a number of ‘permanent residents’ sited on these, this has changed to feel of the site, sadly for the worse, try muddy pitches, dog poo on pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, in lovely location

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Clare L.

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked A wonderful little site, everything you could need including small well kept toilet and shower facilities. The pitches were a good size and the place was pristine. Beautiful location and the hosts were extremely friendly.
We had a beautiful evening meal in the pub and my daughter was treated to a birthday surprise which was a lovely touch.

Disliked Unfortunately there were a few unwelcome guests in some of the pitches, we witnessed them pulling into available pitches the moment someone had left. The owners were extremely open and honest about the situation and the police were dealing with it. They did not disrupt our stay in anyway. Certainly not the owners fault, just one of those things unfortunately.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with friendly staff

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Linda N.

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Nice flat pitches with easy parking , plenty of good walks from site , pub food excellent

Disliked One toilet and shower not enough when site is full

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Big pitches, handy to be close…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked Big pitches, handy to be close to the pub with great food and good beer. Good access from the road.
Lots of birdsong and whilst near the main road, traffic noise isn't an issue. Sheep grazing next door.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, well kept and lovely pub

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Hannah N.

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Well spaced out site, pitches all well kept. Great location being at the back of the pub and lots of lovely walks nearby. Staff in the pub very helpful and food was lovely. Shower was great lovely and hot and great water pressure one of the best campsite showers we've had.

Disliked Could really do at least 1 separate toilet as at one point had to wait 20 minutes to use the loo as someone was showering. Also was tortured by the smell of back for the hotel guests (maybe offer breakfasts to campsite or at least breakfast rolls, would have made the wait for the toilet better)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good stop off for local visits

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked Liked its convenience for access to family near by and for eating in the Thames Head Inn

Disliked Limited facilities i.e. one toilet/shower room .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite at the rear of the pub (11 pitches)

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David J.

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Lovely country pub, friendly and helpful staff with great food

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site is great, it has…

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alex h.

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked The site is great, it has all you need and the pub is friendly and serves the best food. Also dog friendly 😄

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for a couple of nights. Great pub

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Great pitches, mostly level and gravel.
Some are close to the road but not that busy overnight.
Pub is great, good food and real ales.
Source of the Thames is about a 15 minutes walk crossing the railway line.

Disliked No emptying point for MH's so be prepared for bucketing waste water or bring an aquaroll. There is a waste hog for use in site but it is locked up so speak to the pub to use.

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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 £27.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.