The Willows
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- Small and friendly site 100 yards from the River Severn
- Next to a riverside 15th-century pub; Great Malvern 25 minutes' drive
- A 50-minute walk into the historic town of Tewkesbury
Site type
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The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
This site is a member of Avon Estates group.
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
57% would recommend this site to a friend
60% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite benefits from a beautiful riverside location and proximity to a popular pub. Visitors frequently praise the peaceful atmosphere, spacious pitches, and friendly staff. However, a significant number of reviews highlight the dated and poorly maintained toilet and shower facilities, with some describing them as unpleasant or dangerous. While many find the location and value acceptable, the condition of the ablutions is a recurring concern.
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Last updated 14/07/2026
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Never again !
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked The weather
Disliked The "facilities " in 20 years of motorhoming all over the UK and Europe are the worst we have experienced by miles ! Absolutely disgusting. Appear to have NEVER been properly cleaned or updated since opening.
Without being fully inoculated against every infection known to man I would not recommend going within 100m of the cesspit toilet / shower block.
Dogs running around the site darking day and night, none on leads. One ran away and caused a nightmare afternoon as the owner blamed everyone else - unbelievable !
Pitches are overgrown and extremely rough.
Pub sadly run down and seems to be on the edge of closure.
Reception is dilapidated old shed at the end of the pub. No WiFi on site.
You can not cross the river here to get to Tewkesbury so without transport you are trapped on this hell hole.
Amazing that they have the cheek to actually charge to stay here.
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everything ,perfect place…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked everything ,perfect place
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Brilliant weekend from start to finish!!…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Brilliant weekend from start to finish!!
Disliked Nothing, fabulous rural setting, pub great, bikers weekend fabulous….(didn’t know it was on, but made to feel really welcome) best weekend away in our van to date this year!!
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Great location
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Location and friendly staff
Disliked Spider in shower 🥴
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the setting is fantastic but don't expect even modest facilities.
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Anonymous Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Pub and surroundings beautiful location
Disliked Facilities/ toilets / showers very poor . Also some of the taps on the pitches didnt work or were broken.
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Will not be booking again
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The toilet had good quality toilet roll and the pub had excellent facilities
Disliked The toilet block needs updating. Rotten, stinking rubbish was piled up by the wash area. The chemical disposal was vile and smelt terrible. The grass has not been mown for a long time. The site has a lot of potential but needs to be maintained to a better standard. There was a mop and bucket in the ladies, went to us it, but the mosquitoes have used the water to live in, clearly had not been used in a while and I left the bathroom running, unfortunately was bitten very badly.
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Needs closing down
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Nearby pub
Disliked First came to this site several years ago. It looked just like the pictures but now it is just a run down piece of waste ground. Mothing like the advertising pictures. What a terrible shame. It's so overgrown you cant even see the pitches. Long grass full of weeds, electric hook ups surrounded by weeds and nettles. Gravel on the pitches non existent now, far more than a broken mower like the manager said. This hasn't been looked after for years. The toilet block needs demolishing. Steps to the block are rotten wood and dangerous. Toilets and showers are awful. Site needs closing down, certainly not worth the £30 per night
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The pub…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked The pub
Disliked What a shame this site could be so much better
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Poorly maintained
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked The weather was good. Location was near the river and quiet.
Disliked Very run down. Toilet block was poorly maintained and unclean. No bins provided on site. We saw the manager drive 200 metres into the field, let his 2 dogs out the car and watch them poo on the camping field. He made no attempt to clean it up. A bit of effort could make this a nice site but no effort was seen.
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A beautiful site in desperate need of maintenance and some TLC
Anonymous Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Excellent location, very tranquil and the pub next door is lovely and can’t do enough for you.
Disliked The site feels neglected and desperately needs some TLC. Hardstanding pitches haven’t been treated and are overgrown. The whole site hasn’t been mowed. The toilets/showers are not looked after. We were in a caravan so had our own shower, I would not use the ones on site. The toilet block had not been cleaned before we arrived - a manky towel on the floor and a full to over-flowing bin in one of the cubicles which remained for the whole of our stay. For these reasons I think £30 per night is too expensive but because of the location I would stay again - maybe on the pub site
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Willows
Bishops Walk
Lower Lode
Forthampton
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
England
GL19 4RE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.98491°N
2.17834°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Tewkesbury Abbey 0.8 mi
Croome Park (National Trust) 8.3 mi
Gloucester Cathedral 8.6 mi
Gloucester Quays 9 mi
Gloucester Waterways Museum 9.1 mi
National Trust
Bredon Barn 3.9 mi
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 5.6 mi
Croome Park 8.3 mi
Hailes Abbey 10.6 mi
Snowshill Manor and Garden 13.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 0.8 mi
OVERBURY COURT 6.3 mi
PITTVILLE PARK 6.9 mi
Cleeve Hill and Belas Knap 7.3 mi
Churchdown - Chosen Hill - Badgeworth - Churchdown 7.5 mi
Local events
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 6.5 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 Willows have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Willows dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Willows? Slotted into a slender strip of land at the meeting point of the Severn and Avon rivers, Tewkesbury (five minutes' drive) hasn’t changed much over the centuries: black and white Tudor buildings … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Willows?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Upon checking in on site, please report to reception in the motorhome area on your righthand side, not the pub.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Willows? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.