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
8 
Reviews
58% would recommend this site to a friend
61% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite benefits from a beautiful riverside location and proximity to a well-regarded pub. Reviewers frequently highlight the spacious pitches and the peaceful atmosphere. However, the facilities, particularly the toilet and shower blocks, are consistently described as basic, dated, and in need of significant improvement, with some visitors finding them unclean and dilapidated. Despite these drawbacks, many found the location and value for money appealing, with some indicating they would return.
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Last updated 16/06/2026
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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
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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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The pub and site in front…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked The pub and site in front of it. Perfect.
Disliked Disgusting. Long grass. Couldn’t even see the gravel pitch we paid for. Filthy all round. How the hell he gets away with it I don’t know. No electric for some poor camper folk other side from us. Showers toilet needs condemning. Thank god for the pub
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Definitely rebook ,for how welcome and safe I felt as a lone female
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The location
The pub
The food
The welcome
Disliked Bathroom facilities leave a lot to be desired 🤣but if your not fussy and can do a baby wipe wash it’s perfect
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Great location…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great location
Disliked Toilet block not the best but does what it has to
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Would stay again
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great location river side pub had entertainment on the weekend we were there
Disliked Toilet block could definitely do with an upgrade
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ongoing complaint
Anonymous Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked ongoing complaint that campsite manager and owners have not yet responded to.
Disliked ongoing complaint that campsite manager and owners have not yet responded to.
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From my experience this weekend, worse site ever
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Beautiful location, right by the river. Spacious pitch - although I think this was not intentional but more because there were no marked pitches (although neat pitches are shown in their photos of the site).
Disliked 3 day rap/drum and base music festival in practically on site, shower block should be condemned, did I mention the 3-day music festival that played from midday to early hours which meant we couldn’t leave the site easily. What should have been a lovely quiet bank holiday weekend in beautiful sunshine was completely ruined. So bad we actually left a day early and were refused a refund with the excuse of what do we expect so close to a pub. The pub was not the issue, we should have been warned this event would be on our door step. The noise level was unacceptable. Avon Estates I’m waiting for a response to my complaint
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Not very goid
Anonymous Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked The only thing I liked was leaving first thing in the morning
Disliked The site looks untidy and dated,Grass needed cutting ,site warden wasn't over helpful ,just pointed at the field and said choose a spot, no introduction or explain about facilities.
Gravel/grass pitch was covered in grass weeds growing through gravel .
The toilet block very dated and uncleaned (good job we self sufficient) no hand soap, dirty sinks,and urinals .
The elsan disposal point unsafe with decking upto it and round ,looked and felt like its ready to collapse.
No signage to show where it was .
Might be ok for some people ,the only reason i stopped was id been driving for 5 hrs and was shattered ,wont be returning
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Basic but good site and great location
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Good location very quiet showers and toilets basic but didn’t have to use them
Mark the owner very polite and helpful pub on site river side overall a good site
Disliked Nothing
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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.