Beanhill Farm

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Visitor image of the campsite
View of the site from the field
Field
Bikers welcome
Gus helping the guests
Wildflowers on site
Washing up & freezer area
Toilet block
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View of the site from the field
Field
Bikers welcome

  • Scenic Forest of Dean site less than a mile from two pubs
  • A 15-minute drive from Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle
  • Firepits for hire and barbecues permitted; dog-friendly location
With green fields galore and gently sloping hills, Beanhill Farm is oh-so peaceful. Set in the Forest of Dean, the atmosphere is firmly rural, but it's super convenient for those who don't fancy staying somewhere where the local pub is too far away; two village pubs are less than a mile away. Relaxing is top priority in this scenic corner of Gloucestershire. Take in the valley views by day and stargazing opportunities overhead by night. Firepits are available for hire directly from the site, so you don't need to think too much. The prevailing colour of the views depends on the season: bluebells fill the surrounding woods in spring, while bright yellow rapeseed takes over for a bright backdrop in the summer months. The A48 is less than a mile away, making it easy to plan day trips on either side of the Welsh border. Open-water swimming, bicycle hire, scenic walks, Forestry England sites, the river Wye and attractions like Go Ape, Puzzlewood, Tintern Abbey, a steam railway and Chepstow Castle are all within 15 to 20 minutes' drive of the site. The nearest supermarket, in the nearby town of Lydney, is a 10-minute drive away. If you'd rather someone else sort food for you, there are takeaways in Lydney or stroll down into Alvington (20 minutes' walk) for local food. Barbecues are allowed for open-air cookouts, and you’re welcome to bring your dog along for this rural jaunt. All the essentials – a washing-up area, toilet block and showers (shower tokens must be purchased) – are provided to keep everyday life ticking along.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 15
Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 15
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Reception is open 9am to 11am and 2pm to 7pm Monday to Saturday, 9am to 10am and 6pm to 7pm on Sunday.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful and well-maintained campsite with friendly owners. Visitors praised the cleanliness of the facilities, including spacious pitches and lovely hot showers (token required). The location offers beautiful countryside, wildlife, and good access to local amenities and walking routes. Some noted the field is on a slope and showers are coin-operated, with a limited duration.

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Very friendly Clean facilities Useful information…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly
Clean facilities
Useful information provided about local area

Recommend to friends Visit again

It’s just a lovely big field…

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 Nairi O. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked It’s just a lovely big field in a beautiful setting. Very nice owners. Very relaxing!

Disliked Nothing

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Nice well kept grounds,plenty of space…

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 David W. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice well kept grounds,plenty of space & nice local pubs in walking distance plus a shop.Nice toilet & shower block,perhaps to small when very busy on campsite.

Disliked Maybe more toilets needed.

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Beautifully mown grass, lots of space,…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautifully mown grass, lots of space, very clean campsite.

Disliked No hot water in the shower or for washing dishes, no electrical socket at all for charging, and the price for renting a fire pit is high because you are not allowed to bring your own

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We had such a relaxed time…

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Barbara C. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We had such a relaxed time here. We came as two couples with our dogs and everyone was lovely towards the pups, made them feel really welcome. We played some quiet music after 10pm and nobody minded at all, which set the tone for how easygoing the whole place is.
There's plenty of space to spread out. One tip: bring wedges if you're in a van, the ground can be uneven. Another thing worth knowing is to grab your shower tokens before reception closes at 7pm. They last for a proper shower with a hair wash, and the pressure and temperature are both great. The toilet facilities were kept really clean, and there are recycling bins and drinking water provided too.
The highlight for us was the owners. We overestimated our strength on a walk and ended up needing a lift back from the River Wye, and they kindly offered to come and pick us up. On a hot day like that it really saved us...
A great little friendly campsite with owners who genuinely care!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely!

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 Matt S. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely well kept campsite! Great value for money in beautiful surroundings. Had a brilliant time 😊

Disliked Shower was cold but realised they only had a fixed amount of hot water so fair play.

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Very scenic location and spacious.…

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 Fraser J. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very scenic location and spacious.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet and chilled out site. Friendly people. Great wildlife in morning. Showers very good and facilities clean. Well run.

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Wonderful field in which I could…

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 Debbie C. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Wonderful field in which I could choose exactly where I wanted to park my microcamper . Such a friendly feel and lots of information about lovely pubs to visit.
The walks were stunning . Will certainly be back

Disliked Nothing , all good

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Facilities were good and kept immaculatly…

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Heather G. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Facilities were good and kept immaculatly clean.
Great to have options of firepit with logs, etc.
Was a really attractive site, with nice walks nearby, although I wouldn't want to walk along the roads once dark, as no pavements.
Loads of birds of prey around.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Beanhill Farm

Alvington

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 6AE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.71018°N
2.58932°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.1 mi Bus Station
8.9 mi Bus Station
14.1 mi Cantilupe Road
Rail
2.5 mi Lydney Rail Station
6 mi Chepstow Rail Station
9.9 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
3.6 mi Lydney Harbour
4.7 mi Sharpness Old Docks
15.1 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
22.4 mi Gloucestershire Airport
23 mi Bristol International 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

Outdoorsy types will have plenty of options in the Forest of Dean. Offa’s Dyke Path (10 minutes’ drive) straddles the English-Welsh border: following the route down towards the Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow makes for a particularly pleasant jaunt. The site is also 10 miles south of the popular Family Cycle Trail, where guests can make a whistle-stop tour of the surrounding countryside. The circular 11-mile route runs through the Cannop Valley, along the old tracks of the Severn and Wye railway (passing through abandoned stations) and passes the remains of former coal mines at Foxes Bridge and Lightmoor. Mallards Pike (20 minutes' drive), where there is a car park, is also home to a Go Ape high ropes course. If you want to experience greenery with a bit of a twist, head to Puzzlewood (15 minutes) for a maze (as the name suggests), plus farm animals, an adventure playground and an interactive treasure hunt for the kids. For a proper step back in time, Tintern Abbey (20 minutes' drive) is surely one of the most impressive ruins in Wales. Make a day of it by contrasting its elegant Gothic facade with the sturdy walls of Chepstow Castle (also 20 minutes), built in days of yore to defend the banks of the River Wye.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 22.3 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 28.9 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 5.9 mi

Chepstow Castle 5.9 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 8.2 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 8.9 mi

Goodrich Castle 11.1 mi

National Trust

The Kymin 8.1 mi

Westbury Court Garden 10.8 mi

Newark Park 12.9 mi

Woodchester Park 13.3 mi

Blaise Hamlet 14.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clanna Wood - The Gloucestershire Way - Clanna Wood 0.8 mi

B4228 - Oakhill Wood - B4228 - East Wood - B4228 1.8 mi

Tidenham Chase - Poors Allotment - Jubilee Stone - Tidenham 2.5 mi

Tidenham Chase - Devils Pulpit - Offa's Dyke - Tidenham Chase 2.6 mi

Tidenham Chase - Offa's Dyke Path - Oakhill Wood - Tidenham Chase 2.6 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 18.8 mi

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

    Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 26.5 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)

    Crickhowell, Powys 27.3 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 Beanhill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beanhill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Beanhill Farm? Outdoorsy types will have plenty of options in the Forest of Dean. Offa’s Dyke Path (10 minutes’ drive) straddles the English-Welsh border: following the route down towards the Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beanhill Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Beanhill Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.