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General
- Pub site near Ledbury in rural Herefordshire
- Five minutes’ drive to Newbridge Farm Park and Weston’s Cider Mill
- Restaurant, bar and loos in the pub; shops 10 minutes’ drive
Pitching up at a pub – now there's a fine idea. Tucked away in the rural village of Much Marcle, near Ledbury in Herefordshire, Shepherd’s Gate is a very handy spot.
It's a foodie pub with lots going on, with a welcoming vibe to it and also serving great food. From board games to live bands, painting classes to yoga, you’ll nearly always find something going on there that you can join in with.
The site is thoroughly dog- and family-friendly, with lots of walking opportunities – and of course the chance to turn off the tech, take time to appreciate the countryside and keep your fingers crossed for clear skies bringing colourful sunsets.
Simple facilities include ice-pack freezing and free use of the pub loos. The site is easily accessible from the main road from Ross-on-Wye, and less than 10 minutes’ drive from the historic market town of Ledbury, where you can pick up bits for the barbecue or put your feet up in local cafés.
Open from 02/09/2023 to 08/10/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Please note toilets are only available during pub opening hours (Wednesday to Sunday 12-3pm and Wednesday to Saturday 6-10pm).
Please note that the camping field is a little uneven, but there are no set pitches so you can find a spot that suits you.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: unlimited
Ground type: Grass

Max. persons: 6 x
One allowed per pitch
Pitch size: unlimited
Ground type: Hardstanding

Reviews
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Perfect place for a weekend camping if you want a …
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Thank you for leaving us a great review! I hope the toilet and shower situation was clear on the description and we hope to have some in the future. |
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Would be OK for literally a one night stop over
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Thank you for leaving your feedback and I am sorry you were unhappy with your stay. |
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Excellent value, lovely location, great pub by the camping field!
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Check pub opening times and access to toilets before you book!
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Excellent Friendly stay
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Good pub stop over. Could be made a lot better but a nice pub.
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Nice pub. Welcoming staff.
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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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
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
Cycling nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Memorial
— 3.7 miles
Market House — 3.7 miles
Kings Arms — 6.1 miles
- Train stations
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Ledbury Rail Station
— 4.0 miles
Colwall Rail Station — 7.8 miles
Hereford Rail Station — 10.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Sharpness Old Docks
— 19.3 miles
Lydney Harbour — 20.4 miles
- Airports
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Gloucestershire Airport
— 16.3 miles
Local attractions
Historic Ledbury (10 minutes’ drive) is a charming town with half-timbered buildings lining cobbled streets. Today they are lined with art galleries, designer shops and gourmet delis. The striking 17th-century market is built on stilts, and there are plenty of little museums to keep you entertained. Ledbury is also the springboard to hiking trails in the Malvern Hills (half an hour).
Kids can have lots of fun hereabout too, with play areas and farm animals to cuddle at Cattle Country Farm Park (50 minutes), and pony rides or treasure hunts at Newbridge Farm Park (five minutes). Track butterflies on marked trails at Haugh Wood Butterfly Trail (15 minutes) or follow the funky sculpture trail in the Forest of Dean (half an hour), where stained-glass installations glitter among the trees.
Fancy sampling some local produce? Why not add a tour of Westons Cider Mill (five minutes) to your stay? You can see where the apples are pressed, fermented and matured into cider, tour the orchards and have the chance to do some serious tasting too.
Must see
- Eastnor Castle (4.7 miles)
- Malvern Hills (10.2 miles)
- Goodrich Castle (10.7 miles)
National Trust
- Ashleworth Tithe Barn (11.1 miles)
- Brockhampton Estate (13.0 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 12 p.m. |
Shepherd's Gate cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Shepherd's Gate will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Apple PayBank transfer
Cash
Maestro
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Shepherd's Gate have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Shepherd's Gate dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Shepherd's Gate? Historic Ledbury (10 minutes’ drive) is a charming town with half-timbered buildings lining cobbled streets. Today they are lined with art galleries, designer shops and gourmet delis. The striking 17th-century market is … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Shepherd's Gate?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Shepherd's Gate? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Good morning,
Thank you for leaving your feedback and I am so so sorry you didn’t get a warm welcome, this is unheard of for us and regularly get commended on our welcome so I’m so sorry! We don’t ‘check in’ as we aren’t a fully fledged campsite and we have everyone’s number plates, so we check these throughout the day/evening. We prefer a relaxed and laid back approach so guests can feel at ease to pitch where they’re comfortable without being put under pressure.
Regarding facilities, it is written clearly on our description what is and isn’t available and when and it’s titled wild camping and priced accordingly. I have however, made it clearer on there that it is a car park as opposed to pitches. So thank you for pointing this out.
You’re absolutely right, we didn’t want you of the rally and that was our mistake so please accept my apologies regarding that.
The grass was long but all of our tent users were made aware of this, our mower broke down last week so we didn’t have the opportunity to sort it, but they were all informed.
And regarding the other motorhome, there was more to that than you may have been aware of, so I’m not going to leave comment on it.
I would like to invite you back on another occasion though, so please contact us directly as our welcome is absolutely something we pride ourselves on.