Avon Wild Camping

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A beautiful evening on site
A beautiful evening on site
Nice level grass meadow
Site pitches
Benches and outdoor cooking area
Stunning sunsets over the site
Rural peace all around
A stretch of hard ground is available if needed
12 acres of warwickshire meadow overlooking the river avon
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Nice level grass meadow
Site pitches
Benches and outdoor cooking area

  • Pick your own pitch at a 12-acre site on the banks of the River Avon
  • Warwick Castle and Royal Leamington Spa within 15 minutes' drive
  • Fishing on site (for an extra charge); farm shop/café a mile away
There are many reasons why one might fancy settling down by a river – perhaps for the fishing, the views, the wildlife… maybe even the chance to get in the water. Happily, all of the above are on the cards at Avon Wild Camping, a peaceful Warwickshire site on the banks of the River Avon 15 minutes' drive from Leamington Spa. There’s a mighty pretty stretch of the river running alongside one side of this site, making it a prime spot for kids to paddle and catch minnows in the shallows (under supervision, of course) or for grownups to pick up permits (available on site for an extra charge) to try their luck with the chub, pike, grayling, roach and brown trout that swim in the waters. It’s a popular part of the world with wildlife too, so settling down by the river with binoculars and/or a drink also comes highly recommended. All is very laidback around here: it’s a pick-your-own pitch place, with heaps of space to choose from around the 12 acres of meadow. Being a back-to-basics site, there are no electric hookups, but there is access to limited (but clean) toilet facilities, showers and running water. As this is an eco site, the toilets run on rainwater, guests are strongly encouraged to recycle and, without wifi, the kids are free to focus on playing by the river. Alfresco meals can be cooked up at the campfire area; there are firepits and kiln-dried timber available if you need them. Pick up supplies for such things at the farm shop a mile away; it’s also got a café for coffee, cakes, pizzas and other meals if you’d rather eat out. There are several good country pubs nearby too, or you could scoot into Royal Leamington Spa (10 minutes’ drive) for more places to eat and drink.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note there are only four toilets onsite.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 227 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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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Wild camping

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This rustic, riverside campsite offers a laid-back, back-to-basics experience with freedom to choose your pitch. Guests highlight the beautiful River Avon for swimming and paddling, with rope swings and plenty of open space for children and dogs. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are generally found to be clean and functional, with ongoing upgrades noted. While some mention occasional queues for facilities during busy periods and the need to take rubbish home, the peaceful atmosphere and natural setting are consistently praised. The "no music" policy is appreciated by many.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 28/07/2026

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Great camping field, loved being close…

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Madison M. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great camping field, loved being close to the river. We paddle boarded straight from the site and had a fire. We were free to pitch where we wanted. Great site will visit again

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We come every year it is…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We come every year it is a really nice place to relax and enjoy being outside, wasn’t too busy or loud and the workers on site are really helpful and friendly. My dog loved the site and swimming in the lake so definitely a dog friendly camp site look forward to coming again

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I been here twice. I love…

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Barrington L. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I been here twice. I love it. It's down to earth, simple and I like the vibe.

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A rustic, park where you want…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A rustic, park where you want site, with a really laid back vibe and access to the river

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The location is perfect for a…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location is perfect for a weekend of wild camping by the river.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go again

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 Craig C. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great for w couple of nights

Disliked Alot of rubbish left by previous people not owners fault , .

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Nice spot close to the river.…

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Paul C. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice spot close to the river.

Disliked We didn’t realise the kids had already broken up for the holidays so it didn’t feel like wild camping at all.

Also the closest footpaths are overgrown and unwalkable.

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From the manager: Thank you for the 6/10... your ability to read a calender and know if the school holidays has started or not really has no bearing on our business, I would recommend staying during the week if you want it really quiet, but with this heatwave, all campsites , beaches... are busy I'm afraid , that's life

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Emily H. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It was what it said in the description, ideal for my needs for a one night stay

Disliked Although it does say the riverside should not be obstructed, I felt like I would be intruding if I did want to walk by the river, so I walked down a track instead

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Great location. Small friendly campsite…

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Donna G. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location. Small friendly campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Next to a lovely river, great…

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 Manuela H. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Next to a lovely river, great for children to swim and play.

Disliked Toilets were very dirty, poo on the toilet and on the bins. There was plenty of loo roll but toilets ware not cleaned more than once during the whole weekend and bear in mind there was over 100 people on Saturday. We have been to many eco campsites but all were clean.
On Fri night the people next to the toilets (presumably owners) played music until 23 but noone else was allowed music on site. There was also music on Sat night but that was from the field nearby.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. I can assure you that the toilets are cleaned 3 times a day at a minimum, unfortunately when the kids have been swimming in the river they do get muddy hands on the white sink basin and we sometimes have to clean them every hour.
We do not allow music any time, the customers staying in the airBNB did play music and this was dealt with, this is not near the camping area so I think you're being a little over zealous

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Avon Wild Camping

Stoneleigh Road

Stoneleigh

Warwickshire

England

CV8 3DR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.34848°N
1.49653°W

Route directions

The gate to the field is on the grass triangle opposite Stoneleigh Golf Course, there’s no sign (just two traffic cones). Please keep the gate closed behind you.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 mi Shops
3.6 mi Holiday Inn
4.3 mi Pool Meadow Bus Station
Rail
3.2 mi Kenilworth Rail Station
3.7 mi Coventry Rail Station
4.1 mi Canley Rail Station
Airport
1.6 mi Coventry Airport
12.2 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
12.3 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

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

The big draw around here is Warwick Castle (15 minutes’ drive) – it’s well worth a proper day out to explore the dungeons, take in the shows, get lost in the maze, see the birds of prey flying, wander through the 64 acres of the estate… oh, and visit the castle itself, of course. For something just a little less expansive, head instead to Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden (15 minutes) or stroll around the pretty Jephson Gardens in Royal Leamington Spa (10 minutes). Coventry (15 minutes) and Stratford-upon-Avon (25 minutes) are other good options for urban days out; try Ryton Pools Country Park (five minutes) or Stoneleigh Deer Golf Club (over the road) if you’d rather stay rural. If you need family days out, take bouncy kids over to the Jump In trampoline park (15 minutes), or get set for farm-based fun among the animals, play areas, funfair rides and escape rooms at Hatton Adventure World (25 minutes).

Must see

Stoneleigh Abbey 1.7 mi

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum 4.1 mi

Royal Pump Rooms 4.1 mi

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden 4.2 mi

Coventry Cathedral - St Michael's 4.2 mi

National Trust

Baddesley Clinton 9 mi

Packwood House 10.6 mi

Charlecote Park 11.2 mi

Farnborough Hall 15.2 mi

Kinwarton Dovecote 17.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

STONELEIGH ABBEY 1.2 mi

RYTON HOUSE 3.1 mi

STONEY ROAD ALLOTMENTS 3.5 mi

LONDON ROAD CEMETERY, COVENTRY 3.5 mi

LADY HERBERT'S GARDEN 4.3 mi

Local events

  • Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday, 13 August 2026 – Thursday, 13 August 2026)

    Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire 17.9 mi

  • Moseley Folk Festival (Friday, 4 September 2026 – Friday, 4 September 2026)

    Birmingham, West Midlands 17.9 mi

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)

    Swadlincote, Derbyshire 28 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 Avon Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Avon Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Avon Wild Camping? The big draw around here is Warwick Castle (15 minutes’ drive) – it’s well worth a proper day out to explore the dungeons, take in the shows, get lost in the maze, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Avon Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Avon Wild Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.