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 sites 50
Open now
Opens March 27
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, Mar 27 to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 157 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This popular, relaxed site's fantastic riverside spot is great for families. Ample space, swimming, campfires, and clean, if basic, facilities are highlighted. Some note rubbish, noise, and road-adjacent gate. Manager promises improvements.

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Tons of space! We had strong…

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Claire S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Tons of space! We had strong winds during the night but trees along the river protected our spot nicely. Kids loved finding the rope swings. Toilet sheds are big with plenty of breeze, perfect.

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Has everything I want from a campsite, will return for sure

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Plenty of room (early April), unlimited pitch size and largely flat site. Nice shallow river for kids to play in. Shower and toilets, and a washing up sink, available in sheds. Fire wood available to buy. Relaxed atmosphere, the basic rules aren't restrictive like in some sites. I really like this site for a quick weekend camp.

Disliked Rubble pile (from track building over a marshy patch at entrance) currently visible, and a couple of tatty looking caravans in storage, detract from the overall nature theme. These weren't there last time I camped here, so might just be temporary - I'll see next time.

Road noise is clearly heard, if that bothers you. I only noticed it if someone was ragging it along with a popping exhaust.

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So much room to enjoy your…

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jess b.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked So much room to enjoy your own space. I love it here

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Quiet, basic, everyone stuck to the rules which was nice.

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Adele H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I liked the space and the quiet

Disliked The toilets weren’t maintained. Please if you could put some toilet duck next to the toilet. We arrived with poop splatter on the inside of the toilet.

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It was so lovely and we…

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Amin T.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked It was so lovely and we had a great night there with full moon and river sound.

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Roberto Jr P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good and decent place to stay

Disliked None

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Brilliant site, great facilities and accommodating friendly staff

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Hannah T.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Chilled riverside vibe, beautiful scenic spot. This is our favourite local site, perfect for the children to run free. Tom, you’re fab! We will see you again soon :-)

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Overall good reasonably priced campsite.Would recommend

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Lisa C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite by the river. Plenty of fire pits available., can also purchase logs. 4 toilets/showerz

Disliked Quite a few aeroplanes flying over in the day. We had other campers set up right next to our tent and didn’t respect our space, even though there was plenty of space left in the field

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Overall a really wonderful time and we will definitely be back.

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Anonymous

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Liked We stayed here last year for the first time and come back this year. We already plan to return next year again! We love being able to just disconnect from the world. Being able to have a fire to sit around is a big plus for us. It makes it. As well as being able to go down to the river and just spend time with each other as a family without added distractions. The kids absolutely love exploring and finding different ways down to the river and going in the river.
We just absolutely love it.

Disliked Minimal things not really dislikes because without these we still loved every second. Last year the hut was open serving tea and coffee in the mornings and on the evenings- we didn’t know this had changed so didn’t pack tea and coffee making things but really missed it. (Like I said nothing major and we got over it quickly 1st world problems really 🤣).

Parts of the grass was really over grown which at parts we had to walk through because of where pitch availability was. Again nothing major. But I was just very on edge of ticks because I know they like long grass 🤣

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- Plenty of space even at…

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Jenny M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked - Plenty of space even at peak times
- Great location with Warwick and leamington spa within 15 mins.
- clean accessible river (too shallow and overgrown to launch a cayak / paddleboard from - but there’s plenty of launch points a short drive away).
- The toilets were always clean and stocked
- Warm showers in 2 of the toilets

Plan ahead for the fact you need to take the rubbish away with you - there are some local skips open every day.

Would definitely come back!

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

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 +0100 (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
5.7 km Shops
5.7 km Holiday Inn
6.9 km Pool Meadow Bus Station
Rail
5.2 km Kenilworth Rail Station
5.9 km Coventry Rail Station
6.6 km Canley Rail Station
Airport
2.6 km Coventry Airport
19.7 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
19.8 km 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 2.8 km

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum 6.6 km

Royal Pump Rooms 6.6 km

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden 6.8 km

Coventry Cathedral - St Michael's 6.8 km

National Trust

Baddesley Clinton 14.5 km

Packwood House 17 km

Charlecote Park 18.1 km

Farnborough Hall 24.5 km

Kinwarton Dovecote 27.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

STONELEIGH ABBEY 2 km

RYTON HOUSE 4.9 km

STONEY ROAD ALLOTMENTS 5.6 km

LONDON ROAD CEMETERY, COVENTRY 5.7 km

LADY HERBERT'S GARDEN 7 km

Local events

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

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  • Formula 1 British Grand Prix (Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Thursday, July 2, 2026)

    Silverstone, England 45 km

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Avon Wild Camping? From $37.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.