The Old Bush

View prices & book 9.7 451 reviews
Traditional village pub
Traditional village pub
Spacious serviced pitches
Pitches with rural views
Outdoor tables
Seating on the terrace
Pretty gardens with play area
Well-kept gardens
Garden tables
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Spacious serviced pitches
Pitches with rural views
Outdoor tables

  • Small site in the grounds of a Callow End traditional village pub
  • A 15-minute drive from the Malvern Hills and Worcester
  • Large beer garden with outdoor tables, play area and chickens
For those couples/travelling parties that frequently face disagreement over whose turn it is to be designated driver, there’s really only one sensible solution: bed down right there at the pub. Dozing off at the bar might be considered a little unseemly, so The Old Bush’s owners Matt and Karen have come up with a better solution and set up pitches in the garden area behind their rural Worcestershire pub. Thus guests can partake of dinners accompanied by a few local ales/ciders before strolling home (to a peaceful corner with drinking water, showers and 24-hour toilets) in just a couple of minutes – how civilised. In fact, the whole setup here is rather civilised: The Old Bush is a traditional country pub in the little village of Callow End, with food available at lunch and dinner times, plus a menu of mini meals for smaller guests. On warmer days the merriment spills out into the garden, where there’s a play area, an aviary and a little flock of chickens along with plenty of tables for open-air drinking, dining and admiring the views over the Malvern hills. Of course, one can’t sit around in the pub all day (well, maybe not every day, anyway…), so it’s worth noting that this is also a handy location for walks, horse riding, games of golf, fishing and days out in Worcester and Malvern (both 15 minutes away by car). Handily, if you do ‘accidentally’ sup one too many at lunchtime there’s a bus stop in the village so you can still get out and about.

Site type

RV sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • If you intend to eat at the pub, please let the site know and book a table in advance.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 451 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended small campsite behind a country pub. Guests loved the friendly staff, great pub/cafe food, and spotless facilities (especially showers). Picturesque setting, good M5 access for stopovers or exploring. Level, well-kept pitches. Aviary and animal sanctuary are hits.

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A really good find. We’ll be back!

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked The views, the facilities, the real ale

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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We had a wonderful stay at…

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Vicky R.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked We had a wonderful stay at this lovely little campsite. The peaceful setting was made even better by the added bonus of a charming on-site café and shop—perfect for grabbing a morning coffee or essentials without leaving the site.

🍽️ In the evening, we enjoyed a delicious home-cooked meal in the pub. The food was hearty, full of flavour, and clearly made with care.

Highly recommend for anyone looking for a cosy, well-equipped spot with great food and friendly vibes.

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Wonderful site, fantastic views. Good grub…

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Phil B.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Wonderful site, fantastic views. Good grub and beer. Tidy toilet facilities. Lovely on site shop/ cafe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent small site Large south facing pitches Fabulous…

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Excellent small site
Large south facing pitches
Fabulous on site coffee shop
Pub very friendly with home cooked food

Disliked Limited shower/ toilet facilities if site were full

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The site is small and close…

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Michael D.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked The site is small and close to the pub which is also reasonably priced for drinks and food. The facilities are clean and well looked after. There’s a shop close by which is convenient.
We’ll be going again.

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Fantastic small site with everything you need.

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Matthew W.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Lovely small campsite behind The Old Bush pub, with a well stocked farm shop & cafe.
Facilities are kept clean & tidy.
We had a lovely snack & the cafe, and in the evening went to the pub for a lovely meal.
Friendly staff.

Disliked None

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The pitches are level, but there is a bit of a hill.

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Susan F.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked It is a beautiful little campsite with about 7 pitches.
The shop at the top has a wide range of products at a fair price.
The coffee shop is lovely.
The food in the old Bush is lovely and the drinks are at a reasonable price.
The staff are very friendly.
I highly recommend the Friday night pizzas 2x12inch pizzas for £15 on pre order.
Ollie,cooked our pizzas, they were the best pizzas we have ever tasted.
We cannot fault the place.
Fresh vegetables sold there, and local bread brought in from the Baker.
Well done Old Bush.
We will be back.

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Lovely quiet weekend

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Great facilities; good WiFi. Lovely food in pub and cafe.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Everything good.

Disliked Nothing

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Clean, flat pitches and a lovely…

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Laura N.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Clean, flat pitches and a lovely pizza night and shop when we arrived.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant 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 Local produce 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

Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Old Bush

Upton Rd

Callow End

Worcester

Worcestershire

England

WR2 4TE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.14285°N
2.24534°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.8 km Lower Howsell Road
5 km Co-Op
5.7 km Crowngate Bus Station
Rail
5.4 km Malvern Link Rail Station
6 km Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station
6 km Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station
Airport
28.4 km Gloucestershire 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

Work up an appetite for that pub dinner and drinks with walks through grassland, heath and woods in the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty (15 minutes’ drive). You can also wander with woolly company from Simply Alpaca (25 minutes), play games of golf (10 minutes) or saddle up for horseback hacks (10 minutes’ walk). Guests with an eye for greenery may like to schedule outings to some of the area’s fine gardens: Spetchley Park Gardens (15 minutes) and Showborough House sculpture garden (20 minutes) are both worth a stop, as are the walled gardens at the National Trust’s Croome Court (20 minutes). It’s also worth taking a wander around Worcester (15 minutes) to visit the cathedral and Elgar Birthplace Museum, or to settle down for lengthy day watching the wickets at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground. Upton upon Severn (10 minutes) and Malvern (15 minutes) are other local options for town days.

Must see

Royal Worcester Visitor Centre 5.2 km

Worcester Cathedral 5.3 km

Croome Park (National Trust) 5.9 km

Malvern Hills 6.6 km

Eastnor Castle 16 km

National Trust

The Greyfriars 5.6 km

Croome Park 7 km

Bredon Barn 15.3 km

Brockhampton Estate 15.8 km

Hanbury Hall 18.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MADRESFIELD COURT 2.4 km

Battle of Worcester 1651, with Powick Bridge, 1642 3.6 km

PIRTON PARK 4.7 km

Blackmore - Rhydd - Clevelode - Guarlford 5.6 km

Hanley Swan - Malvern Wells 6.1 km

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 Old Bush have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Old Bush dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Old Bush? Work up an appetite for that pub dinner and drinks with walks through grassland, heath and woods in the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty (15 minutes’ drive). You can also wander … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Old Bush?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    The site allows guests to arrive and leave at any time, so you may have to wait to get your pitch if you arrive early. On arrival you can book in at the pub or at the Shop at the Top (at the end of the car park).

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Old Bush? From $46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.