Riverbend Caravan Park

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Pitches (added by manager 12 Sep 2022)
Visitor image of a pitch by the river
Looking towards the end of the park and the glyndwr's way footbridge
The river runs right through the park

  • Peaceful park with river fishing and access to Glyndwr Way footpath
  • Half an hour from Powis Castle and 50 minutes from Barmouth beach
  • Within an hour's drive of Snowdonia National Park and Shropshire Hills
A river runs through it… That’s the title of a 1994 film starring Brad Pitt, and it’s also one of the many fab things about Riverbend Caravan Park in Powys. The Banwy, a shallow tributary of the Severn, flows through this peaceful Welsh park just outside the village of Llangadfan. You may not spot Brad Pitt on the riverbanks, but there are far better odds of encountering kingfishers and otters, and of catching grayling, brown trout or salmon… just bring along your fishing rod. Smaller visitors can splash about in the stream and play Pooh Sticks from the nearby stone bridge; there’s also a playground for them to hurtle around on site, and another one in the garden of the pub a minute’s walk away. If you’re all up for long walks, the 135-mile Glyndwr’s Way passes by the village and links up with the even more mammoth Offa’s Dyke Path in Welshpool, half an hour’s drive away. Back at base, the facilities are clean and well-maintained, with heated towel rails in the washrooms. Dogs are welcome at Riverbend Caravan Park, and also in the pub, which serves hot food and local ales.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Open now
Opens 22 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 7.2 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • There is no charge for fishing but holidaymakers are required to bring their rod licence and own equipment. Customers are encouraged to use their own toilet/shower facilities wherever possible. Campervan conversions must meet the DVLA standards in order to be allowed onsite. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult when using the bathroom facilities.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 22 Mar to

This site is a member of Hillandale Caravans group.

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would recommend this site to a friend

97%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent facilities and level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rebecca B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Nice level pitch with own water tap and drain for waste water. The toilets and showers are spotless, definitely 5 star.

Disliked: Not exactly a dislike, but if you're hoping to get one of the hard standing pitches on the river bank that are shown in the main photo, these appear to be seasonal pitches only. The 5 touring pitches are further back from the river, next to the shower block.

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10/10

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Garri H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Facilities are top notch, Bathrooms were spotlessly clean, loved the individual shower, sink and toilet cubicles, everything about the site is well looked after, highly recommend. We were greeted by Paul the Warden and he was very welcoming 👍🏻😊

Disliked: N/A

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From the manager: Dear Garri, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled that you found our facilities top-notch and appreciated the cleanliness of the washrooms, as well as the individual cubicles. It's great to hear that everything met your expectations and that Paul made you feel so welcome upon arrival. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 😊👍🏻 Angie Lindsey Paul and Max

Great stay, can't wait to return!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Warm, friendly welcome, immaculate facilities and beautiful surroundings. Quirky features like a herb garden and a phonebox. Everything is well cared for and pride is taken by all staff.

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From the manager: Dear Graham and Vicky, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the warm welcome, immaculate facilities, and the beautiful surroundings. It's wonderful to hear that you appreciated the quirky features like the herb garden and the phone box—little touches we hope make your stay special. We’re proud of our team’s hard work, and it's fantastic to know it shows. We look forward to welcoming you back! Angie, Lindsey, Paul and Max

Excellent dog-friendly immaculately-maintained site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Oh my goodness - the toilet and shower block was PHENOMENAL! Such a pretty site with a warm and informative welcome

Disliked: We usually stay at ‘adults only’ sites so the presence of kids was something of a culture shock to us

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From the manager: Dear Cathy, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed Our washrooms and appreciated the beauty of the park and our warm welcome. We understand that staying at a family-friendly park can be a bit of a change, especially if you're used to adults-only locations but in all fairness this did not spoil the wonderful tranquility Riverbend is notorius for. We hope to welcome you back again! Angie Lindsey Paul and Max

location of site was ideal for what we wanted.Staff and the site…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Dave M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: location of site was ideal for what we wanted.Staff and the site were first class along with the facilities .Dog walk was great as we have two little dogs who loved it.Would recommend this place to anybody they wont be disappointed !

Disliked: nothing

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From the manager: Dear Dave, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that the location was perfect for your needs and that our staff, park and facilities met your expectations. It's fantastic that your dogs enjoyed the walk as well—that's always a highlight for pet owners! We appreciate your recommendation and are confident future guests will love it here as much as you did. Looking forward to welcoming you back! Angie Lindsey Paul and Max

Excellent park with the best location, facilities and great local pub

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Andrew C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very friendly and professional staff that love to help The best washrooms, showers and toilets we have ever seen The paddock for dogs to run around and play in the river The pub at the end of the road that offers great food Very clean and tidy park local attractions

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Dear Andrew, Helen, Eva and Jessica, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. Our team takes great pride in providing a friendly and professional atmosphere, so it's fantastic to know you felt well taken care of. We're especially glad you enjoyed our clean facilities, the dog exercising meadow and the local pub—these are very popular with our customers. It’s always great to hear when our guests appreciate the details we work hard on, from the washrooms to the beautiful surroundings. We hope to welcome you back to our park soon and that you have a chance to explore more of the local attractions. Thanks again for your kind words! Angie, Lindsey, Paul and Max

Quiet, lovely site with incredibly helpful staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Harley O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Fantastic campsite, staff on site were very friendly and helpful, park for the kids was amazing, facilities were top notch, and lovely scenery with space for fishing. No complaints.

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From the manager: Dear Dan, Elly and George, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience at Riverbend. It's great to know that you enjoyed the friendly service from our staff, the amazing park for the kids, and our top-notch facilities. We're especially glad you appreciated the lovely scenery and the space for fishing. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay! Angie, Lindsey, Paul and Max

Lovely site will definitely be coming back

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michelle M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: We liked the cleanliness of the site it was well maintained, shower and toilet block spotless, dog walk brilliant, staff friendly, pub literally 2 mins away, bins and waste disposal hidden

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From the manager: Dear Michelle and Peter, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and It's great to know you appreciated the cleanliness and upkeep of Riverbend, as well as the spotless washrooms . We take a lot of pride in maintaining a welcoming and well-organized space for our guests. It’s also lovely to hear that the dog walk, our friendly staff, and convenient location near the pub added to your experience. We hope to welcome you and your furry friend back again soon! With kind regards Angie, Lindsey, max and Paul

Pricey for what you get

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Toilet and shower block superb very well maintained site

Disliked: Overpriced in our opinion for what we got and being charged extra on top of on already expensive pitch for EHU

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From the manager: Dear Mr Fereday, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you appreciated the cleanliness and maintenance of our facilities. We understand that pricing is an important factor for our guests, and we aim to offer a high standard of service and amenities. The additional charge for EHU (Electric Hook-Up) is optional as not every customer requires it and helps us continue to provide a reliable service, However, we value your opinion and will take your comments board We hope to welcome you back in the future! The Team at Riverbend

fab site well looked after and clean staff are all super friendly…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
michelle l. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: fab site well looked after and clean staff are all super friendly and helpful. area is beautiful. Will be returning

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From the manager: Dear Michelle, Matthew and Lovely Evie Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our clean facilities and friendly staff. It’s great to know that you loved our beautiful area too. We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back on your next visit! With kind regards Angie, Lindsey, Max and Paul


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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Riverbend Caravan Park

Llangadfan

Welshpool

Powys

Wales

SY21 0PP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.68481°N
-3.46441°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.3 km Bus Station
21.7 km Nag`s Head Hotel
21.7 km Nag`s Head Hotel
Rail
18.9 km Caersws Rail Station
21.8 km Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
22.2 km Welshpool Rail Station
Ferry
39.6 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
39.9 km Barmouth Ferry Landing

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

One very fine way to visit Welshpool involves steaming in courtesy of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, from Llanfair Caereinion (15 minutes’ drive). Once in town, you can continue the historical theme with wanders round the Powysland Museum and tours of Powis Castle, a medieval fortress housing the treasures Robert Clive brought back from India; both are half an hour by car. Treasures of different kind surround Gregynog Hall, also half an hour away: 750 acres of estate include Grade I-listed formal gardens and a nature reserve of ancient oak woodlands where you might see hares, wood warblers and horseshoe bats. Mazes, myths, mine descents and craft workshops are on the menu at King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, 45 minutes away, along with transport nostalgia at the steam railway museum. If it’s a vintage seaside experience you’re seeking, beetle over to Barmouth (50 minutes) for wide sands, safe seas, donkey rides and candy floss, or for something stranger, make the hour and 10-minute trip to Portmeirion, a fantastical Italian fishing village with a scifi past. Depending on which way you point yourself, an hour’s car journey can take you hiking round Lake Bala and rafting upon it, or rambling the high ridges of the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve in the Shropshire Hills.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Fairbourne 40.1 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Barmouth 40.5 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Aberdyfi 42.9 km Estuary Excellent Good Good Good
Aberdyfi Rural 44.2 km Sea Excellent Excellent Good Good
Tal-Y-Bont 44.5 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 21 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 28.3 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 43.7 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 47.5 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 37.5 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 45.9 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 48.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LAKE VYRNWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/04/1980) 11.7 km

Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 14.3 km

Two Valleys - Llangynog to Pistyll Rhaeadr 16.1 km

Cwm Cywarch - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol 16.9 km

Pistyll Llanrhaeadr and the Berwyns 19.8 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Riverbend Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverbend Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverbend Caravan Park? One very fine way to visit Welshpool involves steaming in courtesy of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, from Llanfair Caereinion (15 minutes’ drive). Once in town, you can continue the historical … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverbend Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverbend Caravan Park? From €30.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.