The Thames Head Inn

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Nice pub
Nice pub
Level pitches throughout the site
The thames head inn, between cirencester and tetbury
There's plenty of greenery around the site
Sunny and shady pitches
Grass pitches looking over fields
Fencing around the site
Unwind with a drink after you've pitched up
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Level pitches throughout the site
The thames head inn, between cirencester and tetbury
There's plenty of greenery around the site

  • Peaceful site on the edge of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds
  • 10 minutes’ drive from the towns of Cirencester and Tetbury
  • In the grounds of the Thames Head Inn bar-restaurant
Stunning landscapes, scenic market towns and the peace and quiet of the Cotswolds… How could you say no to that? At family-friendly site The Thames Head Inn, four miles from Cirencester market town in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, you definitely won't want to miss the chance. Thames Head is well-placed for exploring the spectacular Cotswolds on foot or by bike – the start of the Thames Path, which follows the world-famous river for 184 miles from source to sea, is half a mile from the site, and there are loads of cycles tours and walking routes starting in Cirencester and Tetbury, both within 10 minutes’ drive of the site. If that's not your scene, kick back on the dog-friendly site in the shade of the trees, soaking in the scenic and peaceful Cotswolds countryside, or take a relaxed stroll through the fields with Rex. Worked up an appetite? The site is in the grounds of the Thames Head Inn bar-restaurant, where food is served well into the evening and the drinks keep flowing until closing (remember to book a table, as mealtimes can get very busy). If you fancy fending for yourself, pick up supplies in Cirencester or Kemble – a 20-minute walk away – and fire up the barbecue. For a change of scenery – and menus – there are plenty of restaurants within 10 minutes of Thames Head.

Site type

Caravan sites 11
Open now
Opens 1 January
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 Jan to

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2 adults
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Dogs allowed

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 641 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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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

A tidy, quiet spot with good camping grounds. The pub gets a thumbs up for tasty, affordable food and great service. Handy for Cotswolds trips. Only downside: not many loos and showers!

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 16/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really lovely staff, amazing food with…

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 Suzi S. 1 review

Powered gravel caravan site (large)

Liked Really lovely staff, amazing food with an incredible choice.
We stayed on the campsite which was lovely. Could do with a tap on both sides.
Would've appreciated a food discount for people who paid for camping.

Disliked Nothing ☺️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would I stay again yes I would for stop over.

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Phillip C. 4 reviews

Powered gravel caravan site (large)

Liked Very nice little stop over, great little pub very welcome to dogs, Even little Ralf not the best behaved. Food-in the pub very good.

Disliked Toilet and the shower not on the site at back of the pub and no where to empty my tanks on the Motorhome.
There is a lot of traffic noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was fine. No luxury , but that was fine. .

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Value for money
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 Michael Y. 2 reviews

Powered gravel caravan site (large)

Liked Peaceful

Disliked Bit remote

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pub is absolutely gorgeous and…

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8 out of 10
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Emma W. 1 review

Powered gravel caravan site (large)

Liked The pub is absolutely gorgeous and the site is so pretty and the proximity to Cirencester was just good

Disliked This cannot be helped by the site itself, but the road is quite noisy the single used shower and blue could do with a bit of an update and it’s cleanliness monitored

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice well kept camp site but lacking in amenities.

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site (large)

Liked The motorhome field was very well kept with flat gravel ground and the bays had sufficient space to park up and unfold an awning.
The adjacent pub was a very nice olde world venue with a nice fresh cooked menu and very attentive staff.
The grounds of the pub were very well kept in a picturesque setting.

Disliked The shower and toilet block are in need of updating.
There are no water standpipes on the bays to connect up to but there are electric hook ups.
There is no area to clean out a toilet waste cassette but you can empty your cassette contents by lifting up a round manhole cover in the field.
There is no drive over grid to dump grey waste water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for our overnight stop…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site (large)

Liked Great site for our overnight stop on the way to Cornwall. Large pitch, friendly staff. The pub on site was really handy and the food was delicious. We’ll definitely come back here for a longer stay to explore the local area.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay.

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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site (large)

Liked Pub is excellent. Food is very good and reasonable price. Nice flat pitch. All very clean. Recommend this.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean site easy access…

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Susan R. 1 review

Powered gravel caravan site (large)

Liked Clean site easy access

Recommend to friends Visit again

The space and pub on site,…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site (large)

Liked The space and pub on site, also very well kept site.

Disliked Road noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely large level pitch. Access to…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Kim M. 1 review

Powered gravel caravan site (large)

Liked Lovely large level pitch. Access to water, rubbish and electricity close by. There is a small shower and toilet available at all times. Having the pub next door is a great plus. The food here is amazing. I had lasagne and hubby had sea bass. Both were hearty meals and very tasty. Will definitely be back.

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Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Thames Head Inn

Tetbury Road

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

England

GL7 6NZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.68685°N
2.02907°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 km Beeches Car Park
9.6 km Dark Lane
9.6 km Dark Lane
Rail
1.2 km Kemble Rail Station
14.6 km Stroud (Glos) Rail Station
18.5 km Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry
31.6 km Sharpness Old Docks
33.1 km Lydney Harbour
46.4 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
Airport
24.6 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

There are plenty of stately homes near The Thames Head Inn if you want to get a feel for the history of the area, with Newark Park, Sudeley Castle, Dyrham Park, Bowood House and Berkeley Castle all within 45 minutes’ drive of the site. TV addict? Visit Chavenage House, 15 minutes from Thames Head, which you may recognise as the Poldark family home of Trenwith from the eponymous BBC drama… If you’re more at home in the outdoors, explore some of the many gardens within 20 minutes of the site, rub elbows with the royals on a trip to Highgrove Gardens at the private residence of Charles and Camilla or, on a grander scale, stroll around the national arboretum at Westonbirt. Got kids trailing along? Get the best of both worlds at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens – meet the giraffes, lions and camels, then wander through the gardens at the Victorian manor house. If that’s not hitting the spot, take the kids to learn more about the Romans at Corinium Museum in Cirencester or give them Harry Potter vibes on the Swindon and Cricklade steam railway.

Must see

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum 15.8 km

Painswick Rococo Garden 16.6 km

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 21.2 km

Gloucester Quays 24.8 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 24.8 km

National Trust

Chedworth Roman Villa 16.6 km

Woodchester Park 17.3 km

Newark Park 20.3 km

Heelis 21 km

Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate 21.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cirencester - Monarch's Way - Source of the Thames - Thames Path - Ewen - Chesterton 3.8 km

Rodmarton - Tarlton - Rodmarton 3.8 km

RODMARTON MANOR 3.8 km

CIRENCESTER PARK 4.1 km

Cirencester to Chedworth via MacMillan Way 5.4 km

Local events

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)

    Cheltenham, England 26 km

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Oxford, England 41.7 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 Thames Head Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Thames Head Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Thames Head Inn? There are plenty of stately homes near The Thames Head Inn if you want to get a feel for the history of the area, with Newark Park, Sudeley Castle, Dyrham Park, Bowood … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Thames Head Inn?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Thames Head Inn? From $63.21 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.