The Blacksmiths Arms
View prices & book- In the grounds of a country pub in the village of Alvington
- Easy access just off the A48 main road
- A 10-minute drive from the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley
Site type
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- The pub is open Wednesday to Thursday 6.30pm - 11pm, Friday 12pm -2:30pm and 6:30 - 11pm, Saturday 12pm - 11pm and Sunday 12pm - 7pm.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 8 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered concrete and grass caravan site
5 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookShowmans wagon gypsy caravan
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £85 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & book
Reviews
Voted 90% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
The site was very private and very quiet. Booking in was easy…
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Liked: The site was very private and very quiet. Booking in was easy and the lady very friendly. Level pitch. Wild rabbits were running around the site.
Disliked: There is no WiFi signal on site at all. The toilet block was very basic, the doors didn't lock in ladies toilets and it wasn't very clean. Very loud music coming from a neighbour.
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Great Pitch on a fairly small campsite, with a nice feel and…
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Liked: Great Pitch on a fairly small campsite, with a nice feel and good location for access to the forest of dean and wye valley as well as good local walks. We had a superb Sunday roast at the Blacksmiths Arms, the pub landlords and locals were really friendly and helpful.
Disliked: The toilet shower block is quite small and basic but ok for the size of the campsite
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Lovely sized pitches. Clean facilities and lovely welcoming hosts. Food in pub…
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Unpowered grass site
Liked: Lovely sized pitches. Clean facilities and lovely welcoming hosts. Food in pub was delicious!
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brilliant weekend
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Liked: everything. very friendly staff. Will come back again
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Friendly and helpful staff. Site very peaceful. Food was delicious and…
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Liked: Friendly and helpful staff. Site very peaceful. Food was delicious and plenty of it.
Disliked: Shower block needs updating
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Position was great, quite and peaceful…
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Liked: Position was great, quite and peaceful
Disliked: Toilet block not the best but was perfectly useable
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Okay for a quick short break
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Liked: The pitches were plenty big enough Pub landlord and staff very friendly and accommodating The good in the pub was amazing, so we'll cooked, would go back for a meal but not to stay.
Disliked: Toilet and shower block very basic, no lighting walking back to your pitch Sign for camping suddenly upon you and tight turn in, drove straight past. Toilet block had faeces on the toilet wall and toilet holder.
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Liked: Close to pub and toilet block
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Liked: Quiet
Disliked: very basic
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Location and close to Globe pub up the road that serves quality…
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Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked: Location and close to Globe pub up the road that serves quality food and drinks.
Disliked: Food stopped serving before 8 at Blacksmiths arms, single men’s toilet and shower so need to Q in the morning.
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From the manager: Suggest you camp at the globe next time, goodbye
Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Bush Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Blacksmiths Arms
Main Road
Alvington
Lydney
Gloucestershire
England
GL15 6AU
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.70418°N
-2.57745°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Clevedon Beach | 35.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 46.4 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berkeley Castle 8.5 km
Chepstow Castle 9.5 km
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 12.6 km
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 15.3 km
Goodrich Castle 18.7 km
National Trust
The Kymin 14 km
Westbury Court Garden 17.4 km
Newark Park 19.7 km
Woodchester Park 20.7 km
Blaise Hamlet 22.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Clanna Wood - The Gloucestershire Way - Clanna Wood 2.3 km
B4228 - Oakhill Wood - B4228 - East Wood - B4228 3.7 km
Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 4.3 km
Tidenham Chase - Poors Allotment - Jubilee Stone - Tidenham 4.5 km
Tidenham Chase - Devils Pulpit - Offa's Dyke - Tidenham Chase 4.6 km
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Thursday, 8 August 2024)
Bristol, England 29.7 km
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, 15 August 2024 – Thursday, 15 August 2024)
Crickhowell, Wales 45 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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- When can I check in and check out of The Blacksmiths Arms?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Blacksmiths Arms? From $41.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.