Thistledown Farm Campsite
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- Eco-friendly site on an organic farm with 70 acres to explore
- Walk directly into Woodchester Park; 15 minutes' drive to Stroud
- Pick-your-own pitches with campfires encouraged: shop on site
Site type
Languages spoken
English
Nearest sites
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Features
Portable toilet
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
Disabled facilities
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
Themes
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Thistledown Farm Campsite
Thistledown Project
Tinkley Lane
Stroud
Gloucestershire
England
GL10 3UH
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.70584°N
-2.28257°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
Must see
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9.2 km
Painswick Rococo Garden 11.3 km
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum 12.1 km
Berkeley Castle 12.2 km
Gloucester Waterways Museum 17.5 km
National Trust
Woodchester Park 0.6 km
Newark Park 7.8 km
Westbury Court Garden 15.7 km
Horton Court 16.4 km
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 24.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WOODCHESTER MANSION 1.4 km
OWLPEN MANOR 2.5 km
Selsley Common - Woodchester - Selsley Common 3 km
Stroud - Painswick - Pitchcombe - Stroud 6.2 km
Minchinhampton - Avening - Minchinhampton 6.8 km
Local events
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 12 March 2024 – Tuesday, 12 March 2024)
Cheltenham, England 27.9 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Thursday, 8 August 2024)
Bristol, England 39.6 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.
Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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Amazing campsite - bags of space with well kept facilities. Very…
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Elderflower Orchard unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Amazing campsite - bags of space with well kept facilities. Very well stocked small shop, and very friendly and helpful owners.
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Beautiful campsite in idyllic surrounds, great for families or friends
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Pasture unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Beautiful campsite with many secluded and picturesque spots to pitch up. A nice family atmosphere. The grounds are stunning - some of the nicest woodlands I've been in. We didn't find time to explore it all so will be back for another visit next year! The cafe and shop are great, we tried the pizza and it was excellent. The owners are very friendly. And there's lots to do in the area - we visited the farmer's market in Stroud, rated best in the UK. Facilities were all very clean, it was great having the option of compost toilets as these are very eco. At night the skies are dark so stargazing and moongazing opportunities abound. We would highly recommend this campsite for a peaceful break in gorgeous countryside surroundings.
Disliked: We couldn't find a completely level spot for our tent, but perhaps that was our choice of pitch.
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Excellent campsite, great shop for emergencies and a lovely pizzeria
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Elderflower Orchard unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Stunning setting. The camper van pitch was in amongst an elderberry orchard which was beautiful and a practical protection from the elements.
Disliked: The showers are quite a walk from the camper van pitches
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Not worth the money
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Elderflower Orchard unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Eco friendly. Location
Disliked: Overpriced. 2 showers for entire campsite that were either scalding or freezing. Only portaloos that stank. Overpriced cafe.
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Good amount of space, very peaceful even with the amount of people.…
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Elderflower Orchard unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Good amount of space, very peaceful even with the amount of people. Friendly and helpful team on site. Very good pizzeria / restaurant. Lovely walks. Elderflower could do with a full washing up WC block as there are in the tent camps.
Disliked: Nothing
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Ideal for groups of families to gather, with good facilities.
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Elderflower Orchard unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Large open spaces, quiet and picturesque. Backing on to National Trust land for a pleasant walk. Large spaces for groups of families to gather together, with each area separate from other groups.
Disliked: Limited showers a long way from the orchard.
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Beautiful site, a real gem
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Elderflower Orchard unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: I adored this site. It has different areas depending on how you're camping and the tent areas, in particular, go on for miles in rolling nooks and crannies. So many other campsites feel regimented- you travel miles to pitch a tent and live effectively in another street, but Thistledown has a proper bohemian feel, the way camping really should feel. Staff are attentive and polite and really get why you're there. The site is clean, welcoming and peaceful. I'll definitely be back, thank you.
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Great campsite that's a wildlife haven. Clean and friendly.
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Pasture unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Huge site, tucked away in a valley filled with wildlife and a NT @ the bottom of the valley. You can pitch where you like with a service to take/collect your equipment if your in the lower part of the site for a charge. Very friendly staff, clean amenities and a great cafe and shop in site.
Disliked: Nothing, other than some personal washing cubicles would be a great addition. Washbasin and mirror.
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Beautiful place to visit. Can’t want to go back.
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Elderflower Orchard unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: The setting is stunning, beautiful views and countryside. Facilities are great, there’s a well stocked shop that was open all day and a lovely cafe. We didn’t feel cramped or overlooked on the pitches even on a busy weekend. The staff were all friendly and efficient when you arrive and then just let you get on with your stay!
Disliked: Not much to dislike the facilities on site are great. It was a bit of a walk to our nearest showers, which might get busy as there was only 2, but wasn’t an issue for us.
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Although lovely site wouldn’t go again
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Elderflower Orchard unpowered grass campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: The site was beautiful & peaceful
Disliked: Facilities were not great, never even found the showers, portable toilets were pretty disgusting after two days,
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- Does Thistledown Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thistledown Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thistledown Farm Campsite? Once you’ve had a wander around the farm’s own intriguing corners, continue your history-themed mission in the local area with a stroll into Woodchester Park, next door. The National Trust site has … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thistledown Farm Campsite?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon